Pumpkin Carving

I usually do really intense pumpkin carvings, but this year both boys got to help.  So, we went with simplicity and something Henry can say: CAT!

Lasagna Delivery Day

I made a ton of lasagna the other day and we spent Monday evening delivering them to a couple families in our congregation who are experiencing some hard times.  It was fun to see them, their homes, and their lives outside of church.

The Calm and the Storm

A weekend of fun, relaxation, exhaustion, and hurricane crazy.  Prof Pulse stayed with us and it was so nice to seesomeone who knew us before.  Praying for all those on our coast being hit by Hurricane Sandy right now.

Family Friday at the Zoo!

The hubby and I had to get out of the house after our illness this week.  So, off to the zoo, of course!

Fire Safety Day at the Library

This is reality when trying to take a picture of two toddlers.

Food Poisoning

This is how much we lost in one day.  I don't need to say anything else...

GO TO SLEEP!

This is our baby monitor showing us our two year old who has decided that he suddenly hates naps and bedtime.  He has been sleeping perfectly for about 18 months.  I guess we had a good run...

Harvest Home

It was pretty fantastic...and I am pretty exhausted.

A Charmer

Henry has groupies at church.  "Miss Kelly, can I hold him next?"  "No, me next!"

Banner Complete

Two days of nap time - not bad.

She'll be goin' to the library when she comes...

I haven't posted about the library before, but the boys and I go there about twice/week.  We are library famous.

Wednesday Painting

I got started...finally.  A banner for Mount Calvary for our upcoming Harvest Home.

Mama Monday: Dirt

So, this is totally cheating, but seriously, what is cheaper and more fun for boys than dirt, especially when it is wet?  I couldn't pass up this rainy Monday, so mud and wet slides at the playground it was.

College Man

Growing so fast!

Chocolate Covered Everything

Delicious.  Chocolate covered Oreo peppermint balls and pretzels.  I gained 10 lbs today.  A dessert for the Abundant Life Dinner in the Dark.

Things that make you go "hmm."

The top of this cereal box seems like they care about your health.  The bottom, on the otherhand, seems like maybe they were just lying on the top.

Peak into the Future

This is probably close to the height difference of our future with Solomon.

Walk By Faith

I am busy making greeting cards for a silent auction for Abundant Life Lutheran Church.  I guess that art degree IS coming in handy.  :)

The Way We Roll...

What will I do when they are too big to share one seat?

Ethiopian Deliciousness

We had Ethiopian food at a very authentic restaurant today in Charlotte.  No silverware...which means our boys fit right in.

Mountains

A family from Mt Calvary treated us to a day trip with their family to the mountains.  It was fun, relaxing, and gorgeous.  North Carolina really has it all in terms of God's amazing creation...ocean, beaches, dunes, mountains...so amazing!

3D Dolphins!

Solomon and Henry experienced their first 3D movie.  It was a 20 minute documentary on dolphins at Discovery Place.  Solomon kept yelling, "Dolphin! Whoa!" and trying to catch them in the air. 

My Bookworms

This is what happens when you finding that missing box of books.  True joy.  Solomon missed some of his favorites and Henry even seemed to remember a few of them.

Playground Fun

One brother's smile and another's hand.  They play together so well...usually.

A Healthy Breakfast

Do this.  Seriously, right now.  Delicious.  Healthy.  Don't feel bad about muffins everyday.  Unless you are gluten free.  You should stop reading now as to not tempt yourself into this.

WHOLE WHEAT BLUEBERRY AND BANANA MUFFINS
No egg or butter used! 

This recipe made a small loaf of a cake/bread/muffin and 6 muffins. 

Ingredients:
2 cups old fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (plus 6 tablespoons water) (as egg substitute)
1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 pureed ripe bananas
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups blueberries

Mix all wet ingredients in one bowl.  Mix all dry ingredients in another larger bowl.  Fold wet into dry.  Mix in blueberries.  Pour into pre-sprayed muffin tins and/or small bread baking dish.  Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes (for muffins) or 35-45 minutes (for bread pan). 

This morning these muffins and loaf fed our Bible Study of 12 people.

See You in Six Months...

...Not six years.

Going back to the dentist was scary and expensive, but I totally "bored" them with my clean bill of health.  They were jokingly hoping for a root canal or something...sorry to disappoint!

I also learned that the roots of my teeth are nearly twice as long as the average person.  There is something you really needed to know.

Gas Station China

My dad's labor of gas station fill-ups looks very pretty with his labor of BBQ brewing on top.  Although, what a mess to handwash.  This was Monday's meal for a person from our church.