Daddy is at the game today and we're rooting for a win! Go Badgers!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Chewing it over
Here's Matilda on vacation! She's sitting up on the couch in Door County "watching" football (Purdue v. Penn State for those who are interested), and, as usual, chewing on her hands. Doesn't she look cozy?
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Playing is hard work!
Matilda was playing with her baby gym this afternoon, and her blankie, as always, was close at hand. I guess she got tired because the next thing I knew she had grabbed her blankie, pulled it up over her chin and was fast asleep, still clutching the blankie and still under her baby-gym. She's just too stinkin' cute, right?
Pumpking Picking
We took Matilda out to get her pumpkin this weekend.
First we had to dress her up in her pumpkin hat
Then Daddy carried her while we picked out the pumpkins.
Mommy got a snuggle in while Daddy picked up the pumpkins we chose.
Here is our little pumpkin with the pumpkins we chose.
First we had to dress her up in her pumpkin hat
Then Daddy carried her while we picked out the pumpkins.
Mommy got a snuggle in while Daddy picked up the pumpkins we chose.
Here is our little pumpkin with the pumpkins we chose.
Monday, October 13, 2008
MMMMMMMMMonday
It has been suggested that I post some recipies on here occasionally. I made a really tasty one this week and thought I'd share. It was moist and sweet and just a bit tangy. I hope you like it!
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
For the cake:
1c. butter
2c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
For the filling:
1 jar preserves (optional)
2 Tbs butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. flour
1 tsp cinnamon
cream 1 c. butter with 2c. sugar, beat until fluffy
beat in 2 eggs one at a time
add 1c. sour cream and 1 tsp vanilla
mix together 2c. flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt and stir into batter.
Pour 1/2 the batter into a greased 9x13 pan (you can use other pans but you will have to adjust your cooking time)
For the filling: Melt 2 Tbsp butter. Stir in 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2c. brown sugar and 1/3 c. flour and mix thoroughly.
Spread 1/2 a jar of your favorite preserves (I used my aunts home made blueberry) on the 1/2 of batter you poured into the pan. Sprinkle 1/2 the cinnamon filling on top of that.
Pour on the rest of the batter and smooth out, top with the other 1/2 of the jar of preserves and sprinkle the reserved 1/2 of the cinnamon filling.
Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with no wet batter on it (it is a very moist cake, so there will be crumbs on the toothpick unless you over-cook it.
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
For the cake:
1c. butter
2c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
For the filling:
1 jar preserves (optional)
2 Tbs butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. flour
1 tsp cinnamon
cream 1 c. butter with 2c. sugar, beat until fluffy
beat in 2 eggs one at a time
add 1c. sour cream and 1 tsp vanilla
mix together 2c. flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt and stir into batter.
Pour 1/2 the batter into a greased 9x13 pan (you can use other pans but you will have to adjust your cooking time)
For the filling: Melt 2 Tbsp butter. Stir in 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2c. brown sugar and 1/3 c. flour and mix thoroughly.
Spread 1/2 a jar of your favorite preserves (I used my aunts home made blueberry) on the 1/2 of batter you poured into the pan. Sprinkle 1/2 the cinnamon filling on top of that.
Pour on the rest of the batter and smooth out, top with the other 1/2 of the jar of preserves and sprinkle the reserved 1/2 of the cinnamon filling.
Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with no wet batter on it (it is a very moist cake, so there will be crumbs on the toothpick unless you over-cook it.
Excuses, excuses
So, I know I haven't been posting recently. We were on vacation and when we got back I couldn't find my USB cable. I'll keep looking for it and if I don't find it this week I'll go get another one so I can get back to business here!
I skipped the Friday Feature this week because the whole no-cable business... but here's what she's been up to:
She's getting onto a good nap schedule and taking her naps in her crib.
She's still working on chewing on her feet.
She's enjoying baths in the big tub and loves her little tug-boat toy and pushes it all around the tub.
She likes to play with her burp cloths now. She grabs them and scrunches them up and shakes them around and covers and uncovers her face and even chews on them. Pretty cute!
She's still teething but with tylenol and hyland's teething tablets it feels like we're giving her the most relief that we can. She likes her teething rings but doesn't seem to understand them--she grabs them in her hand and then chews on her fist while she's holding the ring. She will chew on it some when we hold it for her though. I'm sill looking for the Razbaby teething pacifier. I haven't been able to find it in our local stores yet.
Finally, she's learning to nurse without the sheild. If you're into breastfeeding, you probably know what this is and understand that it took some work. If you're not, it won't really matter to you, but just know that she's doing a great job learning new things.
In other news, I started a stay at home mom's group (the SAHMs Club) at our house this week. There are 8 moms participating right now, and more who plan to join in January when their kids' schedules change. It was really nice to meet some other moms, know who is around during the day and see other babies to get a better idea of what to look forward to next with Matilda. There were three other babies--one is 2 weeks older than Matilda, one is 6 months old and one is 8 1/2 months old. There were also a 2 year old, 3 year old and two 4 year olds. All the kids behaved well and the moms were really friendly. It looks like we're going to be meeting every 2 weeks now, and I'm excited to be meeting new people.
Today Matilda and I are going to the breastfeeding group at the local hospital to meet some more moms and babies and get some tips and support about breastfeeding. If I get a chance to weigh her while we're there I'll let you know how big she's getting!
I skipped the Friday Feature this week because the whole no-cable business... but here's what she's been up to:
She's getting onto a good nap schedule and taking her naps in her crib.
She's still working on chewing on her feet.
She's enjoying baths in the big tub and loves her little tug-boat toy and pushes it all around the tub.
She likes to play with her burp cloths now. She grabs them and scrunches them up and shakes them around and covers and uncovers her face and even chews on them. Pretty cute!
She's still teething but with tylenol and hyland's teething tablets it feels like we're giving her the most relief that we can. She likes her teething rings but doesn't seem to understand them--she grabs them in her hand and then chews on her fist while she's holding the ring. She will chew on it some when we hold it for her though. I'm sill looking for the Razbaby teething pacifier. I haven't been able to find it in our local stores yet.
Finally, she's learning to nurse without the sheild. If you're into breastfeeding, you probably know what this is and understand that it took some work. If you're not, it won't really matter to you, but just know that she's doing a great job learning new things.
In other news, I started a stay at home mom's group (the SAHMs Club) at our house this week. There are 8 moms participating right now, and more who plan to join in January when their kids' schedules change. It was really nice to meet some other moms, know who is around during the day and see other babies to get a better idea of what to look forward to next with Matilda. There were three other babies--one is 2 weeks older than Matilda, one is 6 months old and one is 8 1/2 months old. There were also a 2 year old, 3 year old and two 4 year olds. All the kids behaved well and the moms were really friendly. It looks like we're going to be meeting every 2 weeks now, and I'm excited to be meeting new people.
Today Matilda and I are going to the breastfeeding group at the local hospital to meet some more moms and babies and get some tips and support about breastfeeding. If I get a chance to weigh her while we're there I'll let you know how big she's getting!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
My dad is back state-side
My dad returned from Ireland tonight. He's been blogging about his trip at the Wandering Greene--check it out and check back for pictures of his trip.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
(Post by Edward): WE SOLD THE HOUSE!
Our cursed house in the damned city of Elkhart, Hell was finally sold on Friday. In this market, we are extremely happy that we finally found a buyer. A lot of our readers were at the house, and indeed, it was a really nice 1930's Cape Cod that deserved better than being in Elkhart. However, we are ready to fully put our time in Elkhart behind us forever. (Funny picture of Matilda to come)
Friday Feature
Matilda is 12 weeks old today! She'll be 3 months old tomorrow.
Here are this week's highlights:
She was baptised, she was awake for the whole thing and she didn't cry at all!
She went out to dinner at a nice restaurant and was so good that the diners at the next table complimented us on how good she was and everyone wanted to look at her and see how cute she is.
She has been more interested in rolling over. She's been ABLE to do it for a while, but didn't like to, now she's been more into it.
She managed to get a foot into her mouth for the first time. She seemed surprised and pleased, but I don't think she knows how she did it yet.
She's started playing quitely in her crib for a bit when she wakes up in the morning... let's hope that lasts--it's so much nicer to wake up to than crying!
She's enjoying her first vacation in Door County, so no new pictures until we get home--sorry!
And Matilda wants Grandma to know that we're thinking about her and hope she's feeling much better!
Here are this week's highlights:
She was baptised, she was awake for the whole thing and she didn't cry at all!
She went out to dinner at a nice restaurant and was so good that the diners at the next table complimented us on how good she was and everyone wanted to look at her and see how cute she is.
She has been more interested in rolling over. She's been ABLE to do it for a while, but didn't like to, now she's been more into it.
She managed to get a foot into her mouth for the first time. She seemed surprised and pleased, but I don't think she knows how she did it yet.
She's started playing quitely in her crib for a bit when she wakes up in the morning... let's hope that lasts--it's so much nicer to wake up to than crying!
She's enjoying her first vacation in Door County, so no new pictures until we get home--sorry!
And Matilda wants Grandma to know that we're thinking about her and hope she's feeling much better!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
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