Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

I’m a part of an all female message board. I got this idea from there and also Pinterest :) I showed Gavin what I wanted to do with the fake snow and he was so excited! There was no bribing, no fighting, nothing. He just sat where I asked and did what I wanted him to do. It was like he wasn’t my real kid! ;)

Here are the results:

First few blows and I realized we needed more snow….

Then it was perfect! <3

So perfect, I decided to add a hat :) Thank you Renee’s Crochet Shop and her FB

Then, he decided to get silly. So, I snapped away and got this <3

Can’t forget Brocky.

Note: Today, Brock had his scopes. He did great. No results yet…. Blog post coming soon ;)

Love!

Me with my boys

Then we decided to go for a walk…. but not before Gav kissed his wee bro after stealing his hat!

Beautiful weather for November!

Pumpkin Patch 2011

Wow, I’m a horrible blogger….

anyway…

We finally made it to the pumpkin patch this year! My schedule for October was CRAZY busy. Next year, I promise it will not be like that. No more putting our plans on the back burner. The boys had a blast. We only picked one pumpkin out to bring home because we already had three waiting at home. It’s crazy how they’ve grown this past year.

Disclaimer: Ignore the wacky processing done to these photos. The sun was horrible and I was lazy when editing ;)

Examples of how much kids grow in a year:

The most dramatic change: B at 3 months vs 15 months

He was soooo fat!

Even Gav has grown a ton!

Both of my growing boys!

Gav riding the trikes. Crazy to think that B will be able to ride on next year. Time flies. I love having things like this once a year to compare things :)

My Scarecrows ;) Don’t you just love B’s little fingers?

Horrible photo, but had to share. Gav was going down as this girl decided to run up. No injuries for either party ;)

The train. Gav’s favorite!

He did not crash into that girl.

This spider web was so cool! Photo 1: “Mom, help me!”

B, just chillin’… as usual.

Big guy.

Mr. Personality

Best sibling photo of the day.

Mr. Blue Eyes <3

Picking the perfect “punk”

B still looking while Gavin tuckers out ;)

After a refreshment, he’s ready to jump on the big pillow trampoline!

My brown-eyed boy

Choo choo!

Hanging out with the animals.

Can you tell B has never ridden on anyone’s shoulders before?!

Family Photo 2011 ;)

Best No-Bakes on the planet!

That’s right, I said it. My mom’s No-Bakes are the best. I hate even eating others because they don’t even compare to the greatness of hers :) So, as requested, here is the fabulous recipe.

Ingredients
2 Cups Sugar
1/4 Cup Cocoa
1/2 Cup Milk
1/2 Cup Butter
1 tsp. Vanilla
3/4 Cup Peanut Butter
3 Cups Oats (the minute kind)

First thing, line your counter top with aluminum foil. Do this now because it needs to be ready to go when the cookies are done.

Combine sugar, cocoa, milk, and butter in sauce pan. Stir. Cook over medium to medium-high heat.

Once it starts to boil, set your timer for 1.5 minutes. That’s 1 minute 30 seconds. Keep stirring constantly.

Timing is everything. 1  minute 30 seconds, people.

After your minute and thirty seconds, remove from heat. Add in your vanilla, peanut butter, and oats. I usually have these measured out and ready to go. Mix them up well.

Drop by spoonful onto your aluminum foil. How many cookies does this make? Well, that depends on how big your spoonfuls are. I like bigger cookies. It makes about 20 for me with my scoops ;)

Deliciousness :)

Now, share with your friends, pin on Pinterest, and make some cookies! :)

For those worried about how healthy these are:

Cocoa is FULL of antioxidants.
Peanut Butter is excellent protein.
Oats are good for you.