2.25.2011

Recipe: Blueberry Muffins

I made breakfast for dinner one night this last week, (don't you love those nights?) so blueberry muffins were on the menu.  They were delicious!!

Here is the recipe:

blueberry muffins

Blueberry Muffins

1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen)

Topping:

1/2 cup white sugar (or brown)
1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Grease muffin tin.

Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt and baking powder.  Place vegetable oil into a 1 cup measuring cup; add the egg and enough milk to fill the cup.  Mix this with flour mixture.  Fold in blueberries.  Fill muffin cups evenly.

To make crumb topping:
mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.  Mix with fork, and sprinkle over muffins before baking.

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.  (I baked mine for 19 minutes)

Enjoy!!

2.24.2011

Es+Es Kids

Have you heard of es+es kids?  They have the cutest clothes for kids.  Almost J.Crew-esque.

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And they are offering free shipping in their etsy shop! 
Use code SPRINGSPRUNG at checkout.
  

DARLING!






2.22.2011

six months old

Millie Marie is 6 months old!  (almost 7, but just had her 6 month check up)  It is amazing to see how much she has grown and progressed since she was a newborn.  I can't believe how much she has changed in 6 short months.  All these little milestones are so fun and I am very intrigued with all the little things she has learned. (and the big things)

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Millie loves loves loves her Dad.  I try all day to make her giggle, smile, laugh, etc. and I get a few here and there, but the second he gives her attention she is nothing but rolling giggles, huge smiles and fun!  I love their little relationship.  One time he came home from work and went upstairs to change into something a little more comfortable-she watched him walk up the stairs and started to cry.  She wanted to play!  It was so sweet.  And Cason also loves her.  Often times out of the blue, he tells me he loves her.  It is so precious!  

She is such a little cuddle bug.  When we put her facing towards us on our shoulder, she instantly lays her head down to snuggle.  She loves her blankie and has to have it by her face or covering her face when she sleeps.  At first it scared me, but I slowly realized she does it on purpose.  

Believe it or not, but she can be quite the screamer.  Whether it's not getting enough attention, or just having fun she loves to scream.  It can be quite loud at times and sometimes cute, but most of the time it drives me crazy.  

Her latest favorite is dropping things.  She will drop something on purpose for me to pick up.  I don't know if she thinks its funny or she just loves to put me to work.  Either way, she loves it and does it over and over again.  

Millie is a very good eater!  She loves rice cereal, green beans, sweet potatoes, avocados, zucchini, and sometimes squash.  She is not the biggest fan of peaches, but likes applesauce and pears.  Every time she takes a bite of her food she says "mmmm."  She loves water from her sippy cup and can keep her occupied for a long time.  

She loves to copycat.  Any noise we make with our mouths, she copies.  kissy noises, growls, smacking, etc. 

She giggles when we make funny faces at her, and cries when a toy is taken from her.  She loves when we say "what does a cow say?"  "MoOOOOooo!"  And also "What does a lion say?" "Rooaooaaaar!"  She smiles every time.  She loves to play patty-cake, peek-a-boo, and sing itsy bitsy spider, twinkle twinkle little star, and popcorn popping.  

She loves her pacifier.  She can spot it a mile away and will stare it down until she has it in her mouth.  She loves to put it in and take it out of her mouth.  It makes her happy and stops the crying no matter what.  I think she would rather play with her paci over a bright colorful toy.  

She loves to eat her toes, and chew on her thumb.  

She is a very good sitter.  Although I do have to keep an eye on her from falling over from time to time, she can sit up for a very long time and play.  She doesn't roll at all, but I think she has skipped that stage. She would rather be sitting than laying down.  

Millie girl loves her sleep!  When she's tired...she's tired and she will let you know it.  She sleeps through the night from 8:30pm-7:30am.  And loves when we come get her in the morning.  

She loves the bath, and gets very excited to play with her toys and splash in the water.  

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She is so full of energy and is one happy baby.  We love every ounce of her!  She is our little "ray of sunshine"!  

2.21.2011

hush little baby

nothing is more precious than this...

cason and millie


2.15.2011

{all in the name of love}

Our little town, Rockford, is home of the "Sweetheart Splash"!  

I kinda feel famous, because my mom said she's seen it on TV before.  

There were signs all over town publicizing about this great event.  On Saturday morning we ventured our way downtown to check it out.  There were lots of people there watching those brave souls "splash" into the freezing Rogue River.  Before they took off running into the river, they told who they loved and who they were "splashing" for.  Crazy?  Yes!  

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Don't worry that it was 30 degrees outside.
The whole river was frozen over.  It looked like they cleared out this section for the "splash".

This lady went in first in just her swimsuit.


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Oh the ca-razy things people do in the name of love!!

2.14.2011

LoVe

Happy Valentine's Day!  

I hope you enjoy your day with the ones you love.



photo via: cococutechee

2.09.2011

{this little piggie}

What can I say?...
The girl loves to be in the buff.  
I think she likes it so much because she can see and play with her little piggie toes.  
That's about the only time they aren't covered by socks or jammies. 
She is intrigued by those cute nubby toes.  

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6 months old

Happy Half Birthday to my Millie girl!  
6 months old??  How did that creep up on us so quickly?  

Love her!

2.07.2011

One Last Hoorah!

Before we officially moved from California to Michigan, 
our dear dear friends threw us a "goingawayparty."  
We had such a good time...
enjoyed many laughs.  
fun games.  
yummy food.  
and great company.

We miss our Calif. friends.  

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Thanks for the pictures Amy!
(cason was there...just not pictured.)

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Thanks dear friends for putting this together.



2.04.2011

"Solids"

Here is a little video I put together of Millie eating her "first solid"-rice cereal. 

At first, she was more interested in her bib, so we quickly took that off.

I think she liked her first real food experience.  See for yourself!  



Ps.  How are you supposed to incorporate solids into your breastfeeding schedule?  
Any advice?  I could use anything!!

2.02.2011

{snowed in}

Today is one of those days!

The blizzard hit, and it's all over the news.  

In my 20 years of living in Utah, I don't think we were ever snowed in. 

Three weeks of living in Michigan, and we're snowed in.

It's a dream come true!  I love it.  I have been anticipating this snowstorm for awhile now!

Cason's home from work, and my mom's in town so we're snuggling up in our jammies crafting for today.

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