Out takes

So I made a new header for my blog and it took a little (okay a lot) of convincing of my two kiddos to get the pictures... I probably should have a chose a better time, like not 1 hour before bed....ha ha But for your viewing pleasure I included the out takes! Have a laugh on us today!

Started off Alright...


Layton getting creative with his PROP.... Buzz goes everywhere with him now! Too bad it is 9 years to late for him to collect any other toys from the movie....(could you sence the sarcasm)
A game of patty cake... That apparently was completely Hillarious!


"POP" (the bunny) and Buzz had to be in the picture!

EAR....EAR....EAR.... POP! EAR!!

Time to read a book cause this is sooo boring..

Can we be DONE now?!?!

Yes I do buy my kids White clothes... No they don't keep them clean!

fake N' bake friday!!

Okay So I finally baked something and I took a picture of it!! And believe me it is sssuper (yes it really does deserve the triple s) yummy!! LOVED this recipe!!

Chocolate peanut butter cupcakes with chocolate frosting!

Not only are these cupcakes light and fluffy, they are sooo delicious, with not too much PB flavor. But what really makes them super yummy is the frosting, It is so good you'll be dipping your finger again and again into the bowl. Seriously, best home made Frosting I have ever had.

2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/8 tsp bakin soda
1/2 cup Peanut butter
3 tbsp cocoa
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/4 cups 2% milk
3 lg eggs
1 tsp vanilla

mix all dry ingredients in large bowl them make well, add wet ingredients and mix on low for 30 secs, then high for 3 min. YES WHIP FOR WHOLE 3 MIN. If you don't the'll be really dence.
This makes 20-36 cupcakes... I always just have enough for 24. I like mine big!




Frosting

6 tbsp butter (marg)
1/2 cup cocoa use 1/3 for less chocolaty or 2/3 for more chocolaty!! mmm.
2 2/3 cup powdered sugar (icing sugar)
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
whip whip whip.....
makes 3.25 cups.
I usually 1/2 the recipe for my 24 cupcakes. And trust me I am generous with the icing!! ha ha
Although in the picture it doesn't look like it, they were for a 3 year old party!! lol...the less sugar the better! ha ha
With the icing, yellow sprinkles and a mini egg...(my fav)



My friend Holly showed me how to make these adorable clips for Tana's hair. forgive the pics she didn't want to wear them...but I made her! That makes me a great MOM right!! ha ha!

BOOKED!!

Okay I am trying to contain my excitement here but I AM SO EXCITED!! We finally (after 6 years of trying), have booked our trip to Australia!! waaaa hooooo! And the best part is we get to go some where I have wanted to go for a really really really long time, on the way back! It is every kids dream (and every 27 year old mother of 2's dream)

That's right people we are going to DISNEY LAND!! Holy smokes I can't believe it!! I am sooooooo excited! We aren't telling Layton or Tana until we get to Australia but seriously I could scream and shout!!

Happy Easter!! ;)
I know that this is a bit late but seriously! I wish life would slow down for a min a little more often just so I can get somethings I LOVE to do, done!
We had some visiters this Easter, Grandma and Pop, Auntie Kelsey and Uncle Brian and thier little cuties and Of course, The Easter bunny.
We had so much fun with all of our guest! We sure love when people come to visit. It is such a treat for us.
Here is some catchup photos!
Waiting to go on the big hunt!



The Hunt is on!




The goods!


Then when all that was done, On Monday we ripped up our old carpet and put down our laminate flooring! YEAH!!! We also put up a new chandalier!! So much better than the purple ceiling fan!~
Before



After

Accomplish...

I can go through the whole day in my head and sometimes think that I accomplish..NOTHING...
But REALLY.... I am sure I am Not giving my self enough credit. I had some one really special to me... Some one I admire... (You KNOW who you are...lol.. Or maybe not...lol) Tell me that I was a good MOM...
That is such a great thing to hear. ecspecially since my house was completely turned up side down and I gave up half way through the day trying to even come close to managing what my tornado children destroy every day!
I felt like a complete failure. Then this beautiful compliment out of NO WHERE.... Ahhh made my week. Sometimes you have to realize that when your house is completely destroyed it doesn't mean your a bad mom... It means that you took the time to create crafts, build forts, have picnics, imagine, and just be that kindof MOM that the kids love.
So really what did you accomplish today?
Probably more than you thought!
Oh and here are some pics of the kids!




found these capture creatures when I went to have a bath today!



A closer look!



Poor froggy never seen it coming~! Pita is going to have a fit!