Saturday, November 29, 2008

Truffles-- Frickin AWESOME!!!

Okay, so I found this (simple) awesome recipe on Kraftfoods.com for truffles!!! I didn't know that you could MAKE truffles-- at least not without HOURS of work. I tried three different kinds. . . Oreo, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Raspberry Chocolate (my favorite!). I am not much of a cook, but these were easier to make than I imagined and turned out rather well, even the first time. Perfect for Christmas treats!!! Here are the recipes: http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/chocolate-peanut-butter-truffles-55254.aspx http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/simply-sensational-truffles-107529.aspx http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/easy-oreo-truffles-95085.aspx

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Hidden Treasures

This is one of my very favorite things about being a mom-- it always makes me smile!!! I opened the fridge yesterday and this is what I found:

I guess my girls need their own play kitchen. ;0) I also love sticking my foot in my shoe and finding a little toy, or taking the cover off of my sewing machine and finding hidden buttons throughout. I love how kids minds work and I love seeing their creative play!!! Thank goodness for those hidden treasures- it makes up for all the craziness they create (sometimes ;0).

Friday, November 21, 2008

Four Month Check Up

Kendi had her 4 month check up the other day. Any guesses on how much she weighs? Only 11 pounds, 12 ounces!!! She is a light-weight. But other than that, healthy, healthy. She is eating cereal pretty well now, but unfortunately it isn't helping her sleep any better. We still get up 2 or 3 times a night together. . . (sigh). Any suggestions on better sleeping habits would be great.




Isn't it amazing how quickly babies change? Since my last update, Kendi likes having her diaper changed, she isn't quite as fond of her bath as she used to be. She absolutely LOVES watching her sisters play. I am begining to think she like them better than me-- and I am the one that gets up with her all night! Rude! But her sisters really do help with her-- and they love her just as much as she loves them! Aren't sisters great?


We have finally decided that Kendi is pretty high strung for a baby. I can't remember if this is common for all babies, but Kendi holds her fists SOOO tight all the time. And according to Grandma and Grandpa Payzant, her daddy did that as a baby, too. And he is also high strung. Like daddy, like baby! She just never can relax.



We put Kendi to sleep on her tummy-- I know, I know-- but she sleeps so much better that way. But anyway, she has figured out how to roll over in her bed, so when she wakes up she will roll over. On the rare occasions that she is in a good mood, she will immediately smile up at you the second you get in sight, even if it is 3:30 in the morning! Little stinker!


Most days, Kendi's only good quality is that she is so stinkin cute-- but I LOVE her so very much anyway! I still can't get enough of her. And really she isn't that bad of a baby-- just a little fussy.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Progress!

I love it when I see little signs that my girls are progressing! Today we had our primary program in sacrament meeting. The girls both had parts, of course. And Kira, who a year ago refused to say one word to her teachers, let alone stand up in front of anyone and speak, got up to the microphone, loudly whispered to the Primary President that she didn't need any help, she could do it herself, and then spoke her part word for word from memory perfectly! Yeah! Go Kira! She is becoming such a beautiful, big girl! We are so proud of her!

Friday, November 14, 2008

Kendi's Cereal





Oh, I just LOVE it when babies get to start eating rice cereal!!! (Did you catch the sarcasm in there?) Kendi just started with her cereal the other day and we caught some pics of it. She did pretty well, considering. However, there was sticky paste all over her and me and the kitchen. What's a mom to do? Oh, and she seems to confuse her fist with the spoon??? How does that happen?

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Finally. . . Halloween Pictures!!!

Snow White. . .



Belle. . .





And a little bit of pixie dust. . .






And they all lived happily ever after. . .

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Best Friends

We love you guys!