OMG! I can't believe it came out.

Abby has a favorite dress(really it's a fancy tank shirt that was her cousins)that
she wears like it's her job. I'm sure those with kids understand the "Favorite" outfit. Anyways, a few weeks ago she was playing across the street and I think they had silly putty because I remember her giving what she had in her hand back to the Dad. Well, Monday I noticed 2 lines of ruffles were stuck together pretty good. I must of washed and dried it at least 5 times before I even knew it was there! So, now it's really glued and I'm going to have to hide or toss this "dress" before Abby realizes it's missing. I had one trick up my sleeve to try first before I did anything drastic. I soaked it for 20 mins. in a heavy degreaser then poured my "liquid gold" one capful at a time on the areas with the putty. Within minutes that putty was peeling up and I used my fingernails to get it all off! I challenge anyone to find were that putty was on that "dress"!





Peace & Happiness-H

A quick review of last week

I know it's almost Wednesday and I'm talkin about last week but,whatever I wanted to share. I made my first ever batch of cinnamon rolls but, I screwed up right from the start. It helps to read directions carefully. Especially, when you are baking! The yeast directions said to mix on low for 30 secs then on high for 3 mins. Well, after the 30 secs, not thinking I added the flour without mixing it on high for 3 mins. I would have started over but, I only had one pack of yeast so I made them anyway. The one thing I did notice was it took longer to rise but, they actually tasted pretty good. I'm going to try again. The right way. I'll see if they come out any different. It was kinda nice one day and the girls jumped on the trampoline. Fresh air is always good.
Ericson also learned to climb but, has no idea about the getting down part. So, that's been fun. I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to keep up with him!

We also celebrated his first birthday. We had dinner with the family and he got to play with his cousins. Auntie gave him a cool riding toy that was a big hit!



Peace & Happiness,
Helen

Potty Dance Party

I won a Pull Ups Potty Dance party from Houseparty.com. It's a pretty cool site where you can apply to host different parties. They change all the time. If you win they'll send you a party package that will include free swag for you and your guests. Fun, right?



My party package included Potty Dance dvds, stickers, Pull Up coupons, enjoy the ride reward points, coloring pages and dance instructions posters for the guest. As the host I received all of the above plus a pack of Pull Ups and a 1GB jump drive loaded with potty info.



The kids had a lot of fun dancing and coloring and I have had the Potty Dance song stuck in my head all day.



Everyone should visit Houseparty.com and check it out. You might find a party for you!

Peace & Happiness
Helen

Chicken Patties

So it's getting time for me to make a grocery run. The freezer is looking pretty sad, which made for an interesting dinner tonight. One thing that I almost always have in my freezer though is frozen breaded chicken patties. I don't even buy chicken nuggets for the kids anymore. I just cut these up for them. I'll put mine on a salad or make a chicken sandwich. I was looking around the web and came across this site that had a bunch of ways to use patties. Enjoy!

How to Use Frozen Chicken Patties For Fast, Easy Meals | eHow.com

Peace & Happiness
Helen

Baby Wipes

We ran out of baby wipes the other night and instead of hopping in the car to make a
Target run, that would end up costing me way more than the 1 box of wipes I went for, I decided to make my own. I haven't done the math but, I'm pretty sure my box of 100 only cost me a little over a $1. Plus,the best part is I know exactly what I am putting on my baby's tushie. No bleach, ammonia, or chlorine! It was super easy.
A few products, a roll of paper towels and a container for storage. I recycled my old wipe container but, you could use any plastic storage with a lid. The hardest part was pulling the cardboard out from the middle!





I encourage you to make your own. It was so easy! I should of done this a long time ago! Like 2 babies ago!

Peace, Love & Happiness,
Helen

Giant Snowman

It has been snowing here for a couple of days now. While it is pretty to look at
I absolutely HATE the snow. It's too much work. The kids running in out. My baby who wants to be out with his sisters but, really shouldn't. Little puddles of water everywhere that I step in with fresh dry socks. Ugg! This is how I feel about the snow.



The good news is that Lance was off yesterday so, he was on snow playin duty. He and the girls built an awesome snowman. The best I've seen on Holly LN yet! I'm glad the girls got to spend time with their Dad and make some good memories. Crea is so proud of their work.

The snowman was heavy leaning yesterday we'll see how long he stays up! More snow on Sunday then on to Spring! Okay, wishful thinking!



Peace, Love & Happiness
Helen

Yum!

I'll just say the banana bread was more popular than the pork roast. Maybe
it was the chocolate chips!