Saturday, May 24, 2008

The zoo, baseball and more...

Faith and me after we got back from Faith's zoo field trip. Faith realized she and I didn't get a picture together at the zoo so we got one after. Sometimes she can be very sweet.

Kirk feeding the babies...why does the food seem to get all over when the dad's feed'em?

Crew can sit now!

Faith and her kindergarten friends at the zoo.

The girls checking out the leopard.

Faith and the Gemsbrook (I think that's what the animal was called). Unlike past zoo visits, most of the animals were out so we could see them. Faith was in heaven...she is our animal LOVER!

The girls.

Faith at the zoo. We brought an umbrella since it was supposed to rain...but we got lucky, no rain after all.

I found this picture Faith took. She tried to deny she let Crew eat her toes but pictures don't lie!

Chase as catcher at his baseball game.

Chase with two of his neighborhood friends (and Ty) at his baseball game.

Faith and her friend holding Crew.

Chase up to bat at his game.

Sleepy Ty #2...

and sleepy Ty #3. I'm beginning to think this should be his new nap spot.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

I told my sister Stephanie I would give her a good choc. chip cookie recipe. So, I thought I'd share it on our blog. My sister in law Becky made these and they were delish...she got the recipe from her and Kirk's cousin's wife, Kristy.

Here it is:

1 1/2 sticks butter
1/3 cup shortening (Crisco)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
mix above

add:
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
mix above

add:
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 1/2 cups flour
1 bag chocolate chips (I like 1/2 milk chocolate and 1/2 white chocolate)
mix above

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

Friday, May 9, 2008

Tagged...

Alright Geanie...this is for you:

Two names you've gone by: 1) Big D (thanks Dad) 2) Mom

Two things I’m wearing right now: 1)Capri sweats 2) t-shirt

Two things I want (or have) in a relationship: 1) unconditional love 2) trust

Two of my favorite things to do: 1) spend summer evenings outside 2) go to family cabin with family

Two things you did last night: 1) went to Faith's soccer party 2) went to Chase's baseball game...with all the kids (Kirk was in Florida strolling on the beaches while I was strolling a stoller...hmmm)

Two people you last talked to: 1) my sis. Noelle 2) Kirk

Two things you’re doing tomorrow: 1)weeding 2)cleaning the house

Two longest car rides: 1) Boise to Disneyland (as a teenager...those were the days before dvd's in the car; no wonder my mom was prone to stopping the car and kicking us out; yea, we stopped fighting for a bit after that) 2) Boise to Victoria, British Columbia...met our cousins there

Two favorite holidays: 1) Christmas 2) Thanksgiving

Two favorite drinks: 1)Lime Rickey at Artic Circle 2)banana smoothies...made w/the smoothie packets you find at the grocery store

Two things about me you may not have known: 1) I make my daughter sleep in my bed w/me when Kirk's out of town...I'm a chicken 2) I didn't like being a twin growing up but now love it and really love having twins...I really have loved every second of it (except the lack of sleep...Ty needs to take a few lessons from Crew on how to sleep through the night)

Two jobs I’ve had in my life: 1) Psycho Social Rehabilitator....worked for a mental health agency 2) after hours Gap stocker

Two movies I would watch over and over: 1) The Notebook 2) The Alias TV series on dvd...I know it's not a movie but I would and have watched this over and over

Two favorite foods: 1) filet mignon 2) donuts

Two places I’d rather be right now: 1) the cabin in Stanley on a warm day 2) on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River w/family

Two people I tag: 1) Tara 2) Katleeeee (aka KTB; Katy B. Knight)

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Sleepy Ty

I've hung the jumper in the bathroom doorway so the babies can jump while I'm getting ready. A few days ago I looked over at Ty when he was in the jumper and noticed he'd fallen asleep.

Monday, May 5, 2008

A few photos of Faith...

Yesterday after Sunday dinner my sister Laura asked Faith if she could take a few pictures of her while the sun was going down. I think they're some of my favorite so far. I must say, it's nice to have a photoprapher in the family!