Muffin Recipe

I am adding a recipe, just because it is pretty good and finding good gluten free recipes isn't always that easy. I know, I still need to send out a lasagna recipe, so I'll look it up and post it next.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins

3 eggs
5TBS. Brown Sugar
1TBS. oil
1/4 tsp. vanilla (I use a little more)
1/4 c. peanut butter (cashew butter works as well)
1/4 c. coconut flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt (I don't always remember this)
1/4 c. chocolate chips

Mix the wet ingredients, add peanut butter until well blended. A whisk works just as well as a mixer without the extra mess. Sift the flour and baking powder and add to wet ingredients. Add chocolate chips. Mix well and add to 6 lined muffin cups. Bake in pre-heated 400 degree oven for 13-15 minutes.

It's filling and really not bad :)
Enjoy!

"My Twin"

Yes, you read the title correctly. Sydnie received a "twin" doll for Christmas from Nana and Pa. It has long curly hair, blue eyes, basically it looks like her-her twin. Well for the last several days Sydnie and her twin have been inseperable. She has gone to the store with us, to school to say goodbye, the playground. Everywhere that Syd can carry her. I noticed with her playing with her "twin" so much lately, I am having to do a double take when I see the "twin" in different places. It has been fun to watch and listen to Syd talk to and take care of her "twin". Truly a sweet exchange.

Valentine Party

Sydnie's Valentine party was her first at her new preschool. She was soooo excited! When I arrived Ms. Amy was reading an Arthur Valentine story. The children were all sitting around the tables listening, or rather wondering when they could dig into their treats. I was very impressed how controlled and patient they were. After the story they handed out their treats to each other and took a few minutes to look through their Valentine bags. What a fun day!!

Quick stories

Sydnie, our in-house comdian, shared these stories with us:

Mom! When the President is pregnant there is a new Build-a-Bear Dog coming out! Is he out yet?

I don't know anything about that Syd, I can't answer your question. (As I try to look serious and not burst out laughing.)

A weather report while playing outside:
Mom, there is a storm coming. It's headed east or west; something to do with the sun. I'll tell you if it changes.

Thanks for the report.

A few minutes later:
Mom, the storm is still coming. We'll have to close all the windows when I come in to stay dry.

We'll do.

I have some precious pictures that I won't post of Sydnie washing off her bike. You've heard of the topless carwashes? Well, yesterday she was the owner and operator of the "bottomless" bike wash. She sat in mud and water and decided it was not feeling good on her bottom, so she matters into her own hands and solved that problem. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Yes, I did take her some dry clothes so her bike wash was more reputable.

Through the eyes of a child....Enjoy your day.

School IS Good

Well, we finally found a preschool for Sydnie. Thank goodness!! We are visiting at Mesquite church of Christ, which has a day school Tuesday and Thursday. They had an opening, we took it. She was so VERY excited she wore her new sling backpack all day-the day before school and woke very early the morning of school. Needless to say, she had tons of fun and was exhausted when she got home. The school is 9-2, so it's a little longer than what she was used to. Yesterday, I heard her singing a song she made up, which she does often, about school. It goes to "Mary Had a Little Lamb" and the words are: "I love to go to school, go to school, go to school. I love to go to school. It is so delightful" She began singing another verse, but I couldn't hear it, so we'll just have to imagine the words.

Today was her second school day. She was dazed on the drive home, but wouldn't admit she was tired. She fell asleep on her bed...wonder when I should try to wake her???

Fun Pictures

I haven't been able to upload any pictures for a while, but I am finally up and running with the camera and computer, so I thought I would just post a few pictures for fun from the past few weeks/months.

Enjoy!

Fun with Friends!
Halloween Activities
I have on make-up, let's go!
I love my Daddy!!
Do I have to be awake to Trick or Treat?

"Real Snow"

Yesterday a cold front came through. In San Antonio, that means cooler weather for a day or so, then back to short sleeves or light clothing. In Rockwall, we are learning that may mean a little more. The wind was very cold and we had sleet last night. We woke up this morning and saw a little snow/ice on the roof. sydnie was soooo excited! "It snowed, it snowed! Can I go see it? " So she puts on her crocks and runs outside in her penguin pajamas to look at the snow. "I see it! It did snow. Real snow!" It really is the little things that we take for granted that give us joy, if we will stop and allow them.

Have a wonderful day. Enjoy your "snow" today.
(If I get the memory stick cleared off before it melts, I'll post a picture. I know everyone will want to see the snowdrifts....haha)