Family Reunion

We had a family reunion with a visit from Errol, Howard and Margie.  Errol drove in from Idaho and Howard and Margie drove in from El Sobrente in the bay area.  It was a real fun day with a great BBQ meal by Scott.  

Chocolate-Malt Cake.  I finally did it, I made a chocolate cake that was too chocolate and too sweet.  Most of us could not finish our piece.  Michael ended up eating most of the left-overs.

Howard and Hank smiling it up.

Howard, Hank and Micheal.

Sister and brother, Berta and Errol. 

We are grateful to see our family and that they took the time to drive out and see us.  We look forward to more visits in the future.

The Origami Store

Most kids sell Lemonade but not mine.  Jacob opened an origami store this weekend.  All of his buyers were people we knew like our lovely neighbors Bill and Linda who also kindly posed for my photo.  Our mailman also bought something which I thought was really nice.  Jacob is learning some good business skills and also working through some of his shyness.  Will keep you posted on further sales:)

First Cotton Candy

Remember your first cotton candy?  I have been one of those parents who has deprived my child of cotton candy so when the opportunity came up at work I decided that Jacob needed the treat.  Jacob finished it and said he liked it but when I asked him if he would eat it again he said no.  I guess his taste buds have grown up.

We are celebrating National Nurses Week at work and this was part of a special event. This brave employee is part of our medical records department, he lucked out that the water was warm.  The kids had a blast throwing balls at the dunk tank.  Jacob stayed quite a while to watch the dunk tank.  The employees were a little too enthusiastic at throwing the balls:)  Don't you wish you had this much fun at work?

Happy Mother's Day

I received some nice cards from Jacob this year and  I especially like my happy heart.  I enjoyed my brunch of waffles, eggs and bacon and our dessert of angel food cake with strawberries.  Hope all you moms out there enjoyed your day too.  Happy Mother's Day.

Ah the accomplishments of third grade.  Jacob became a "multiplication master" today after passing his last test.  Now on to division.

Back In the Kitchen

It took Rice Krispies Treats to get Jacob back in the kitchen.  He wanted to do everything and I gladly let him.  Stirring the marshmallows, adding the Rice Krispies and licking the spoon of course.  It was nice to have my little chef back.

It's All About the Food

Michael and I celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary earlier this month by going to Las Vegas.  I still wanted to do something special on the date so I made this Lemon Cheesecake by Cooks Illustrated.  It was delicious and came out perfect.  We even let Jacob stay up a little late to enjoy a piece, it needed to cool for 4 hours before slicing.  Here's to 12 more years.