tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87670879275801908432024-03-18T19:45:36.410-07:00Me and My Little MenRamblings of a busy mommy with three little boysTaryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-9986238266354604992010-08-18T13:07:00.000-07:002010-08-18T13:07:22.306-07:00Love My Boys!I still have yet to post pics from vacation, but while we were in MA, my sister-in-law took some beautiful pictures of the boys. They are FABULOUS and she did such a great job capturing my 3 favorite faces in the whole world :) Here is a link to the pictures...check them out: <a href="http://flickr.com/gp/51376802@N07/23pp7u">http://flickr.com/gp/51376802@N07/23pp7u</a><br />
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Life around here has been insane lately!! We were able to have some of my extended family from OH, NY, and Easton, PA come for a short visit. It was so nice to see them, even if it was for just a short time.<br />
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Sooooooo, stay tuned for a possible business venture. My sister and I are thinking of getting into a cake, cupcake, and confection type business - something we would do out of our own little kitchens :) I've had a few "orders" from Jason's co-workers, so I'm hoping that maybe we could make something of this. Here is a picture of the most recent cake I made:<br />
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So we will see what comes of it. Right now we are in the process of baking and decorating and taking photos for fliers/portfolios and such. I am someone who lacks lots of confidence, so I'm afraid this will crash and burn, but what will it hurt just trying to do something small out of our kitchens? Who knows, maybe some day we will have our own show on TLC {look out Buddy} - hey, a girl can dream, right? :)<br />
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Well, it's time to start thinking about what to make for dinner, but I wanted to post a few things since it's been awhile.Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-83003953769640368272010-08-09T13:45:00.000-07:002010-08-09T13:45:51.406-07:00My boys make me laugh (most of the time)I just have to share one of the funniest things of our day. This morning, Landon brought out the little potty into the kitchen and said to Cole, "Today I am going to teach you how to go potty like a big boy." So, he took off Cole's shorts and his diaper and told him to sit on the potty. Cole did, however nothing ever came of it (which didn't surprise me...he just turned two). It was so cute and I thought that was the end of it. About 2 hours later, he says to Cole, "OK, it's time to try again." He then helped him take off his shorts and his diaper and made him sit on the potty again. This time Cole wanted to take the diaper off himself (I'm a little worried that he is now taking his diaper off by himself all the time...afraid of what mess I might walk into). It was pretty cute...I wish I had taken a picture of the two of them as Landon was trying to teach Cole how to go potty, but of course the camera wasn't nearby. I love these little moments :)Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-15191544490857960242010-08-03T07:27:00.000-07:002010-08-03T07:27:36.856-07:00GREAT DEAL!I know it's been awhile since I've blogged and I have lots to catch up on, but for now I wanted to post a great deal that I came across...a free large photobook from Picaboo (a $39 value). I believe it is good now through the end of August. I have not made one yet and don't know how much shipping will be, but I plan to check it out!! This deal is for new members only, so if you have not signed up with Picaboo before, head over to their site and check it out!<br />
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I hope to get some other posts up soon...we've been away and have had family here within the last month and it's been quite busy around here!!Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-80912901376560849532010-07-07T20:06:00.000-07:002010-07-07T20:06:33.021-07:00Gavin's First Experience With Rice CerealToday I gave Gavin rice cereal for the first time. He absolutely LOVED it!! I have never seen an infant eat it so well their first time!! He never tried spitting it out or anything (besides the bit leaking out of his mouth). He even started opening his mouth as I brought the spoon to his mouth...such a smart little boy! Here are a few pictures:<br />
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Well, that's all for tonight - it's late and I still have LOTS to do...my bedtime is getting later and later and the boys keep getting up earlier and earlier...UGH!! Who needs sleep anyways? :) At least all three of my boys sleep through the night and usually nap the same time during the day...I am very fortunate and blessed!!Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-22430162835799535542010-07-02T10:32:00.000-07:002010-07-02T10:32:00.434-07:00Fun TimesWith all of the "busy"ness and craziness of life now-a-days with 3 boys ages 3 and under, I often feel guilty that I can never get enough done - laundry, housework, cooking, baking, crafting/sewing, reading, gardening, etc. But most importantly, I always feel guilty for feeling as if I don't spend enough time with all of my boys. That is by far more important than any household chore or hobby (not to say that I don't think that "me" time is important...such as hobbies). With Gavin so little and still so dependent on me, I miss the time that I get to spend with my older two boys and often wonder if I make enough of a point to make sure I give them special one-on-one time. Yesterday I set aside all housework that needed to be done and we had a fun day doing stuff around the house...things that we don't do every day. First we pulled out some of my craft/scrapbooking items and we made birthday cards for daddy (whose birthday is today...but I'll get to that in a minute). They had SO much fun - especially Landon!! Cole had fun for about 5 minutes and then wanted to move on to something else...ahhh, the attention span of a 2-yr old. Anyways...it was a great bonding time for the boys and I...it was so enjoyable watching them be creative and have fun making their cards for daddy. Here are a few pictures:<br />
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Afterward, we cleaned up our mess and played a bit. Come lunchtime, we made our own little home-made pizzas. I rolled out little pizzas with pizza dough and let them "make" them themselves. Landon loved being a little "chef" :) Cole enjoyed eating everything rather than putting it on his pizza!! Here are pictures of the boys making their pizzas:<br />
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OK, this has been quite the post today (I've had to save it and come back a few times...ahhh, the life of a busy mom). We're looking forward to the long weekend and then VACATION!! Bye for now :)Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-35537506276374494772010-06-29T06:08:00.000-07:002010-06-29T06:08:38.872-07:00First-Time BowlingA few weeks ago, when Nana and Pops were visiting from MA, we decided to take the boys bowling for the first time. We thought Landon would LOVE it, however we weren't so sure about Cole...we figured he'd just run around the entire bowling alley giving us a good amount of exercise from chasing him. We were very surprised...he LOVED it!! I think he was even more excited than Landon (at least he showed his excitement a little more). They had so much fun and worked up quite the appetite (which sent Nana to the vending machine SEVERAL times to feed them). Here are a few pictures of our fun time at the bowling alley:<br />
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I wish I was able to get some pictures of the FRONT of them rather than their backs, but oh well...it was such a fun day with lots of memories made :)Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-67103148154356621342010-06-26T18:38:00.000-07:002010-06-26T18:38:40.175-07:00I Love Saving Money!I have been trying to get this couponing thing down over the past few months and while I wouldn't say I am one of those people who get $150+ groceries for like $30, I do feel that I have been saving money. I get so excited when I come home with such great deals. Tonight would be one of those times!! I went to Target and walked out with two bags and paid only $4.80. This is what I bought:<br />
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Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayer Shower Cleaner (reg. $8.69) - paid $.69<br />
6 Renuzit Air Fresheners (reg. $.94 each) - paid $2.82 for all six<br />
2 Airwick AquaMists (on sale for $1.99 each) - paid $.99 for two<br />
1 Dental Floss (reg. $.97) - got $.03 credit<br />
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All that plus tax came to $4.80!! Savings of $15.93 (or so it says on my receipt). I was pretty happy :) I love finding great deals...and I LOVE TARGET!!!!! I also made a trip to Wal-mart for $.99 wipes, $.50 new Kraft sandwich mayo, $.50 Kraft salad dressing, plus a few other non-saving items. Of course, I spent more time waiting in line at the check-out than I actually did searching for my list items. Have I mentioned that I am NOT a fan of our local Wal-mart? I was so excited to have a new, expanded Wal-mart about a mile from my house, but it has not lived up to it's expectations in my opinion!! Thankfully, Target is just as close!!<br />
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Anyways, just had to share!Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-30335644286734593112010-06-23T06:32:00.000-07:002010-06-23T06:33:39.437-07:00Grilled ChickenYesterday I shared one of my favorite summertime desserts, so today I thought I'd share one of my favorite summertime meals. It's my favorite because 1) it's SOOOO yummy and 2) it's SOOOO easy!! We love to grill out a lot during the summer...several times a week at least! This "recipe" is something we eat A LOT!! It's so simple!! You just need chicken, Italian dressing mix, and zesty Italian dressing:<br />
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All I simply do is take the dry mix and rub it onto my chicken. Then I put it in a large ziploc bag and pour Zesty Italian dressing into the bag. I don't have any particular measurements because it depends on how much chicken you are using...so just eye it. I usually use one packet of dressing mix for about 4 chicken breasts and enough of the liquid dressing to cover it and marinate. I let it marinate most of the day. Then I take it out and grill it! It's so good!! Some of the things we like to eat it with are: rolls, corn on the cob, salad, rice...lots of possibilities!<br />
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Bon Appetit!!Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-12968254900976116772010-06-22T13:36:00.000-07:002010-06-22T13:36:59.076-07:00Fruit PizzaFruit pizza is one of the most delicious desserts out there - it is my most favorite summertime dessert when it's topped with yummy fresh fruit!! We had it for dessert on Father's Day, but since it's such a favorite around here, I thought I'd post a pic with the recipe (the pic was from a previous time I made it):<br />
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1/2 cup butter, softened<br />
3/4 cup white sugar<br />
1 egg<br />
1 1/4 cup flour<br />
1 teaspoon cream of tartar<br />
1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1 (8-oz) package cream cheese<br />
1/2 cup white sugar<br />
2 teaspoons vanilla extract<br />
Assorted fresh fruit <br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> </span><br />
<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Mix in egg. combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Press dough into an ungreased pizza pan.</span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> </span><br />
<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool.</span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> </span><br />
<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until light. Spread on cooled crust.</span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> </span><br />
<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Arrange desired fruit on top of filling, and chill. </span><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><i>NOTE: I used low-fat cream cheese and I thought it still tasted great...I may try fat-free cream cheese next time to save even more calories!! </i></span><br />
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<span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Anyways...had to share one of my favorite dessert recipes - I wish I could eat this every day!!</span>Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-8117025041138574152010-06-20T11:49:00.000-07:002010-06-20T11:49:18.718-07:00Happy Father's DayI want to wish every dad out there a VERY HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, but a special one to the three "fathers" in my life :)<br />
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To my dad, I am so thankful for such an amazing father who I respect, admire, and love so much!! He is such a compassionate and giving person. He is such a hard-worker and is always willing to help all of us when we need something done. He is a fantastic "grampa" (or "gampa" as Cole would say) to our sons. Our boys get SO excited when they get to spend time with him (and gramma too). I love watching him and Gavin "talk" to each other in their own special little language...so funny!! He is someone who makes us all laugh...I have many memories of laughing so hard until we are all practically crying!! I am so thankful for such a wonderful dad!<br />
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To my husband, my best friend and man of my dreams. He is such an incredible daddy to our three little boys. I always have such great joy watching him with our sons...putting them to bed at night, playing with them outside, wrestling with them in the basement, reading them books, taking them to special places...I look forward to watching more of those memories in years to come. He is so patient with them, so kind. He loves each of them so much and cares for their well-being. He is such a hard worker and great provider for our family. I'm so thrilled to see the special relationship he has with each of our boys...they all love their daddy!! I love you Jason and I'm so thankful for the amazing husband and father that you are.<br />
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To my father-in-law, someone we don't get to see as often as we like because of the miles that separate us. When he comes to our home, I might-as-well say good-bye to my boys because they LOVE the time they get to spend with their "Pop" :) He is such a kind, tenderhearted man who loves his kids and grandkids - they all have a very special place in his heart!!<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!!</span></b></i>Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-86740425503319247862010-06-18T08:12:00.000-07:002010-06-18T08:12:05.197-07:00I'm Back :)Well, after taking a break from the blogging world, I think I'm going to try jumping back in! We'll see how long this lasts...my 3 little boys keep me very busy, so time at the computer is limited now-a-days!!<br />
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Lots has happened since I last blogged, so here is a whirlwind update. We welcomed our 3rd baby boy into the world on February 23, 2010...Gavin Scott. <br />
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He is such an angel baby!! He is very laid back, very content and happy most of the time, and such a sweet, sweet baby! The Lord knew I needed an easy one :) Especially with two other little boys so close in age! My labor with him is one I will never forget - the most intense, painful time in my entire life!! Thank goodness it went so quickly (I was in the L&D room for 37 minutes)...because it went so fast I could not have any pain meds, so he was born natural. We chose not to find out what we were having (although Jason apparently knew all along because he saw "something" on one of the million ultrasounds we had). I figured with our track record that we'd have another boy and I was right!! I love him to pieces...I couldn't have asked for a better baby!! He is now almost 4 months old and he's growing up WAY TOO FAST! In fact, it seems like they grow up faster and faster with the more kids you have!! I don't want him to grow up so quickly!! Here is a recent picture of my sweet happy baby:<br />
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Cole just had his 2nd birthday...he is such a sweetie (when he's not screaming or fighting with his brother). He just had his doctor's appointment and he was in the 100th percentile for height...he is very tall!! He was in the 60th percentile for weight. He looks so different from his big brother with his light blond hair and bright blue eyes. He adjusted VERY well when Gavin came along which surprised us since he is such a mommy's boy!! He does very well playing on his own, but he loves to follow his big brother around and copy everything Landon does!! Here is a recent picture of him (on spaghetti night):<br />
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And then last, but not least, my big boy Landon!! Wow, that boy is growing up TOO fast!! He talks so "intelligently" for a 3.5 year old...and is sometimes TOO smart. He LOVES having a baby brother. He tells me every day how much he loves baby Gavin. He is also a good helper and big brother to Cole. He is such a funny little guy - always has the funniest expressions and funny faces!! He LOVES playing outside - especially baseball with daddy. Here is a recent picture of him (eating lunch...hence the food in his mouth, but such a nice picture otherwise):<br />
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So that is the update on my 3 boys. I think that's all I'll update for now - it's getting close to lunchtime and then NAPTIME...YAY :)Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-62865235068938289482010-06-17T18:51:00.000-07:002010-06-17T19:09:26.411-07:00Birthday Cakes I've DoneSo my friend referred me to the <a href="http://lifeasmom.com/2010/06/birthday-cake-round-up-to-infinity-and-beyond.html#comments">Birthday Cake Round-Up</a> so I thought I'd post a few of the cakes I've done for my boys' birthday. I am by far no experienced cake decorator, but I enjoy trying to make the cakes for their birthdays :) The Curious George was my first cake, the Farm Animals my second, the Lightning McQueen my third, and the Jungle my most recent.<br /><br />Landon's 2nd birthday (Curious George):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRdu__hcc2VkN8KnnCtjr26pRBYBiskOwQebHw_bebfSKsZ-Qr4H7CBTHoSQ3xoednmo-ehn68uAhGQzi67BGuOaGDkucd6VoZV98gBUmCbP1K-dpiTnNv8fNCnrHlbzOcKsdfXAl5Sg/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRdu__hcc2VkN8KnnCtjr26pRBYBiskOwQebHw_bebfSKsZ-Qr4H7CBTHoSQ3xoednmo-ehn68uAhGQzi67BGuOaGDkucd6VoZV98gBUmCbP1K-dpiTnNv8fNCnrHlbzOcKsdfXAl5Sg/s320/009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483929089547680930" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Landon's 3rd birthday (Lightning McQueen):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1kENNNh4pz7HwoKS14mOWirXPL4hTdpxevO_ZKx0TWoMmhyphenhyphenYs7gKIF0S9v2r4klQHl2moqCv1VeXLCZI6N4mQcNqet-HPKx3Jlg_Fh0vJLSZHD8np_0OXdj6CgM8c5SG8eA_2xACynU/s1600/11+07+09_2805.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1kENNNh4pz7HwoKS14mOWirXPL4hTdpxevO_ZKx0TWoMmhyphenhyphenYs7gKIF0S9v2r4klQHl2moqCv1VeXLCZI6N4mQcNqet-HPKx3Jlg_Fh0vJLSZHD8np_0OXdj6CgM8c5SG8eA_2xACynU/s320/11+07+09_2805.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483929085985945154" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Cole's 1st birthday (Farm Animals):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhokPNOS5d8X7QHSm9VJ7lrCplJUTLYfKlqmOMcJdTmcbEnpCK6o8Vixewae9VHC4dbLldTrDBe5B85d-_EEyTZU9NTvR9LzRrSfHmUgEACeburJaoZ6f6T2CbAaV3N-Sz_FSA4TFEk7Pg/s1600/252.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhokPNOS5d8X7QHSm9VJ7lrCplJUTLYfKlqmOMcJdTmcbEnpCK6o8Vixewae9VHC4dbLldTrDBe5B85d-_EEyTZU9NTvR9LzRrSfHmUgEACeburJaoZ6f6T2CbAaV3N-Sz_FSA4TFEk7Pg/s320/252.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483929075522217538" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Cole's 2nd birthday (Jungle):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCKbISHLXrk-Aorq5f6qL-vtjE4BW9Gy2W2cWrIN2W97-olG_xMxa-NEk4U3iIZejiDm-8g8I1V-iW3bMVNPAify0aMIFC-enmnNW8HP42p_i2pUs51ofymL3SrmeM4HhzeYBT7_30Hww/s1600/050.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCKbISHLXrk-Aorq5f6qL-vtjE4BW9Gy2W2cWrIN2W97-olG_xMxa-NEk4U3iIZejiDm-8g8I1V-iW3bMVNPAify0aMIFC-enmnNW8HP42p_i2pUs51ofymL3SrmeM4HhzeYBT7_30Hww/s320/050.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483929065822869698" border="0" /></a><br />I enjoy doing these for my boys' birthdays, but I'm glad there are only a couple each year :) Starting next year I will have to do THREE a year!!Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-3653453585755514712009-07-06T09:35:00.000-07:002009-07-06T09:46:07.732-07:00Wow, this is embarrassing...I can't believe it's been almost THREE months since I've blogged...summer has arrived and we are now busier than ever!! We spend so much time outside that I hardly have any time indoors anymore!! And you can tell, my house feels like a wreck :)<br /><br />Wow, so much has happened in three months!! Cole turned ONE in June!!! I can't believe that my baby is already one!! He has days where he can be a difficult child, but I love that little boy to death and he is such a sweet boy with such a handsome smile!! I have a gazillion pictures from his birthday that I will try to post later.<br /><br />We just got back from a day at the beach, Wildwood, NJ, on Friday. It was Landon's first time to the beach. He absolutely LOVED it!! He loved the water and he loved the sand - he didn't want to leave. He still asks to go back!! I was burnt so badly and now I look like a bright red strawberry, so I can't say that I wasn't glad to come home!! It was so fun watching Landon have such a blast though. Cole didn't enjoy it as much, but there isn't a whole lot he really enjoys now-a-days :) He did like playing in the sand, but he didn't like the water at all. I was surprised by that because he loves water...bathtime is his favorite!!<br /><br />The boys are getting so big! Landon turned 2 1/2 in May...it's so hard to believe he will be THREE in November!! He talks so much and does so many different things that it is hard to remember that he is only 2 1/2!! He's a smart little cookie!! The things he comes up with keep laughter at a high in our household!!<br /><br />We are still loving our new home...what a blessing!! It's been perfect for us!! The basement is finished for the most part, although we still need to add some trim and a few final touches. It's awesome having the extra space down there...the boys LOVE the playroom!! Once it is completely finished, I will post pictures.<br /><br />This is so random, but I have to say one of my favorite things about summer is being outdoors, enjoying the flowers and the smell of grilling out!!! We have some nice shade in our backyard (wish I could say that about the front), so it's nice to send the boys out to play on their new swing set and just enjoy the outdoors :)<br /><br />Well, I know I need to post some pictures soon, but the boys are finishing up their lunch and now it's time to clean-up. Hopefully I can get some pictures up before the next 3 months!!Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-62465681346997913112009-04-08T14:27:00.000-07:002009-04-08T14:34:22.341-07:00Spring FeverWell, I have a terrible case of SPRING FEVER!!! We had several nice days in a row and lately it's been a little cooler...I want spring back full-time!!! I am loving all of the pretty plants that are no blooming!!! Spring is one of my favorite seasons...fall being another!!<br /><br />So, I missed my American Idol recap last week...things were a little busy around here!! Needless to say, I was not one bit surprised that Megan Joy was voted off. It was definitely her time to go!! So, last night...agh, so boring!! I was not very impressed with the night, however there were some great performances!! I have to do a quick recap because I have a fussy 10-month old. I'm not sure I will do this in the right order either. Danny started the show and he did OK, but it was most definitely not his greatest performance. Kris also did well, but once again, not his greatest performance. Lil, well, I think she will be leaving the show very soon - she has not done well the past several weeks and I would not be upset if she were voted off tonight. Scott, I thought he did OK, but I think he will be leaving soon also. Allison did VERY well, I was very impressed by her song!! There is a lot of hype about her probably being in the top two. I don't agree with that (yet), but I do think she sings well. Anoop was OK in my opinion. He did much better than the past few weeks, but I'm still not crazy about him. Matt was AWESOME - I loved it and I think he is definitely one of the strongest in the competition. And last but not least, Adam. I was so disappointed that I didn't get to see his performance because my DVR cut it off since the show went over it's allotted time. However, I watched it on YouTube this morning and I love that song and his version! He was HOT (voice, NOT looks) - that boy is such an incredible singer. He drives me crazy as a person, but he has won me over with his voice...such talent! So, in my opinion, the bottom three should be Lil, Scott, and Anoop. I think Lil should be the one to go home, but it's hard to say - we will see tonight.<br /><br />Well, I had so much more I wanted to write, but I need to tend to my little hungry boy!! He was still sleeping when I started this post...I should've known better that I could make it through an entire post in peace and quiet :)Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-60426632467163728382009-03-31T05:02:00.000-07:002009-03-31T05:59:43.372-07:00SadieWe now have a new addition to our family - her name is Sadie and she is our 16-week old Chocolate Lab. I sometimes think we are still crazy for bringing a puppy into our new home, but we love her!! As some of you know, I am fine living without a dog (not saying I don't like them), but Jason REALLY struggled when we had to find a new home for our other dog, Smokey. When he really, really, really wanted a new puppy, I thought I'd be a good wife and be OK with it. So we brought Sadie home last Friday, March 27, 2009. Hey, at least there is another girl in this household...she may very well be the only girl we'll ever have - LOL!!! So anyways, here are a few pictures of Sadie:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1L5fsLo1Wg1JLAG9N_e9p6ZPfuedrbe1d4-pwsYqKvLUSZumBxQ-axaSL19YqJJLo95OLfZEjcP-9jDd04SeYMAj45RQHxR-7FTLqDJQUn7UcLWveVjI1hw5XTaM8zmkz7mARXiBW9c0/s1600-h/142.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1L5fsLo1Wg1JLAG9N_e9p6ZPfuedrbe1d4-pwsYqKvLUSZumBxQ-axaSL19YqJJLo95OLfZEjcP-9jDd04SeYMAj45RQHxR-7FTLqDJQUn7UcLWveVjI1hw5XTaM8zmkz7mARXiBW9c0/s320/142.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319322466286026274" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Wjj7dfxYKRU3nf0NmjCSmgrEYet7gtJrmfsPESEGamZ6gPojYfSxjd_QGjgDTPc2iC_d-jAEoxg-nQ3rjUTLYF5PY7dlCuGcs1OuKwuzLFislnaRI_OEDDn2wIO8Nq57XbcU9tXYU_4/s1600-h/137.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Wjj7dfxYKRU3nf0NmjCSmgrEYet7gtJrmfsPESEGamZ6gPojYfSxjd_QGjgDTPc2iC_d-jAEoxg-nQ3rjUTLYF5PY7dlCuGcs1OuKwuzLFislnaRI_OEDDn2wIO8Nq57XbcU9tXYU_4/s320/137.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319322465254450050" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjglhF5ipuJKSus9jWYH3HYZUcNzavLJ3DEXazJ0u3-kUvSfcVEcCJoDhPIvCFN-lF-hJT13MDMTNyp4qq1gIqtN2xYlJx4isivxT5jpBGu5_Qz7XuL6ory7Kj6SGW1YZOZtjuPpubHuPc/s1600-h/123.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjglhF5ipuJKSus9jWYH3HYZUcNzavLJ3DEXazJ0u3-kUvSfcVEcCJoDhPIvCFN-lF-hJT13MDMTNyp4qq1gIqtN2xYlJx4isivxT5jpBGu5_Qz7XuL6ory7Kj6SGW1YZOZtjuPpubHuPc/s320/123.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319322452711636002" border="0" /></a><br />I've gotta run - time to bring Sadie in :) I sure hope this potty training goes VERY quickly!!!Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-63834787796355346682009-03-26T11:50:00.000-07:002009-03-26T12:19:56.516-07:00Motown week...blahWell, I must say that I wasn't super crazy about A.I. last night...I mean, some people did well, others I could have cared less for. Here is my review on each contestant:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Matt </span>- I really liked him a lot!! He is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I think he has had two great weeks in a row now and definitely one of the top contenders!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kris</span> - I really like him a lot also!! I love the song he sang, "How Sweet It Is" - I absolutely loved it! I think he did a fantastic job and I hope he makes it very far in the competition.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Scott</span> - Oh Scott. Well, I really like him as a person, but I don't think last night was one of his greatest performances. He is such a sweet guy and I really wish him the best, but though I think he may stick around for a few more weeks, I don't see him making it past the top four.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Megan</span> - Wow, her performance was awful in my opinion...she has such a unique voice, but her song choice was terrible and she just did not do it well!! I would not be surprised at all to see her in the bottom three tonight!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Anoop</span> - I thought Anoop did good...nothing to rave about, but he didn't do badly either. I am just not really on board the Anoop train - there is something about him that just rubs me the wrong way. Is it just me, or does he seem cocky at times? <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Michael</span> - Not a good night for Michael in my opinion. I really wasn't impressed with his performance at all and I would not be surprised to see him in the bottom three tonight.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lil</span> - Also a very disappointing performance. This should have been her week to shine, but as great of a singer as she is, she did not pick a great song nor did she sing it very well. Sadly, I think she may be in trouble. This is two weeks in a row now where I have not been super impressed by Lil which is a shame because I really liked her in the beginning.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Adam</span> - What to say...well, I am not a big Adam fan because he is just weird, but WOW, that boy can really sing...he is AMAZING!! I much prefered this look (no nail-polish, dark eye-liner, etc), but I'm sure he will revert to his old look next week.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Danny</span> - I love Danny!! I don't think this was his best week, but I still think he did well :) I think he will be in the competition for quite awhile!! I am definitely a Danny fan (and Matt and Kris fan!).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Allison</span> - She was incredible...that 16-yr old has an incredible voice!! She did MUCH better this week than last week...what a way to end the show!! She should definitely be safe this week!!<br /><br />So, my guess for the Bottom three would be Megan, Michael, and Lil...I think Lil will be safe, but it will be a tough pick between Megan and Michael...in my opinion :)<br /><br />Anyways, American Idol aside...the basement is almost finished!! Well, it's almost there. The carpet is being installed as I type...they have almost got that in. The painting is all done (except for the trim) and it finally looks "finished" - I am very happy! I will try to post pictures soon.<br /><br />Cole is really getting around now...he will walk around holding onto things - he is still a little wobbly, but goodness, he's only 9 1/2 months!!! He has climbed the stairs TWICE today...I was so shocked. I left the room for like 5 seconds and came back - he was on the 3rd step! He's too young to climb stairs! Time to get another gate up!!<br /><br />Landon is being such a goof as always - I really need to type out my stories on here, but right now I don't have much time...it's crunch time. Still lots to do before everyone comes tomorrow...LOTS of cleaning...UGH!!!<br /><br />Well, that's it for now!Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-33009919547439374692009-03-19T07:32:00.001-07:002009-03-19T08:06:11.987-07:00Good-bye AlexisTo my fellow American Idol fans...last night was the end of the road for Alexis. I saw that one coming. Is it just me or did she really look/act like she could have cared less and like she really wasn't into the competition to begin with? I really think she could have done better, but it's a little too late now. I am VERY glad that the judges did no use their save on her...I have a feeling they will need to hold onto it later on.<br /><br />Well, with that behind us, I have to share a link to my other blog that I use for Nana and Pops - I will occasionally post videos on there for them since they don't see their grandboys often (they live in MA). I posted a video on their yesterday of Cole and instead of loading it on this blog, I thought I would just give the link and you can watch it if you'd like. I found it quite humorous - but that's because I was so frustrated that day that I was either going to laugh or cry...and I laughed :) Read the description first before watching it (before you assume I am a terrible mother). <a href="http://richardvideos.blogspot.com/">Click here for the link.</a><br /><br />Jason and my dad are making great progress on the basement - most of the electrical is finished, so it's about time to start drywalling. They are hoping to knock out quite a bit this weekend - I'm praying that they get lots done, especially since everyone is coming next weekend to visit and they will need a place to stay!!! It's going to look great - they've done a great job!! 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSwfXKxMJVddvOIvukCV8F157-k8L4rM-yqjmDSUG1GYxpUBGj1hRC1JIC2STz6qxwGXwmhhiOzqvZGf84OI5zq0b8g6ccD9YOe9uVfcGfY3dhERu90nz2j0-03jE1rt22x2nU3rODpOc/s320/010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314911694493467090" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwqVnO5PWKkWGA7XrzhAOZIEqlA8aiEFYOO0VFNDG083yj7aAGYX7u57eFsYn0bh8-ll1ipyjYWLCP6veerQxMXNnAi_4HV96uHG_DAckhKZoOpi8VaGUey5R9ciQYh3EfNJNhl3Cl2hM/s1600-h/013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwqVnO5PWKkWGA7XrzhAOZIEqlA8aiEFYOO0VFNDG083yj7aAGYX7u57eFsYn0bh8-ll1ipyjYWLCP6veerQxMXNnAi_4HV96uHG_DAckhKZoOpi8VaGUey5R9ciQYh3EfNJNhl3Cl2hM/s320/013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314911703363577698" border="0" /></a><br />Well, I've gotta run...mommy duties call!!! I will be back hopefully soon - I have several funny Landon stories to tell!!Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-2843885288695665212009-03-18T09:51:00.001-07:002009-03-18T10:11:59.818-07:00American Idol ReviewSo, to all of my fellow American Idol fans...once again - another great night, well, for most anyway! I'm not a huge country fan, so I was a little worried about last night - I didn't know like any of the songs. But here is how I thought everyone did (hopefully I get the right order and don't miss anyone):<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Michael </span>- He did average...he's not someone who is really standing out to me in the competition and I don't think he'll make it very far. I was a little surprised to see him make it into the Final 13.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Allison </span>- I thought she did OK, I honestly don't remember what she sang. She definitely has a great, powerful voice! She's very young and I know that even if she doesn't make it very far in this competition, she'll go somewhere!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kris </span>- I really like him and I thought he had a great song choice last night!! He has a great voice and I really like him as a person! I hate to say though that I don't really see a WOW factor in him...but maybe it will come through soon! He seems like such a sweet guy!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lil </span>- I've liked Lil in the past, but I thought last night did not do her any favors. She can really sing, but that was a terrible song choice for her!! I was not impressed at all and think she might be in trouble this week.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Adam </span>- CREEPY!! His song, his appearance, everything about him creeped me out. I really think he has a great voice and can sing, but even though I know I shouldn't judge, there is just something about him that makes me so uncomfortable!! Needless to say, I thought he did terrible last night - the entire thing was just WEIRD! I agree with everything Simon said about him!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Scott </span>- What a sweetheart...that boy is genuine and really sings from the heart. I thought he did great! Is he the best singer? No, but like I said earlier, he really sings from the heart and he's the real deal - such a sweet guy. I can't imagine how much "extra" work he puts in each week and still comes out with a smile on his face and reaches everyone's hearts through his songs!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Alexis </span>- Ever since Hollywood, she has been very unimpressive in my opinion. I think she is a decent singer, but she doesn't really seem to be into it and she has NOT been doing well. I think she might also be in trouble this week.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Danny </span>- LOVE HIM, LOVE HIM, LOVE HIM!! I think they should end the season now and make him the next American Idol. If you can't tell, I am a huge Danny fan! He may not have started the verses out great, but he really nailed that Carrie Underwood song. I really like Danny a lot and I think he will definitely make it to the Final Two, if not win it all!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Anoop </span>- Anoop, Anoop, Anoop (what a cool name). Well, I'm not sure what to say. He did great last night and I really did like him in the beginning of the season, but he seems to be getting really cocky which is a huge turn-off for me. I don't know...I'm just not sure what to think of him, but he did do well last night.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Megan </span>- {{chuckle}} I have to laugh because she has got the weirdest "dance" - she does the same thing EVERY week and it's getting really awkward and old!! What a trooper though for coming out and singing as well as she did while battling influenza!! I thought she sang well. I like Megan because she has a very unique voice, but I could REALLY do without the ginormous tattoo and he weird dancing!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Matt </span>- He is definitely becoming one of my other favorites...I thought he nailed it last night - I really enjoyed his performance!! I loved him at the piano and I thought he did such a great job!! I think he will make it pretty far in this competition...he just brought Danny and Adam some competition (I still don't agree with how great everyone thinks Adam is, but whatever).<br /><br />So those are my thoughts in a nutshell...I think they need to put me on the judge's panel - right next to hottie Simon :) I really don't care for the new judge AT ALL!! She really irks me and just rubs me the wrong way!! <br /><br />Well, I've gotta run - it's been a VERY long day so far and it's only 1:00!! I have a very fussy 9-month old who has refused to take a nap for over a week now, unless it's in bed next to me, which I do not encourage whatsoever. I've only allowed it twice just to keep my sanity, but he really needs to learn to nap in his crib. Right now he is up there crying - HOPEFULLY he will fall asleep soon :)Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-72381376532452540872009-03-13T13:46:00.000-07:002009-03-13T13:54:50.761-07:00Rough week!So, I hate to complain and sound so ungrateful, but this has been quite a rough week!! Cole has decided that he does not want to nap...today has been Day 5 of 15-minute naps...and some of those days I was lucky if he even took a 15-minute nap! It has been pretty frustrating, especially since he was taking two naps a day - about 1.5-2 hours each!! He is sleeping through the night, like he always has, so I am thankful for that. However, I feel like I get hardly anything done during the day and I don't get to spend as much time with Landon. I finally caved in and just started putting him in his crib during his usual naptime. Most of the time he cries/whines and not once did he ever fall asleep on his own. I have a very strong-willed child!! He cried/whined for almost an hour once. And yes, I did check on him to make sure he was OK - he was fine...fed, diapered, and had toys to play with. I feel like a mean mommy sometimes, but I don't want to lose my sanity and this child needs to learn that he can't always control me. So, thank goodness the weekend is here and Jason will be able to help!! I am very burned out and tired after this long week!!<br /><br />Last night, my family came over again to help with the basement...YAY!! It is coming along and I am so excited! The entire basement is pretty much framed except for one small wall underneath the stairs. I will try to get some pictures of the progress they are making. <br /><br />On a side note, I want to give a shout-out to Ginny...THANK YOU!!! She helped me clean up the look of my blog...she's quite the blogging genius :) I would love to do so much more with it, but I don't have much time to play around with it and she was able to fix my picture and help me figure out how to fix the background on my posts!!<br /><br />Well, I've gotta run - Landon is begging for some attention!!Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-29984219952906833152009-03-11T06:40:00.000-07:002009-03-11T06:59:43.119-07:00It's been awhile...I know it's been quite awhile - these past few weeks have been C-R-A-Z-Y!!!! Both of the boys were really, really sick. Landon started out first with a really deep chest cough - no other symptoms. It ended up getting so bad that he was throwing up after every cough. So I took him in and they said he had a really bad respiratory infection. Well, then he had a high fever for the next 3 days (103.4) that we couldn't get to come down. So on Sunday, his pediatrician put him on an antibiotic right away since he had really worsened!! It seemed to do the trick and he's finally back to himself (about 2 weeks later). And then Cole got the exact same thing...about 2 days after Landon started with it - so they both had it at about the same time. Cole was at the doctor's twice and his fever spiked to 104.8 (very scary). The poor thing was so lethargic - it was so hard to watch. He had the same thing, but he also had a double ear infection and to complicate things, his two top front teeth popped through!! So it was a really rough couple of weeks. We got hardly any sleep and it was just really, really stressful!! Thank goodness it's behind us!! Here are two pics of my sick little guys...I felt so bad for them - just looking at these pictures makes me want to cry!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir6ivAVAG7GucA3qc9HetrAh1ZlBfAydYVzPwghKOosi1HOW6fozK1smyAzpjwP080KAgDJN4r2Vw1wq0GtDrjdUPIq1xajYCNL8-kTok3Te0VjrDoi-SXgAc63ffoWz-yQpzBIRHBzgg/s1600-h/017.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir6ivAVAG7GucA3qc9HetrAh1ZlBfAydYVzPwghKOosi1HOW6fozK1smyAzpjwP080KAgDJN4r2Vw1wq0GtDrjdUPIq1xajYCNL8-kTok3Te0VjrDoi-SXgAc63ffoWz-yQpzBIRHBzgg/s320/017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311926407796306498" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNcGMy3qEzawQKrRa_HoYnPgkZRAJtGn_deTHZa3eAzk1bdB2JxySAZKb2N0de5fEJxZ3Nz2jsb_PhNM9b22qS52bMhyphenhypheniC_m2U6klFaFpc841eetcDLg0ZuWEbbY-fwdip7fIGlh-j9Ek/s1600-h/004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNcGMy3qEzawQKrRa_HoYnPgkZRAJtGn_deTHZa3eAzk1bdB2JxySAZKb2N0de5fEJxZ3Nz2jsb_PhNM9b22qS52bMhyphenhypheniC_m2U6klFaFpc841eetcDLg0ZuWEbbY-fwdip7fIGlh-j9Ek/s320/004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311926362028429890" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We are now in the process of finishing our basement!! We planned to finish it shortly after moving in, but Jason's family is coming at the end of the month, so there's been a big push to get it finished quickly!! I'm not sure we will have it all finished, but hopefully enough done for them to stay down there! Jason, my dad, and my brothers and brother-in-law have been working really hard!!! I will post pictures on the progress. This is what it looked like before they started (well, plus a few studs - I forgot to take pictures before they went up). I am REALLY looking forward to it being done! There is going to be a playroom down there which I am so excited about! Right now I have toys scattered all over my kitchen, family room, and living room! I can't wait for most of them to be downstairs! The basement isn't huge, but it will be nice to have some extra living space :) Here are a few pics:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqqOIPSs4VDDp-8cTSSPU8Ahb09B1wUm76i3V6mz00AQQ6-K8Mo5lzJ_VXff2k_kah9v7zF732b_T-m-lhyApDy7NocUjF92RIkTmCG_mCY29nrRHYGwW7U4awiJRUiclvc_dFdQXBCY/s1600-h/015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqqOIPSs4VDDp-8cTSSPU8Ahb09B1wUm76i3V6mz00AQQ6-K8Mo5lzJ_VXff2k_kah9v7zF732b_T-m-lhyApDy7NocUjF92RIkTmCG_mCY29nrRHYGwW7U4awiJRUiclvc_dFdQXBCY/s320/015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311929187091854050" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYyyA2ElZnuYohT7_ZW8pERONTjk_gAY9XU0vPrrHfEKH3DuKcOOHLUQsZnaN-pYTt2UdPOZcEcC_Gbk4SSbNRXNszsvsMZpaFUgwaPjJYazMhqo706xWbLQ8s5QisPCJvCLCYjJFo57U/s1600-h/012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOV99CETOmMyzAZLRe6t8Hy_NAOILQ2vW3CkDI2fSvOtTEHJmEsLLpteBgKWgMzU5ghyxoGRA2TCipGoAiLE9A_oc5RtMA_q30ibLxcWaronGuMx3kvXW4w0HLwLkW1d3S3-Re5pcasw/s320/007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311928175828013906" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz3uB4R1bQsaJ_jj9CMUIi3OYnnOfxuwenJlfVGgwQ464-Al-gXzmwfVaKQxBCLvR1-1nXtg2XNNal7-DsyPenTvVLNypONQFWzQrSDf38s66ujsFQ6kEFFES0Am_euOMK4T7jPSO7-Pk/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz3uB4R1bQsaJ_jj9CMUIi3OYnnOfxuwenJlfVGgwQ464-Al-gXzmwfVaKQxBCLvR1-1nXtg2XNNal7-DsyPenTvVLNypONQFWzQrSDf38s66ujsFQ6kEFFES0Am_euOMK4T7jPSO7-Pk/s320/006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311928168244067618" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZm9ELdxLBD0g1klyiXEaKxd4U5Dxl5ypUP8vsu6Rv9FDmeFEeK4KaFVLAVjzzSf3nvcV9GsdAe4pbzCRmwDCPHtL-WsUeke8OV6GNVjwU1A8w7diVviBg8j2jrKaVM1IHC3hg5opLGU/s1600-h/004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZm9ELdxLBD0g1klyiXEaKxd4U5Dxl5ypUP8vsu6Rv9FDmeFEeK4KaFVLAVjzzSf3nvcV9GsdAe4pbzCRmwDCPHtL-WsUeke8OV6GNVjwU1A8w7diVviBg8j2jrKaVM1IHC3hg5opLGU/s320/004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311928164808244754" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5h4BjQzPPHyf-xPTCowv9M7QwAJzq0lQR00wngIl90CvBHttM9kDhDYAomjRCDml2VXxR5Jrc6Cr0JYfeLBbXQ8iRz6oFkWqbKbYwzbzpwe5rK6Ya1QG0d-LRCh9p7hZAp9u6NUwMzk/s1600-h/003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5h4BjQzPPHyf-xPTCowv9M7QwAJzq0lQR00wngIl90CvBHttM9kDhDYAomjRCDml2VXxR5Jrc6Cr0JYfeLBbXQ8iRz6oFkWqbKbYwzbzpwe5rK6Ya1QG0d-LRCh9p7hZAp9u6NUwMzk/s320/003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311928161670327810" border="0" /></a><br />Well, I have lots to get done this morning, especially with Awana tonight, so I better run!! I will try to write again soon :)Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-16445387253370366692009-02-23T13:40:00.000-08:002009-02-23T13:46:46.115-08:00Oatmeal Raisin CookiesI LOVE Oatmeal Raisin cookies, but I've tried several recipes and just haven't found one that I've fallen in love with...until today!! I decided to try a new recipe and they turned out great!! They are so soft and moist and chewy...my mouth waters just talking about them :) Here is the recipe:<br /><br /><h4>Whisk together and set aside</h4><ul><li> 2 cups all purpose flour </li><li> 1 teaspoon baking soda </li><li> 1 teaspoon baking powder </li><li> 1 teaspoon salt </li></ul><h4>Cream wet ingredients</h4><ul><li> 1 cup butter, softened </li><li> 1 cup sugar </li><li> 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed </li><li> 2 large eggs </li><li> 2 teaspoons vanilla </li></ul><h4>Then stir in</h4><ul><li> 3 cups oats (not instant) </li><li> 1 1/2 cups raisins </li></ul> <div class="steps"> <ol><li><span class="recipetext">Preheat oven to 350°.</span></li><li><span class="recipetext">Whisk dry ingredients; set aside.</span></li><li><span class="recipetext">Combine wet ingredients with a hand mixer on low.</span></li><li><span class="recipetext">To cream, increase speed to high and beat until fluffy and the color lightens.</span></li><li><span class="recipetext">Stir the flour mixture into the creamed mixture until no flour is visible.</span></li><li><span class="recipetext">(Over mixing develops the gluten, making a tough cookie.) Now add the oats and raisins; stir to incorporate.</span></li><li><span class="recipetext">Fill cookie scoop with dough.</span></li><li><span class="recipetext">(Use a #40 cookie scoop; it measures 2 tablespoon of dough) Press against side of bowl, pulling up to level dough.</span></li><li><span class="recipetext">Drop 2-inches apart onto baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray.</span></li><li><span class="recipetext">Bake 11-13 minutes (on center rack), until golden, but still moist beneath cracks on top.</span></li><li><span class="recipetext">Remove from oven; let cookies sit on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.</span></li></ol>I did make a few modifications. First, I didn't have dark brown sugar, so I just used light brown sugar. Also, I didn't use a cookie scoop - I just used a tablespoon and shaped them into balls - I fit 12 on one cookie sheet...they were a little smaller, but it made about 5 dozen! Also, since they were smaller, I only baked them for 8 minutes.<br /><br />Anyways, here is a picture of the finished product:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vcgLBbz5UQkxwECqJyT40LQ8oFZ9GlFa91QPJrLdXdC8Xbwee1HxK8-a74nL3mFhzNAzKNPDp4bIENRZAt6TCBnqqDm7JjdG4E7mnJO_Y5toovOBqtG44binQi6oWcZnGQwYLY5t3HE/s1600-h/002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vcgLBbz5UQkxwECqJyT40LQ8oFZ9GlFa91QPJrLdXdC8Xbwee1HxK8-a74nL3mFhzNAzKNPDp4bIENRZAt6TCBnqqDm7JjdG4E7mnJO_Y5toovOBqtG44binQi6oWcZnGQwYLY5t3HE/s320/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306112181313083138" border="0" /></a><br />YUMMMMMMMM!!!!<br /> </div>Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-14827489297601686552009-02-13T08:16:00.001-08:002009-02-13T08:23:39.392-08:00American Idol anyone?So, in case you didn't know, I am an American Idol addict (and an Office addict, but that's an entirely different subject). I must say that I am already hooked on this season. I am not crazy about the first few weeks of auditioning in different cities, but once the finalists reach Hollywood, I'm glued!!! I think there is definitely some real talent there this year - it should be a good one. However, there were some people that they put through to the Final 36 that should NOT have been put through...namely Tatiana, Nick Norman (or whatever his name is today), and Nathaniel Marshall (the gay drama queen). I'm not sure I can stand another week of these three...they can't sing and they are SOOOOO annoying. I'm sure the only reason they were put through was for the ratings!! I was very sad to see Jamal (or Jamar...not sure his name) go home...he was definitely a good singer...by far much better than the three previously mentioned! Anyways, I am looking forward to a very exciting season!! It will be nice since there are only a few more episodes of The Bachelor (my other favorite reality TV show). I'm really not a TV junkie :)<br /><br />On a separate note, Jason took the day off today! YAY!!! He had taken it off awhile ago, but just told me yesterday. He was going to keep it a surprise, but I had such a rotten day yesterday that he told me then so that it would help brighten up my day. It's been nice having him home, especially since the boys have been extremely difficult AGAIN today!! I'm not sure what is going on with them, but the past two days have been miserable...they have been a little more than I can handle.<br /><br />Tomorrow is Valentine's Day - YAY!!! I'm not sure what Jason has planned - he's keeping it a surprise. I'm just looking forward to getting away with him without the boys...I don't care if we just go to McDonald's :) Yesterday, Landon and I made a big heart-shaped cookie and we decorated a Valentine...well, I put it together, but had Landon decorate it.<br /><br />Well, Landon is driving Jason up a wall, so I better go rescue him - I bet right now he is wishing he was at work...I know I do :)Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-84261671468126773002009-02-08T11:59:00.000-08:002009-02-08T12:35:23.192-08:00YAY Uncle Dathan!Last night we went to Lancaster for my brothers' basketball game. It was a rough game and we ended up losing. We have a very strong team this year, but one of our best players is out with an ankle injury and we just couldn't pull off the win last night. BUT, my brother Dathan (who scored his 1,000th point last year as a junior) broke the school record in high scoring!!! CONGRATULATIONS DATHAN!! We are so proud of him :) He is now at 1,513 points! It was such an awesome moment and a huge accomplishment for him! He is currently the leading scorer in our county and he's had a great year!! Last night, his fellow teammate, Jason Carman (also a senior) scored his 1,000th point with 1.8 seconds left in the game - it was incredible!!! Jason was the 3rd guy on their team to reach 1,000 points. Josh Conover, another senior (who is out with an ankle injury), was the 2nd to reach his 1,000 points. To have three guys on a team reach 1,000 points while playing together is a rare trifecta (according to Reading Eagle - our local newspaper). Anyways, I thought I'd put up some pictures from last night...I didn't get many good pictures during the game, but I got a few "still" photos :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">The team during the National Anthem:</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:85%;" >Dathan is the 3rd in from the right; Jordan is the 2nd in from the right</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyJ5WbwdugvbcOZJNIbWtL23TlCVCpPG2JdCrY6ZWsxe4N82WQU6WflmW6YnlmB3O3thBszWsfNHJiHtSKuEvtNUmzafdVV_VcC-6_SdK5r9y2uNv9KMw1ewKSyMXi_IblLTsOvPMHOp4/s1600-h/011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyJ5WbwdugvbcOZJNIbWtL23TlCVCpPG2JdCrY6ZWsxe4N82WQU6WflmW6YnlmB3O3thBszWsfNHJiHtSKuEvtNUmzafdVV_VcC-6_SdK5r9y2uNv9KMw1ewKSyMXi_IblLTsOvPMHOp4/s320/011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300520912634119106" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">The team huddling up before the game:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNKTz_O9fYOl3qQqyl6x9rLYYBK0BbVCJUDss5x7i73TxIh0nEbL4W7Q36Vk_tH_ZZj-JRUqj58mtnuAaInKEZn7fdytIaeb2hBkiSAo4n9xJnid8svW0To9ZbqgEnsO3AEee6A_uik8/s1600-h/015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNKTz_O9fYOl3qQqyl6x9rLYYBK0BbVCJUDss5x7i73TxIh0nEbL4W7Q36Vk_tH_ZZj-JRUqj58mtnuAaInKEZn7fdytIaeb2hBkiSAo4n9xJnid8svW0To9ZbqgEnsO3AEee6A_uik8/s320/015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300520916242585522" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Landon cheering for his uncles:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM-TZ0QgGYDLR_t3ahMjv_3JxYL3mYPEinvzaxHd6CgNPJQ-mDcihqo5CYIJZOkNUQUD8PlVz-N3xZxcoC2f9jFKI5JiNacNvkzvlHlaVTqQct3LGgbC5b0Ms4VrNg2k2CQ2S-Flx97cM/s1600-h/018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM-TZ0QgGYDLR_t3ahMjv_3JxYL3mYPEinvzaxHd6CgNPJQ-mDcihqo5CYIJZOkNUQUD8PlVz-N3xZxcoC2f9jFKI5JiNacNvkzvlHlaVTqQct3LGgbC5b0Ms4VrNg2k2CQ2S-Flx97cM/s320/018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300520919969276722" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">The scoreboard after he scored the record-breaking point:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDpP5hJRMOWdhJK0-M4XIvXy0o-fT9IZ9tIRPYcPEAYF_j53EgCY0bKcOYIq8axpwgH1oL8ShdyLSVxg6rBEuMsz6272fKQXrk5HQSofxdyv2WKb5Ls8Vn3H4zHyXLwCbANb25AqzhGXo/s1600-h/035.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDpP5hJRMOWdhJK0-M4XIvXy0o-fT9IZ9tIRPYcPEAYF_j53EgCY0bKcOYIq8axpwgH1oL8ShdyLSVxg6rBEuMsz6272fKQXrk5HQSofxdyv2WKb5Ls8Vn3H4zHyXLwCbANb25AqzhGXo/s320/035.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300520924780792274" border="0" /></a> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Family shot after the game (of course the boys wouldn't look at the camera):</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXgauQf-BSRGdTly-gBlNLuCQBfEtmQjm8IezccoD4tEPdE0pe_jHWhVECsS_oP8cXMeSesFtlsDTCGfAmrlwOoB7CBIWwSj_a3AiFHZIyiQak-_48eu_EgPLJx0iBUndvdFi_Onyh5I/s1600-h/042.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXgauQf-BSRGdTly-gBlNLuCQBfEtmQjm8IezccoD4tEPdE0pe_jHWhVECsS_oP8cXMeSesFtlsDTCGfAmrlwOoB7CBIWwSj_a3AiFHZIyiQak-_48eu_EgPLJx0iBUndvdFi_Onyh5I/s320/042.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300520925657277170" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Dathan and Jason:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM8fof-YBho-lcAWUYjJGh0EEVv8EbirL2JBbzfVdflWkCNaCleBuFFoOLzJmKpbAKwGazQhK0sXV4WC7d1DrjwEeCjUPuSqTcjXI7gL1-awGLh4FuqTi2GvycTifVBP6o8PzvSUOS4jM/s1600-h/048.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM8fof-YBho-lcAWUYjJGh0EEVv8EbirL2JBbzfVdflWkCNaCleBuFFoOLzJmKpbAKwGazQhK0sXV4WC7d1DrjwEeCjUPuSqTcjXI7gL1-awGLh4FuqTi2GvycTifVBP6o8PzvSUOS4jM/s320/048.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300525318492469650" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Landon with his Uncle Jordan (Uncle "Jo-Jo") and Uncle Dathan:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigicy3yOunoXHDWCycg4gr98Aul-ekhr_VWENN0BtYAv8zqicQ5a-brh_SeWQoJfXHsgyI7EdFnt1FUjJqUZwhcL1XKwb8Kn95glNNuaVbfFqFf8Z-nZIdy3AuWIG74cq_2wtYyxxQYhU/s1600-h/054.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigicy3yOunoXHDWCycg4gr98Aul-ekhr_VWENN0BtYAv8zqicQ5a-brh_SeWQoJfXHsgyI7EdFnt1FUjJqUZwhcL1XKwb8Kn95glNNuaVbfFqFf8Z-nZIdy3AuWIG74cq_2wtYyxxQYhU/s320/054.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300525324990146114" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Dathan after the game - CONGRATS!!!!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEickRDwV8iTk1TiX9TDyk5G0a0Tzn3iKPud3iNr8DrUuJwsSdnKNEXGoYfwYqvGlEseGx-65f8t1SsdWievGcEfUKqQmIRUPaGveK4-dhtvD6dNZcy5eQ6PYI7o3NUO92UDyvZ1p5zSHfU/s1600-h/056.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEickRDwV8iTk1TiX9TDyk5G0a0Tzn3iKPud3iNr8DrUuJwsSdnKNEXGoYfwYqvGlEseGx-65f8t1SsdWievGcEfUKqQmIRUPaGveK4-dhtvD6dNZcy5eQ6PYI7o3NUO92UDyvZ1p5zSHfU/s320/056.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300525329086646002" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">One of the countdown posters:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnhS8Zwtuv2SXwSQmrvw3ZiDqH9TggrPLofTMd-90jrJYewAwv8cbCY3v-xfYt1ZS9qc3HnbRv1NxWTtLetlB9dHuSTiSgCzPYGb_w2WJmg8_OeaE3CvXfd30djFPJ_tTSZOR1A46aD0/s1600-h/058.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnhS8Zwtuv2SXwSQmrvw3ZiDqH9TggrPLofTMd-90jrJYewAwv8cbCY3v-xfYt1ZS9qc3HnbRv1NxWTtLetlB9dHuSTiSgCzPYGb_w2WJmg8_OeaE3CvXfd30djFPJ_tTSZOR1A46aD0/s320/058.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300525334421584178" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Dathan and Jason with their families:</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-style: italic;">Jason's parents, Jason's sister, Jason, Dathan, Jordan, my Mom, Jason's brother, my Dad</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpq00j-zelsE4TMnrg7FYesAZ3xF78Lzm2fL9CV-xADSJkW2szGBImzUxL4BZQ0hLU4RHqVT0WlmyOG8zJ02bPsxnZWoivOoaGqYZ-foIf0UQsWiPpvb9IdPdfM3OekWtAWL1z4-3GbY/s1600-h/061.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpq00j-zelsE4TMnrg7FYesAZ3xF78Lzm2fL9CV-xADSJkW2szGBImzUxL4BZQ0hLU4RHqVT0WlmyOG8zJ02bPsxnZWoivOoaGqYZ-foIf0UQsWiPpvb9IdPdfM3OekWtAWL1z4-3GbY/s320/061.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300525337613236882" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Josh, Jason, and Dathan - the three 1,000 point seniors:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiwo1kL8W2KjuoyEySIv9vg7er9BAq34p4SY7BbWZ0OxTwvSeA4xc8V-SdqeM95qkW8S9UcdvoG7Yu_Xoq3O-swiif34ihiGt0I740qKyJrPbxC7Lf7zLK4OU7u_h27YaKFOn7wSVdcDo/s1600-h/066.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiwo1kL8W2KjuoyEySIv9vg7er9BAq34p4SY7BbWZ0OxTwvSeA4xc8V-SdqeM95qkW8S9UcdvoG7Yu_Xoq3O-swiif34ihiGt0I740qKyJrPbxC7Lf7zLK4OU7u_h27YaKFOn7wSVdcDo/s320/066.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300526658287574226" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >WAY TO GO GUYS!!!!</span><br /></div>Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-54929131883109884872009-02-07T12:16:00.000-08:002009-02-07T12:33:55.503-08:00Cookie FunYesterday, Landon made sugar cookies with me for the first time. We had so much fun!!! I was surprised how well he did! He cut out the cookies, put them on the cookie sheet and after I frosted them, he put the sprinkles on! After he would cut out a cookie, he would get so excited and say "YAY!" - it was so cute!! We were about halfway through and he looked at me and said, "Landon having fun!" (he still talks in 3rd person!). Anyways, he got quite messy and it was hard to keep him away from the cookie dough...he's just like his mommy!! He was so desperate for it that at the end, he was eating it off of the rolling pin - as if he were eating corn on the cob :) I thought I would post a few pictures of our fun time making cookies:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0gprPVP-xYJ69JEg-lvBTq_QgyQWlvg94QehCG0cwQbIjpKxrr2BDzAfiIq8odL3ClQOB8q46hwxIvgSxd9zlxFhFT2yGiWNJVD9B8QlajByImYQYT4tmoEQ2ZKDVZUHYP_RVswZ5zs/s1600-h/055.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0gprPVP-xYJ69JEg-lvBTq_QgyQWlvg94QehCG0cwQbIjpKxrr2BDzAfiIq8odL3ClQOB8q46hwxIvgSxd9zlxFhFT2yGiWNJVD9B8QlajByImYQYT4tmoEQ2ZKDVZUHYP_RVswZ5zs/s320/055.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300153894909208354" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJcRtwfIOwkoEULKds5NUam1sPDAJFd8srXcq2dZAMAsw92oBimpmyHbQvtbNfQi1aUYZXI97uxn7GWZvczBr5zMngdFwnGzzZYRmoke16MR8ruh0oczit3ggOezb-5PXokNNhNoWWZ8/s1600-h/061.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaVXN15RD9N1emQqtwk0fXNMkUmAu8JIlg_Ba6eA_fEI5hIoisNikKS7U2SQgTPdAyeFr8uUWwWLmA0fNy7JwRZH1YW_hR4wVrajiKsmwBpuVHYgq9hw0SURi2X7fevs3AZPOhQpiwv2Y/s320/101.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300155626463623474" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2bba4kKr7pB0i9NzSKfKVYhk5NJ5UjcnzpDLZkqP0cefeHIdcTvR-JEPNwm_PhyphenhyphenGywcJsasCw7BynvCjHztHIN-br7nJkuGdL75yS3hATtKTYdii3D21H4Z_4zt9aBVurbzTT0AbgtY/s1600-h/104.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2bba4kKr7pB0i9NzSKfKVYhk5NJ5UjcnzpDLZkqP0cefeHIdcTvR-JEPNwm_PhyphenhyphenGywcJsasCw7BynvCjHztHIN-br7nJkuGdL75yS3hATtKTYdii3D21H4Z_4zt9aBVurbzTT0AbgtY/s320/104.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300155622680235842" border="0" /></a><br />I look forward to many more memories of making cookies with Landon and someday Cole...when he's old enough :)Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767087927580190843.post-53093299487058983472009-01-06T12:53:00.000-08:002009-01-06T13:04:51.891-08:00Happy New Year!Wow, it's been a long time since I've blogged...and SOOOOOOOO much has happened!! I have no clue where to begin and if I can remember all that's happened!! I'll try to go through everything - short version!<br /><br />So, we sold our house! It sold in 10 DAYS!!!!!! How amazing is that? God is sooooo good...we never imagined it would sell that quickly! We were in no rush to buy a home, but we figured since it was a good time to buy, we'd test the market and see if our house would sell. We had a figure in our mind of what we wanted to sell our house for and it's exactly what we got! So, the buyer ended up needing to close on our house within less than 30 days!! So we quickly (VERY quickly) packed up our house and moved in with our parents. In the meantime, we found a house that we fell in love with. We made an offer with a moving date of December 12th. She countered with a moving date of MARCH, but offered several thousand more in seller's assist. We knew we'd be having to live with my family anyways because we closed on our house November 24th. So, we accepted her counter-offer. Three days before we closed on our house, the seller of our new home called and said she could settle in December and would still give us the money for seller assist - as if we were going to close in March!! WOW - what an answer to prayer!! So, since we were so close to December, we moved our closing date to December 19th, everything went VERY smoothly with our mortgage and here we are in our new home!!! That is the VERY quick story :)<br /><br />We stayed with my parents from November 22nd until December 19th and it actually went very well. They have an entire finished lower lever in their home that is empty, so we basically had it all to ourselves. It was very nice to have that privacy, but also very nice to be near them at the same time...live-in babysitters isn't necessarily a bad thing!! Landon LOVED seeing his uncles and grandparents every day!! It was nice staying with them, but we missed having a place to call our home!<br /><br />We've been in our new house for a few weeks now. We are still unpacking - it is very hard to get much done during the day with two little ones, but we are slowly making progress. It will be nice once everything is finished. The house doesn't need much work - just making it ours...paint and such. The basement is unfinished and we plan to finish that soon. In the future, we also plan to add on to the second level since it is only a 3 bedroom house right now. But it's perfect for us for the timebeing. Here is a link to my facebook page of pictures before we moved in - click <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=95129&l=a7b11&id=604580914">HERE</a>. Once we are more settled and have finished some painting, I will try to post more.<br /><br />Well, I have missed several things, but Cole is sitting here crying and Landon just woke up and is calling me from his crib! I have so much more I want to write, but will have to save it for another time!! Gotta run!!Taryn and Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15975330388753112430noreply@blogger.com1