29 on the 29th!

Thursday was my “Golden” Birthday! 29 on the 29th! I remember when my sister turned 29, it was the year that we went to Miami for Spring Break. I thought she was so much older and so much wiser than me (we are 9 years apart). Not only do I  not feel old, but i do not feel as wise and mature as I thought she was. I also do not “look” old! People are always amazed at how old I say I am. My telephone voice is not any better- high pitched like a teen.

On the morning of my birthday, Owen decided to wake me up at 5:15am, just like he had done the previous 4 days (and has continued to do). I have no idea what is up with him. I guess he wanted to tell me happy birthday early? At about 7:15 John came downstairs and asked if I wanted my presents. I said of course! He told me to go upstairs to grab my camera and then come down.

This is what was waiting for me on my camera!

a BEAUTIFUL camera strap! I have been wanting one for a while!

I came downstairs, thanked John, and this was what was waiting for me..

A big ole present, and yummy maple nut goodies (my favorite)

 

The  present was a bread maker- something i have been wanting for a LONG time! And John got me above and beyond the one I have been asking for. I am so excited about all of the possibilities!

I made the most delicious loaf of french bread for dinner. It was perfectly crusty on the outside and so soft on the inside. I think I will be making this often!

 

It went beautifully with the homemade baked ravioli with 4 cheese sauce and asparagus. It was the perfect birthday meal!

My best friend Erin ALSO  got me a beautiful camera strap. I love both of the straps and I can not wait to use them interchangeably!

 

 

  

 

The straps were both purchased from the etsy shop Shoot in style. She is currently closed for vacation, but I will link to her once she reopens!

Thanks to everyone who made my birthday very special!

THANKFUL THURSDAY!

I absolutely love my life right now! I have a wonderful husband who does so much for our family. I have a wonderful boy who helps me to see the world through the eyes of a child. I love having the opportunity to stay at home and serve our family.


However, there are a few…




Things I wish I would have been thankful for before they were gone:

Being able to grab fast food whenever I wanted, without having to share it with anyone, or having to worry about the logistics of dragging a child along!

The days where I got to watch random tv, whenever I want! Somehow it just does not seem like a good idea to let Owen watch The Hills!

Being spontaneous!

Going to the bathroom by myself.

Not having to touch anyone's poop.

Sleeping in past 7. Gosh, when I was pregnant with Owen and not working, I would sleep in until 10:00 many days. It was glorious.

Going to a restaurant. Owen screams at the top of his lungs to get the attention of innocent bystanders. It just is not fun to go out anymore!

But with all of that said, I would not change anything for the world. When I look back on my life before being a mom i realize how much time i wasted, how i really was not doing anything of importance, and how even though i did not know it at the time- something so important was missing in my life.


I am so THANKFUL for my family, and for the fact that they have completed me (as corny as that sounds!)

Owen woke up at 5:15am…

…so I made up a recipe for blueberry scones! YUMMY!

I adapted the recipe from a recipe I have for the cheddar biscuits from Red Lobster- YUMMY!

Ingredients

2.5 cups of Bisquick

1/2 stick of butter- cold

3/4 cup milk

1/4 cup sugar

1 T. ground cinnamon

1/4 cup blueberries

1. With a fork or pastry knife, combine the  butter with the bisquick. There should be tiny little balls of butter left in the mix.

2. Add milk, sugar and cinnamon. Mix on low until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.

3. Place semi-rounded biscuit sized mounds on an ungreased cookie sheet. Mine were about 1/4 cup in volume i would guess. You will get 12-15 scones, depending on how large you make it.

4. Bake in an oven that is preheated to 400 degrees from approximately 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

I also added a quick glaze- but they would have been great without it too! 

GLAZE Ingredients

1/4 stick butter, softened

2 oz cream cheese

1 cup confectioners sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp lemon extract (optional)

- mix ingredients until a silky icing forms. Drizzle over warm scones.

Try not to eat these all in one day! I sure came close!

Thanks!

Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers everyone! Owen is feeling much better! His fever has been a bit up and down, but Tylenol suppositories seem to be finally doing the trick. He still will only eat cheese, so random, but is drinking water really well so I am not worried about him too much!

Yesterday we did have a major drama at our house though… Major. Owen CLIMBED OUT OF HIS CRIB!

OH MY GOSH!

I was not ready for this. So we took our his bumpers, against my better judgment, and took off the wrapping around the top of the crib (used because he turned into a beaver), and put him to bed.

At 1230am we woke up to him SCREAMING terribly, so we ran in, and the poor thing had gotten his foot stuck between the slats, and could not get it out. It even took a little bit for John to get it out!!! For those of you who do not know, Owen has VERY large feet. He currently is in a size 6.5-7 shoe (which normally is the size for a 2.5-3 year old). So he got his big ole feet stuck in the slat. 

Needless to say, we promptly put the bumpers BACK on the bed, and are hoping he does not climb out again. I sort of think he used the wrapping on the top to climb out- but we will see. I plan to cover the floor beside the bed in as many comforters and sleeping bags as I can- incase he DOES climb out again.

I HOPE it was a 1 time fluke- because I do not think he is ready for a toddler bed. Or maybe Mommy just is not ready!