Something fun to do with your kids

Gingerbread Play Dough Recipe

1 Cup flour

1/2 Cup salt

1 1/2 tsp each of Ground Cloves, Allspice, Ginger, and Cinnamon

1 Tbsp Vegetable oil

1/2 Cup water

Mix the ingredients in a bowl. Knead until smooth. Store in an airtight container; Refrigerate until ready to use.

that way if you kids decide to eat playdough at least you know it's edible! :)

13 well loved and happy years

I had to have my cat of 13 yrs put down yesterday. It was a really tough choice to make and really hard to say goodbye. She has been my cat since I was 16 and has been there for me throughout the years. It's hard to say goodbye to any animal, but a pet that has been with you for a long time makes it even harder. Suzie was a beautiful cat that didn't like anyone but me. She truely was MY cat. I am glad that I have gotten to keep her this long. Her blood still lives on, I have a friend that has one of her kittens (well not a kitten anymore) so I guess I can always go back to Oregon to see hazel. Life goes on I guess, just glad my kids are young enough to not really understand or hate me the rest of their life because we had to make a hard decission. All will be forgiven and forgotten. Rest in Peace my Suzie!!! You will be missed!!!

Baby Samuel Has Arrived!

After impatiently waiting for my little guy to arrive, he's finally here. He was born 7:48 pm, weighing in at 7lbs 14 oz, 20 1/2 inches long. The wait was well worth it, there was no pushing invovled, he just decided to slip right on out. He's absolutely perfect in every way. I have my little snuggler. Elijah loves his little brother, unfortunately he was really sick when Samuel was born so we had to keep him away, but he is all better and has finally got to hold his little brother.