Chrunch Berry Face

Ok I can only do one more post today! I have a ton of stuff to do, but I had to post this one of my CHRUNCH BERRY BABY! He ONLY likes the crunch berries. He had them for a mid morning snack. (we all know how he loves his food!!!) He had the smeared all over his hands, face and clothes. What a mess. (BUT A CUTE ONE HUH!)

Look who is WALKING and MESSING!

Yes- FINALLY he is mobile. Yes I am referring to my baby boy, CHARLIE. He is so happy to be able to get around the house so quickly too. He is very curious as well. Oh my LORD is he into everything. Way different than his big sister who didn't get into things much. He thanks that NO means "GO AHEAD PLAY WITH THE CLEANER"! We bought child locks for the kitchen cabinets which I hate. I hate trying to open the cabinet and having to push the little deal down etc. You catch my drift. Any way here are a few picks of the mess pot in action.

Recipe Tuesday: Lemon Pecan Cookies

This is a VERY simple recipe that I use when i'm in the mood for a sweet treat and want minimal work.
- a box of lemon cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup of chopped pecans

Mix all of the ingredients together. (I use my stand mixer because this is a thick batter)
Spoon them on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for about 13 min.
(I sometimes use mini muffin tins and fill them 1/2 full and bake them for 13 min. for a thicker cake like cookie.)
You can change these up anyway you like.
Variations can include:
chocolate cake mix with peanutbutter chips
yellow cake with m&m's
chocolate cake with andes candy pieces (YUMMMMM)
Just use any variation you and your family enjoys.

Hope you try these and enjoy them like my family does!

Random Picture Monday!

Skimming through my computer I came across this picture of Ashley that I think is great. She is growing up so fast and changing every day. So, here is my random picture for today, my cute girl.

My favorite salad

If you haven't tried this you really must. Every time we go to Applebee's I have to get this salad. I even had the night I went into labor with Charlie. It is their oriental chicken salad, and it is so delicious. It had oriental noodles, toasted almonds, and I get mine with fried chicken pieces. It is served with a sweet creamy salad dressing. If your in the mood for a yummy salad and don't know where to go, get this you will love it.