Smile!

I found it! Now we can get our mail :)

Keeping cool and the search begins

This is Mia watching "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" from her very own movie theater seat. She looks very intent, but don't be fooled, she was soon out of her seat and tickling Max for most of the show! After our free movie Tuesday we went to Maggie Moo's ice cream. I had a coupon for a free cone on my birthday. My birthday is not until Sunday, but I like to enjoy my birthday for at least a week. I got the dark chocolate with strawberries, my favorite combo. It was huge so there was plenty to share with the kids.

After ice cream we headed home for a quick swim. It is a great way to wear out the kids. I am so glad we have a pool close by!

We had a very fun start to the day. My goal for the afternoon is to find our missing mailbox key. I am always amazed when things get so very lost. There are only so many places it could be! Wish me luck.

When Mia gets really upset this is what calms her down. I put her on the couch wrapped in a blanket with her baby dolls and soon she is a very happy little mommy.

A Happy Wednesday Post

We had an appointment in Hendersonville this morning. I thought it was about time we tried out the new Gigi's Cupcakes store. Max is a big fan of anything blue when it comes to dessert so we got the Blueberry Swirl cupcake. It was so delicious and it had too much frosting even for me, which is always a good thing! Cupcakes always make for a happy Wednesday.

When we got home Max discovered this giant moth outside the apartment. It really was huge! Mia was pretty worried about the whole thing.
Good thing she has such a brave older brother to protect her from the bugs of the earth.

Cooking up a Name

It was free movie Tuesday again today! We made it through about 50 minutes before Mia walked out. She has very little tolerance. We played in the fountains, but decided to have our ice cream at home today. I went shopping yesterday and bought a bunch of cones and ice cream. Max and Mia love the minty green and I decided to try some of that, sort of healthy yogurt blends ice cream. It was all very refreshing. Another week is going strong. Ty is headed to scout camp this weekend so I am busy freezing cookies and goodies for him to bring along. I have got the cooking bug again. Food was gross for a while, but now I am excited to try some new things again! I am 24 weeks pregnant and the name of the day is : SAWYER

Lunch!

Stuffed Pizza Rolls

I made these delicious little pizza rolls for our lunch today. I found the recipe at ourbestbites.com
They were a big hit and I will for sure be making them again!

1 roll refrigerated pizza dough
marinara/pizza sauce
2 T grated Parmesan cheese
1 T olive oil or melted butter
1/2 t garlic powder
1 t dried Italian seasoning
mozzerella cheese
Pizza toppings of your choice (I used ham, bacon, and pineapple)

Preheat oven to heat specified on pizza dough package. Usually it's 400 degrees.

Unroll your pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into little squares. I think I got about 14 squares from my dough.

Place cheese and desired toppings on each square. (Note that you're not putting the marinara sauce on the dough- it's for dipping after)

When all of your dough squares have cheese and toppings on them, carefully lift up each square and wrap the dough around the toppings. Pinch to make sure each ball is sealed shut and then place them seam side down in a lightly sprayed pie pan (or similar sized dish).

Brush the tops of the dough balls with olive oil or melted butter and then sprinkle with the garlic and Italian seasoning and top with Parmesan cheese.

Cook them in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Serve warm with warmed marinara sauce on the side for dipping.

Chocolatey Summertime Goodness

I tried this drink recipe today. It was totally awesome and hit the spot for this chocolate girl!

Iced Mexican Chocolate

1 cup milk (I used vanilla soymilk)
1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (I used cocoa powder)
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in a blender and whirl until pureed. Delish

Construction Zone!

This morning Ty broke out the power tools and, with Max's help, took the crib apart! It is time for an upgrade.

We moved Mia into Max's old bed. She is very excited to be a big girl. I can't believe we are getting ready for another baby again!

Our neighbors happened to have an extra twin bed that they were in great need to be rid of. I was super excited to help out and take the bed. Max is looking forward to his bigger better bed.

After the beds were assembled it was cookie time. It was very fun. (Even though Mia refused to smile for the picture) Today we made Ty's favorite: Oatmeal Chocolate-Chip Cookies

1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3 cups quick cooking oats
2 cups chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees
2. Cream the butter with the sugars. Add the eggs and vanilla.
3. Mix together the flour, baking soda, salt. Add to the wet ingredients.
Stir in the oats and chocolate chips.
4. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Free movies and Fountains

This morning we headed over to the Regal Cinemas at Indian Lakes for a free showing of "Horton Hear's a Who". We only lasted an hour, but it was nice and cool and free!

After the movie I changed the kids into their swimsuits and slathered them in sunscreen to play in the fountains. The water felt so good I was tempted to run through with my clothes on.

After the fountains we went to Marble Slab Creamery for some chocolate covered strawberry ice cream goodness. It was a huge hit. Mia fell asleep on the way home. It was a great time! We will definately do it again. I love summer!

Biscotti Moment!

I am a huge Gilmore Girls fan! There is an episode when Lorelai and Rory have just returned from their backpacking trip through Europe. They bring home a big bag of biscotti and eat some whenever a great moment needs to be made a little bit better. They refer to these times as a "biscotti moment". In addition to Gilmore Girls I also love Biscotti. I have recently discovered nonni's chocolate decadence biscotti. There are so many fabulous moments in the day that can be enhanced with a bit of biscotti. Today I had a biscotti moment while the kids were temporarily occupied in the tub. It was great...I highly reccomend finding your own biscotti moment of the day!