A couple other "modes" of transportation to get to Lanai...

 

 

 

 

Happy 5th Birthday Declan!!!!

 

 

 

 

Hard to believe that Declan is 5 yrs old today!  You bring us so much joy, laughter and love.  We are so proud of you & love you to the moon and back buddy...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

SANTA 2013...

 

We had the Diversified christmas party this past Friday and the boys enjoyed their visit with Santa along with the rest of the party!!!

'TIS THE SEASON...

We are in full holiday mode here and it is definitely feeling like Christmas with this cold snap and snow storm.  Snow has stopped for now but sure is chilly - Brrrrr!!!

Our little friend from the north arrived on the weekend!  He will be keeping an eye on things around here and be reporting back to
 " The Big Guy "
 

Nothing like a horsey ride from your big brother xo

I actually found a recipe for Gingerbread Muffins!  These are sooo good and here is recipe incase anyone wants to try them out...

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup of milk
1/3 cup of vegetable oil ( I used applesauce )
1 egg
2 cups of flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp all spice

Heat oven to 400 F, grease a 12 regular size muffin tin or use liners.  In large bowl beat brown sugar, molasses, milk, oil, & egg.  Stir in remaining ingredients until flour is moistened. Divide evenly into muffin cups.  Bake 18-20 mins or until toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from pan to wire rack to cool.
You could also after they have cooled, dip the tops of the muffins in melted butter and then into a cinnamon sugar mix, I didn't but sounds delish :)

Thanks to the Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook for this one!

MY KINGS...

This has recently become one of the favorite things do... Nothing says a whole lotta fun more then all the couch cushions stacked as high as they will go and perching yourself on top!