Spidermania!

Well, it's finally happened. Jackson is obsessed with a fictional character from T.V. He really enjoyed the Baby Einstein videos as a toddler and then slowly moved toward Elmo. Spongebob Square Pants is a favorite, but I limit that. Lately he's been going around with his wrists pointed out and making a spraying noise. He then lets you know that he "trapped" you in his web and he "flys" around the house spraying everything with his webs. I don't think he's ever even seen a cartoon or comic with it. But with the recent movies and all the junk they sell to go with it, I guess it was bound to catch up with us. He is very adamant that he will be Spiderman for Halloween. We think Cooper should be the Incredible Hulk... So here is the latest Spidey propaganda that made it's way to our grocery cart...Hey, at least he is brushing!!!

Mother's Day Magnolia

One of my favorite flowers! Last year Jackson and Daddy gave this to me on Mother's Day and we all planted it together. It blooms all the time in the spring and summer and smells wonderful. Today's flowers were so pretty, I had to take a picture.

Look What My Mommy Found!

Teething cookies! What's the big deal you ask??
These have NO soy, milk or corn in them! Found these while scanning every label at Whole Foods for evil ingredients that would bother the Coop man. He loves them as you can see!! This company makes all kinds of things like this, which is nice to know since the allergy thing isn't being "outgrown" anytime soon. Coopy loves to rub these into his ear and hair- watch the video!

Recipe to Share

I've made this a few times and Jackson actually eats it so I thought it was worth sharing!

Tex-Mex Bake

1# ground beef

1 pkg dry taco mix packet

1 small can mexi-corn, drained

1/2 C finely chopped onion

1 C mild chunky salsa

canned chopped green chiles, to taste

1 pkg cornbread mix

sour cream, diced olives, shredded cheddar, diced tomatoes

*Heat oven to 400'

*Combine beef, taco mix, corn, onion, salsa and chiles ( I use only a spoonful )

*Transfer to a 9x9 baking dish, cover with foil, bake 30 minutes

*Prepare cornbread according to pkg, set aside

*When beef is done cooking, spread cornbread batter over top

*Bake another 20-25 minutes uncovered until golden brown

Top with sour cream, etc...

Lucky in Love

Today is Jason and I's 7th wedding anniversary! I can't believe how fast it has gone by. It seems like yesterday we were still commuting into Austin together in our little Ford Escort from Thorndale everyday. Saving for "someday", a house, kids. Then moving into our 1970's duplex. More saving. They were some of the most stressful, but happy times together. We still drive by there and smile. Getting pregnant with Jackson was such an unexpected miracle. We quickly put all of our hard earned money down on our first home. We had so much fun making it ours and painting the nursery. Some unforseen job changes that tested our marriage and made it stronger than ever. A much planned for and prayed for Cooper. Trying our hardest to create close and strong family ties with our children. Working hard at home and on the job to give them the best we can. I am so proud of everything we have accomplished and the family we are. We have learned the value of being good friends, besides husband and wife. Everyday is a new adventure, and I am so glad we have found each other to share life with. I can't wait to see what the next 7 years hold for us.

My turn!

Jackson looked JUST like Jason at birth and for quite a while afterwards. He is starting to have more of my facial features, but continues to be "long and tall" like Daddy. And stubborn like him too...When Cooper was born I was all set for another little blondie Jackson. Nope! He looked JUST like I did at birth. My mom came across this picture of me and I had to do a double take! That's Cooper! God must have so much fun with DNA... P.S. Happy 7 months Coop!

Heavenly...

The boys are asleep, the dishwasher is running, and I'm eating a bowl of ice cream...