Party Party Party

Last weekend we had 2 parties here! Sunday night was my extended family & Monday night was a Crab Party. (& I guess if you count Scott's Fantasy Football Party Saturday night, that would make 3 parties. My SOCIAL husband was in his glory!)
I just realized that I didn't get any pictures of "whip-it" (Scott's made up game that he wants to copyright & sell...)

~ANG'S SFUS FAM~

~CRAB PARTY~

*Rainy Day Reading*

This morning was a rainy morning so after running a few errands, I decided to take Adds to the library for the first time. She loved it & couldn't figure out why we didn't "pay" for the books/DVD's. I'm sure we'll be going back lots!

Date Night Ideas....

Recently on our church blog, one of the pastors posted 20 date night ideas. Some of them sound like lots of fun! Take a look here.

brown-eyed girl

She cracks us up on a daily basis. This morning she over-flowed her little grocery cart w/lots of toys & said "Addie shopping at Target" & then she proceded to go find her daddy & said "Daddy money?"

Where does my help come from?

This morning Addalie wanted me to play the piano. This is a common occurrence & usually I tell her that I am working & that she can play if she wants to. But today I had lunch all cleaned up & had a few minutes before putting A down for her nap, so I agreed. I have a book w/worship songs in it & when I sat down to play it was opened to "I Lift My Eyes Up". It's an older worship song taken from Psalms 121 -& as a started to play I almost started to cry. The past few weeks I have been struggling alot with some really difficult things. As Addalie was crawling all over my lap & trying to "play" on top of me, God so kindly used the words of the song/passage to remind me that my help comes from Him. So while the "difficult things" are still here, He is carrying my burden. Thank you God!

Psalms 121:1-3 (parts of these verses)
"I lift up my eyes to the hills, from where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord who made heaven & earth.....He will not let your foot be moved......The Lord is your keeper.

A Big Marshmallow...

is Addalie's "treat" for going to the potty!
She is kinda self-training. I personally wasn't going to push the potty-training....& was planning on waiting until she was at least two-or longer. But she has lots of interest & thinks it is the coolest thing- we'll see if it continues??? She is always so proud.

Rice Krispie Treats

I made these last night for Scott's softball picnic. They are an "adult version" Rice Krispie Treat. There is lots of room for creativity with these. Yum! Of course mine didn't look quite this pretty but they are super easy!

Rice Krispie Treats:
Prep Time 10 Minutes

Ingredients
4 Tablespoons Butter
1 package Marshmallows (10 Oz.)
6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
Chocolate For Dipping
Assorted Candies For Decorating
Preparation Instructions
Melt butter in a large sauce pan over low heat.
Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
Remove from heat and add cereal; mix until combined.
Press mixture into greased 13″ by 9″ baking dish.
Once cool, tear or cut treats into equal pieces; shape into balls.
Dip treats into melting chocolate and let start to harden. Before completely firm, press into toppings of your choice. (If you try this immediately after dipping, your toppings will slide right off. Trust me.)
Get creative! Use any toppings you’d like. I used praline pieces, candied almonds, mini m&ms, and chocolate sprinkles.
Have fun and enjoy!