Bored

That's right I am bored. Don't get me wrong, I have a millions things I could or should be doing, but I am having trouble finding my purpose today. So, I think I will post a picture and let it be my accomplishment for the day.



And now that I am accomplished, I will go crack a soda and hope for greater inspiration.

Sunday with Purpose

I started Sunday with a purpose, I mean besides being on time for 1:00 church. I decided we would get the kids all ready early and snap some pictures for a Christmas card. Early could be pushing it but we did snap some quick photos and under the circumstances I am quit pleased. So for the two people that actually read my blog here is our attempt at spreading cheer, Merry Christmas!






How did I forget the baby? I don't know but I will get one and he to can spread the cheer!

Jessica Kettle Photography: mark + amy

Jessica Kettle Photography: mark + amy

Grease Monkey

Ooops! I gave him the grease as an appeasement and ended up having a mess. Good thing he is so cute, I just laughed, took a couple pictures and cleaned him up.

Halloween

The best picture I could get of Wesley!

Monster Baby

Buzzie Bee

Mad at mom for taking pictures.

Glow Stick Man

Example

I couldn't be more proud of my oldest son. He is such a good example and a huge help to me. The love he shows his newest little brother is overwhelming. Everyday I worry about him and pray for him but am happy to be his mother.

Brotherly Love

Wesley really really wanted some handcuffs and I finally conceded. So if a six year old gets handcuffs who is the person willing to be cuffed? The one that can't get away! B was a good sport and didn't even fuss. Aren't they a cute pair?



Mommy, you will help me if I need it?

Benito in the Bumbo

While mom, daddy, grandma and granpa did corn Bennett had to hand out. I love to see him sitting in the Bumbo. What a cute little mug.

Lulu!

We went down to the falls and ate lunch to celebrate a cousins birthday.

Bath Time

Bennett loves bath time. If he is screaming it will calm him right down. Love the baby in the tub pics.





Emmy was a big helper and held Bennett while I scrubbed him down. Note the wound on the forehead. Thank you Wesley.

Uno

The kids love to play Uno, so after dinner we will play a few rounds. Bennett was very sad to see Grandma Rae's hand. I think she might have won. Even sad faces can be cute on babies.

Chicken Penne Pasta

My friend brought this after Bennett was born. YUM!

Chicken Penne Pasta

½ pound chicken breast tenders
2 cloves fresh garlic minced
½ pound penne pasta, cooked
1-2 small glass jars of marinated artichoke hearts
1 can black olives
¼ pound mushrooms, sliced

Sauce:
1 quart half and half ing
½ cup butter
1 cup grated Asiago cheese salt and pepper to tast
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 TBLS Cavendar’s Greek Season (found it at Walmart with the spices)
2-3 TBL White wine

Pour juice from 1 jar of artichoke heart into large skillet, reduce a little. Cut chicken into small bite size pieces. Add to skillet and cook 2-4 minutes, until chicken is completely cooked through, do not over cook. Cut up olives and artichokes, you can add sundried tomatoes too. Add this and the cooked pasta to the chicken. To make the sauce, melt butter in sauce pan, add half and half and wine, heat until bubbly. Add cheeses, Greek seasoning, salt and pepper. Heat just until hot and cheese are melted. Pour over check and pasta. Stir and serve immediately. This make more sauce than you need for this much pasta and chicken. Half the sauce or double the past and chicken.

Finally!!!

Ethan riding circles around Wesley and Emmy


We love ping pong. Ethan was trying to beat daddy. Daddy was holding Bennett.


Wesley can have a angry mad day but as soon as he holds Bennett he is so sweet.



Happy birtday cousins.


tired beyond belief and sunburned.


Hiding with Sterling.


Burely is beautiful. Emmy is becoming a pretty good little bike rider.


BENNETT'S BLESSING

What a cutie.


Kisses from Mommy!


The whole family