Monday, October 12, 2009
Recipe Sharing 1
We made this coffee cake over the weekend and it was perfect for the single digit temperature weather we had! I tried to type it up, but blogger is having some problems with my formatting--ugh. If you want to try this, but can't print it (or figure out how to print it), email me and I will send it in an email to you.
First Ballet Class
Today was Madigan's first ballet class. She seemed to loved it. On our way out, she said "Mom, I want to come here again." She seemed to be able to keep up with the other girls who all started before her.
I just couldn't choose which video to post so here's all 4! Turn your volume DOWN, since the other moms were talking while I filming and it's nothing exciting.
I just couldn't choose which video to post so here's all 4! Turn your volume DOWN, since the other moms were talking while I filming and it's nothing exciting.
Marching Band Wanna-be
Olivia Forms a Band is one of Madigan's favorite books right now. AND the high school marching band recently went down our street!! It was an evening Paige was over so the girls and I ran from the back yard and followed the band up and down our street for almost a half an hour. IT WAS THE BIGGEST DEAL around here for quite a while. So between the book and the real marching band, Madigan's been pretty excited about being her own band. This past weekend as we were trapped inside with cold temps, Dad helped outfit her with some marching band attire.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Birthday Day and Night!!
Apparently at 3, birthdays change. Madigan has been SO INTO her birthday this year-and for months! She points to things at the store that she wants for her "party" and talks about her birthday all the time. Finally the day had come. Here's a few photos of Madigan in her birthday crown before school and then before the party. She didn't like to wear hers the whole day like Paige, but she wore it a little bit. One side has a bird and the other side has a tulip flower, and of course a big 'M' on the front.
At school, Madigan celebrated by walking 3 times around the sun (by herself!!) and she took strawberries and blueberries to share with her class.
Balloons were also a cherished present this year. this girl LOVES her balloons-asking every time we see one about town if she can get one.
We let Madigan open 2 or 3 small presents before her friends came over. We didn't know she would put her ballet attire on and wear it the entire night!! She starts ballet class next week!!
Below, Madigan waits for her friends to arrive-Paige and Paulina both came and it was Madigan's dream day to have them both over to her house!
Paulina wearing her tiara:
Madigan serving tea:
Dinner silliness:
Candle blow out:
And finally the last gift of the evening was a Doctor's kit that I put together with the help of Grandma. The kid has everything and more then she would ever need to be a Doctor. I found an old black miner's lunch box at the antique store to house it all. Grandma sent everything from pee urine sample cups to alcohol wipes to rubber gloves. She's been playing doctor with us the last few weeks so we thought this would be a fun gift.... And it was what she wanted to make sure was there when she woke up this morning. We're hoping to introduce her to being a vet to give Mom and Dad a break.
Unfortunately, I didn't get any of the girls playing on the keyboard Nana and Pappy sent. It's a very large keyboard that you step on the keys to make music. It was a huge hit at the party, but I had to supervise-hence no pictures!
At school, Madigan celebrated by walking 3 times around the sun (by herself!!) and she took strawberries and blueberries to share with her class.Balloons were also a cherished present this year. this girl LOVES her balloons-asking every time we see one about town if she can get one.
We let Madigan open 2 or 3 small presents before her friends came over. We didn't know she would put her ballet attire on and wear it the entire night!! She starts ballet class next week!!
Below, Madigan waits for her friends to arrive-Paige and Paulina both came and it was Madigan's dream day to have them both over to her house!
Paulina wearing her tiara:
Madigan serving tea:
Dinner silliness:
Candle blow out:
And finally the last gift of the evening was a Doctor's kit that I put together with the help of Grandma. The kid has everything and more then she would ever need to be a Doctor. I found an old black miner's lunch box at the antique store to house it all. Grandma sent everything from pee urine sample cups to alcohol wipes to rubber gloves. She's been playing doctor with us the last few weeks so we thought this would be a fun gift.... And it was what she wanted to make sure was there when she woke up this morning. We're hoping to introduce her to being a vet to give Mom and Dad a break.
Unfortunately, I didn't get any of the girls playing on the keyboard Nana and Pappy sent. It's a very large keyboard that you step on the keys to make music. It was a huge hit at the party, but I had to supervise-hence no pictures!
Birthday Preparations
Paige's birthday is one day before Madigan. So, when I was making Madigan's birthday crown, I also made Paige one. Well, Paige LOVED hers and wore it the whole entire day of her birthday!! (Not so with Madigan, more on that later.) Here's the birthday girl at her party on Tuesday evening.
On Tuesday, Madigan and I made her cake AND cupcakes for Wednesday's party. Chocolate cupcakes with purple frosting was the request.
On the morning of Madigan's birthday, she woke up to a few things on the table. The most cherished may have been the photos-she really seemed to like those.
I spend a lot of time thinking about our family traditions- what they will be, what I want the kids to get from them. Having a small table to wake up to on your special day will be one of our birthday traditions, along with pictures of the birth/baby, a birthday crown, the fabric garland (seen below), and a letter from each Mom and Dad wrote to Madigan (or next child). This year I have the stationary for our letters, but we'll be writing them today since yesterday was full of other activities (um, like cleaning the house!). They'll be put away with last year's letters for Madigan to read when she's older.
I had to photograph the fabric garland I made for family celebrations. This is something I wanted to make i time for Madigan's 2nd birthday and never got to it. This year I started early and it got done in time. I'm so happy with it and look forward to using for many years to come, for everyone's birthdays and parties.
On Tuesday, Madigan and I made her cake AND cupcakes for Wednesday's party. Chocolate cupcakes with purple frosting was the request.
On the morning of Madigan's birthday, she woke up to a few things on the table. The most cherished may have been the photos-she really seemed to like those.
I spend a lot of time thinking about our family traditions- what they will be, what I want the kids to get from them. Having a small table to wake up to on your special day will be one of our birthday traditions, along with pictures of the birth/baby, a birthday crown, the fabric garland (seen below), and a letter from each Mom and Dad wrote to Madigan (or next child). This year I have the stationary for our letters, but we'll be writing them today since yesterday was full of other activities (um, like cleaning the house!). They'll be put away with last year's letters for Madigan to read when she's older.
I had to photograph the fabric garland I made for family celebrations. This is something I wanted to make i time for Madigan's 2nd birthday and never got to it. This year I started early and it got done in time. I'm so happy with it and look forward to using for many years to come, for everyone's birthdays and parties.
Birthday Party #1
The Nelsons had a little birthday party for Madigan over the weekend. We joined them for yummy soup and cupcakes. And Madigan got a tea set! The boys seem to love Madigan and are so sweet to/with her. Below, they even drink tea with her!
Happenings at Casa Mock
We FINALLY started a nature table/seasonal table. This is something I have wanted to do since Madigan was born. It's having a space that's all about the season we're in. So, anything that reminds us of Fall can go on this little "table" or for us a shelf on the bookcase. In retrospect I'm really glad I waited because Madigan is totally into it. She collects things on her own "that remind us of Fall" and brings them in for the table. She does seem to stretch it sometimes, like her little doll is up there and I don't get the Fall-ness, but she does and that's what it's about. There's also a horse, haybale and a little picture of a chicken. I'd like to have a seasonal book basket as well, but I haven't got that organized yet. Plus, we do a library trip every week and always have a separate library book pile to manage so I'm not sure yet another separate pile would work for us.
Here's a picture of the updated art corner. Madigan continues to use this space daily and frequently. Her drawers have lots of art supplies, but not all of them. She doesn't get access to the paint yet!
I forgot to introduce everyone to our new chickens. We got 2 wyandottes about 6 weeks ago or so. Our friends in Belgrade raised them until they were ready to join our flock. They're actually beautiful birds and have warmed up to me quite quickly. We now have 6 chickens total. Our egg count is all over the place, especially with the season change.
Last weekend when it became clear that Winter was coming instead of Fall, Kyle made some coop adjustments. He added this little pulley to the chicken door. Now, instead of having to go inside of the chicken pen area, you can just go up to the fence and open or shut the door. We're shutting the door at night to keep the heat in and then opening it in the morning. Now, what we really want to do is make the pulley extend all the way to the back door so we don't really have to put shoes on at all!!
And below Madigan milks Barnaby- apparently he makes apple juice and white and chocolate milks as well. he's a special dog I tell you!
Here's a picture of the updated art corner. Madigan continues to use this space daily and frequently. Her drawers have lots of art supplies, but not all of them. She doesn't get access to the paint yet!
I forgot to introduce everyone to our new chickens. We got 2 wyandottes about 6 weeks ago or so. Our friends in Belgrade raised them until they were ready to join our flock. They're actually beautiful birds and have warmed up to me quite quickly. We now have 6 chickens total. Our egg count is all over the place, especially with the season change.
Last weekend when it became clear that Winter was coming instead of Fall, Kyle made some coop adjustments. He added this little pulley to the chicken door. Now, instead of having to go inside of the chicken pen area, you can just go up to the fence and open or shut the door. We're shutting the door at night to keep the heat in and then opening it in the morning. Now, what we really want to do is make the pulley extend all the way to the back door so we don't really have to put shoes on at all!!
And below Madigan milks Barnaby- apparently he makes apple juice and white and chocolate milks as well. he's a special dog I tell you!
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