Wow, I can't believe a week has gone by, again. We had a multi-adventure week. I made it to and from Baltimore safe and sound, a little sleep deprived and hungry, but all is well. The boys had a fun weekend of camping, fires and fishing, all things mom isn't all that into! Hayden has been quite the little runner. He has been running the 1/8th mile in about 1 min 20 seconds, seems to be the average. He loves it too! He is so proud of his ribbon he gets. Last night we stayed for the prize drawing. He stared at that ticket remembering the numbers-he didn't win. We were walking out and he looked up at me and said "I really wanted to win a prize" looking so sad! I felt so bad, i wanted to give him a prize, but thats life kid. We had a nice dinner out at Baja Billy's on Sunday and then went to the Rose Garden and I took a ton of pictures. Some turned out beautifully. I out some printed at Wal Mart and they wouldn't give them to me w/o copyright release I was rather proud of myself! Check them out. I took pictures for Always and Forever Bridal too. They are trying to sell some dresses it was fun and hard, bad lighting and no place to actually take the pictures, dresses everywhere! But if you need a dress, check them out! They have beautiful dresses for good prices! I found out recently that next year we will have 5 weddings! 3 cousins and 2 friends, thats a lot of weddings. Jason is in 2 of them! Lots of picture taking opportunities.
Not much set for the weekend just relaxing! yeah right. Oh we set Hayden's room all up! It looks very nice! Enjoy!

In the next few posts you will see a drastic change. I am going to try a few new things on my blog to make it more "likeable". There will be more "mommy posts" and more about our adventures too. So hold on with me!

I need something new!!!!!!!!!!!
Help!
I can't seem to find a blog style i like.
I feel like its so blahh.
I have so much to say, but no format to say it.
Oh well!
Maybe i'll write all my blog entries in Haikku.


I feel like we are on an adventure, always. The way we seem to go through life is our own little adventure. We have our own Amazing Race. I wanted to take that in to my blog. We are constantly going places and experiencing new things. So much for Hayden. I want him to look back at this blog and thing "Wow I had some pretty cool things happen when I was only three". I know he is grateful for everything he has and by no means were Jason and I deprived as kids, but I want him to know and appreciate everything he gets to do at such a young age.

Hayden is the highlight and life of our world, that's why so much of this blog is for him. But it is also mine. A journal kind of. I look back at old posts and pictures and think oh yeah we did that. Maybe this blog is actually for me when i am old and senile and can't remember anything, i can read this and reflect on what a wonderful life we led.

On Friday my mom and I are flying to Baltimore to pick up a car for her. It should be fun. Hayden will be spending the weekend with Daddy, Smith and Papa. They are going to Hayden's Cabin. Have fun guys!

Until i can think of a semi-creative way to write about everything I'll just list off in no particular order what we have done recently and link our August pics.
Friday: Played with Lily, Went to the cabin, Hayden spent the night at Nana's house.
Saturday: Farmer's Market with Nana, visited with my mom and dad's friends, went to the Smith's house.
Sunday: My mom's birthday! Saw the Tall Ships.
Monday: Dinner at our house(Smith and Papa) Hayden got up at 11:30 and wouldn't fall back asleep until after 2 am!
Tuesday: Went to the beach with Papa and Brandon. Went to the Huskey's game, they won!
Wednesday: Wednesday Night at the Races. Wish him luck!

Twilight Series

Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn. Any of these sound familiar to you? Well its the outstanding series by Stephanie Meyer. The fourth book, Breaking Dawn is coming out tomorrow and like a good portion of the nation I am super excited. These books are beautiful written with elegant words and grand descriptions. When first hearing its about Vampires I automatically dismissed it as a fantasy novel, novels i don't' read. But after Freshman girls bugged me enough for this book I just had to read it for myself.
Twilight captivates you right from the start. I couldn't put it down. It drew me in. I was as thirsty for this book, as Vampires as for blood. The book isn't just about Vampires, its about Romance and living in a small Oregon town. I felt as I was inside this town and in the head of Bella and Edward. Upon finishing the first book I quickly read the 2nd and 3rd all within a week. New Moon had me sitting on the couch, the last nice day in late fall, bawling my eyes out. I felt as much emotion as Bella did. The third book is even better than the second wanting the fourth book immediately, but unlike me, having to wait 10 months you can finish the series right up. Stephanie Meyer is an outstanding author. Even if you are not a Young Adult, read the series. I have 2 copies I am willing to give out. You will not be disappointed.

Adventure: 1002
Where: Bayfront Park, Duluth

Next adventure planned: Day with Baby Lily, Spending the night at Nana's

Description of adventure: Wednesday Night At The Races! Its that time of the year again where Grandman's Marathon sponsers races for kids. If you can recall Hayden may have had some issues running before. But not this year! He kicked butt! He was rearing to go and got 6th place! With a time of 1 Minute 40 Seconds for an eighth mile. It was Hot, they usually do a quarter. Daddy ran with him and almost beat him, good thing Hayden passed him at the last moment.

Favorite memories: Giving everybody highfives as Hayden ran down the chute. Standing so proud of his ribbon he received.

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Adventure #1001

Place: Home
When: Summer 2008
What: Learning To Cook

This summer I have learned that I like to cook and can cook. I have found love in a few blogs that have tips and advice on how to save money, feed a family and great recipes. I found I love Cumin, so, so yummy! It has a very nice smokey flavor. I told Jason I am going to put it in pancakes now too!

A Great place to look for recipes is Recipezaar. You can look for recipes through ingredients, recipes and members, plus lots more. My favorite recipes so far are Oven Fried Chimichangas, they are so delicious! I used fresh Cilantro and Green Enchilada sauce and garlic. These were so good. Another great recipe was Baby Red Salt Potatoes. I made these for a little party i had and everyone loved them. We also had some not so good recipes like this one. Today I am making This and This. I will let you know how they go!

Any favorite recipes? Let me know!

**Update** 10:10 pm
My supper turned out pretty darn well. I served my carnitas on a warm tortilla, cheddar cheese, and lettuce. I also decided to make homemade spanish rice, that was very good too. The only thing was the Carnitas was it needed SALT! I also didn't make the Oatmeal Cream Pies, soon! I made Candycoated Puffcorn. We had this at Relay for Life and it was very yummy! I couldn't find a recipe but just melted a package of Vanilla Almond Bark in the Microwave with a little shortening and then dumped the whole bag of puffcorn into a paperbag and then drizzled the melted almond bark on top and then I shook it.