Chocolate Avocado Muffins

I have been trying to incorporate more veggies and fruits into my children's diets, and my favorite cookbook has come in handy once again! Since Daniel is now eating baby cereal and other foods, I used my handy-dandy food processor to puree some avocados. I mixed some in with Daniel's cereal, and used the rest (about a cup of puree) in a recipe for chocolate muffins! I also used whole-grain flour, and other healthful ingredients to make the treats more nutritious. They tasted fabulous, and the kids ate them up! I even told them my little secret about the avocado, and they didn't care...they kept eating! Now, I plan on using more recipes with pureed beets, broccoli, squash, carrots, cauliflower, peas, peppers, spinach, sweet potatoes, etc.!

Mmm...toes...

Christy in the Kitchen

Christy wanted to make homemade pizza tonight, so we did! The results were delicious, and healthier for all of us, since we used such wholesome ingredients. It was fun, although a bit more challenging than normal, because Eric wasn't home. Becca helped out quite a bit by taking care of Baby Daniel, and Sam was our official taste-tester! ;-)

Blast from the Past

My Little Sunflower Guy

Sam was sitting next to the flowers that Eric bought me for my birthday, and I just had to take a picture! It looks like Sam is coming to the end of his toddlerhood days, and I want to remember him just as he is now. He really loves my sunflowers, and he is starting to show a real appreciation for beauty in this world. He is so loving and kind (most of the time) to his siblings, and I am so glad that I have him in my life!

(Almost) Four Smiles

I've been trying to get all four kids together so I could post an updated picture of them all, but it has been a challenge to get them to all smile at the same time! I have about 10 pictures, and in each one somebody is either looking away from the camera, or not smiling. So, I picked this one, even though Daniel had a look on his face that clearly says: "I'm DONE with this photo shoot..."

Another Grandma Visit!

Grandma Becky flew all the way from Oregon to visit us and her grandchildren! Here is a cute picture of her after she successfully rocked Daniel to sleep today. It is so nice to have her here, and she will be here for this whole upcoming week! Although, we have to share her with Ryan, Julie, and their children for some of the time.