Roses

Beautiful roses from my beautiful husband.

Simple Pleasures

Sawyer and I baked chocolate chip cookies last week after school. He loves baking and is always asking to make cookies or cake. We used Martha Stewart's recipe this time with Ghirardelli chocolate chips.  When we bake together, I have him measure out the flour and sugar with measuring cups. He also scrapes the butter into the mixing bowl using a spatula. I usually do the wet ingredients (vanilla, eggs) since they tend to be a little messier. Sawyer is also in charge of turning on the stand mixer. He loves watching all the ingredients mix together in the bowl! Afterward, we scoop up the cookie dough  together and place it on the cookie sheet. Once they are in the oven, he watches them intently through the glass door. He can barely stand waiting to eat them.  It's such a simple thing, but gives us so much pleasure! Sky was sitting in her high chair watching us the whole time.

Sky 9 months

It's hard to believe Sky is 9 months old already. It's true what they say, the 2nd child grows up quicker. She calls me Mama now, her 1st word. I love hearing her say it. 

Sky has been eating all kinds of table foods from yogurt to Cajun turkey. She seems to like spicy foods and I have to wonder if it's because I ate buckets of Chirashi hot sauce while pregnant with her. 

Sawyer and Sky love each other to pieces. Sawyer calls out for Sky every morning 1st thing and she gets super happy when she sees him. In some ways, having 2 kids is easier because they keep each other entertained. He likes to refer to himself as her protector. 

She smiles and laughs all the time. Oh how I love this age and wish she'd stay small forever!