Jennifer is back!

Kenna has a new best friend, my German Cabbage Patch doll, Jennifer. I was given Jennifer when I was about 5 years old, so...she's old! She is a lot bigger than a normal doll or cabbage patch kid, and she can stand up, so Kenna likes to walk her around and strap her in Brooksie's car seat (she's about his size). I had to do a double take yesterday as I thought she was a real baby...she is currently wearing one of Brooks' sleepers. The carebear, dubbed Ni-Night Bear was a yard sale find.

Stickers

Kenna is really into stickers right now. I gave her a few to play with as I made dinner, when I looked in the livingroom, there was Brooks with all the stickers in his hair, and Kenna arranging them beautifully. I went to grab the camera as it was too cute, but when she saw an opportunity for a pic, she grabbed them all back for herself. I really wanted them back in his hair..."Kenna don't you want to share with Brooks again?" "Nah" she says as she repositions them for the hundredth time.

Thunder Thighs

No doubt that the boy has grown quite a bit! Here he is at 8 days old, with skinny legs in a newborn size diaper...

An here he is at 5 months & 8 days old, with chubbiness everywhere, and size 4 diapers!!

I had to stretch out the legs and hold them as he was only interested in kicking furiously, and not posing:-)

Big Girl Chair

I really can't say enough good about the Bumbo seat. They are really a must have as they work in every stage. Brooksie uses it sit up and eat, and now Kenna does too, as a booster seat. She enjoyed last nights dinner as a big girl, even using a real cup! "ooops, I pilled sheeert"

I finally found clips that will hold her hair back from her eyes effectively. Yay!

Where did she get such a tiny nose?

Gooey Chocolate Coffee Brownie Cake - Recipe

This recipe is a yummy one. I don't like the fact that it calls for unsalted butter, but I have not tried it using salted yet (I have fears of things not turning out). Anyway, it's very rich and great for coffee lovers!

1 1/4C white sugar
7T cocoa powder
1C all purpose flour
2t baking powder
1/4t salt
1/2C whole milk
1/3C unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2t vanilla
1/2C light brown sugar
1 1/4C hot coffee
Vanilla ice cream for serving

In medium bowl, combine 3/4C of wh.sugar and 3T of cocoa w/ flour, baking powder & salt. Blend in milk, butter & vanilla until smooth. Pour batter into a glass or metal 8 or 9 inch square baking pan.

In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2C wh sugar & 4T cocoa with the brown sugar. Sprinkle over the batter. Pour hot coffee over the top. DO NOT STIR

Bake 35 - 40 min at 350 degrees, until centre is set. Let cool a few minutes & serve with vanilla ice cream.

Real Food!

Today was BooBoo's first 'very successful' spoon feeding session. Meaning, he actually ate the whole bowl of rice cereal and swallowed more than he spit out. Here's the aftermath! I, for one, am overjoyed he is getting the hang of it, he is way too big and hungry to be on liquids only at this point. There really seems to be no end to this kids appetite!

Playdoh

A new found love, playdoh

She's not eating it, she's talking to it. Notice the big "owwie" on her head from falling and hitting the coffee table the other day.

Counting random numbers as she tears pieces off, then cheers for herself!