Cheeseburger Cupcakes

These are the cupcakes that the girls ate at FNO.  Tamra's sister makes all kinds of fancy cupcakes for the FNO events.  This one was no exception.  Aren't these cute? 

They were wrapped in paper, just like you would get a real cheeseburger.  I could tell that a yellow cake and chocolate cake were used.  Then, there was "ketchup", "cheese" and "mayo".  I did not get the recipe from Tamra's sister because these seem easily re creatable just by sight.  However, here is something I found online, for those of you who are unsure of how to make them and wish to do so:

Glorious Treats

Jaden Turns 6 yeas old!!

Jaden turned 6 on August 5th, 2010. We had fun all day long. Grandma Leslie came by with cake and gifts, and LeCount and I gave Jaden and Morgan a bunch of things. Jaden's gifts from us were fun homeschool things and plenty of crafts and other items so they will always have something fun to do. Grandma Leslie brought clothes for both girls and play food for their kitchen. After celebrating all day long, LeCount and I sat down with Jaden with yet another surprise. We asked her what she would like to eat. She said macaroni and cheese, so we went to Olive Garden. Jaden was on the verge of tears when the staff brought her a cake and sang to her (I was actually crying)! She said it was the best day of her life! I am glad she feels that way because we are so blessed to have her as our daughter!

A Visit with Ronald

Working from home has major advantages!! For one, I can work anywhere there is a wi-fi connection. McDonalds has become a hot spot because the girls can play while I work. I let them stay for an hour or two, and I get an hour or two of work done.

Scooting Around

The girls had fun with their cousins' scooter when we went for a family picnic. This scooter was the hot item in the park. They have never been on a scooter before, but they seemed to do pretty well and were taking turns when they were supposed to. I guess this is something that will be on their Christmas wish list this year.

Big Milestone~ Their First S'Mores

It's not so strange when a 3 year old and 5 year old have never had a S'More, but a 45 year old!? At the family picnic, we roasted marshmallows. Then, Jaden, Morgan & LECOUNT tried a S'More for the first time in their lifetime! As you can see, when LeCount went to eat his, it was a newsworthy moment, and photographers came from everywhere!

Picnic with Family

We are on the last few weeks of seeing Bryan and his family before they move to another state. We got together with them on Saturday. It was family, family and more family. The kids had fun playing together & the adults had fun chatting.

Did you get your "short stack" yesterday?

IHOP had a charity event on Tuesday. I had forgotten all about it because I had so many other things on my mind (one of which was a job interview). Aunt Janet was meeting up with us at a place near the airport, so that I could do my interview that morning. There was, also, talk of snow headed our way. We met up, I did my interview, and I was headed home (several miles to go) when I spoke with my brother Jeff. He reminded me of the pancake event, and the girls and I were starved at that point. We stopped at an IHOP on our way home. We all got 3 pancakes with delicious berry syrup on them, all FREE! Then, as we headed out, there was a clown set up for the fundraising part. Jaden put in the dollars I gave her, and Jaden & Morgan both got an animal balloon bracelet. They had a blast, and it hardly cost me a thing (plus the money went to a good cause)!

Babe's is an experience

Morgan loved helping herself to the corn... and more corn... and more corn... Oh, and you HAVE to lick the serving spoon!

Water while you wait for your name to be called. Yummy!

We went to Babe's a couple of days ago. Have any of ya'll ever been there? Our family had never been, but it was an unforgettable experience. When we got there, there was a 1 hour wait for a table, so the girls played on the farm equipment for a few minutes. Then, we moved to an open waiting area with all kinds of chairs, heating lamps, sinks to wash your hands with soap, bottled water with cone cups, easily accessible restrooms (without going inside of the restaurant)- total comfort!

After our wait, we got a table. We ordered 2 entrees. LeCount got the chicken fried steak, and I got the pot roast. We always just get the entrees for the two of us and then split it with the girls. The RARELY eat more than a few bites. This time, they went to town with the food!! There were non-stop biscuits and 5 veggies!! We had endless corn, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, and salad! Talk about the yummiest vegetables you have ever tasted! Morgan ate a whole family-sized serving of the corn all by herself! I can't write any more of this post because it is making me want to get in my car and go back! The food is definitely addictive!

Blacksmith Shop

There is something about rusty old farm equiptment and trains that draws the attention of children. When went to Babe's, and they had all of this equiptment outside. It worked out perfectly because the wait was 1 hour, so the girls stayed busy climbing on the tools & looking at the train.

How much food can fit in your mouth?

How this little tiny child can fit so much food in her mouth at one time, I have NO idea! She does this all the time though.

Birthday Dinner

The best part of Morgan's princess party was the dinner afterwards. Grandpa Lyale & Grandma Leslie treated us to Red Lobster! Yummy! I LOVE their house salad with ranch dressing, and the biscuits that melt in my mouth!!! I had crab legs and shrimp scampy. Morgan chose mac & cheese with a side of broccoli, & Jaden chose mac & cheese with a side of rice. YYYYuuuuuMMMMyyyyy!! It was so good!

More Cooking Fun!

Jaden would bake cookies, brownies and cakes 24/7, if she was allowed to. She is really enjoying her oven. Unfortunately, since she is only 5, she still must be supervised. She only gets to bake a few times a week because of this. The times when she can not bake, she is begging to bake!!