Science Fair Winner!

My big boy won the science fair!  And we could not be more proud of him... This was his first Science Fair Project.  And as much as he wanted to avoid the writing and documentation, he learned so much from the experience.  He typed every single word.  He built all the parts for his experiment and endured all of the advice of his parents (be assured we had lots of advice). He really did his entire project on his own.  (I even resisted straightening the lettering on the project board).

It paid off for him! 2nd Place overall and 1st Place in 4th Grade Level.  He was just beaming.  I will always remember that glow of self confidence and pride.  Priceless.

 

This photo is courtesy one of his excellent Math and Science Teachers.  He really has a great support system of teachers.  I am still getting kudos from his teachers, they are all so proud of him.

I must also say that this week was really positive for him, he was even recognized for good character.  He found money and turned it in and the school Principal recognized him on their morning announcements for having integrity.  

Can you see me beaming with pride over my young man?

Happy Birthday Sweet Heart

My sweet heart just had his 6th birthday celebration and I am just beside myself with how quickly my babies grow up.  I know that when I am struggling to keep wholesome dinners on the table and all of the appointments in order, that my kids are flourishing.  I just wish the time was a little more forgiving and that I could spend more of it with them than with my household chores.

So here is to my sweet baby boy who warms my heart and takes my breath away.  I am so glad that God sent you to live with me. And I love you "like a everything".

Happy Birthday Big Boy!

 

Super Batch Sunday

In honor of  $uper Bowl $unday, I decided to pull out my biggest mixing bowl (vintage of course) and make a super batch of something.  I made cookies--->LOTS of cookies!


The first two shots are of Cinnamon Chocolate Snaps.  They are my family's most recent favorite.  Same batter, just different sizes and shapes.  This one is a dense cookie with a satisfying snap to them.  The flavor is chocolatey but with complex spice flavors that seem to come in waves.  These are not sweet sweet cookies. A really excellent cookie. 

This last shot is of Old Fashioned Coriander Cookies.  These have a nice texture and delicate spice taste to them.  The kids devoured them.  I was pretty surprised by this because they are not overly sweet either.  I have to say that I was pretty hesitant to make this cookie because I didn't want to waste my fine baking ingredients on something that might be, well, unpalatable.   But, again, I was not disappointed. 

 

I shot all of these photos right here next to my desk as quickly as I could because I wasn't sure if they would last very long. Feast your eyes on my zero calorie non fat cookies.