Monthly Archives: August 2009

Aug 12

Getting Crafty

This is turning out to be one busy week over at Nicostuff. There are Doctor’s appointments to get to and kindergarten open house too. I had a MOPS Steering meeting last night, but the weekend is ending with a super-fun Bridal Shower for my dear friend Shaunna.

0041

Today I’m spending some time and getting crafty! I love working on any type of craft that comes my way, and I’m hoping that the boy’s will play nice today and let Mommy work on some Bridal Shower decorations.

001

I should probably get to that major pile of laundry that needs folded today too.  My kitty looks pretty comfy though, and I really don’t want to disturb him.

Aug 10

The Cookie List

017

A few weeks ago my kitchen was filled with goodies for VBS. I missed baking this weekend, so I whipped up a batch of Thade’s Super Awesome Double Chocolate cookies, so the cake plate wouldn’t be lonely.

I think that I made around 24 dozen cookies for VBS and a few went to hubby’s work, and some for Nana and our home too. There were a few clear favorites out of everything that I baked.

010

James loved the Oatmeal Raisin cookies.

0062

Thade’s favorite was the No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal cookies.

0071

I made 2 batches of Rice Krispies treats. Dylan loved the Butterscotch-Chocolate ones the most!

0131

Nana liked the cake-mix Snickerdoodles.

011

I really liked the peanut butter cookies.

0151

I even whipped up a batch of  Shortbread cookies too.

Baking for VBS was a lot of fun, and my family enjoyed the extra treats too.

Aug 9

The Quest

0051

I’m on a mission… A coconut cake mission to be precise. My hubby had this amazing Coconut Cake when he was in elementary school, and ever since then, he has wanted to find this coconut cake that he remembers from his childhood. This has posed an interesting quest for me, as we didn’t go to the same elementary school, and I have no idea what the coconut cake tasted like. So I’m scouring yard sales in the area and looking for vintage cookbooks that just might have the beloved coconut cake recipe.

Wish me luck and check back to see the awesome vintage coconut cakes as they make their way into Nico’s kitchen.

Aug 8

Surprises From the Boys

Yesterday I had a crazy craving for Puffy Cheetos… My hubby said to Thade, “go get your shoes on, and we’ll go and get Mom some Cheetos.” I stayed home with Dylan, who was taking a nap. I thought to myself that my hubby is way too awesome and super sweet for getting out in the evil hot weather to get me one of my many random preggers cravings. When they made it home, Thade was carrying something else.

004

A big bouquet of Yellow Daisies!

0061

I was so surprised, my boys made my day with the surprise flowers! The daisies are beautiful, and my guys are way too sweet!

Aug 7

Gardening in August

003

The Okra blossoms are my very favorite part of vegetable gardening.

006

They are just too pretty.

005

This season we have been lucky enough to pick okra a time or two. I had only 5 plants that made it, and next year I’m dedicating an larger portion of the garden to okra. Fried Okra is a family favorite of ours, even Dylan loves it.

007

The corn is doing well too, but it isn’t ready to be picked just yet.

0081