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What would you like to see on NicoStuff.com? What have you liked, or not liked so much?
Please feel free to give me some suggestions, and thanks again for reading. Here’s to another year.
He’s pretty sure that the craft table is his. No matter what project I am working on, he’ll be napping on it.
I had been saving little yarn scraps here and there. I was just looking for the right project to use them. I tied all of the scraps together, and decided to start a little blanket for the big kitty.
I decided on crocheting a big granny-square.
I added in more odds and ends, and crocheted through the weekend.
He loves it too! This was a super easy, and quick project. The big kitty is nice and cozy too.
I still can’t believe that it is June. May flew by, but I didn’t get too much accomplished. I do have a few photos to share from our neck of the woods.
Thade was happy to see Summer’s arrival. He had a great year at school. He received four awards at the end of the year, and one included All A’s All Year! I’m super proud of my big kid.
Dylan was ready for Summer, but not quite ready to say good-bye to school. He already misses his friends, and his teacher too. He did fantastic this year in school, had awesome grades, and his reading level is off the charts. I’m super proud of this little guy too.
Miss Agnes will be starting pre-school in the fall. I really can’t believe that she is ready for pre-k, this little lasy is growing up fast. She has been practicing her letters, numbers, and spelling her name. She is ready for school, and I am so proud of her too.
It is pretty nice having all of my kiddos home.
The boys surprised me with sweet handmade gifts for Mother’s Day! They were fantastic.
James left me a motivational note on the last day of school.
I finally finished Agnes’ Summertime blanket.
I started a few more projects to work on during the Summer break.
We’ve been working on little projects around the house.
I’ve also been out thrifting a bit.
Miss Mia misses her daily “road trips”, she loved to ride along to pick-up the boys after school.
The big guy isn’t so sure about having everyone home all of the time. The noise is a bit much for him. He is usually hiding out in our bedroom.
It is hard to catch a nap these days.
Well this post will be short and sweet today. May was a rough month, and I wasn’t able to spend much time in the kitchen. I hope to do better in June though. Today I have a few photos to share with you, seriously I will do better in June.
May brought along a lot of weather related migraines. I took my coffee to go with me on most mornings.
May also brought along a very-evil-tummy-bug that swept through the house, and lasted for weeks.
Very late in the month I finally felt like baking. I spotted this easy recipe for Lazy Day Cookie Bars on a friend’s facebook post. I had everything on hand to make it, and holy moly did the kids love it!
I made at least three batches of the Chocolate Chip and M&M variety. I decided to tweak the recipe a bit, and test a different batch.
I used a chocolate cake mix this time, and added in four different types of Chocolate chips and chunks. I also added caramel bits to the batter, and on top to melt too. These were absolutely delicious, and the kids really loved them. They have already requested a few more batches. I made another batch last night for their dessert. It was great to be back and busy in the kitchen.
Since it is Summer…
Ice Cream cones are mandatory! I also have the freezer stocked with pop-ice for the kiddos. I love Summertime sweet treats.
Yesterday Thade and I were out for a bit, and he asked me when June was… Holy moly, I replied it is tomorrow. That’s when I realized that I hadn’t planned a menu yet. I came home and got to work.
I’m hoping that this month goes better than last. We were all sick through the month of May, and take-out made an appearance all too often. I also wasn’t able to bake as often, and that bummed me out. I must do better this month. Well, here goes, it’s June’s Monthly Dinner Menu.
Time to make some lists, and head to the store soon.