Chatter Boxes

Today as I listened to Charley babble (Daddy, runned fast!), I remembered how Hadley would go away from us and whisper new words to herself until she knew she had them right. Then we'd hear her say them out loud a day or so later. I'm so happy they are voracious little ones.

Daddy did run fast. He killed a 5K in 20:03. Holla.

http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/salads/spicy-pasta-salad-with-smoked-gouda-tomatoes-and-basil/

Must try this: spicy, creamy, and fresh.

Spring Stuff

What's Left of Spring To Do List

• sign Hadley up for dance-in the style of ballet
• paint the interior of my front door
• umm, and the exterior for that matter
• paint my downstairs ivory
• learn to sew-seriously
• plan a weekend to Charleston with my beau
• plant pretty but surprising flowers out front
• convince my new peony to stand up straight
• take girls to zoo or something outdoor/naturish
• celebrate May birthdays of my faves: John, Mom, Caleb
• family photo session
• help Mason get his lax stick fixed so he feels fabulous
• have a girls night

I better get busy.

Slow Cooker Molten Lava Cake

Deliciousness. Warm. Gooey. Sweet. Chocolaty. Goodness.
1 box Devil's Food Chocolate Cake
3 eggs
8 oz sour cream
1 cup water
1 box instant chocolate pudding
1 cup chocolate chips
3/4 cup veggie oil

Mix in the slow cooker. Cook on high for 3 hours.

Voila.
Top with vanilla ice cream. Just cuz.

EZ-Ziti

http://www.marthastewart.com/312465/baked-ziti-with-crunchy-italian-salad-an?center=854190&gallery=275529&slide=285037



Super easy recipe. Easy on the wallet, too.

Gulf Flava

http://www.marthastewart.com/891901/slow-cooker-cajun-stew


This served over smoked gouda cheesy grits is awesome. I added extra diced tomatoes in their own liquid.

Good Stuff

Happiness:

• Mason's EKG came back great
• Spring has sprung
• Job is going super good
• Planted some fruits and veggies
• Signed up to train for another marathon with Jeff Galloway
• Days are getting longer: lots of sun
• Charley will now watch tv
• Mason is loving lacrosse
• Hadley had the "best Easter egg hunt ever"
• They were the fanciest girls on Easter Sunday
• Mase is signed up for a mission trip this summer
• Bring it On the musical with Suzie-Q
• Bought a pair of Keds: life is full circle