Better late then never...

Makayla the Easter bunny... too cute!!!!

Walking out the door to go to church...

Had to say good-bye to her bunny before we left. (She does that anytime we leave- she has to tell the bunny she will be back....haha)

* My camera kept messing up so I couldn't get anymore pictures throughout the day... but some of my in-laws got some pictures of Makayla hunting Easter eggs.. so if I ever get those I will post more pictures soon. Like I said.. Better late than never!!!

What would you do?

I am facing a situation that I was hoping I wouldn't have to face for a good 5-7 years. The last week has been wonderful weather so, Makayla and I have been spending a lot of time outside. Our little neighbor girl (Kayla- whose is 8 by the way)- has been wanting to play with Makayla. I am okay with them playing in our yard but Kayla doesn't think that is fun enough. She asked me a few days ago if Makayla could come to her house and play in her room. I told her I really didn't think it was a good idea but she ended up taking her anyway. I thought well maybe she didn't hear me... since she was already leading my 2-year old child over to her house. I quickly ran over there and knocked on my neighbors door to claim my child. Kayla answered the door... I told her that Makayla needed to come home. Kayla informed me that Makayla was playing in her room and that she could stay. I was dumbfounded- I have never had an 8 year old talk to me like that. Anyways- I got my child back and went home. Well, yesterday I get a knock on my door and again Kayla came over to see if Makayla could go to her house and play in her room. I told her that I really didn't think it was a good idea. And this little girl kept arguing with me. Telling me that I told her Makayla could come play. I told Daniel later on that night that I'm not ready for all this... plus I really don't want my 2 year old hanging out with a child that will back talk an adult. I really don't know what to do... should I go talk to her mom? Should I let Makayla go play? I don't want to be an overbearing mom but I'm not ready to let my 2 year old "hang out" with friends. Any suggestions????

Family Fun!!

Me, Makayla, Ash and Rae

I love this picture!!!!!!

Nana's birthday cake made it all better.

We just got back from a weekend in Atlanta with my parents and sister. We went out to eat Saturday night at Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse. It was very good. It kinda has a rustic, cabin feel.. with every kind of mountain animal all over the restaurant. Right away when we got there Makayla wasn't sure about this place. Alot of life size animals everywhere! We celebrated my mom's birthday and they came out to sing her their rendition of happy birthday and out came a huge dressed up moose with all the singing waiters and waitresses. Makayla FLIPPED out. Crying so hard she could barely catch her breath. After that, she was "red to go". We had a really great time though and hopefully next time we go there she will be over this phase.

* I haven't quite mastered this whole blog thing... the picture sequence is all messed up and this paragraph was supposed to be before all the pictures. I'll get better I promise!

Warm Nutty Caramel Brownies

I have had nine Pampered Chef shows so far and at all but one I have made WARM, NUTTY, CARAMEL BROWNIES. I have had nothing but great responses about these brownies so I thought I would share them with my blog friends.

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 package (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips (mini's if you can find them)
1 package (18-21 oz) brownies mix (plus ingredients to make cake-like brownies)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup salted mixed nuts
Bag of Rollos

Step 1:
Preheat oven to 375. Lightly oil Large Bar Pan. Combine brownie mix, water, oil, eggs and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Mix well. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour batter into bar pan.

Step 2:
Chop Nuts. Combine nuts and remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar- sprinkle evenly over brownie mix. Bake 17 minutes and then add 24 whole rollos to brownie mix, place back in oven and bake another 3-5 minutes.

Step 3:
Meanwhile, cut 16 rollos into quarters and melt 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.

Step 4:
When brownies are done- sprinkle cut rollos on top of brownies and drizzle melted chocolate over brownies. Serve warm. Serve with ice cream, if desired.

*Large Bar Pan- this is a Pampered Chef product. This pan makes the brownies extra yummy! Check it out at www.pamperedchef.biz/kitchenmemories