No more monkeys... Doctor says: Don't call me up anymore

James Singing in his Deep Voice: Bumpin' Along - Jul 30 2011

Lucy in Hollywood Sprinklers - WET DOG! ha!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L49ctSbWRPI

Cute Phrases

Life with James makes our hearts swell with joy and happiness. We are so blessed.

James is talking up a storm and bringing his own version of humor and kindness to us.

Some things he says:

In the morning, he calls for us to get him from his crib "Come M'Here Daddy! Come M'Here Mommy!"

We saw the easter bunny yesterday, and on the way home, 5 hours later, he apparently had absorbed it and talked about the "Easter Bunny!" for 10 minutes!

Oatmeal Chocolate Sea Salt Cookies

Oatmeal Chocolate Sea Salt Cookies (Makes 4-5 Dozen)

1 Cup Unsalted Butter, softened
1 Cup Brown Sugar (light or dark)
1/2 Cup Sugar
2 Large Eggs
2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour
1 Tsp Baking Soda
1/2 Tsp Salt
3 Cups Old Fashioned Oats
1 9 oz Bag Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

Sea Salt Flakes (I use Maldon Sea Salt)

** Do NOT use iodized salt on top of the cookies.

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Using a standing or hand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until creamy and fluffy, about 4 minutes ( I know 4 minutes seems like a long time, but it makes all the difference).
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, and vanilla until thoroughly combined.
4. Stir the flour, baking soda and salt in a separate mixing bowl.
5. Slowly add the flour to the butter/sugar mixture until combined.
6. Stir in oats and chocolate chips mixing well until combined.
7. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto parchment or silpat lined cookie sheet.*
8. Press down each cookie and top with a few flakes of sea salt.
9. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Cool and serve.

* You can also bake them in silicone individual muffin tins as I did in the picture for 18-20 minutes.
** After step #8, place sheet tray in the freezer for several hours, remove cookies to labeled zipper bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake according to directions in step #9.

Snow in Whoville at the Grinchmas Universal Studios

Playing in Whoville snow at Grinchmas - Universal Studios

Merry Christmas!

Scarlet Snowflakes Christmas

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Fall 2010 - 10K Race

Christmas Breakfast Casserole

~This is a Lordeon family traditional favorite and now Pennie Family Tradition! ~ Thanks, Ga-Ga.

Breakfast Casserole (Serves 4-6)

6 Large Eggs, whisked
2/3 Cups Milk
1 Cup Cheese, shredded (you can use Smoked Gouda, Mexican cheese blend, Mozzarella, Cheddar, or Monterey Jack)
1/2 Tsp Salt
5 Slices day-old Whole Wheat Bread, cut into cubes (Trader Joes Parmesan Artisan Bread is best!)
1/2lb sausage, cooked and crumbled into bite-size pieces

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. In a bowl whisk the eggs, milk, cheese and salt until thoroughly combined.
3. Lay the cubed bread in the bottom of a greased dish
4. Pour the egg mixture and until just combined (assure a good layering of cheese and sausage)
4. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the top is golden.
5. Serve.

*Can be doubled and cooked in a 13 x 9 inch dish