Never the cook

I love to watch cooking shows and I pour over foodie blogs, dreaming of being able to cook and bake like them. To put together wonderful dinners like Sandra Lee of Semi -Home Cooking. Other than my family benefiting from being able to serve something other than Mac n Chs, I would love to be able to photograph my creations.

Ahh, the dream...

The problem is, it has stayed just that- a dream.

It's not like I didn't try. I've tried different dishes, from homemade pizza, to even meatloaf. Did my entries look like the beautiful photos in the countless cookbooks I've purchased? Heck no. Did they at least taste good? Turned up noses say no.

I even tried baking, thinking maybe I could at least provide a tasty dessert to the family after a disappointing dinner...

Several lopsided cakes and dry brownies later, I've given up.

So what if I can't cook or bake? I look at it as job security for restaurant owners and bakery shops. God gave them that talent to keep people like us fed.

At least that's what I tell my husband.

(So far, it's working).

Puking up Monster High...

Is your daughter into Monster High? My Emily is. So much, that I fear it's an addiction. I admit though, that I enjoy finding a "hard-to-find" doll with her. Maybe I'm addicted too. Anyway, she started getting into collecting them since last year, and she got all her friends into Monster High as well. Sorry, parents of those children!

Right now, she has dolls, ten outfits, their play makeup, purses, shoes, posters, and list goes on. She probably dreams in Monster High.

Here is a photo to show you how her barbie house was taken over by these monsters.

Crazy, huh?

We just might be spoiling her a bit-just a bit.

Every time there is a holiday, I dread taking her to school. Why? Because she wants to be the first to get the latest doll. If one of her friends gets a doll that she couldn't, I do NOT want to be that girl...

I'm hoping the makers of Monster High toys slow down a bit, because I fear that I will have to get a second job to support this girl's habit.

Yes, this is a plea-PLEASE STOP MAKING NEW TOYS!

Pretty please???

Happy Easter!!!

Happy Easter!!

I have so much to fill you in about our lives. I've been away for too long! I'll be posting this week about everything I've been up to, but for right now, here are photos of what the kids got this morning...

Emily got a pink basket, of course. We would be in trouble if we didn't include a Monster High doll. Oh yeah, you don't know about her Monster High addiction...

The hubby got a basket-yes, he is a kid. Had to include his favorite candy...

Rock candy!

The grand babies got matching baskets, and the tiny one got some chocolate bunnies. Did I tell you about him???

Okay, if you are the slightest bit interested in our adventures over the last couple of months, stay tuned.

In the meantime, have a great holiday!!!