Love my boy

It is all about my boy! Isn't he adorable? Can you see his two front teeth?

Possibly FREE 50 page cardstock

You know me...I love free stuff. Anyway, if you have a Roberts craft in your area then go check it out before April 23rd. They are letting you choose an egg which has either a $1 off purchase, free cardstock or other fun goodies. I went today to buy some yarn and had forgotten about the egg that my sister told me about. Well, at check out the employee asked if I wanted to open one. Of course! I don't turn down a free deal. I opened one with the free 50 pages of cardstock. Nice! And I used the 40% off coupon on my yarn. They normally will have the coupons at the front of the store. I love it. Let me know if you go and get some fun freebies.

Just because he loves me...

Isn't he is so sweet? He knows what I like-carnations.

Workout Wednesday

Okay, so since I'm doing "Make it Monday" each week, I need to start working off those yummy treats. Plus, I'm pretty sure I'm developing what is called a "muffin top." Yikes! I said it out loud. Plus, I haven't been too motivated to do any sort of work out. This will give me a chance to wear my Pure Detroit shirt which hasn't been worn for a long time. So, since the wonderful Sandy library has a fantastic DVD selection, I thought I would select a different workout DVD each week. I won't always stick to a DVD. Maybe I'll go out and run since I haven't done that for a very long time. Or, maybe Eli and I will go on a long walk. I know the first day will be hard but WE CAN DO HARD THINGS.

Anyway, the DVD I chose today is a 10 minute solution Kickbox bootcamp with instructor Keli Roberts. I'll let you know how it is tomorrow. Till next time....

My snow angel

Today it snowed so I made a snow angel...oh...I guess Eli made a snow angel. We didn't stay out too long because I was worried but it still was fun to show him what snow is. His outfit is one that Paige Reynolds used to wear so we were excited when Eli's nan brought it to us. Thanks again Anne.

Make it Monday

Today I made Cream Cheese Spirals. The name alone makes me happy. Yum! Here is the recipe to this delicious dessert...

1 cup butter, at room temp

8 oz cream cheese

2 tsp granulated sugar

2 cups flour

1 egg white beaten with 1 Tbs water, for glazing

granulated sugar, for sprinkling

For the filling

1 cup walnuts or pecans, finely chopped

1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1-With an electric mixer, cream the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until soft. Soft over the flour and mix to form a dough. Gather into a ball and divide in half. Flatten each half, wrap in wax paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2-Meanwhile, make the filling. Mix together the chopped walnuts or pecans, the brown sugar, and the cinnamon. Set aside.

3-Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 2 cookie sheets.

4-Working with 1 half of the dough at a time, roll out thinly into a circle about 11 inches in diameter. Trim the edges with a knife, using a dinner plate as a guide.

5-Brush the surfase with the egg white glaze and sprinkle the dough evenly with half the fillin.

6-Cut the dough into quarters, and each quarter into 4 sections, to form 16 triangles.

7-Starting from the base of the triangles, roll up to form spirals.

8-Place on the sheets and brush with the remaining glaze. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake until golden, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a rack.

Elijah's before and after closet

BEFORE

AFTER

Well, it isn't Martha Stewart but I did buy those brown bins for $2.48 each. Not bad! They were on clearance and you know me...I love a good deal. Now, I just want a couple of those polka dot bins and then I'll be satisfied with his closet. Just imagine....one for his blankets and one for his hats, etc. Perfect! Well, I think it looks a lot cleaner. I have enjoyed decorating and organizing the home. I do take after Cassie and my mom. I love it!