Waking up the Baby

I go to wake Fizzy up from her nap. She's lying in bed with her diddle-diddle reading a book. I tell her it's time to get up and she says "no tanks. I fine." 

Big Spender

Elizabeth turned 5. She got $55 for her bday. 1/2 went in the bank & the other 1/2 she could spend. We scoured the toy aisle for an hour. She decided on a stroller and a new baby doll outfit. She even wanted to check out herself. Here I am trying to hold back tears, proud of her little purchase and sad my baby is growing up. 

Pumpkin Processing

Our neighbors gave us 4 pie pumpkins. Actually he grows a 600# pumpkin every year, so these are his son's. After having them around for decorations for the last week, we processed them & got 13 cups of pumpkin purée & yummy roasted seeds. 

Homemade Fruit Snacks

1.5 C fruit juice

4 T. Gelatin

2-4 T. Honey

Combine juice & gelatin in pot on stovetop. Once combined turn on medium heat & stir until mix is no longer gritty between fingers. Turn off heat. Add honey. Pour into molds & refrigerate. 

We made grape and they are yummy!

Mercy

Elizabeth Turns the Big 0-5!

Lounging by the pool. We swam Saturday night & Sunday morning before church. E does very well independently in her life jacket. 

There were 3 in the bed and the little one said, "roll over!"

E dressed as Elsa with her Frozen cake. 

 #5 Angel for my Angel. 

E loves her sweet cousins!