Busy Weekend

My poor little nephew Porter has been in the hospital all weekend. We've all been really worried about him, but it looks like he should be going home soon. We were able to spend a little time over at their house and keep Brock company so he wouldn't miss his family. Jack and Brock are so funny together. Brock totally takes the lead and likes to show Jack how to do things. The boys also loved playing with Grandpa.

And what Valentine's day is complete without frosting sugar cookies? Cream cheese frosting is my weakness.

Jack and Daddy

Park in January

These pictures are a little old, but that's okay! :)

In what other places of the world can you go to the park in January wearing short sleeves? We have been enjoying some of the most wonderful weather around here lately. A couple Saturdays ago, we went for a family bike ride/run (hence the sweaty-looking Ty) and ended it at the park so Jack could get out and play. He asks to go to the park almost everyday. It's his favorite place to be (behind Costco, that is).

Penguin PJ's

In case you didn't know, Jack has a minor obsession with penguins. Grammy got him some new penguin pj's and he is in love. He asks to wear them every night.

Dutch Oven Dinner

For graduation, Ty's parents got us our first Dutch oven. We had used it a few times, but we felt like we didn't really know what we were doing. Well, for Christmas, we got another Dutch oven so now we feel like we really need to get into it. We've been using them more often and trying new recipes and it's so fun! Last night, we had a little cookout at my parents' place and I think we got them sold on the Dutch ovens.

Chicken and Rice--It was to die for!

30-minute homemade rolls

Jack Lately

I just realized that I haven't posted pictures of my little guy in awhile, so here you go!

Milestones.

Look at these beauties.

Today I emptied my first 30 lb. bucket of hard white wheat to make bread. Some of you may have passed this milestone years ago, but it was a big deal for me. I started grinding wheat about a year ago, so I know we're not going through it very fast and could be using it a lot more...but it's a start. I am feeling very accomplished.