Cookies!

What do we do on a horrible, rainy day when Tropical Storm Isaac churns out in the Gulf of Mexico? Well, as per Landon's request, we bake cookies! (A VERY special treat for our little man:))

He was a great helper- cracking the egg, stirring the batter, spooning blobs of dough onto the cookie sheet.

A few minutes after I put them in the oven he said, "I wanna see them." So I turned on the oven light, he peered in, and then concluded, "Nope. They're not done yet."

Finally the finished product was ready to be taste tested. Landon and I agree that he is one fine baker! The cookies are delish!

Connor was unable to assist with our baking project, but he was the supervisor and made sure we didn't miss any steps. He's been busy with his own activities these days... strengthening his neck during tummy time...

Holding his own bottle during feedings with daddy (Paul is watching closely to make sure he doesn't get any breast milk on him. Yuck!)...

And using that sweet little voice to tell me stories throughout the day- especially when he's on the changing table. I can't get enough of his little coos!

On this past Saturday night we got together with two very close friends of mine from high school. Amanda (in the center) is one of my best friends to this day. Unfortunately we live 200 miles apart so these gatherings are few and far between. I actually hadn't seen her children in about 9 months! Anyways, here we all are, each with two children now! This is a fun picture that I will always enjoy.