Kitchen Fail

Last week before Dustin headed out of the country for two weeks for work, I decided to make a special breakfast to send him off on.  Enter a warm buttery baked German pancake.  I have never made one before and found an easy recipe online. While mixing the ingredients together I noticed that the amount of salt seemed super high. Like 5 tsp high. But never making one before I ignored my instinct, kept mixing and into the over it went. 

 I cut a piece, topped it with Nutella and berries, thus turning it into more of a dessert instead of a balance breakfast.  As soon as the bite touched my lips, and before I even had the chance to chew, the overwhelming taste of salt consumed my mouth. It was completely inedible. 

I was mad. I go back to the recipe to double check I read everyhting correctly.  And sure enough...I didn't. When I read the recipe for 5 tsp of salt, I mistakenely seemd to not notice a little period before that 5.  Ya, .5 tsp of salt, as in 1/2tsp of salt, not 5 tsp of salt.  BIG difference.  In my defense have you even seen a recipe use .5 instead of 1/2??? I am no dummy in the kitchen (for the most part), and this isn't the first thing I've baked, so seriously, who uses .5?? 

Luckily Dustin was uptairs on a work call during this whole fiasco and by the time he came downstairs, I had thrown away the salt cake, and whipped up some boxed pancakes before he even knew the difference.  

So I will just look at the pictures and pretend it tastes amazing, and maybe will attempt it again when my bitterness(ha) towards german pancakes subsides.



(First) Father's Day

I am so proud of the amazing father Dustin is to this little girl of ours. He works so hard to provide for our family and we couldn't love him anymore for it. Dustin caught on quick to the whole 'being a dad' thing. He's a natural.  And I think the favorite time of the day for both Stella and Dustin is evening bath time. They go upstairs, just the two of them, and have a fun filled bath time while I stay downstairs and clean up dinner giving them some daddy daughter time. Then afterwards he wraps Stella up tight in her towel "like a little burrito" and holds and cuddles her for a few minutes before getting dressed for bed.  Sometimes after Stella is fast asleep in her crib at night Dustin will say how he wants to go wake her up so he can play with her.  So cute, (not happening), but cute. 

I printed and framed this picture for Dustin to have on his desk at work as part of his Father's Day gift.

 After showing Dustin lots of recipes and dessert ideas, his choice was sugar cookie bars. I may or may not have doubled the frosting. So sinful.

Just a quick picture before eating dinner. 

  Getting annoyed that we are taking pictures instead of eating!

 Then we finished the day with our usual Sunday walk by the lake.

They are so lucky to have each other! 

The Weekend

 Drove up to a cute little town in New York for a beautiful dinner on the lake.  Next time we will go when it's not pouring rain so we can dine outside.

 Pretty clouds tonight

        Enjoying these yummy homemade 'healthy' chocolate muffins. As healthy as chocolate can be I guess.  



Just a few pictures...

Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. We had a hot weekend filled with lots of burgers, BBQ's and outdoor time.

And here are a few unrelated recent pictures.... 

Mothers Day

My First Mother's Day! I couldn't be more proud to be Stella's mom. 

I think I had somewhat of an understanding of what love was growing up, whether it be towards family members, friends and my husband. But now having a child of my own, it brings on a whole new meaning of love for me. I feel like I have learned so much about life, love and myself in the last 6 1/2 months, and I am looking forward toward much more growing in the years to come.  Motherhood is the best job ever and I am so grateful for it.  

Luckily I have been given so many great examples of Motherhood.  My mom is so selfless and kind. Having a baby myself, I have no idea how she did it with 6! She truly was, and is, supermom. Dustin's mother, my sister, sister-in-laws, friends, aunts, and all of our grandmothers and great grandmothers have had an impact on me and I hope I can live up to their example! 

Glad to be apart of the Mothers Club.

Movin' and a shakin'

Well this girl is growing up way too fast. She is sitting up on her own, pulling herself up on things, and has even pulled herself up to a standing position. And she is pretty much full on crawling.  If I ever learn to post a video I will.

Baby gates, locks, etc have been purchased. She is on the move.



6 months

Well 6 is the theme of the week it seems.

Stella is 6 months today.

 

 

Just a few 6 month info.

• I don't have her stats yet, we have her Dr. appointment tomorrow. I think she is around 15-16 pounds though.
• Her eyes are blue and the hair that she does have is dark blond as of now
• She is really mobile and will scoot all over the place and has made some crawling steps. She sits up, but her balance isn't quite there yet and she will topple over eventually
• She slept through the night last night for the first time! This is big news folks.  And lets all knock on wood!
• She still loves looking at herself in the mirror and will instantly smile
• She is so good in the car, stroller and when I take her on errands.  She is a great tag-a-longer. Let pretend that is a word.
• She has learned how to spit. A lot. 
• No teeth
• Eating oatmeal and squash
• Her strawberry birthmark stopped growing about 2 months ago, and has stayed the same size since
• Loves her baths, books, and little soft blankie (won't fall asleep without it)
• She can wiggle out of her Bumbo ( learned that the hard way)
• Every time I open the door to get her out of the car, and as soon as she sees me, she gives me the biggest smile. I love it.
• And lots and lots of smiles and giggles.
• Overall she is such a good little baby. Well, not so little anymore.