11 months..almost a year!

I am posting his 11 months(very late) just so I can post his 12 months soon!

Lookin' so fine!

This weekend we went to Abilene for Zeb's step-sister's wedding. We just had to get Noah a cute little outfit to wear. We made a pit stop in Snyder to have a little dinner fiesta with Zeb's dad's side. Their grandkids are 5,4,3,2,and almost 1. Noah loves to follow the cousins around.

Zeb's mom and step-dad had a hotel room waiting for us when we arrived around 11pm on friday night. She had a crib already set up for Noah in her room and we got a whole room to ourselves! So nice to sleep in!! We hung out on Saturday and went to breakfast and looked all over Abilene for some little boys dress socks. There are zero childrens' stores in their mall. Crazy!

Zeb bought me a new purse. Saweeet! We relaxed in the hotel room and I watched TLC until we got ready for the wedding. The wedding was in a really big historical house built in 1910. Beautiful but cramped. I sat in a corner and stuffed Noah's face with puffs so he would stay quiet. We left during the wedding at got home around midnight. We usually always come back on saturday nights since Zeb works at the church. It was a short but fun weekend.




Our cute little family!


I know I'm cute!


Trying some blueberry pancakes, gravy, and eggs at Cracker Barrel.


Chillin and watchin the tube.


Noah and DoDo!

That time again

It's time for another one of MckMama's Not Me Mondays.

It was not me who sat in a chair and looked at the ceiling for 5 days while I had a stomach virus.

It also wasn't me who made my husband do anything related to my son while I sat in a chair for 5 days.

I certainly did not call my mom crying like a baby to come take care of me and Noah(eventhough she was sick as well.)

Last of all, it wasn't me who signed up for a battle of the bulge contest at the gym and have only been twice in the last two weeks. That would be embarassing to have my name on the board with no stars.

Asparagus Casserole!

This casserole is a family tradition and an all time favorite!!

2 cans asparagus, drained
1 large can LeSueur peas
1 can sliced water chestnuts
2 cans cream of mushroom soup thinned with a little milk
1 lb. grated Cheddar cheese
1 sleeve Club crackers, crushed
1 stick butter, melted

Grease 9x13 pan. Layer asparagus, peas, and chestnuts. Stir mushroom soup with a liitle milk and pour over chestnuts. Top with grated cheese. Top cheese with crushed crackers. Pour melted butter over crackers. Put in 350* oven for 30 minutes or until crackers turn golden brown.

Turtle Pumpkin Pie!

Prep: 15 min.
Total: 1 hour 15 min. (incl. refrigerating)
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. caramel ice cream topping, divided
1 Graham Pie Crust (6 oz.) I used a real pie crust.
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. Pecan Pieces, divided
1 cup cold milk
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
POUR 1/4 cup caramel topping into crust; sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans.
BEAT milk, dry pudding mixes, pumpkin and spices with whisk until blended. Stir in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. Spread into crust.
REFRIGERATE 1 hour. Top with remaining whipped topping, caramel topping and pecans just before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

I am one to not want to mess with a good pumpkin pie but this really is awesome!

10 Months!

Yea! 10 months and only one ear infection so far! He had a double ear infection at 3 months so we thought we were in for a hairy ride!

10 month accomplishments:
First tooth (finally, Praise The Lord)
crawling and pulling up on everything
knows all the buttons to push on his toys
waves hi and bye
says dada(grr)
stands up in his crib
understands "No" and gets hand swats frequently
Loves songs and his favorite: Jesus Loves Me (that's my boy)
passes gas like a grown man (seriously)

I could go on and on about his amazing feats but I will spare you with my first child syndrome.

Fun Times!

I have been really busy subbing and going out of town so I haven't had much time to update.
We went out of own to McKinney for my g-pa's 80th bday and family reunion. It was a nice hillbilly get together. No Joke! My cousins ARE different.My sisters and I walked down to the lake while they were having a hoedown. I did sing "Boy Named Sue" by Cash during karaoke.

Noah wore his elephant costume for Spiritfest at our church and I added a little political tag to it. He told me he wanted to vote for McCain/Palin. So there to all of you who think I'm bad for using my child to get votes!