Meet Bubbles

Here he is! Lane's new pet fish Bubbles! He picked out the name, very fitting I think. We just recently fish sat for some friends who went on vacation. Their beta's name was Marty. Lane loved Marty and he was such a good eater, so Lane had a lot of fun feeding him. So they paid him a little for taking care of Marty and the next day Lane and I took his money down to Petco and got Bubbles. Bubbles does not like to eat. I think he needs to get used to the food we got him which I read takes around 3 days. That is Lane's favorite part about having a fish is feeding it. I mean really that's about all you can do with it :) So hopefully he will start eating soon.

Sports Camp

Last week Lane got to go to a Sports Camp! It was every morning for 3 hours. He had lots of fun once he got over the first day jitters. They played soccer, basketball, and baseball. He did not know any of the kids there so he made some new friends too. He had fun and I got to buy everything I needed for baby! So I am feeling a little more prepared now!
Lane getting his Skyhawks shirt!
The last day showing off his certificate for participating!

Ahhhh....Restful

That is what I what I would call this room...Restful. It not only is the name of the paint color but also the feeling I have when I am in our bedroom. We finally got our new bedroom furniture about 1 month ago. We have been married 8 years and we have never had a headboard/footboard or anything that matches. I love our new bedding. I got the comforter at Target for almost $30 off just because someone had returned it out of the packaging. Nothing wrong with it, just not in the original package. Now, the bed is huge. I worry a little bit about getting up on it after my c-section, I am thinking step stool. Not only is it high it is also bulky. So it's a little big for the room, but I am growing to like it that way. Not bad for military housing, eh.

Lane's Swimming Lessons

This is Lane at his swimming lessons. He did REALLY well.... when I could actually get him there! It's been a stressful 2 weeks with him. It was M-F for 2 weeks. He did great the first day, the next 2 days he wouldn't get in the pool. Then Reese came home for 3 of the days and he went no problem. As soon as Reese left on Tuesday morning he wouldn't go again. Finally I got him to go yesterday on the very last day. He ended up going 5 out of the 10 days. The days he went he loved it. He's not scared at all, I think it was more of a control issue than anything. So needless to say I am glad it's over. Next time I will sign him up during a time when Reese will be around to take him on the weekends (whenever that might be??). Anyway just had to vent a little! The video at the bottom is the very last day. He used to only go underwater if he was plugging his nose. He now knows how to hold his breath and blow bubbles and put his face under the water to swim. He does front floats and back floats and jumps of the side of the pool and goes under water. These are all new things for him, so we accomplished something!

Disneyland

Lane still loves Lightning McQueen!
Our little pirate
July 4th, 2009

So Reese had a few days off for the fourth of July, so we went up to Disneyland for the weekend. Yes, I am a little crazy walking around Disneyland for 3 days with only 6 weeks left in my pregnancy. I was quite sore, but it was a fun time. This is the third year in a row that we've had a picture of us and Mickey Mouse. Kind of fun to look back and see Lane. He was so little that first year! We got to see the fireworks on the fourth. That was really cool, they put on quite the show. We also went over the California Adventure. Soarin' over California is awesome and so is the Aladdin show! Since I am huge and pregnant we did a lot of different things than we normally do. Shows and rides that "preggos" can go on were on the agenda. Although it was a little hard on me, it was worthit, one last little get away as a family of 3!!
February 2008


April 2007

Cappuccino Cinnamon Rolls

Yep that's what I said, Cappuccino Cinnamon Rolls! I found this recipe in a Taste of Home magazine and decided to make them last night. Don't worry I will be sharing some of them with my neighbors. If you love coffee and cinnamon rolls, then this will hit the spot!

Cappuccino Cinnamon Rolls

1 pkg active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
3/4 cup warm milk
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp butter (softened)
1 1/4 tsp salt
5 1/2-6 cups flour

Filling:
1/4 cup butter (melted)
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 tsp instant coffee granules
2 tsp cinnamon

Icing:
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1-2 Tbsp milk
2 tsp cappuccino mix (I used 1 tsp of instant coffee and dissolved it in the milk)
1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the warm milk, buttermilk, sugar, butter, salt and 4 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough is sticky)

Turn onto a floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down; turn onto a floured surface. Roll in to an 18x12 inch rectangle; brush with butter. Combine the brown sugar, coffee granules and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in of edges.

Roll up jelly roll style starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place rolls, cut side down in a greased 13x9 pan. Cover and let rise until doubled about 30 minutes.

Bake at 350 for 22-28 minutes. Place pan on wire rack. In small bowl beat the icing ingredients until smooth. Spread over warm rolls. Serve warm.

Enjoy!!

Graduation Day

Lane graduated from preschool today! They made it into quite the production, but it was very cute. They sang some cute songs and wore those adorable little caps and gowns too. These are the best pictures I got of Lane. He kept running away from me when I would try to take his picture, then the ones of the actually ceremony turned out dark and blurry and then afterward he took his robe off before I could stop him. Ahhhhh. Sigh. He just doesn't understand the mind of a scrapbooker.