Haircut!

Since the last time Macyn had her haircut was before her surgery in December, we decided it would be nice to have a little trim. She even curled it, teased it a little, and hair sprayed it. Macyn was a great customer and had a nice conversation.

Macyn: "You wearing a skirt?"

Cosmetologist: "Yes I am"

Macyn: "Its purple?"

Cosmetologist: "It is purple"

Macyn: "You like purple?"

2 Years, 7 Months

Don't let the pouty face fool you - Macyn is a pretty happy kid! I told her to make a funny face and this is what she came up with!

This month we have spent most of it outside. It is a struggle to ever stay inside without major temper tantrums. Its is nice to be out and I would much rather be out in this weather than when its 90 degrees and humid...ick! And Macyn has gotten quite the tan lines already - I especially like her flip flop tan on her feet!

Macyn has also become quite the mommy this month. We even bought her real baby diapers for her baby. She changes her diaper often and also burps, feeds, rocks, and sings her her baby. We had to bring her to walmart and have her ride in the cart. Needless to say she was pretty upset when we wouldn't let her change her baby's diaper on the changing table in the bathroom! She also likes to change her clothes and push her on the swings outside.

I know I said I would try and remember funny things she says/does and I am drawing a blank on a lot of them. Here are some things I can remember.

Macyn: "I had pizza yester-night!"

Macyn: "Me rub your back mommy?"

Me: "How are you going to do that?"

Macyn: "Carefully"

Macyn (trying to open a closet door): "I am having trouble, mommy" - its funny when they sound grown up

Macyn (getting into her cozy coupe): "I'm going to work, mommy. Be back in just a minute."

Macyn: "It smells in here"

Me: "like what?"

Macyn: "a trashcan."  or she responds "hogs"

Macyn has also become the pro of putting off bedtime by claiming she has to go potty (both 1 and 2), needs her blankie, needs something different to drink, etc. Sometimes she falls asleep asking and other times it takes hours for her to get to sleep.

She has also started biting things to let her frustrations out. I was tired of her being destructive, so I decided she would get a teeensy, teeensy bit of liquid soap on her tongue. She now goes around telling people, "I don't like soap. Its yucky!" The funny thing is, when I tell her she is going to get soap in her mouth, she opens up wide and lets me put it on her tongue.

Going out in public is still a challenge, but overall Macyn is a happy girl! She keeps us on our toes and is a good source of entertainment :)

Sunday Best

Macyn with my new plants from DH for Mother's Day

Mother's Day

We had a busy mother's day! First, we went to church and took some snapshots beforehand:

After church we had a get together at the park where DH grilled burgers and had a great time! After that it was time to come home to give Macyn a quick nap and then we were off again to my parent's house for supper - steak and chicken fajitas on the grill! They were delicious! I also helped out in making my fair share of side dishes, snacks, and dessert (recipes coming soon!)

• Corn with Noodles (not sure of the real name)

• Strawberry Cheesecake Salad

• Texas Caviar

• Butterfinger Pie

The biggest hits was the Texas Caviar and Strawberry Cheesecake Salad. I would have to agree. We also met up with my sisters and nephew Caden.

They are quite the kids. Even though they had a couple of spats here and there about sharing toys, they really do like each other!

I had a great Mother's Day spending it with family. Oh, and happy Mother's Day to you too, Mom :)

Homemade Presents

Macyn came home from daycare today with this - a CD case with a "Happy Mother's Day" piece of paper on the outside. I asked her, "What did you make?!" and she responded, "You can take it to work, Mommy!" Why, yes, Macyn....I do belive I will take it to work. Here is what was on the inside:

Her hand print and a picture of her. All I can say is, I LOVE her home made gift! Makes my heart melt and how proud she was to give it to me!

Easy Peasy Peanut Butter Cookies

Macyn has been a big help in the kitchen lately and wants to add ingredients to the bowl, stir, and help make food in general. Lately, I have been making super easy, 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies to help satisfy our sweet tooths.

Here is the recipe: 

1 cup peanut butter

1 cup sugar

1 large egg 

Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg together until smooth. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet two inches apart.  Press with fork; press again in opposite direction. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350º

That's it! To make them extra tasty, add 1/4 cup of mini m&ms to the dough...yummy!

Green Thumb?

My columbines are in full bloom - something DID come up from last year! We have purple ones, pink ones, deep red ones, and white/yellow ones. They look really nice and the best part is, I didn't have to do anything to them...my kind of gardening!