Dress Up

Since there were days over the summer that we were advised to stay inside, we had lots of dress-up dates. On this recorded session, I took pictures of the masterpieces and someone wanted to reciprocate by taking my pictures. We had tons of laughs and I was proud of her, there is 3 year old talent there, watch out world!

New Hobby

Some of you may not know that I have now added baking to my list of hobbies (lots more affordable than photography). So for a year now I have been making cookies for a hair salon every Monday. This is so their customers can have some fresh yummy treats. Also I have been experimenting and providing desserts for our Thursday Home group for a couple years now. So my Kitchen Aid has a workout at least twice a week (thanks mom). Unfortunately I haven't been working out as much and needless to say, somethings have changed. What is pictured above is a Martha Stewart show delight (thanks again Mom) that was easy and so yummy called Brookies (love my two hobbies together, pictures and treats)! They were AWESOME but I learned the hard way they need to cook longer than they say (at least in my oven) Try some you won't be disappointed!

Brookie and more delicious recipes, smart cooking tips, and video demonstrations on marthastewart.com

Nuts about Baseball

The one Saturday in July that we had nothing scheduled, I bought tickets to Alyse's first "pro" baseball game. This is the first year for the Richmond Flying Squirrels, who are the double A team for the Giants. We are so glad to have baseball back in Richmond, so much easier to get to and affordable! GO NUTS!

My first Baseball game!

The mascot Nutzy, whom we had to watch everywhere he went!

Highlight of the night, high five from the Chick-fil-a Cow!

Everyone enjoyed the game, even uff uff

Dad caught a T-shirt during the game

loved the clapping! Let's Go Squirrels! They ended up winning the game!

Heres to Number 3

I love the day we celebrate Alyse's adoption (July 6th, it is also YaYa's birthday). It continually reminds me of my adoption into God's family and how blessed we are. I am still in awe of how God graciously granted us the chance to become parents. It was the third time we had a phone conference with the judge in Alaska, in which our request was granted. So here is to the three's!