Mama + Baby + Nana = FUN

This particular morning started at 5AM rushing to get to the airport. Tip toeing around my room trying not to wake princess, (you know most kids would just sleep through it all, and eventually find themselves at the airport lying in the stroller with their PJ's still on... NOT my daughter!!) She woke up 5 mins after I did. I knew we were in for a loooong day ahead. We pulled up at the airport and she starts yelling, "pretzels Mommy, pretzels!!!" I didn't exactly understand what she was saying and went on. We were the last ones on the plane, and boy did we come on with a BANG! I had an over stuffed backpack, jackets, toys, juice and a camera bag wrapped around my neck, turning my hips left and right to make it thru the aisle. It was a small plane folks!...like only 15 people! E got her very own seat, and to a 23 month old that means a whole, whole lot!!!

She said to me again, "Mommy pretzels!" Oh!! Pretzels?? What? How did you remember that? Kid you are smart! ....thats what she was talking about earlier!! So not only did she get her OWN pretzels but the flight attendant gave her sprite and a straw, that was such an easy flight :) She played with her straw the entire time-go figure!

We arrived and covered Nana Ollis in kisses. Not seeing her since November i thought she would be a little shy.. pppfffff.. riiiiight.. she warmed right up to her by counting , and of course skipping the #7 along the way. It just wouldn't be right if she didn't skip Mr. 7.

I didn't bring many toys because I figured going to Nana Ollis' house she would find something to play with, and she did, pens, a concrete dog, and some yard ornaments.

We went to the Imax Theater and watched a story about animals, they gave us free popcorn and coke. E liked the free popcorn, why are the best things in life free?? I'll never understand.

We tried taking her picture with Nana Ollis and she was being stubborn, but that doesn't surprise me, her and Daddy are so much alike :)

We had a great time! Drank Coffee, ate, shopped, talked, laughed and yawned, of course all good things must come to an end. :( Those times will be cherished forever. Can't wait to go back!!

Love you Nana Ollis :)

Nun's Puffs

A friend of mine gave me this recipe a few weeks back, I read it, and clearly had not made anything like this before. They were so light and fluffy, it felt like you were eating air. I believe you could do a lot with these. Very yummy, not very filling so you can eat the whole dozen and still fill just as skinny!! ha :)

Nun's Puffs

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup butter

1 Cup milk

3/4 cup all purpose flour

4 eggs

1 Tablespoon of sugar

Honey

Preheat oven to 375 degrees, Generously grease twelve 2 1/2 inch muffin

cups including edges. Melt butter in a saucepan and add milk, bring to a boil

and then add flour all at once, stirring vigorously. Cook and stir until mixture

forms a ball that does not separate. (this is what caught my eye, a ball??-yes it was very intriguing to watch) Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes (let cool in another bowl).

Add eggs one at a time, beating for one minute with a wooden spoon after each addition

or until smooth. Divide dough evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling about 2/3rds of

the way full, sprinkle with sugar.

Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and puffy. Remove and serve immediately. I poured honey over the top!! I believe warm chocolate would be just as good, what do you think?