Step this Step that

Step step step. I'm so sick of that word. Kenna and Cole are obsessed with this word. He's not my brother he is my step brother, he's not my real dad he is just my step dad! Your not my mom! Shes not my sister she's just my step sister. Uggh I can't stand it!

So as of today we are not to say that word any more. We are a family and that is it. Period no steps, no halves, no nothing. Just Dad, Mom, sisters and brother. We had a long conversation MyKenna and I. I explained this to here and I hope it sticks. I will be having the same conversation with Cole this weekend. Cross your fingers for me!

Chocolate ... Need I say more??

Today I set out to make Chocolate Lava Cakes. Kevin has quite the sweet tooth and has been itching for some chocolaty goodness. Finally I broke down hit the store and bought everything I would need. So the process is somewhat involved and takes about two hours. Oh well I'm all about makin my sweet man happy so I did it anyway. Here is a few pics of our delious desert.




I found this at allrecipes.com its my favorite cooking site!

Ingredients
Centers:
2 ounces Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate baking bar, broken or chopped into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup heavy cream

Cakes:
4 ounces Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate baking bar, broken or chopped into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 large whole eggs
2 large egg yolks
1/3 cup granulated white sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup cake flour
Raspberries for garnish
Whipped cream for garnish
Directions
1.To make the centers, in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the 2 ounces of chocolate with the cream. Whisk gently to blend.
2.Refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until firm. With your hands, form into six balls; refrigerate until needed.
3.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray.
4.To make the cakes, in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the 4 ounces of chocolate and the butter, stirring occasionally until smooth.
5.In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, whisk the whole eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla on high speed for about 5 minutes, or until thick and light. Fold the melted chocolate mixture and flour into the egg mixture just until combined. Spoon the cake batter into the ramekins. Place a chocolate ball in the middle of each ramekin.
6.Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cake is firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and let sit for about 5 minutes. Run a small, sharp knife around the inside of each ramekin, place an upside-down plate on top, invert, and remove the ramekin. Garnish with raspberries and a dollop of whipped cream.

Happy baking!

Sickie Miss M

My poor girl is down with some bug. Little thing woke up with a horrible stomach ache and soon after she began vomiting.


I got her set up on the couch with some cartoons and a bowl (just in case)



She had some good old chicken noodle soup which has helped some

I even got a smile out of her

Holloween Decorations!

So last night the girls were ready for bed about an hour early because we had dinner early. So we made decorations for our front window! We had fun and our window looks adorable!! Here are a few pics and I have pictures of my pretty fall flowers!! I love the way our apartment looks with these out front.

Miss S

Miss S finally finally is talking real words!! Plus she is also finally doing signs I have been trying to teach her! Today after breakfast she looked right at me and and said "Mommy all done" and while she did that she also did the sign for all done!! I'm so excited and later she told me she loved me... Sweet music to a Mommy's ears.

Family Night

So last night we had dinner over at Chris and Kim's house. My parents have my Aunt, Uncle and one of my cousins and her family staying with them his week. My Cousin Thania and her husband have five children and we all had so much fun hanging out. Kenna and Sadie loved getting to know their cousins. So anyway back to last night... Chris made a great meal, ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, chicken wings and various type of fantastic salads!! We all had fun, chatting and eating. Here are couple of pictures of last night. Sadie was cracking us all up with her silly antics.

Momma

Miss S


Chris, Amber, Kim and the Missionaries

Mr Potatohead or Miss S??

My Sweet love Braedan

Miss S

My cousin Thania's cute kids!

Miss S eating Potatohead's nose

Kenna and her "new" cousins

Thursday

Today I woke up around 9:25am, I waited about another hour for my girls to wake up! That's possibly the latest they have ever slept. So after we got up and got ready for the day we headed over to my parents to hang out with so family that is visiting from out of town. I haven't see my cousin Thania for about 9 years I think. It has been a long time, anyway we spent the better part of the day there. Kenna loves her "new cousins" as she calls them and Sadie had a blast playing with them too. We went swimming and just had a blast. Then we headed over to Miss Shaun's house to stay with the girl while she went out. MyKenna loves "Little Katie" as she calls her. The girls watch Aladdin till it was time to come home. I folded laundry for what seems like hours and now me a Hubs are relaxing watching youtube as we so often do. Have a good Friday everyone!