What's that smell?? A pumpkin roll. . . YUM!

Today was the day to bake the pumpkin roll (click to see the recipe). Since I didn't work last night, Lucas and I got started early. Now, I am not the best at following recipies exactly, so I added a pinch more cinnamon and nutmeg. But who's counting right. And my other tip for any who want to try this EASY recipe is not to spread the batter out too much. Make a good sized rectangle, and it will make the end product thicker and easier to roll. Now we wait for the rolls (yes I said rolls, I wasn't happy w/the first) to cool.

Frosting!

Eli helped w/the frosting. It is hard to cook w/me since I just pour/dump. Thanks Mom! My mom is an AMAZING baker. But it takes a special skill to be able to bake that way. And Eli was not ready for that. Eli nearly emptied the entire bottle of vanilla into the frosting. OOPS! Thankfully it was a small bottle. Frosting tasted good, so oh well.

Eli gets flustered . . .

The background info is that whenever my brother calls he wants the boys to answer "Hello this is (insert name) . . . ." And if they don't he says "Lets do that again, I call back". He then hangs up and calls back. Its funny actually. So, today Eli answered the phone when my Dad called and Eli was totally thrown off by the last name and answered "Hello this is Eli. What do you want?"

When I realized that it was my Dad and not my Mom- I just died laughing!

The Musical Lucas!

I know, I know it sideways. But I have tried EVERYTHING and even though rotate it and save it, it flips when I download it on blogspot. But it was too funny not to post. I wasn't happy w/the first pumpkin roll because we (Lucas and I) spread out the batter too much. When I was telling Lucas why we needed to make a 2nd roll, he came up with this interesting mucisal number. But was a little camera shy!

Self portraits!

I think that it is time to take the camera away from Lucas. There were lots more photos. But these capture the essence of what Lucas was doing.

Lucas the CSI tophograher

The crime scene of dinosaur bones was found by Lucas the CSI tophographer (those were his words folks!) early this morning.

Lucas found these clues.

I am afraid that this will fall into the unsolved case files. Stayed tuned for more adventures by Lucas CSI.

Knead Help?

Lucas helped me make the dinner rolls for Thanksgiving on Saturday. I know that Thanksgiving is NOT on Sat. But since Andrew and I have our boys for Christmas this year and not Thanksgiving, our family moves the holiday for us to ALL be together. AAAAAAAHHHHHHH! I know it is nice of them. So, back to the story . . since the boys have basketball/soccer practice Sat morning, I am going to have to race to my Mom's to make it in time for dinner. So, I am making stuff that can be made ahead and Andrew is taking it to Mom's. I have promised Andrew that I won't "mess them(the rolls) up". So, I can blame it on Lucas if they don't turn out right. I posted these pics so my friend Jules can see how easy bread making can be. And breadmachines DON'T count! ;)

Photos by Lucas

Lucas is feeling left out of the blogging world. He has a voice and also wants to express himself. However, I draw the line at 4 blogs. And he is 6. (Which he reminded me of when I told him that he wasn't old enough to blog- and he said " But I am this many (holding up 6 fingers) Like I could forget) Silly boy. Anyway, he wanted to take some pics and that made him happy after having his blogging dreams crushed. So these are the pics that he took. Why the TV?!?! Don't question the artist. I can probably get $500 each easily on ebay . . . . . well maybe 5 cents each, if I include free shipping. ;)

All I want for Christmas is my 1 front tooth!

Finally, Lucas has lost one of his front teeth. He actually lost it on Sat. I have been busy w/other posts. So, tonight I finally took a pic of his NEW smile. I had trouble getting the pic, because he kept getting too close to the camera. When I told him to back up, he said " But I am ready for my CLOSE UP! " His other front tooth is really loose. But don't bet that it will be out before Christmas, because he will wait till it falls out on its own. No wiggling aloud. Someone *cough* NOAH*cough* told him that it hurts for your teeth to come out. Lucas doesn't care that he gets $, he just doesn't want to hurt. I hope that it is out by next Christmas.

Lucas says . . . .

Lucas says . . . . people were voting for McCain because they wanted someone who looked like Papa (my dad) for president. Because Papa and McCain have the same hairstyle. Bald on top and hair in the back.

. . . . My bed smells like dog. Can you not put the dogs in the bedroom when you are taking a nap? . . . . They can just stay outside.

Eli's blog

Okay, Eli has been begging for his own blog now that Noah is doing his. So check out superkid8. Nothing like having 4 blogs. Maybe that is a little over the top. But its free.

Noah's party pics!

Finally, here are Noah's party pics. He had lots of fun. Trevor didn't fully appreciate the wet party fun. He was more into the dry party fun (esp playing w/the balloons). Noah was thrilled at all the money he got. It is burning a hole in his pocket.

Swimming!

Party TIme, Presents!!!

Noah's Bday! Cake!

Eli's class party

I was Eli's head room parent, so I spent most of my time in his class. We had a fondue party that went very well. Lots of fruit and lots chocolate ( and caramel). The kids really liked the idea. I made up some halloween packets w/halloween crosswords/worksearches/stories etc. Some of the kids read their creative writing stories. It was a success. 1 party down, 1 to go. I don't want to be upload overload. So, I will do posts on Noah's party tomorrow. We have done a lot over the last few days, and I was too busy on Friday to post these pics and to tired to post yest. So, come back to see the wet fun we had celebrating Noah's bday.

Noah's party

Noah was upset that he had a sub. He said she gave them way more work than Ms. Rhodes. But he had fun anyway!

Lucas's Class Party

Lucas is wolverine (again)! He really enjoyed his first halloween parade and party!

Happy 10th birthday NOAH!

Lucas says . . . . .

Scene opens in our backyard on the patio. Lucas and Eli are removing their pumpkins guts. (Noah is at mathmatics)

Lucas: "Why do I have do THIS? Its GROSS!"


I just laughed. What else can you do? Did I want to carve pumpkins- NO, Who wanted to carve pumpkins- the BOYS. Who has been asking every day for the last week " When are we going to carve the pumpkins?"- You guessed it LUCAS.

And he DID de-gut his pumpkin, w/only a little help.

I will post illuminated pumpkin posts after DARK (cue the scary music).

Works in progress!