How Old Are You?

Yes, Levi is One Year Old!

(dont' tell Daddy that he's wearing a pink bib)

"A boy is trust with dirt on it's face, beauty with a cut on it's finger,

wisdom with bubble gum in it's hair,

and the hope of the future with a frog in it's pocket.

Author Unknown

A grandmother is a babysitter who watches the kids,
instead of the television.
Author Unknown

Grandmother-grandchild relationships are simple.
Grandmas are short on criticism and long on love.
Author Unknown

"Boys are found everywhere - on top of, underneath,
inside of,climbing on, swinging from,
running around or jumping to."

Author Alan Marshall Beck

Grandmas don't just say "that's nice" --

they reel back and roll their eyes and throw up their hands and smile.

You get your money's worth out of grandmas

Author Unknown

Grandma's kitchen...kids eat free.

Author Unknown

"Boys are meant for kisses and hugs,
For watching rainbows and catching bugs,
For sharing all of your favorite things,
For books to read and songs

Author Unknown

Happy Birthday Levi

Grandma loves you to the moon and back!

Visit Kimmy's blog for the story of Levi's birth.

Six Week Bran Muffin Mix

Six Week Bran Muffin Mix

4 C. All-Bran
2 C. Bran Flakes

1 C. Butter or Margarine

2 C. Boiling water

4 Eggs

2 C. Sugar

1 C. Brown sugar

1 Qt. buttermilk

(use regular milk buy adding 1 tbsp.vinegar to 1 c milk)

5 C. Flour

1 T. Salt

5 t. Baking soda

1 C. Chopped nuts

2 C. Raisins

1. Melt butter/margarine, add boiling water, 2 C. All-Bran, 1 C. Flakes.

Let sit to cool.

2. Beat sugars and eggs in large bowl.

3. Stir in rest of Brans and buttermilk.

4. Stir in cooled bran mixture and sifted mixture of flour, soda and salt.

5. Stir in nuts and raisin.

6. Bake in greased muffin tins for 20 minutes @ 375 degrees.

7. Store in airtight container for up to six weeks, in refrigerator.

DO NOT STIR AGAIN.

Spoon out for as many muffins as your want.

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I halved this recipe and still had plenty for the refrig.

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~Tidbit~

Paper liners keep muffins fresh longer. They peel off easier on muffins served at room temperature rather than warm from the oven. For mini-muffins, use the paper cups used in

candy making.

Weekend Update

Stephanie (daughter-in-law) had a birthday party Friday night.

Tom and I drove down to help celebrate.

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Our gift was a basket full of all kinds of Lavendar products.

On our trip to Oregon this summer, we stopped at

a Lavendar farm and just went crazy buying things for Stephanie!

The girl loves Lavendar!

Copper River Salmon

Todd, the chef, served the most delicious salmon.

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A chill in the air calls for a fire to keep warm.

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~Next Day~

We babysat or should I say, baby sat on Tom.

Levi's mommy wasn't feeling well. Daddy and big sister went to get

some camping equipment. Kimmy stayed home and rested.

This was the first time we had Levi all by himself.

This little guy is walking all over the place!

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Hey, with shoes like these, he was meant to walk.

Yes, it was a fun and fulling weekend.

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~Tidbit~

Bug-Free Room•

Put a couple of drops of lavender or peppermint essential oil on a cool light bulb to help repel bugs.

Place several drops of oil of lavender or peppermint on a cotton ball or two. Put them into a small jar or margarine container. Poke a few holes in the lid and cover. Put around the room.