The Big 3

Grant is now 3! We celebrated with a family dinner at Barro's Pizza and Mom's Famous Cupcakes. Not so famous really, but yummy still the same.

Grant was telling everyone about his birthday and when we announced we'd be celebrating it on Saturday he was confused because April hadn't come yet and he was expecting "her." I guess he thought April was a person....

Here's his big gift and pushing Brad out of the way for him to go on his own. Very independent little guy! Happy Birthday Grant! Oh, and Brad too. Poor Dad gets the shaft now that he basically shares his birthday with Grant. Happy Birthday to you too!!!

After a couple of failed attempts on the bike, Grant opted for his good old stand-by trike.

See ya later SUCKAS!

ALBUQUERQUE

Well, I finally learned how to spell Albuquerque. And, if you haven't heard from me already, you know that is only because we are moving there!!! Yes, lots of changes in the Glenn Household. Brad got a job there and is driving there on TUESDAY. Yes, day after tomorrow, Tuesday.

It has all happened so fast and we feel very fortunate for Brad to have found a job in the construction industry at this time of economic hardship. It's a good job and we are excited to learn about what ABQ and the surrounding areas have to offer. I distinctly remember thinking that I never wanted to live in Arizona or in New Mexico and now I will be living in both! Never say never I guess!

Well, I'll be here in AZ for a little longer until we sell the house or rent it. Or until I go insane without having Brad around.

Be sure to stop in and say hi if you are ever headed through there or near there!

My Baby's Got Blue Eyes

Last night I took Grant to the doctor because I thought he was getting pink eye. Here is how the conversation ensued.

Grant: "I don't want pink eye. I don't like pink. I want my blue eyes."
Mom: "Let's go to the doctor and see if he can get all the pink out."
So, we leave.
As we approach the door outside the office,
Grant asks me: "Is this where they have my blue eyes?"
Following the nurse back to the room.,
Grant asks the nurse: "Do you know where my blue eyes are?"
Doctor coming into the examining room,
Grant asks: "Do you have my blue eyes?"

We got some medicine and Grant's eyes are back to just blue and no pink. A very pretty blue I might add.

Mechanical Engineer?

My current prediction for Parker's future career was verified when he made this teeter-totter contraption in the backyard the other night. I thought it was pretty clever! Not safe at all but not much more dangerous than the one I played with at my kindergarten playground years ago.

Boy, Oh Boy!

If you live on our street, chances are there is a boy (probably atleast 2) in your family. This is a photo of the gang you will usually see out playing all together during the sunny winter months.

This is the group of moms you will usually see out with the boys. We are usually yelling (oops, I mean gently reproaching) these boys to stay clear of cars while on their bikes and trikes.

Thanks to Erin who hosted us all at her house this morning for a Valentine Breakfast. So yummy, so cute and she did it all with a 6 week old baby. She's amazing.

when life gives you lemons...

These are fabuloso and ONLY 161 CALORIES PER SERVING!!!

LEMON CUSTARD CAKES

Unsalted butter, at room temp, for custard cups

3 Large eggs, separated

1/2 c sugar

2 Tbsp flour

2-3 tsp grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)

1/4 C fresh lemon juice

1 C milk

1/4 tsp salt

Confectioners sugar for dusting

1. Preheat oven to 350. Boil a pot of water. Butter six 6-oz. custard cups, and place them in roasting pan or baking dish lined with a kitchen towel.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is light; whisk in the flour. Gradually whisk in the lemon zest and juice, then whisk in the milk.
3. With an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Add to the lemon mixture; gently fold in with a whisk (the batter will be thin.)
4. Divide the batter among the prepared cups. Place the pan in the oven, and fill with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the cups. Bake until the puddings are puffed and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with confectioners sugar.

**If you do not have custard cups, bake in 8" square baking dish for 30-35 minutes.

WWF SMACKDOWN

Lately, despite my efforts to play soothing music or turn the lights down, the boys start to wind up after their baths. It has been invariably degenerating into a wrestling tournament. This is how it usually begins, with the 2 sizing up their competition.

Parker takes down Grant with a hold of some kind. (not a wrestler here) Parker has an edge on Grant but with a few years, I don't think that will be the case any longer.



Even Anna gets in on the action.

All that is missing from this post is the inevitable tears that cap off the competition....