the connecticut shaws

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Home Tour: The Kids' Room

Until last week, Nelson's crib was nestled into this little corner. But Nelson declared himself a big-boy and refused to sleep in it the last few nights it was up. So, now there are a cute little table and bookself there instead!

This beautiful quilt was a gift from Janelle ...love....

Our kids share a bedroom and will until they absolutely cannot anymore! (it is our sneaky attempt to make them best friends!!)

Amya makes her own wall art!

(yeah Dollar Store!)

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Sunday, February 5, 2012

Happy Super Bowl!

"Our" team didn't win...but we enjoyed watching our one game of football for the year!

Thursday, February 2, 2012

LOVE Is In The Air

Get ready cousins....

The kids have been working on something.

And we're almost ready...

...to send them in the mail!

...with love from,

Amya and Nelson (but mostly Amya)

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Yummie Buns!

I've always wanted to make my own cinnamon rolls....always been too intimidated to work with yeast.

Last night was my first attempt! And....

YUMMMMMM!

I used this recipe, but used a bit less sugar and butter (I used butter, not margarine) and added orange zest to the dough and the filling, and also a pinch of clove to the filling.

The recipe is a bit sinful, I'll admit! But on those occasions when we want cinnamon rolls (Christmas morning, anytime I get to have coffee with Tracy), it is good to know these are delish! (and easy!!). If anyone tries this recipe let me know what you think!

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Poor Baby!...

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...tried to steal someones chair when they got up from the table. In the excitement, he over-shot it and tipped forward right into the corner of the table! Poor guy!
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At least he is a super hero...

...and can work through the pain!!!

p.s. To Charlie: when "Melson" watches your movies, he puts his toys right up to the computer for you to see! He won't believe me that you can't see him :)

Monday, January 30, 2012

Sparkle Dough!

When I taught preschool, I tried several times, unsuccessfully, to make playdough (thank goodness for co-teachers!). Amya decided she could walk me through and we could do it together...

It worked!! (thank goodness for 4 year old girls!)

We followed this recipe. And got inspiration from this blogger.

Pretty simple ingredients (we added lavender oil ... just for the smell).
I overheard Amya talking to her dolls afterwards, "Yeah, we made it! Really. Mommy and I made the playdough!" **smile**

I was even thinking this would make a great party favor! Hmmm...we do have some birthdays coming up...

                                                            Not bad for a kitty cat!

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