I am in need of a new knitting project. Yeah! What shall it be? I'm thinking something Charlie related.

By train, bus and automobile.

Uncle Trum-Brum and KT should be somewhere in the Dakotas by now, heading west. Safe travels and please post some pictures if you get the chance.

Also, a link to the Milly the milking machine.

Think spring.

Trav started SO many plants already for this year, and we've been eating on some of the basil. So he brought me up some basil, cilantro, parsley, greek oregano, and italian oregano to plant for the kitchen. Love it! Charlie keeps asking to smell them.

And we're eating cheese burgers tomorrow! Going to try some homemade french-fries, too. We've still got some potatoes left. That's sort of where we are at this year... trying to eat up on some of our last years goodies so we can start fresh again.

And Charlie! We went to toddler tales yesterday at the library, and he made himself a Dr. Seuss hat. He also likes hanging out in the kitchen closet.

 

And trying on everyone else's shoes. 

He's got "Ma-ma" down now. For the longest time he would call both Trav and I, Da-da, and who knows what all else. Then he started correcting himself. Now he says it with emphasis. He's playing around with when to use it... and its just one of those special things I'll savor for ever.

 ~Becky

Becopotty.

I am proud to say, that Charlie made it 6 or 7 out of 9 or 10 times today! You know, to the potty. The Becopotty to be exact...

When he gets done using it, we're going to plant it in the garden (and you're all invited, you know, to the potty planting ceremony).

So we've been using mainly Gro-Via cloth diapers so far and they have these adorable (in my mind anyways.... weird the things that change when you have babies... I used to watch Sex and the City and dream about shoes. Actually on a side note, I may be one of the only people that think there should be a third movie. But this time Carrie and Big should have a baby! You know, because I have one AND can you imagine the clothes!?! LOVE baby clothes). Anyways, they are way too expensive for a stay-at-home mom's budget; but there's these patterns all over the internet that are similar to this style. I am hoping they will be my next project, but if so, I had best get sewing!


~Becky

And a major PS side note.
I just talked to my Dad, who was still out in the barn when I called, because my Mum was prettying up Millie (the cow). Apparently tomorrow people are coming from the Dairy Star or some such newspaper to photograph her. At least according to DHIA records, she is currently the oldest and highest producing cow in all of Minnesota! Congrats ol' gal!

My crazy camera.

My friend Bill thinks the picture orientation issue may be with Blogger! I think I might write an email.

Delicioso.

Trav came up with our first fresh basil yesterday and it smelled like heaven. I tossed it with spaghetti and a little olive oil; served with delicious sauce (a canning recipe, again from Percy) and good quality Parmesan. 

And today, Charlie was asking to help with something, just anything, in the kitchen (he asks by bringing me over to the step stool and signing "please"). So we made Charlie's signature dish- JELLO!

 

 

*From an internet search, it seems that people with Cannon cameras sometimes have troubles with proper picture orientation. I tried a few of the "solutions", but nothings working for me yet. Annoying.

~Becky

Breakfast Pizza.

Trav's been working late, so we've been eating breakfasts that are easily made again at a later time. Hence, breakfast pizza, baked in a cast-iron pan. He got his own when he woke up.

I made Percy's pizza recipe last week, but froze half of it. I also substituted some wheat flour for white. Last night I took it out of the freezer and let it set at room-temperature. It is such a great recipe and froze pretty well. A full batch of the dough makes five to six regular cast-iron size pizzas, medium crust.

 And imagine his daddy's surprise when he got to work and found a baby in his lunch box!

 

Actually he's sleeping right now; poor little teether.


~Becky

Morning waffles and a walk.

Charlie has a very serious opinion regarding breakfast; I am looking forward to him being able to tell me what it is. This particular waffle Wednesday we were out of syrup, however he did not seem to mind as he had applesauce and peaches instead. Plus much healthier.

And our new routine- going for a walk after breakfast. I love this outfit on him, though it 

obviously needs a wash (sorry, still don't know what's up with my picture orientation). We also typically go for a walk after lunch and before supper, at  his request.

~Becky

Bread crumbs.

Homemade bread crumbs...
I left a few slices of olderish bread setting out, ground it up a few hours later, and then let it set out over night. Viola! I mixed in a few herbs, a little paprika, oregano and thyme, and a little salt and pepper. Way better than boughten bread crumbs, and I used them to make some of the fish my  Daddy caught for me ice-fishing (along with fried potatoes of course, still from our garden though they are starting to look their age).

And a fresh batch of Hearth Bread.

~Becky

A Bad Case of the Giggles.

Turn on your volume, someone's got a case of the giggles. This has been a very common occurance in the last couple of days, for some reason. It also makes him laugh to listen to this.

*The audio was taken on a cell phone, so its not of the best quality. The kid is though.

The Monetary Value of a Stay-At-Home Mom

$96,261 annually.

Breathe. Life is precious.

A few moments in time.

*Sorry- I can't get this pictures flipped in the right direction!

What a smart alack! This is what Charlie does now when I ask him to shut the refrigerator door. 

Cuddling with his peeps... moments before drifting off to sleep. So sweet, I love it when he falls asleep so peacefully.

Tunneling.

Charlie and his baby doll.

Spinach Quiche.

Homemade Pasta with Sage from the garden. Short of burning it I was wondering what to do with that stuff.

New mittens from Auntie Kali.

Yes, they are wearing matching shirts- from Italia of course.

True Love.

Rommegrot- good to the last drop. Charlie dropped his first Uffda two days ago, by the way. Very proud moment for good ol' Tollef Wiste I'm sure (I know my Grandma would have loved it, anyways).

I have been a bad blogger, as Kali of (insert clever title here) would say. I will try to do better. Maybe I need to come up with a more focused concept, or just accept that this is a dumping spot for very random, though mainly Charlie related pictures. A spot for all Charlie-lovers to get their fix. Although maybe I should check out the new instagram craze, which may be a more appropriate outlet. We shall see.
~Becky

This is why leggings will never really go out of style...

Charlie has also been wearing his new Christmas slippers non-stop since he got them, except when in his pajamas. Trav tried to take them off for a little breather yesterday, but he wouldn't have any of it. He gives them kisses while they are on his feet; now that's talent.

~Becky

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