3 Weeks.

Our little Reed is now 3 weeks old. Like the last two weeks, this one flew by. He stayed awake longer today and didn't let me go too long without holding him, hence not a lot got done today. But that's ok, right? You've got to have priorities! He's so squishy and warm and cute and he smells SOOOO good. I love the smell of babies. His cheeks are so fluffy and soft and his hair is so velvety. When he stretches, he pulls his feet up to his bum and raises his hands above his head and holds his breath and then squeeks it out again while turning bright red. It's so cute. It's no wonder we can't get enough of him!

Peanut Butter Cookies

Yesterday we made the easiest PB Cookies I have ever made. I really thought that the recipe was missing something, it's that simple. I have to confess though, we made two batches and the second one we added a pinch of salt and vanilla, just to experiment, and they were good either way.

Amazing Peanut Butter Cookies

(from Jessica at Little Birdie Secrets)

1 cup peanut butter (we used extra crunchy)

1 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 tsp baking soda

1 cup milk chocolate chips (we used a mix of pb chips and chocolate)

Mix together and bake on a cookie sheet in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.

(Let cool on rack before you move them or they may fall apart.)

Welcome Christmas.

I love the Christmas Spirit this time of year. When we came home from our Thanksgiving "vacation" at my parents house, my sweet Sean had cleaned the house, done the laundry and set up our Christmas tree. (I am so very thankful for him.) So on Monday, for Family Home Evening we decorated the tree and listened to Christmas music. Yesterday, for the first day of Christmas, we wrote some letters and made and ate some yummy and warm peanutbutter cookies and milk. Delicious! (I'll post the recipe next!)

We love the lights on the Christmas tree, especially at night when the other lights are off. It creates such a calm and magical spirit in the house. I love reading the scriptures together by lamplight and the Christmas lights. Cozy!

This year for gifts, we are making them again. We did this last year and I loved it. It was a lot more fun than shopping for gifts! Ty has drawn up his plans for the rest of the kids already. It involves wood! He is so excited. Hopefully I'll be able to help him get them done!