Not Exactly Toddlers and Tiaras

Yes, I'm that mom.

I entered Keagan in the babyGap Casting call contest.

Now, while I know we're never going to come close to the "Fan Favorite" (whom at last look was at something like 1300 votes) I thought I would throw it out there, not so subtly that you can vote for him here Vote For Keagan!

Hey, what can it hurt?

Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

I made these this past weekend on a whim and Oh. My. GAWD. So good. I'll probably play around with the recipe a bit (maybe adding oatmeal or walnuts next time), but man, they were good. (Recipe and picture courtesy of allrecipes.com)

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup white sugar
2/3 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed bananas
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Grease cookie sheets.

Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together, and set aside.

Cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the eggs and vanilla.

Mix in the mashed bananas.

Add the flour mixture, and stir until just combined.

Stir in the chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets.

Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

A Few More

Because I can...

Fall Is In The Air

This past weekend we were lucky enough to have our family photos finally taken. The following are a sampling done by our wonderful photographer Marisa of Marisa Marie Photography.

Marisa was AMAZING especially considering how fussy Keagan was about 20 minutes in. I'll admit, I was worried that the shoot was in vain, but I definitely got a pleasant surprise when I received our CD.

Bald Baby, What?

Those that know me well know I have serious jealousy issues of those babies that have hair. Boy, girl, doesn't matter. My kid has, as was aptly put yesterday, a kiwi head. Very light peach fuzz - you can barely see it.


My problems have been solved however thanks to a friend (::waves to Ana::) that passed me along this link: Baby Toupee Clicky.

I'm partial to "The Donald" myself.

Because Deep Down I'm a 13 Year Old Girl

Reward Offered

REWARD!!

A Reward is being offered for the return of my

formerly sleeping through the night,

smiling in the morning,

happy-go-lucky,

baby boy.

The entire contents of my checking account*

will be handed over immediately upon his safe return.**

Federal Express Priority is preferred - I'll pay for shipping.

*contents are roughly $22.48 until payday. All sales final.

**Added bonus if you return him with his little teeth already broken through.

Love Letter: Month Six

Dear Keagan,

A 1/2 of a year has gone by since you were born. 6 whole months (ok, 6 and a half because I fail at blogging and am just NOW getting to this...and that is only because you and Daddy are out on a walk so the house is silent and I have 15 minutes of unadulterated computer time. But I digress.)(and I've had this is draft form for three days now.)



What a big month for you. You're sitting up all by yourself like a champ. Seriously, you'll sit on your blanket for LONG time, just chilling. Baby Beethoven has been known to keep you enthralled for easily a 1/2 hour until you decide it's time to move.



Yeah, about that? Could you at very least attempt to NOT roll into the wood part of the ottoman? It hurts. Every time. And then you get stuck there. And then you cry. There is all that open space to the right of you, you'd think you would just roll the other way. But no. You must go left. ::headdesk::

You did fabulous at your Dr.'s appointment this month, even if he is a tool. Despite him stating that you were gaining too much weight (and totally ignoring the fact that you also grew a good 3 inches) you are on track in every way possible. Don't tell me my kid isn't perfect. It would be a lie. And hello? Your Daddy isn't exactly a munchkin so what does he expect?




We had lots of visitors at the house this month. Daddy turned 30 so we had a nice party. Which of course you were the star of. As usual you were an angel. So proud of you. Oh and you thoroughly enjoyed your first State Fair.



There is a lot going on in the next couple months and I'm so excited to show you things. Your first fall. Your first Halloween. Your first snow. Your first me telling Daddy to go snow blow the driveway. Your first Christmas. Lots of firsts. Lots more to come. It gets more and more exciting everyday.


Now if you could just get that first tooth to come through that would be great.

Big hugs and kisses,
Mommy

Happy 1/2 Birthday Keagan!

6 Months today. UnBELIEVABLE!



Head Circumference - 17 1/4 inches (50%)
Height - 29 1/4 inches (above 95%)
Weight - 23 1/4 pounds (above 95%)

(Love Letter to Follow)