Napping with dad

Reading with Grandpa

Coming down...

It will still be awhile before we get moved out to the ranch, but the headquarters are sure changing! And each little step makes it more real that this will soon be home! : )

From this....

...to this!

Dad, mom, and Scott have been working very hard the last couple weeks, and the shop has turned out very nice! We just have to paint the exterior and pour a concrete pad in front when the weather warms up.

A fun weekend

Amy thought Scott was the best! She was always on his lap or running around doing a trick saying "Scott watch me!" Maybe it was the red hair?

Good cookies!

and coffee!

Decorating cookies

A new favorite...

Mom made this salad last night and it was delicious! It is a Taste of Home recipe so you may have seen it before and already tried it, but if not...I highly recommend it!

Fruit & Nut Tossed Salad

Dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp. + 2 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp. white vinegar
1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. salt

Salad:
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup pecan halves
2 tbsp. butter
4 cups fresh torn spinach
4 cups torn romaine
1 15 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
4 green onions, chopped

For the dressing, stir ingredients until blended.
In a heavy skillet, melt sugar over medium low heat without stirring until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Add pecans and butter; stir constantly until butter is melted and pecans are coated. Remove from heat. Pour onto a foil-lined baking sheet; cool completely. Break pecans apart if necessary.
In a salad bowl, combine spinach, romaine, oranges, celery, strawberries, and green onions. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with sugared pecans.
Yeild: 8 servings

Having the best time playing with Grandma!

Grandpa spoils me ROTTEN!

Mommy's Helper

Visiting daddy

Ready to go...

Goofy grin...

This is the look Chet gives mom when he realizes he is "standing" all by himself! : )