Give me your two eye teeth

WARNING!!! I am posting this for documentation purposes. If you can't look at loose teeth don’t read past The Cisco Kid sitting in the chair.

My poor son went to the dentist and he recommended we have the Cisco Kids two eye teeth removed. There is not enough room in his mouth for his permanent teeth to grow in. Pulling the two eye teeth will be the best thing for a temporary fix right now. If we don’t have his eye teeth removed they might become impacted. Braces will be needed when he is twelve. I agreed to the procedure and then I was informed that I would not be allowed in the room with my son as they pulled his teeth. As I stood there in shock, they assured me that everything would be ok and it was a very simple procedure. That didn't make me feel any better.
I reluctantly left the room.

It's hard to believe these large teeth came out of my little baby's mouth. Next to the large eye teeth is one of his recent baby teeth.
Yesterday we had the procedure completed and the Cisco Kid is doing just fine. He is back in action.

Neapolitan Cookies

This is the Eighth of twelve posts from my Family Heritage Christmas cookie recipes. Every Monday from now until December, I will share my full collection of Christmas cookie recipes with you. This is a sneak peak at the next four.

My Christmas cookie collection consists of twelve different kinds of cookies. Every year I bake over 500 cookies and give them to our family and friends.

I have already posted about my Almond Crescents, no cook S’mores, Almond cups , Coconut Macaroons, Crisp sugar cookies, Chocolate Dipped Lady Fingers, and Oat Rageous Chocolate Chip Peanut butter.


1 cup butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
1 tea. Vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tea. baking powder
1/2 tea. salt
1/2 tea. Almond extract
1/2 cup sliced almonds
red food coloring
1 square unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons of poweder coco
1 tablespoon of strawberry extract.

Line a 9 in x 5 in 3 in. high loaf pan with waxed paper. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Divide dough into thirds. Add strawberry extract and red food coloring to one portion, Spread evenly into prepared pan. Add almonds and almond extract to second portion, spread evenly over first layer. Add melted chocolate and coco to the third portion. spread over second layer. Cover with waxed paper, Refrigerate overnight. Unwrap and cut loaf in half length-wise. Cut each portion into 1/8 inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire rack. Makes 4 dozen.

 

The word is out!!!

It has been a week full of Birthday celebrations and fun. My Birthday was yesterday and the celebrations started on Tuesday. My dear friend Kimberly took me out to lunch at Stonewood Grill and she surprised me with the Filled Pancake Pan and Ebelskievers cookbook from William Sonoma. I can’t wait to try this out.

Another one of my dear friends Rebecca invited me out to a birthday breakfast on Wednesday.

Friday my in-laws come into town and we all went out to dinner at J Alexanders Restaurant. The food was fabulous and so was the margarita. We had done a triple birthday celebration there. Chiefs birthday is the 14th, my Mother-in-law’s birthday is on the 24th and of course my birthday on the 10th.

Margarita, LOVE THEM!!!!
Baby back ribs melted in your mouth.
The corn bread was to die for.
Grandma and the Cisco kid having fun.
Saturday, the Chief and I had a date night. Grandma and Grandpa were so nice to watch the Cisco Kid for us. We went to a movie and saw, My one and only. After the movie the Chief brought me to the Town Center. He said...he wanted to buy me a purse from Brighton or Coach for my birthday, but he had no clue what I wanted. He thought it would be a good idea if he went shopping with me and let me pick out whatever I wanted. Now, that was the best thing he could have ever said to me. It took allot for the Chief to go shopping with me. He hates to go shopping, especially with me. I totally drive him crazy. I have to look at everything and I don't want to miss a thing. Shopping with me usually lasts for hours. It was a thousand times better when he came with me, than him just getting me a gift card. It took me about one and a half hours to pick out the purse and the wallet I wanted. The Chief was very patient. I found one that I absolutely love at Brighton. The Minx Bow Tote and Chateau wallet. LOVE THEM!!!

The best Birthday Card from the Cisco Kid.
That was one wet and silly kiss.
Grandma and Grandpa know how I love to collect Christmas Train Ornaments. The Cisco kid is making a heart out of his hands. Hallmark Lionel Train Ornaments and a Train Puzzle. LOVE THEM!!!!
My poor husband has been taking all the pictures and he isn't in any of them.

Thank you cousins, Johnny and Christina It was so great hearing from you and all your wonderful birthday wishes. Thanks so much to all my friends, Joann, Rebecca, Kimberly, Sandy, Rosie, Karlene and Amy, for all your creative ways of saying Happy Birthday.

Roasted Potatoes

Roasted Red and Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
Roasted potatoes come out so sweet and delicious. It makes a perfect side dish with any meal.

3 large sweet potatoes
6 med red potatoes
1 Vidalia onion
1/2 cup parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Cut potatoes into 2 inch squares. Cut onion into slices. Toss all ingredients together. Place on a lined cookie sheet and bake for one hour at 350 degrees.

My family likes them best with Meatloaf.

When the boys are happy the Den Mom is happy

Last week I posted about the Cub Scout Doodle. They really enjoyed painting and putting it together. This Doodle is a good way to teach the boys how to be organized and for them to keep track of all the badges and belt loops they will receive. I made some mock badges and as we complete a requirement the boys will get the mock badge. They will place the mock badge on their name tag until they actually receive the real thing at the Pack Meeting. I displayed all the mock badges on the Doodle pole. Last Thursday we completed the Art Belt Loop requirement and all the boys received a mock painter’s pallet to put on their name tag. You would have thought it was Christmas they were so happy. The boys loved it so much, they all wanted to know what they were going to work on next and what mock badge they were going to get.

Team work painting part of the Doodle Tiger Cub face.

Helping putting all the pieces together and gluing them.
The first time the Tiger Cub is in its stand.




Tonight we are working on our Making our family special requirement.

Thank you so much everyone for Participating in "What Would Your Children Say?" Wednesday. All the posts where so enjoyable to read.
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