Nanny to Mommy

So today we went my friend from high school's son's first birthday party. She was in town so her family could celebrate his birthday, she currently lives in Tokyo as her husband is in the Air Force. I haven't seen her since high school but we have stayed in touch.

Anyways, I felt like I had to nurse Sweet Pea in the hall because as you might know she doesn't like a cover, and since I was uncomfortable she had a hard time latching on. So we left early but I did get to see my other good friend from high school, Jorge Mayorga who is a photographer over at J.Mayorga Photography. (Liana is his wife.) He is amazing, please go check him out. :)

And look at the beautiful pictures he took.

A fun day was had by all! :)

So yesterday I went grocery shopping and before I went I checked out KrazyCouponLady.com.

Kroger was having a deal on Ronzoni where they were $0.99. BUT they were part of a mega event where if you bought 10 you got them for $0.49. There were coupons (HERE and HERE) for a dollar off when you bought 2. That's right I made $0.10!!! :D

I got all the Quick Cook ones they had left. lol Clearly other people noticed the deal. :)

Lizzie turned 5 months old yesterday. I can't believe it!

We got Family Pictures taken on Saturday; May 7, 2011. Click the image to view the rest of the pictures (if we are friends on Facebook.):)



Here's her on Mother's Day sitting in a big girl high chair for the second time ever all by herself. :D



And TODAY she sat all by herself! Click the image to read the milestone. :)

We got family pictures taken at Target today. Hubby didn't want to and we didn't plan on taking pictures from the waist down. But it was still fun. Sweet Pea of course didn't want anything to do with pictures but it was worth it.

My Faves:

And then My Not So Faves:

These cookies are so YUMMY! I got them from Dr.Momma.org - Peaceful Parenting.

Major Milk Makin' Cookies
Recipe by Kathleen Major
Detailed recipe with photos found here

1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1 3/4 c. oats
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3/4 c. almond butter or peanut butter
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. flax
3 T brewer's yeast (I bought the wrong kind but you need this to help with supply)
1/3 c. water
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs
2 c. (12oz) chocolate chips (I used white chocolate)
1 c. chopped nuts of your choice (I used Macadamia)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.
In a large bowl, beat almond butter, butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, brewer's yeast, flax and water until creamy.
Mix in eggs.
Gradually beat in flour mixture.
Mix in nuts and chocolate chips.
Add oats slowly, mixing along the way.

Place balls of dough onto greased baking sheets or baking stones.
Press down each ball lightly with a fork.
Bake 12 minutes.