Squigglies

This may not be for the squeamish but we had a ball making them. I saw this on a blog and can't remember which one. You take turkey kielbasa (or any other type of link or hot dog) and cut it into thick slices. Break some spaghetti in half and start poking them into the slices. Boil a big pot of water and toss 'em in. When the spaghetti is tender, your Squigglies are done. Ben prefers them "naked" but I suspect they would be great with sauce. They are just as much fun to make as they are to eat. Give them a try!

Melting.......

We have been experiencing some phenominal heat here in the last couple of weeks. We purchased a pool for Ben a few months ago in anticipation of said heat. The problem is that the temperature of the pool by afternoon is not conducive to cooling off per se. However, he enjoys splashing around despite the fact that his bathwater is more refreshing. Sean and I have been known to take a dip occsionally. We have decided our next home will have an in-ground pool.

We are hoping to get some of the monsoon moisture everyone "down south" is bragging about. You know who you are. In the six months we have lived here, it has rained approximately three times and only when we are asleep. So not fair!

A little conversation...

I wonder if this is what my husband hears when I am talking to him sometimes?

Random

We are getting requests for photos and quotes from grandparents, aunts and uncles so here goes:

ME: Ben, how did I get so lucky to have a sweet boy like you?

BEN: 'Cause you and Jesus worked as a team to build my bones. (then looks at me like, DUH.)

I'm not sure why he left Sean and Heavenly Father out of the equation but I'm sure they both understand.

After overhearing a heated conversation between Ben and, well, Ben, about one of his toys not working properly:

ME: Ben, did you try _____________________? (Insert helpful MOM advice here)

BEN: (Insert 5-yr old dirty look here) I TRIED THAT, YES, AND THANK YOU.

Here are a few photos from our recent San Diego/Seaworld trip. If you run your mouse over the photos, you will be able to view the captions. Your choice.

Hammer Time?

Canyon Lake

On Saturday, we decided to pack a lunch and frisbee and head to the lake for some fun. Canyon Lake is a quick 20 minute drive from our house and the water was cool and refreshing. Even though the day was warm, it was pleasant in the shade from the picnic ramadas.

We had a great time and have decided that we should have a boat. At the very least, a jet ski.

Conversation......

Me: Ben, will you still let me kiss you when you are a big boy?

Ben: Yes, and I will still love you when I am big because you are the right mom for me.

I'm so glad I'm the right mom for him....

Wow! Has it been a month already? We are just plugging away here. Sean and I are both pretty busy with work and Ben is busy getting ready to start kindergarten in the fall. I feel really blessed to be able to do medical transcription from home so that I can be home with him. He spends most afternoons playing with the neighborhood kids and riding his scooter. We took the training wheels off of his bike and he now refuses to touch it saying, "maybe I'll ride it when I'm bigger". He spent two days at Grandma and Grandpa Judd's over spring break and had such a good time! However, he was a little disappointed in my cooking after being in the land of homemade bread and chocolate cherry cake. Sheesh.
We are hoping to get away on vacation this summer. Not sure where though. I know we will be going to the lake fairly often as it is less than 20 minutes from our house!
That's about it for now. Hope everyone is enjoying this lovely Spring weather!