Our Weekend in Pictures

Another weekend has come and gone. Our little Allie-baba, as daddy is now calling her, will be 7 months old tomorrow. Where has the time gone? We had a relatively productive/relaxing weekend...it doesn't feel like it right now. I can barely keep my eyes open. Boo. Oh well...this kid is STILL rocking the push ups. She kills me...she's so adorable. Thankfully the rain passed before the weekend and we were able to get some much-needed vitamin D. Allie played with her princess ducky and daddy roasted coffee and me I just got to be with them. The only thing that could have made it even better was if Charles had been off.

Saturday night we had the pleasure of having our friends, Ashley, Zach, and this little stud-muffin Jameson come over for dinner and playdate. Isn't he the cutest? He's about 6 weeks older than Allison and boy what a difference those 6 weeks make. He is army crawling all over the place. I think I see a theme here...push ups and army crawling. A match made in heaven!

Sunday, since Daddy was working, Allison and I decided to hit up the corn-maze again. This time it was actually cool outside and felt like fall. Allison had her first experience on the 'cow train' and needless to say she loved it. She giggled a few times. Lots of snuggles, hugs and kisses from the whole family. 

Daddy got to come during his lunch/dinner break! It was awesome. We hate when daddy has to work but knows he does it so we can have the blessed life we do. Thanks daddy for all you do! :) We love you!  Of course Allison was passed out by the time he got there and slept the whole time. Sleepy baby. On a side note, Allison is a rock-star. After our dinner on Saturday, she went to bed at 7:30PM, slept till 5:30 to eat and was back asleep by 6:30AM and slept till 9:30. Sweet Baby Jesus sleeping in felt good. I don't think I've slept past 6:30AM-7AM since before she was born.  Suck it daylight savings.

Doesn't she look so cool in her sunglasses? I'm surprised she kept them on the whole time (like an hour). Again, rock star.

Couldn't resist adding another picture of this cute little man! Oh and how precious is that picture of Allison and her Grammy (my mom)? Too Cute for Words that's what!

We hope you all have a great week and adjust to the new time as quickly as we did! Happy Monday!

My Husband's a Coffee Junkie

I have always known that Charles likes loves coffee, but yesterday it was taken to a whole new level. When I got home there was this toaster oven looking contraption sitting on the counter and an over zealous husband awaiting me...we were about to roast coffee. Let me preface this whole story with, I. HATE. COFFEE. Unless, it has milk, sugar, caramel sauce and lots of whipped cream. Caramel frappucino anyone? I guess this is one of those times where I will roast coffee with my honey just because it will make him happy! So that means he's going to Zumba with me right? Anyways...here's our first coffee roasting experience. P.S. This has to be done outside or the smoke detectors will go off and then the cat will hide and never come out.

First you take green coffee beans, put them in the wire basket contraption thing and  throw it in the toaster oven roaster.

Then you pick your setting...apparently there are many different combinations. I have no idea what any of them actually do let alone mean since roasting coffee and being a coffee snob connoisseur  is not my calling in life. Now cupcakes on the other hand...where do I sign up?

The finished product! I think he's pretty pleased with his new toy. Not to mention, I have been assured that the initial investment will far out weigh the cost of constantly restocking the coffee supply in our house. $3/lbs compared to $9 for 12oz...I love saving money! Roasting coffee with my handsome hubby, enjoying the cool fall weather and snuggling with this little cutie makes for one happy home! :)