Double Digits

A few weeks ago, Cole discovered his toes. He hasn't tried to put them in his mouth yet, but he sure loves to grab them. He's still not very interested in rolling - has done it once or twice, but is otherwise pretty content to lay in one spot and touch those toes.

Berries for a Buck

Twice this summer I saw berries go on sale at the grocery store for only $0.99. This deal always seems too good to pass up - so I usually buy more than one pint. Oddly though, I usually don't end up eating too many just plain; I instead look for a recipe to bake. For the blueberries, muffins are always a good bet. Raspberries however, are a little trickier. I consulted my Everyday Food index and found this recipe for Raspberry Buckle - basically a yellow cake with berries baked into it. It was good, but didn't turn out anything like the picture, as all the raspberries sank. Nevertheless, who can beat berries for a buck.

Stir Crazy

Lauren spent several days at home last week, sick with the flu (which was being passed around at daycare), and then with an ear infection. Keeping her busy and out of trouble required a bit of creativity - so we decided to do a scavenger hunt. Lauren got really into it, and especially enjoyed 'crossing' the item off the list once she placed the item in her basket. Some of her 'finds' included her stuffed turtle, a pair of underwear, and a tea cup from her kitchen.

No Pain, No Gain

Cole reviews his immunization record from today's 4-month check-up. 'Sheesh! Enough with the shots already!' He continues to pack on the pounds and inches, doubling his weight and adding a little over half a foot since birth. The stats: 14 lb 2 oz (25-50%) and 26 in (75-90%). And, in other news... bring on the rice cereal!