Sunday, June 7, 2026

I Love it a Waffle Lot

 Did I KNOW I would be in my early thirties obsessed with making waffles like its my part time job? No, no I did not. But I am here, and making waffles instead of sleeping because the pure joy on my children's faces when I tell them the waffle of the day is. Just priceless. And honestly, I really love waffles too. I did not know this about myself, but I apparently find them significantly superior to pancakes. THERE. I went ahead and said it out loud! 
It just so happens that Thatcher received a waffle maker with interchangeable plates for his first birthday - YES he really loves waffles that much! And as his Mother and only parent, it is MY JOB to make him waffles with his waffle maker as he clearly cannot do so himself. And I just happened to purchase extra character plates to make said waffles because it turns out I LOVE IT A WAFFLE LOT! And I caaaaan't stop making waffles! 
First request was from Hazel... Lemon blueberry unicorn waffles
Blueberry placement PERFECTION 
One magical plate ready for dinner and breakfasts!
I even got all fancy and made a lemon lavender syrup for dippings 

Then a midnight Mama practice....
Chocolate Gnome 'Browaffles'
10/10 chocolate craving satisfied. I ended up adding white chocolate chips into the waffle maker as it cooked and they caramelized to perfection *Chefs Kiss*
Our newest waffle plate arrived today! Bumblebee cutie!
Cara Cara orange honey waffle batter at the ready!
Order up!
We love Waffles a WAFFLE lot!!
Some day I will go back to using my sourdough for bread, but we are FULLY in our waffle era over here!
Send us your best waffle ideas!!
(Not pictured because baked at 3am and eaten ferociously by toddlers at 9am - mushroom shaped Peanut butter and blueberry jam waffles with the maple syrup baked inside)
Waffle iron is hot and ready for the next great creation!
Always,
Amelia

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Snoozy Silly Caturday

 Our Devon Rex Kittens are just the silliest sweetest bunch around! 
This Caturday the girls decided that a photoshoot was the PURRfect time to take a little catnap, while our two boys showed off their playful goofy side. 
Who's ready for Caturday?
We are!!!
Wait wait wait! Don't fall asleep!
Can't resist the calling of a catnap...
Too cozy
Too cuddly
Too snoozy
Say Cheese! ... Wait did Amelia say Cheese???
Nah she was just trying to take our picture still.. Back to sleep girls!
Ahhhh that's the PURRfect caturday snoozy snuggle in my book
Alright boys, your sisters are sound asleep! Are you ready for your Caturday close-ups?
We sure are!
Hope you are ready for some pouncing
And trouncing!
What goofy boys indeed!!
Happy Caturday from our snoozy silly bunch!
Always,
Amelia

Friday, June 5, 2026

Little Green Thumb

 Grandpa had extra marigolds and called Hazel to ask if she had room at her house to plant some flowers- to which Hazel gave a very enthusiastic "OH YES Grandpa I DO!!" She has been talking non-stop about Grandpa's flowers since he said she could have them and TODAY was the day!!! 
Marigold planting day!
Hazel was the best helper and made sure all our tools were ready for planting. 
Can't forget the toddler sized watering can from the bathtub!
Ahhh Marigold perfection! 
Watered with LOTS of love 
(Working on precision- moist surrounding soil should still be good right?) 
My Little Green Thumb buddy <3
Our patio is now dressed for summer!
Welcome home little flowers!
May you continue to grow with love from a little green thumb
Always,
Amelia

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Professional Toddler Fetcher

 Nellie's puppies are ready to try their first bites of solid food!!! As exciting as that is for the puppies, Nellie is even more excited to have a little extra fetching fun while her babies chow down on their new food. 
Ready for some extra fun Nellie?
You betcha Hazel!!
Time for Fetch!
Ready.... Set...
Fetch! ....Well toddler fetch... It keeps the dogs on their toes!
Annnnd another toddler toss!
Nellie says, "Don't worry! I am a professional toddler fetcher!"
"I got this!"
"Just gotta keep your eyes on the ball!"
"GOT IT!"
Good Girl Nellie!
"I am the BEST good girl!"
PLEAAAASE can we do one more toss!?!
"You throw the best ones and I love you"
Nellie thinks this is a wonderful way to spend some "Me Time" !
Professional Toddler Fetcher at the ready!!
Happy Thursday!
Always,
Amelia

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Hay! That's Tall!

Farmer Colton came over to do a check on our hay field.
Hey Grandma....How Tall is the Hay?
I am going to check
This hay looks really good
HAY!  That's TALL!!!!!
I think it is a good crop this year
My horse is just going to love this.
Thanks Farmer Colton for the Hay Report!