The Simple Things

I love how little boys can take something like an empty paper towel roll and turn it into something fun to play with! Matty and Colton were yelling through the roll on each other's tummies. I guess it tickled because they were giggling and playing with it for a long time. Ah, the simple things!

Zucchini Bread

Yesterday we baked zucchini bread with the zucchini we picked from our garden. This particular zucchini was ENORMOUS- so big, in fact, that we nicknamed it "Big Frank". Here's my recipe:

3 eggs

1 c. oil

2 c. sugar

2 c. peeled and grated zucchini

3 tsp. vanilla extract

3 c. flour, sifted

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder

3 tsp. cinnamon

pinch of all spice

Mix first 5 ingredients then add the dry ingredients. Bake at 350 for 45-60min or until fork comes out clean. Makes 2 loaves or 1 loaf and 12 muffins. Delicious!

Up And At 'Em

Anna has finally started learning how to walk using her new walker! She didn't seem motivated to learn on her own so we thought this would be good for her. She's nearing 15mo. at is not even close to taking her first steps without the walker. She is however starting to let go of the walker for a couple seconds while standing to stand on her own. That's progress! With a face that cute- who needs to walk, right? Everyone would be happy to snuggle her and carry her around all the time. Little stinker!!!