Hey Good Lookin',February 16

Whatchya got cookin'? Today we baked yet again. Chocolate chip cookies to be precise. Liam still wants to help, but once they are in the oven he's off to conquer a new and more exciting endeavour. Connor, on the other hand, has little real interest in assisting in the baking process. He'll fight for a spot at the counter, mind you, he just isn't really interested in the measuring, mixing and pouring. Until they go in the oven and then he stands at the oven door like someone watching a movie preview seeing the yumminess that is to come. He does have a short attention span, but as quick as he goes he's back again gazing in to see how things are coming along.

So there are two pictures today. Connor looking over the treats that are to come, and then enjoying them thoroughly when they do.

Brownies, January 26

Mark has started back to class. Every Monday and Wednesday he heads out about 5:30 and doesn't return until well after the boys are in bed. This means Momma needs to get creative with evening activities. I mean the poor kids have been stuck with me all day already. I try to do something fun and special. Tonight we baked.

Liam has been asking to make brownies for like two weeks, so brownies it was. He helps measure all the ingredients and pour them into the bowl. Today's picture is of Chef Liam stirring the brownie batter. You'll notice the look of utter concentration. Stirring is tough work, people! Please also note the chocolate smeared on his cheek. I'll give you three guesses how that got there...

Once the batter is ready we spray the pan with cooking spray. Momma has to help Liam with that one, that button needs a lot of pressure. We put the batter into the pan and into the oven it goes. Now for the piece de resistance, the good stuff, the icing on the proverbial cake. Let the licking of the spoon commence! Okay, I'm cheating and posting a second picture. Connor is starting to get involved with the baking process as well. At least that last part!