Mommy's Little Helpers

This week we are studying space at school. AND it is my turn to bring snack! So naturally we decided to make star shaped cookies. Because who doesn't like a star shaped cookie?!

Riley Cates and I are both excellent helpers in the kitchen. She guarded the cookies, making sure to wear her oven mitts. Safety first!

Bonus: They are just the right size!

I even wore my space pajamas to help Mommy ice the cookies.

I can't wait to share my cookies with my friends tomorrow!

Camp Fire

Since the weather has finally turned to fall (again), we did the only reasonable thing to do last night... We cooked our supper on a fire outside! Yay for living in the country! It was a beautiful evening and a yummy supper--it would have made BigWal proud!

We roasted some hot dogs,

Which we quickly gobbled up because we wanted to get to the best part.

S'mores! This was a first for Riley Cates, and it was as big as her head! She did not seem to mind!

I never can remember where to put the chocolate...

It's all good wherever it is!

Of course Riley Cates wins the messiest award! A little dirt and leaves make a s'more taste better, right?

What a fun night by the fire!

(Followed immediately by a much needed bath!)