Things I hate

So most people put on their blog "Things they love" or
tributes to their kids or husband on birthdays, anniversaries
or other holidays. Not me, my kids and Davey are
great but...I need to express some things that I do not like

1. Getting shots from the dentist
2. Being numb for 4.5 hours after the
dentist gave me shot and I am still numb
3. Blisters
4. Hang nails
5. Taking pills with water
6. Homeless people with dogs
7. Throwing away left over or bad meat
8. Shirts that are not quite long enough
9. White socks with dark shoes
10. Paper cuts
11. That I love chocolate and french fries

Kids questions

Simon has been asking me some random questions today(weird I know)

"Why do we have lips?"
"Why do we have 2 arms?"
etc...
So I asked him tonight at dinner
"Why do you have ears?"
he replied
"to listen"
then I asked
"Why do we have eyebrows?"
he replied
"So when you get mad at us they can scrunch down and come together"
oh, of course that is the reason.

Stoker kid updates

Henry was 9 months old yesterday. He was 20 lbs. He went from 79% for weight and 85% for length at 4 months to 45% for weight and 37% for length. He is shrinking apparently. He is eating everything, crawling everywhere & laughing all the time.

Simon told Davey yesterday at breakfast that "it is really hard being a kid these days"

Charlotte got put on the Power Mat at school because she hit a boy at school and made him cry. I asked her why and she said "he was staring at me" I said "maybe he thought you were pretty" and she responded "no way"

Diet coke or Diarrhea

Yesterday Simon and I are at the grocery store. We pass the Coke and he tells me that is what his babysitters like to drink. Then he says "what is the drink called that you like, diarrhea?"
Um, no, it is called Diet Coke.
Later that night I ask Simon if he knows what diarrhea is and he said "poo"

Pumpkin Cupcakes

These cupcakes are so amazing. Kaylynn Osmond made them for Jeanette Anderson and I snuck one and was hooked.

Pumpkin Cupcakes
4 eggs
2 C sugar
3/4 C vegetable oil
1 can (15 oz) solid pack pumpkin
2 C all purpose flour
2 t baking soda
1 t salt
1 t baking powder
1 t ground cinnamon

In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and cinnamon. Add to pumpkin mixture and beat until well mixed. Fill paper lined muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350 for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire rack to cool completely.

Filling
Blend 4 oz cream cheese with 1/4 C of sugar. Whip 1/2 C of whipping cream adding sugar and vanilla to taste. Then mix the cream cheese mixture with the whipping cream.

Using a sharp knife, cut a 1 inch circle, 1 inch deep in the top of each cupcake. Carefully remove tops and set aside. Spoon or pipe filling into cupcakes. Replace tops

Yummy

Since the frosting is inside it is much easier for the kids to eat and also guarantees frosting in every bite.

Another makover

I am trying to decide for real if I should
cut my hair or not. I never am happy with
my hair. I married into a family with 6
girls who always have cute, perfect hair and
I just cannot seem to figure out what to do.
I am spending too much time doing these stupid
makeovers. You have to admit, I look pretty good
above though, right. The braid, spikes, glasses,
it is all great. Stoker girls, you need to
help me out here. Should I cut my hair?

I did this makeover on ivillage.com. They have
tons of "accessories" like the hats and glasses.
Charlotte really thinks this is the coolest thing
Here is her makeover. she did it all herself

Makeover

if you thought I was beautiful before, look
at me now. I saw on a friends blog a
website where you can give yourself
a makeover. When I saw Afro
was a hair option I had to see. I am
convinced I need to make a hair
appt ASAP. The makeup looks nice too
don't you think?

the website is www.taaz.com