Charlotte is showing off her acrobatic moves!

Charlotte wanted to get in the exesaucer! I was surprised she wanted to stay in it and play too.

She is very feminine when she lies down or sits but she also sleeps like this too. Here she's holding her beloved Curious George DVDs. I think we'll need an intervention with her. A little TOO addicted I think. Of course, that could be the fault of my own!

This was my little project. Making Jack and Charlotte's name. It was so easy and it stemmed off of the tileboard projects I did for Mother's Day (thanks to my close friend JEN!). You can't really see my mistakes far away! ha ha.

Mac 'n Cheese Lovers

Well, I decided to post an easy recipe for those who love Mac 'n Cheese. My mom made it for us when she was helping us out with the new baby but got it from my sister's MIL! Funny! It's sooooooooo yummy!!! And easy. That's the best, isn't it?!

Mac 'n Cheese

1 pkg elbow noodles
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 tbsp. butter
3 cups of cheese (more if you want!)

Make noodles as directed on the package. When cooked, drain water. Add butter and cream of chicken soup. Stir until combined. Then add the cheese and stir until melted! The cheese cools the noodles down a bit so it's perfect temp. for kids but if you desire steaming hot food like my husband, you might want to nuke it or something. If you like baked mac'n cheese then place in a glass dish and top with bread crumbs. Bake on 350 degrees for 20-30 min.

Okay, so I took a few pictures...ha ha. I just wanted to capture how Charlotte is crazy for Jack. And I think Jack loves all the attention as well. Some of the pictures have funny faces of either Jack or Charlotte so I had to include them too!

I look like I'm doing the Irish jig.

I love to smile!

Here is Charlotte and how she interacts with Jack.

Charlotte walking from the t.v. to mom! She does this all the time now....and if I can't catch her then she heads to the Love Sac. She just loves walking! At the end of the video it shows her lying down next to Jack. She does this now. I should video how she does it. It's so funny. And then she gets in Jack's face and keeps saying hi, hi Jack! So cute.

Can't Decide

Well, I keep changing the background. I might be changing it for a little bit til I finally decide on one. There are so many out there! So tell me if you like this one or whatever one I put on the blog the next time you visit.

Well, I was a bit homesick for New Zealand so thought I'd post some memories from my pictures on the computer. I would put way more on but I can't be bothered going through the cds for more so you can just have a taste of what I experienced. But I do have to say, you MUST visit NZ. It is absolutely gorgeous, full of warm and friendly people, and just plain awesome. I really do miss it and wish we could go back and visit right now! So I've put on some New Zealand bands in the playlist...Goldenhorse, Nesian Mystik and The exponents. Take a listen! The other songs within the first 1/3 of the playlist are songs that make me think of NZ because I heard them there.

Easter Sunday! Can you find Charlotte in the bunnies? ha ha. Charlotte's first Easter which was in New Zealand.

Our Lexus! Yep, except in New Zealand it's the Toyota Wyndom. This was our most favorite car and best looking car we've ever owned. We really do miss it!

Hamilton Lake! A lake close by our house in Temple View. It has a Maori name but can't think of it....similar to "Rotorua".

Raglan beach! Charlotte's first trip to Raglan. It has black sand and amazing waves. No wonder the surfing championships take place there! You see so many surfers there too. It is absolutely gorgeous. Whenever we listen to any Jack Johnson songs, I always think of driving to Raglan.

Under a little construction

Well, I decided it's time for a new look because we added Jack! Might as well make another change. I'm just trying to figure out a new header but until then, it won't match too much! But if you want a new blog background... www.thecutestblogontheblock.com. TONS and tons of different backgrounds and it's crazy how easy it is to do!