Strawberry Freezer Jam

Bryan doesn't like store bought jam since I started making it myself. I got some gorgeous strawberries through bountiful basket and got to work! I had 8 pounds which made 3 batches plus some to freeze for smoothies.

Here is the recipe I used:
http://momonamission.me/?p=4645

The low sugar recipe was SOO much better than regular. The berry flavor stood out so much more!!

Go get some berries and make some delicious freezer jam. You can make a batch start to finish in about 30 minutes!

My Little Boy!

Eli had his 9 mo check up yesterday (at 9.5 months)

He is 17.5 pounds (only the 10th percentile). He's just too busy playing to eat!
29 inches long (70th %)
Has one (almost two) teeth
Crawls
Pulls to standing on EVERYTHING
Is Happy happy happy
Loves yogurt and cheese
Loves to play on/in the dishwasher
Very chatty
More and more fun everyday!

Mini Golf

Last weekend we played mini golf with Jeremy and Stephanie. Bryan had never played outdoors so it was fun to do something kinda new.

I stink at golf but it was still fun! Eli and Parker just chilled in the strollers and watched the show. It got pretty chilly but neither of them complained. What good buddies :)

Pile of Pictures

We taught Eli a pretty funny trick :)

Eli also learned he loves gluten free cake!  Only if he's fed by my mom :)

And, as a tradition we always have to go to Sushi Land when we are in town.  HEAVEN!  I Love it!!!  Eli likes the rice too.

Oh empty plates, how I miss your deliciousness you held!

Then it was time to say good bye :(  Eli played with a new ball on the plane and was quite entertained.

Then spilt water everwhere.  We got the whole row so Eli sat like a big kid in the seat alone for a while.  Where did my baby go?!

It was a fantastic trip, but I'm excited I get to see my mom and other brother in just a few weeks!!

Easter

Easter was so fun this year!! I got to make Eli's Easter outfit. I did a bow tie, matching shoes and his sweater vest. It was so fun to dress him up! I completely forgot to take a family picture of all of us. Dang.

After church we had a yummy dinner, and Eli found his Easter bag on his own. That boy is a chocolate lover!! (Thanks to my brother for sneaking him bites). He can sniff it out in my diaper bag or on the table!

We also had an Easter egg hunt. Who cares if we are grown ups! We had a blast. My mom, brother, Bryan, and I all hid some eggs then hunted for them in the backyard. This was by far the toughest egg hunt I've done, but It was very memorable. I love my family :)

(these pictures are right on my computer but sideways here...sorry.) 

just turn your computer or stand on your head ;)