Berge Bed and BREAKFAST

I'm not that great at getting up early in the morning and making a big breakfast, but I sure do love breakfast, especially the kind at the motel where you help yourself to all those tasty choices.

So I decided that, with a little planning, we could have a fun "breakfast buffet" and people could help themselves (and serve their children) to whatever suits their fancy...

So we had:

Belgian waffles, of course, with the cool flip over waffle maker.

I love it.

Some "muffin tops" since I wanted to use my "muffin top" pan.
We had pumpkin, banana and blueberry muffin tops.
The blueberry muffin tops were the most popular.

Of course, these were a requirement...
We had a pan for Saturday and a pan for Sunday
... and a pan for Monday night too....

This may not look so fabulous, but it is. It is steel cut oatmeal cooked with figs, dried cranberries and some half and half and water. It is cooked on low in the crockpot overnight.
Easy. Healthy.

Finishing up with an egg bake.
I am good with things I can make ahead (this is made the night before)...
I just have to stumble out of bed and put it in the oven.
One trick is to set the oven on timebake so it is preheated when I have to put it in the oven....

Two little boys in their jammies.
So sweet.

A few sweet faces...

It was a great Saturday with all our grandchildren and their parents in our home.

I didn't take too many pictures with my camera, actually, as we had some nice group pictures taken for our Christmas card with John's nice camera. You will have to wait for the Christmas season to see them though!

But here are a few little faces I captured when I had a minute.. starting, of course with our newest little sweetheart- grandchild number 10... Isn't she a honey?

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Here is Auntie S. cuddling her newest niece - and her own precious child as well.

It was so sweet when T. climbed up on mommy's lap to share in the cuddle time.

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A bit later some costumes were brought out in anticipation for
Halloween, of course.

The cow is on the left with his hood/ears pushed back.

Some marvelous space person is on the right...

Ah! spaceman and a kitty...

Not everyone likes clothes...

but everyone likes story time with momma..

And now this little sweetheart is up and walking and more like

one of the gang.

Watch out.

(she is also quite good at climbing up on the chairs, etc...)

Busy weekend. Very Sweet.

It was a very busy weekend. All three sons, their wives, and all TEN sweet

grandchildren were here.

Yup.

It sure was SWEET.

Happy Birthday Aunt Bea!

Today my dear Aunt celebrates her 91st birthday!

She is special to our family and we are so happy to wish her

Happy Birthday!

Grandma day doubled

It's been a long time since I had a grandma day and these two brothers have been asking when is their "grandma day?" I thought I'd have them both together today and they agreed it would be a good idea. So, here's how the day shaped up at grandma's.....

First they got to watch some Diego adventures on DVD....

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In no time, it was lunch time!

Toy Story Mac and cheese was a big hit!

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We played toys.


We got out the pinto beans.
We talked about not putting them in their mouths or noses....
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Time for a little playdough..
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and then time to decorate the REAL dough!
I let them put on the colored sugar any way they wanted...
and in any amount....
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Some sandbox time while the weather is still nice!
.and time to dig in the dirt...
It's a good thing we don't have any flowers in that spot yet...
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They explored and found some raspberries still tasty!

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A little time to swing..

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and a little time to work in the garden clearing out the corn stalks.

It took some hard pulling!
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All in all, it was a good day!

Taking some steps...

Someone decided to show off a little bit during her first birthday party....

Party party

Today was the party for the birthday girl!

She was ONE!

Her mommy made some yummy cupcakes and

grandma made some cupcake cookies.

There was a sparkly banner that said
Happy Birthday!

The birthday girl snuggled up with her bumpa (grandpa) and her godparent (Uncle Norman).

The birthday girl's mommy made some fabulous chili...

and Auntie S. brought some bread and fresh veggies.

Yum.

There were lots of grandparents, great grandparents and a few Aunts and Uncles,

all there to celebrate!

The birthday sweetheart was ready for her cake...

She wasn't sure what to do with the candle, which was kept a safe distance away

from her little finger...

But she knew just what to do with that cupcake!

This is a fun party!

Mommy, Daddy and the birthday girl...

and some brothers and a sister too!

Now on to the presents!

Something soft to hug.

Something cute to wear.

A new hair thingy...

A new red top.

Very soft and cuddly

And brand new cowgirl boots!

It's all about the shoes.

She knew she was the center of attention.

She didn't mind a bit!

And, just to show off, she showed us how she can stand - and then she walked a good number of steps all by herself.

I think she knew we would all be cheering.

We did.

She loved it.

Happy Birthday sweetheart!