Thursday, May 20, 2010

It's exhausting to be SO cute!

FINALLY, we are enjoying the outdoors with our girls! Recently, we purchased some adorable sunglasses for Allie, Norah and Olivia. Check it out...


I had to capture this picture...it might not happen too often that 3 pretty princesses fall asleep in each other's arms. Sucking thumbs, snuggled together in mom & dads bed! What a lovely Saturday morning in the Vetor house! (Left to Right: Norah, Olivia and Allie)

Gluten Free / Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ryan and I made GF / DF Chocolate Chip Cookies! I feel like he misses out on some of the good stuff because of his food allergies...but not this time!
A good friend gave us a Red Mill package of GF Chocolate Chip Cookie mix. We substitute regular butter with butter flavored Crisco (dairy free). The package says the batter will be dry...that's NO JOKE! I couldn't even make balls out of the dough. SO, here's the secret...add a 4 oz. container of cinnamon applesauce (or plain). It was just enough to make the dough look and taste like real cookie dough.
Not only were they enjoyed by our GF friends & family but even Nick and I enjoyed these delicious cookies!!!

Ryan's 1st year of T-Ball

The "Express" Team Dugout

Asst. Coach DAD & #8 Ryan
Ryan hits the ball...and then runs to get it! I guess that's how we do it at home!
FUN MEMORIES!!

Where did the past month go???

Gosh it's been a whole month since I last posted! And a lot has happened in Vetorville since late April! (Watch for multiple posts...ha ha!) Ryan's t-ball games kicked off...and mommy turned the big 3-0!!!
I celebrated my birthday with a girlfriend getaway to Put in Bay, OH! It was fabulous to say the least. Thanks Nat and Kristen for celebrating with me and making the weekend SO MUCH FUN. Lots of laughter and silly memories!


THEN, after my getaway...my fantastic husband threw me a surprise 30th birthday party (a joint 30th with Kristen Gray). What a guy! He did an amazing job considering all the bumps and bruises that came along with trying to surprise ME!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Vetor Family Fun Day!

We had hoped for our first trip to the zoo but when the weather turned too cold for the girls we had to find an alternative Saturday activity for the family. We finished our lunchtime feeding (UGH...which is still going slow) and loaded up the whole gang...including Uncle Brandon...for a Family Fun Day at Snapperz!


Here is a story about our big brother...

We have the best big brother in the WORLD!
Ry plays with us on the floor!

Ryan even helps feed us when mommy needs another hand!

Bubby loads us up with toys galore...just to make sure we have fun!

And when all the hardwork is done...Ryan camps out in his Batman House until duty calls!


We are so lucky to have such a WONDERFUL big brother who loves us and helps take care of us.
XOXO,
Little Sisters...Allie, Norah and Olivia
(We love you bubby!)

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Mirror, mirror on the wall...

The girls are starting to really enjoy their playtime, tummy time and learning about each other while laying side by side. (But we have to watch them closely. It never fails that Allie will have a tight grip on someone's ear. Norah will have her fingers in Olivia's mouth, which Olivia doesn't mind...it's something new to suck on!) Last weekend we put them in front of my full length mirror to see what would happen.
What do you think they are thinking in their little brains? Allie wasn't real happy at this point. Olivia was either trying to make sure Allie was OK or wanting to say, "Could you be quiet?"
Norah and Olivia seemed to think this was fun!