Monthly archives for April, 2012

Weekend Things – Recipe: Mexican Pizza

Apr30th
2012 6 Comments

Written by cooking4mykids

We had a great weekend, one that started with the usual, added in a little busy, and ended with an appropriate mix of fun family relaxation. 1. We had our typical Pizza and Movie Night on Friday. We did not have a new movie that we wanted to watch. Since Gabriel is re-reading Harry Potter, he wanted to watch Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and we happily agreed on that one. We never get tired of watching Harry Potter, and Summer has started enjoying it in small bursts, too. She Continue…

Family, Mexican Food, Pizza, Recipes, Weekend Things pizza, soccer, weekend

Happiness Is…Recipe: Peanut Butter S’Mores Cookies

Apr27th
2012 8 Comments

Written by cooking4mykids

Happiness is Friday. After a week of state assessment tests for my oldest boy, getting up earlier to cook a real breakfast, and worrying about making sure that he was not worried about anything, I am so ready to rest and unwind this weekend. Happiness is watching my oldest boy play his last soccer game of the season on Saturday. Happiness is watching my littles enjoy some milk and cookies after school. Happiness is watching my littles catch butterflies. Happiness Continue…

Cookies, Dessert, Happiness, Recipes cookies, Happiness, peanut butter

Celebrating the STARR with Panda Cupcakes

Apr26th
2012 2 Comments

Written by cooking4mykids

My oldest little is in 3rd grade. In Texas, the state assessment (STARR) begins in 3rd grade. It was uncharted territory for a couple of reasons. First of all, they had never taken standardized tests before. And, secondly, the test is brand new this year. However, we have one of the best teachers in the world, and she was such a calming, wonderful influence for all of them. Gabriel was actually excited to go take the math part of the test on Tuesday. He was ready for it. When Continue…