Windows down and Cruise with Andy the Elf

Andy must have had a good time last night when we went to bed.  This morning JR found him cruising in his remote control dune buggy.  I told JR he probably was listening to "Cruise" by Georgia Florida Line. (That's JR's favorite song for the moment.)

Football player and my love note

Andy, our elf on the shelf, decided to play a game if football last night while we were sleeping. JR keeps wondering where he will find the magical elf every morning. It has been much easier to get him out of bed! :)

JR has my heart... He drew my this picture at school yesterday. Will little boys always love their mom like this?

Elf on the Shelf...the beginning.

JR's elf returned for the first time this year on Monday. He was so excited to see Andy hiding in the Christmas tree! When I woke up Monday morning and walked into the living room, I noticed that the tree lights were on. Upon further investigation, I saw our favorite elf from the North Pole had returned for this Christmas season. To see the huge grin across JR's face was priceless.

Today Andy was hanging out in JR's stocking. He had recruited some of JR's stuffed elves to keep him company.

Zucchini patties

Found an idea on Pinterest and tweaked it a little. These were a hit! My very picky son ate three (of course dipped in ranch dressing).

Recipe:
2 medium zucchini grated
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste

After you have grated the zucchini, blot with paper towels to get off excess water. In a medium sized bowl, put zucchini, bread crumbs, cheese, egg, and salt and pepper. Mix until it is a good consistency to make patties. May need to adjust cheese or bread crumbs accordingly. Spray a skillet with non-stick cooking spray and turn the eye on medium heat. Place patties in the skillet and flip until golden brown.

Happy Father's Day

Made pictures of each grandchild holding a different letter to spell Poppy as a gift for my Dad. Then took pictures of my child for my father-in-law. Great gift idea for those dads who have everything.