layouts from Halloween 2010 done Aug 2011

Halloween in Hilton Head 2010

G update

G's cancer is still in remission. Hallelujah! His peripheral neuropathy is worst; he can barely walk. He was fitted for a wheelchair & should be getting it soon.
It took a while for him to call the wheelchair people. I thought he should have done it. There are so many zoo trip, field trips, Disney & other items that he has missed because he couldn't do all of the walking.
I'm happy he made the decision; it will improve our quality of life.

Happy Birthday Colin!

I had no idea how having a child would change my life. I feel so blessed to be your mom. Many mornings I watch Colin sleeping; I think to myself what did I do to deserve such a wonderful gift.

We decide to forgo spending 300.00 on a birthday party. He invited 2 of his friend to go to Dave & Busters. Neither friend was able to make it so it was just me & Colin. G was feeling bad.

I'm grateful for such a happy child. He has blessed my life in ways I could not have imagined.

My favorite breakdancer

Colin has loved break dancing for years. He's had a great teacher & the teacher just opened a Dance Studio with his wife. We were hesitant in enrolling him because the cost of a private studio vs the park system was significant. I felt it was worth it so we are tightening the belt a little more. Hubby & I didn't think it was possible but I wanted him to be taught by Adam.

We went to the studio last night. Colin had no idea he had the same teacher; on the way to

practice he asked who was teaching the class. When I answered Adam, he said sweet. He had the biggest smile on his face.

We got to class I told him Colin may be rusty because he hadn't danced all summer.

At the end of the class I asked was he really rusty. Adam said I have been waiting for this day; he said he is maturing & he really listens. He said if he keeps listening to me; going at the rate he is, he will be one of my best students I've ever had. (Please ignore the bad grammar in my typing)

I was so proud. I can tell he's maturing too. We don't have the same battles with homework. He more easy going. He's always been a very happy child. I hope the year just keeps getting better.

Retreat results

I was so excited to go the the MN retreat this year. I look forward to my little get away from normal life & scrapping with good friends. I always have a wonderful time. This year was no exception. Thanks so much to my awesome friends Betsy & Shell. They share lots of items with me so I don't have to pack so much. Also because they are just super generously awesome women.
I did a lot of scrapping & Layouts. I scrapped about Halloween 2010 in Hilton Head Island, SC.
This LO with the bones in the tree took some time but Colin loved it; so very worth my time.
I tried to just have fun with some of the layouts. This was one of the fun ones.

Colin loves the coconut ice cream

Here is a photo of Colin eating the coconut ice cream. I got the awesome instructions & recipe from http://www.noveleats.com/

Coconut Milk Ice Cream

Colin & I made coconut milk ice cream last night.
He hasn't had ice cream in 2 yrs. He's allergic to dairy, soy, nuts & other. I used to buy Rice Dream ice cream until I discovered it contained soy.

Colin has tolerate coconut oil pretty well. So far he's seemed to tolerate the coconut milk.
I made the ice cream with my kitchen aid ice cream attachment; I bought it for Colin for
Christmas 2009. It was so easy. I want to add coco powder & Enjoy life chocolate chips next
time.
I put a little chocolate syrup & Enjoy Life chocolate chips on top of his ice cream scoops for garnish. He was one happy little boy.

I got the recipe from a blog called noveleats.com/desserts/coconut-ice-cream/
Only 3 ingredients, very easy, very good.