A Stitch in Time...

Whew, what a whirlwind of a week! First thing Monday morning, little man Jake falls and gashed his chin. Off to the ER, we go! For five hours, we sat and entertained a busy little boy. Finally, the nurses arrived and wrapped my baby up in a sheet as tight as she can. Next thing you know we are holding Jake down and my baby suddenly becomes The Incredible Hulk trying with all his might to break free of his wraps. Poor Daddy could not even look. After everything was done, 5 stitches, poor baby! 

All better!

The next day, Skylar, the dog, had surgery to remove a mass on her cheek. She came home with 11 stitches.

Jake had his Easter party at daycare on Wednesday, which also happened to be my day to bring snacks. So, I found delish idea for Peep Rice Krispie Treats.

They loved them.

Of course, on Wednesday, I catch some head cold. Hopefully, that was what was with my headaches. But mom and dad came up on Thursday. So, to celebrate her birthday which was on Monday, we had Carraba's Carry Out and I made one of my famous carrot cakes.

I never measure vanilla! You can never have too much vanilla!

Same for cinnamon!

Carrot Cake III

from

Allrecipes.com

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped pecans
•  
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in carrots. Fold in pecans. Pour into prepared pan.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
4. To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans. Frost the cooled cake. 

Can't wait for Easter with Jake!