Cooking With Bugsy

Recently I wanted to make some meals to freeze. Bugsy was looking bored so I invited him to join me in cooking. I knew it would take longer having his help but I reminded myself that I need to make these memories while they are still little. It ended up being a ton of fun. He was completely enthusiastic with every step. I'm thankful I have these photos to remind me of this memorable day.

Spaghetti Sauce From Scratch

Since we started making our own spag. sauce several years ago I can hardly stand the taste of the canned or jarred brands. Add tomatoes from last year's garden, (or fresh off the vine like last summer), & freshly picked basil and oregano and - YUM!

Bugsy loved to stir. Every time I turned around he was splashing away. Lol!

More Tomatoes! After all they are the main ingredient.

Proud Chef

Adding Tomato Sauce

Now Into Crockpot #2

A Happy Chef-in-Training

Adding Herbs, Salt & Sugar

Freshly Picked Basil ~ SEE?

Now the Bay Leaf!

Here Are the Chopped Onions!

Into the Pot

Singing While She Works

She's Smiling Because She Knows the Secret Ingredient!

Simmering Away ~ Smells Super Yummy!

Hanging With Bugsy

The older 3 were dragging their feet getting their chores & schoolwork done. I got tired of waiting for them to finish and I took Bugs outside and left the others inside to finish up. We planted some seeds & played outside in the yard. It was rather cold but nice & sunny. I'm extra glad we went outside and enjoyed the sunshine b/c I heard tonight that it is going to rain & sleet tomorrow.

Enjoying the Sunshine

Digging in the Soil

This Was His Favorite Part! Dirt!

Filling Up the Planters

Time to Plant the Seeds

Covering the Seeds Up

On the Swing Set

Now the Slide!

Wheeeeeee!

Next!

Next on his list was blowing bubbles.

BUBBLES!

Today's Work

Seeds in the dining room..........

Behind the Computer Desk............

............And On the Window Sill.



MORE TO COME!

Snuggles

Thursday night Daddy went to help a friend move. Bugs was missing his Daddy pretty badly. He is used to having some playtime with Daddy when he comes home from work and snuggle time right before bedtime. I filled in as his snuggle buddy that night. He was so sweet. He laid his head right under my neck and across my chest. He was super warm & snuggly. We watched 3 episodes of Handy Manny before Bugs fell asleep. Daddy found us that way when he came home 2 hours later. =)