James' Birthday Cake

I think I've decided to make the boys' cakes from now on, instead of buying them at the store.




Honestly - I would rather buy them and have someone else decorate them . . . but, I'm starting to get the hang of this - and see a large investment being made here in my near future . . . despise Tim's best effort!

TIM HAS A JOB!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks be to our Lord and Savior - Jesus Christ

We are SO proud to announce that Tim received a call today - from a recent employer interview last Friday - that TIM HAS BEEN HIRED!!!!

We are beyond ecstatic about this news and could not wait to share it with you all!
Thank you ALL for your many notes, letters, kind words, encouragement, prayers and support for our family during these last 9 months. It seemed long, but now that it is all over, Tim and I both looked at each other and "That wasn't SO bad!"
I had just talked to a longtime friend, yesterday afternoon, about the major difference between OUR idea of 'perfect' timing and GOD'S idea of HIS perfect timing. Tim has about a week and a half left of his unemployment 'income', and with the Holiday's quickly approaching, and because I teach piano, my regular income usually begins to dwindle due to vacations/weather, etc.



He starts MONDAY!!!!



. . . . so, this TRULY was the Lords' perfect timing!!!!


We will keep you all posted on our progress , here at the Weldon Home.
God Bless!

The Gift that keeps on Giving!

If you know my dad - this is so worth a minute of your life!

You want WHAT?

Tim: Ok, Peter, what do you want for lunch?

Peter: Um. . . a peanut butter and paper-cut jelly sandwich.

Tim: You WANT a paper cut? Peter, do you know what a paper cut IS?

Peter: Yay, it's little and round and orange.

Me: Peter! You goofball . . do you mean APRICOT ??

Peter: Oh, yea . . that's what I meant, a peanut butter sandwich with apricot jelly.

Trick-or-Treat

Our Firefighter and Star Wars Hero!

Peter - being Peter . . .

It was a chilly night - so I double layered these guys. With all of the walking that we did, we sure kept warm, though! We decided NOT to do the entire 2 hour time slot, instead we tricked and treated for about 45 minutes. We were even able to hit two neighborhoods (one of a friend and one of our own) in that short amount of time. We aren't really into 'getting all you can get' when it comes to Trick-or-Treating. Maybe we will be, one day - when the kids are a bit older.

First House:

A familiar house to the boys . . . (trying to get James into the routine)


This is James' FIRST Trick-or-Treat . . .he had an absolute blast!


There was even a Police Officer handing out candy. Peter just about passed out . . . he said "Wow . . I can't believe that! A Police Officer gave ME candy!!!"



Ooooo . . . a BIG spider!!!






Tim mostly held James in between houses. His little legs aren't able to keep up with the rest of us!




This is my favorite one of James . . . look how little he looks walking all by himself!


It was a really fun night, ending with a trip to McD's in full costume, to use their coupons for their free cheese burgers and apples (thanks Becky!)

~Fall 2009~

Too Much TV!

Yesterday, we were over at my moms house, visiting with my grandparents (from Phoenix) and the men were watching 'political TV' (aka - BORING!) and the women were playing with the Peter and James. Peter must have snuck downstairs a time or two, just enough time to have see some of the commercials that they were playing.
On our way home, Tim and I struck up a conversation about some random topic, and Tim had used the sentences "that's been an issue" . . .
Peter piped in and said "Just like Issue 3! It's a bad deal for Ohio."

Obviously, we have a political figure in our midst.

Bossy Boy

Peter: James, please be quiet.
James: Blahahallalalhahah
Peter: JAMES - please stop talking!
James: alalalllaaalalaa
Peter: Daddy, James is not being quiet like I asked him to.
Daddy: That's probably because your not his parent.
Peter: (looks at James, really closely) James, PLEEEASE shut it and be quiet, . . . for a long time
(James: aahhhh, ahahah,. . . )
Peter: ZIP IT . . lock it and give me the KEY!
James: Oh-tay. (hands his a 'key')

Good Night, *Humble* Boy!

Peter tonight, saying his 'night-night prayers'. . . .

Dear Jesus . . please forgive me of my sins. That we had fun (Mom: "THANK YOU that we had fun. . .") . . . THANK You that we had fun today. That we played in the leaves. Thank You for the beautiful weather that we have been having. And, thank You that James and I are so very wonderful! Amen

. . . .uuugghh, I think our next 'fruit' that we'll be working on will be HUMBLENESS!

Saucy Spiced Apple Pie

This is the BEST apple pie I've ever HAD! . . . . really, it is!

Pastry (for double pie crust)
1/4 C butter, softened
2 C sugar
1 egg
1 egg - separated
1/3 C pineapple juice
1 1/2 t vanilla
1/3 C flour
1/2 t cinnamon
1/4 t ginger
1/4 t nutmeg
** I added a 1/4 cloves too
6 C sliced, tart apples

Line a 9-in pie plate with bottom pastry - trimming even with edge.
In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, egg yolk, pineapple juice and vanilla until well blended. Combine flour, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg - gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Fill crust with apple slices, and then top with the creamed mixture.
Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie - place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges (important, it will over-flow if not sealed tight)
Beat egg white, brush over pastry, sprinkle with additional sugar (and cinnamon)
Bake @ 350 for 55-60 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool - serve - enjoy!!!