True love!

Some kids have an attachment to soothers.
Some teddy bears.
Some blankets, lovies or a cute snuggly toy.
Ours....
TANKIE! And this is a serious love affair!
Tankie is an old tank top of Mumma's just for the record. Target brand to be exact.

We can't change our mini and make him love something more because it makes sense to me.
I'm just so happy he has found true love.  It is remarkable the bond Andrew has with this soft piece of material. If life would be so simple for all of us it would be a happy world wouldn't you agree?

TANKIE is always within reach.
Tankie goes to the mall.
Tim Hortons.
Fernie.
Phoenix.
And everywhere in between.
He takes chariot rides.
Goes for walks.
And has even landed himself in the shower?
The thought of leaving Tankie home never crosses our mind.
It isn't pretty.
We are fast learners!

What can you do?
LOVE IS LOVE!

Not far behind is George.

A stuffy my friend Lisa found at a garage sale a few years back (thanks Lisa, knew it would come in handy some day).
George is a close second best.  But don't dare try to dress up George in Tankie.  Consider that a WARNING!

George is sometimes left in the dust

But he always finds his way back home...

I hope your weekend is full of LOVE!

Peace.

XOX

Wordless Wednesday...

  

Norwegian Drop Cookies!

My Mom's family has Norwegian blood.
Do you know where Norway is? They make some seriously nom nom foods!
I'm dying to tell you how to make lefsa!  Soon!

It was a bazillion degrees below zero yesterday... and lucky us it is again today... so it seemed like a perfect day to have a baking session!
Norwegian drop cookies are an old favorite and can be made a few different ways but this is our way...

NORWEGIAN DROP COOKIES
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter
1 egg beaten
1 tsp vanilla
dash of salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 cups white flour (or a bit less if whole wheat flour.  I usually half and half flours)
1 1/2 cups rolled oats (not quick)
1/2 cup coconut
Add chocolate chips, m&ms, craisin, raisins, walnuts to your desire.
I only add semi sweet chocolate chips &/or m&ms.

Preheat oven to 330.
Mix sugars, butter, vanilla and add beaten egg. Set aside.
Mix dry ingredients and add to butter mixture.
Roll into small balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 10-12 minutes, do not overcook. They are best a bit chewy in the middle.

Hello Monday!

It is Monday.

It is minus a million outside.

I just have a small window to send you some love.
And it isn't even snowy love.

Happy Monday to you.

Love!

Early morning sun!

Something a bit creepy.

Watching from the creek.

Country air happy!

Pony games.  Avoidance!

Dirty face!

Bruise! Parenting award?