Could not be more proud of my boys.  Got there report cards today and both did great!  Every year the teachers always have a resounding compliment of Riley's kindness and qaulity of being a good friend.  As a parent kindness is the best compliment your kid can receive above all else.  Love Riley's heart.  He also did very well acedemically...he is doing math 76 percent above other fourth graders nationally!  Wow, hope he keeps that up as I have never been good at math. 

Austin did wonderful to.  It's hard being the little brother but Austin has no problem shining bright and bold his own special way.  He is also growing into an amazing boy that I am so proud of.  He received a nearly perfect report card and his teacher had some nice things to say about him too.  Austin is a very sensitive guy who is not afraid to take the bull by the horns.  He comes in a cute little package but he has a lot of bite behind his bark.  He is no push over and he also is learning how to be respectful, responsible and smart in his little life.  His cute face gets me every time.  Watch out world.   =;

Brewers On Deck 2019

Bad picture of Kel and I but love the memory, also missed Jason in the shot.  At TGIFridays at Miller Park stadium.  Good memory.

Carmelita's

Author: Adapted by Made From Pinterest

Recipe type: Desssert

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients

32 caramel squares, unwrapped

½ cup heavy cream

¾ cup butter, melted

¾ cup brown sugar, packed

1 cup flour

1 cup rolled oats

1 teaspoon baking soda

6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 350. Grease an 8×8 pan or you can line it with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easier removal. The caramel gets very sticky. (This can also be made in a 9×13, by doubling the ingredients)
2. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar. Add flour, oats, and baking soda. Mix until combined well.
3. Divide the cookie mixture in half and pat half of the mix into the bottom of the 8×8 pan. Bake for 10 minutes and remove from oven.
4. While the crust is baking, combine the caramels and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until completely melted and smooth. The caramels can also be melted in the microwave, just stir after every 30 seconds being careful not to let it burn.
5. Remove pan from the oven, immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the crust. Pour warm melted caramel mixture over the chocolate chips and crumble remaining cookie dough on top.
6. Return to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are lightly brown.
7. Once removed from the oven, allow them to completely cool and the caramel to set up. The caramel is like molten caramel right out of the oven and you want to let it cool. You can speed up the cooling process by putting it in the fridge if needed.
8. Gluten Free Version
9. Use gluten free flour.
10. Use certified gluten free oatmeal, can be found at Trader Joe's

Winter Beautiful

Today was a sunny day.  Tomorrow is supposed to be freezing.  Had to get out for a walk.

First Time Meeting Lily

Best Friends Fun Day