A Science Lesson from Lucas:

The difference between smoke and steam:

Smoke comes from fires.

Steam comes from Thomas.

The Best Chocolate Cake Ever:

Yes, it was THAT good!!
Here's the recipe:

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
(mix in a bowl - set aside)

1 cup water
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup butter
(combine in a small saucepan, bring to just boiling; add to dry ingredients and mix on high until thoroughly combined)

2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 tsp vanilla
(add to mixture, beat for one minute - batter will be thin)

Pour batter into greased 13x9x2 inch pan or 15x10x1 inch pan. Bake in 350 degree oven: 25 min. for 15x10x1"; 35 for 13x9x2".

Frosting:
In a medium saucepan combine 1/4 cup butter, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and 3 tablespoons of buttermilk. Bring to boiling; remove from heat. Add 2-1/4 cups powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Beat until smooth. Pour warm frosting over warm cake, spreading evenly. Cool completely. Enjoy. Go back for seconds. Ben does!

Kid Funnies

Lance got some candy at church: "Wook, I got a wahwy-pop! I eat it a-mahwow." (Of course, it's not nearly as funny in writing as it is when you see his facial expressions and gestures that go with it - we really need to get a video camera.)


Lucas: "Tissues are for snot; napkins are for faces."



Lucas: "Mommy, you got-for (forgot) your purse."



And the winner:
Lucas: "Mommy, you're my best buddy!"

How 'bout another random update?!

I've really got to stop going weeks at a time without posting anything, and then try to update what's going on. I really want to post the random funnyness that goes on here. So I'll give it a try:
My house is currently a complete mess....actually that's not true. Yesterday morning when I woke up, my house was a complete mess. It is amazing how a simple day trip to Nashville to can completely wreck the quasi-order of my children's toys, Ben's books and papers, and my laundry that I really do plan to fold 'today'. But thankfully, I was actually able to wash almost all the dishes, clean the living room, and wash two loads of laundry (which I will fold 'today').
But Nashville was great!! I had a workshop to go to that was for NIC test preparation. In two weeks we will find out just how good it actually was, but I definitely feel a little less petrified of taking the test now. The kids loved seeing grandma and grandpa and great-grandma....and Sam (great-grandma's dog). They especially loved chasing Sam around the house - not sure how much she loved it, though.
This week should prove to be quite busy: Our church is having their first annual "Independant Baptist Friends International" meeting. Emphasizing truth, friendship and world evangelism: we agree on the fundamental truths of the Bible; based on this unity, we should build friendships and work together to evangelize the world. Tonight, the ladies are having a 'tea'. Cindy Shaap will be speaking. After that, I have to go to work, but hopefully I will be done in time to catch the second sermon tonight at church. Yes, I did say 'second sermon'. Every night there are two speakers as well as a testimony. Last night we got home at about 10pm. It's going to be a long week.

Crayons Aren't Food!!

Someone please explain to me when they are going to stop making crayons taste so good!!!

Easter Pictures

Don't you just want to squeeeeeeeze them?!!

Spring is HERE!!!!

Ok, this is getting rediculous! It has been over a month since I have posted anything, and sooo much has happened....maybe that's why I haven't posted anything........
For starters, Ben is nearing the end of his time in seminary (you thought I was going to say something else.....sometimes that's what it seemed like). He has finished his last big project and now is working on a couple of smaller ones, and then he graduates!!!
Lucas is totally reading!!! It's small words, but he can hold up a word card and sound out the word. All by himself!
Lance is talking. A lot. Well...not as much as Lucas always did, but he sounds soooo smart.....and silly.....and cute. He makes me wish we had a video camera.
Lacey is crawling everywhere and eating everything. I won't even mention what I have found in her diapers. All I can say is "Ewww!". Speaking of eating, she started eating baby food, and then decided that it wasn't for her. Now she only eats things she can put in her mouth herself...and milk. We just need to teach her that some things are edible and some things are most definitely NOT.
I have been working still. Not as much as I would like to work, but we are still doing ok in that department. I have my written test scheduled for next month. Not sure I really want to make that announcement in case I don't pass, but I am pretty sure I can post it here and not worry about too many peope knowing. ;)