Bob & his Buckeye Babes

Bob was geared up (in more ways than one) for the Ohio State vs. Michigan game. Cecilia and Anna joined in on the fun as well, dressing up in their Ohio State gear.

Bob was very nervous about the game and really did expect it to be a one point game.

“They won because I was eating 3 buckeye candies per quarter,” says Bob. Kelly made her contribution to game day by making a large batch of buckeye candies. “I think Bob ate more than 3 a quarter,” states Kelly, “ I am just glad they won so Bob won’t be a grump for the next 3 days.”

Bob is looking forward to seeing who OSU will play for the National Championship. He really doesn’t want to see a rematch between OSU and Michigan. “It would make me too nervous,” says Bob. The final factors for the match up probably won’t be decided until next week’s games are played.

What does Kelly think about all of this? “I’m just glad, in a way, that my boys (FSU Seminoles – see earlier post – Are you ready for some football?) aren’t doing very well this year. That way, we don’t have to compete for TV time.” Kelly is hoping that FSU can upset U of F on Saturday to knock the Gators out of any chance of going for the National Title.

Go Bucks!

Go Noles!

Cecilia's Baking

Cecilia has expressed an interest in seeing what Kelly is doing when she is cooking in the kitchen. So, Kelly thought it might be good for Cecilia to help her bake some of the holiday cookies. Kelly decided to test a sugar cookie recipe. Kelly measured all of the ingredients out and placed each item in its own dish. “It looks like a food network cooking show,” said Bob. Kelly set up the mixer and ingredients on the island and pulled up a chair for Celie to stand on.

Cecilia helped spoon ingredients into the bowl and watched as the mixer did its thing. Celie did spill a little and then would say, “Ah Oh!.” But Kelly reassured her that it was OK. After they finished with the dough, Kelly put it in the refrigerator to let it set up. The next day Kelly and Cecilia tackled the job of rolling out the dough.

Cecilia enjoyed the rolling pin and plopping the cutters into the dough. Sometimes she got a whole image, sometimes she didn’t. Sometimes she made designs in the dough because she didn’t go all the way through to actually cut the image out. Kelly baked all of the cookies, just as Celie cut them out. (See pic below)

Cecilia has helped Kelly make banana bread and cornbread as well. “I think she enjoys helping me,” says Kelly, “I am just surprised by the patience I have with her. Hopefully, she will continue to love to help me in the kitchen. It would be great to have a sous chef or even someone to take over some of the cooking.”

Happy Halloween

Ghouls and Goblins lined the streets of Chelsea as Kelly and Bob drove to a southside neighborhood to meet their friends, The Lehmans, to go trick or treating. This would be Cecilia's first time trying such an event.

Cecilia went as a Bumble Bee. She wasn't quite sure of the costume, but on a nice, chilly day, she welcomed the warmth of the fuzzy costume. Anna went as a pink cowgirl. However, you really couldn't tell she was anything but a huge bundle of cuteness in her covered carseat.

Celie as a Bumble Bee in the double stroller with Anna.

Cecilia had a difficult time trying to grasp the concept of trick or treating. All she really wanted to do was to chase the other little kids, go pet EVERY dog (woof woof) she saw, and run through all of the piles of leaves. Thank goodness that both Bob and Kelly were there. Bob ended up running all around trying to keep Cecilia on task.

After about 45 minutes of running up and down the sidewalks and porches, Celie was ready to call it quits. She was hungry and tired and needed a warm break. Bob, Kelly, Anna, and Cecilia said good-bye to their walking partners, The Lehmans, and loaded up the van to come home.
Maybe next year Cecilia will get more out of it. Kelly will have to think of a good costume for her.

Unhappy Anna, the pink cowgirl. Focus on her feet. She is wearing cowgirl booties!!!