JD's Tooth!

JD lost his first tooth today!  Well actually, he had it pulled. Last week it cracked in half.  This was the tooth he has hit and jammed several times.  The tooth was turning grey and when it cracked last week, the pulp was exposed and smelled pretty gross (yuck!).  SO, we paid a visit to Dr. Maly and he thought it would be best to pull it.  He was concerned there might be an infection above the tooth.  SO, here's JD's new smile!

JD wasn't sure he wanted to put his tooth under his pillow tonight, because he wants to show his friends and he didn't want the Tooth Fairy to take it before he had that chance.  So, he wrote her a letter:

Dear Tooth Fairy

Please leave the tooth.

I will put my

tooth under my

pillow tomorrow.

By John

He is the sweetest little guy I know!  I am so excited for him, but a little sad that he's growing up so darn fast!  Guess the Tooth Fairy will have to make a stop at the bank tomorrow.  What's a tooth going for these days, anyways? :)

Crockpot Chicken & Squash

Made a variation of this recipe for dinner tonight!  It was delicious!  Just thought I'd share. :) 

Squash & Chicken

What You Need:

4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 acorn squash, peeled and chopped
1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 C honey

How to Make It:
Place the carrot and parsnips in the bottom of the crock pot.
Add the garlic salt being sure to cover all the vegetables.
Place the chicken pieces on top.
Add the broth.
Lay the squash on top of the chicken.
Sprinkle in the pepper and nutmeg.
Pour the honey over the top being sure to cover completely.
Cover and cook on low 8 hours.

*I didn't have parsnips lying around, so I used idaho potatoes.  I substituted butternut squash for the acorn squash and I added a little cinnamon along with the nutmeg on top of the squash.   I probably will omit the potatoes next time and serve it with wild rice. 

Halloween!

We enjoyed our annual Trick-or-Treating at the Cartmills and the boys had a blast, as usual!  They completed the loop that we usually do in less than 45 minutes!  So, they convinced both Daddies to take them out for round #2.  They had so much fun!!

 the boys en route

 Spidey, Buzz, two Pirates, and Tinkerbell :)

 Cute little Tink!

 Spidey and Pirate #1 - best buds!

 Buzz and Pirate #2 - best buddies!

 Do we really have to stop for this picture?  We have candy to get!!

 Eman!