From President's to Valentine's

Homemade Baby Wipes

Yes, I make my own and you can too... it's so easy!

1. Cut a roll of 'Bounty' paper towels in half with a bread knife. (I've tried most of the other paper towel brands and 'Bounty' really is the best for wipes. All the other guys tend to turn into a wet ball of mush.)

2. Mix:
4 tablespoons Baby Oil
1 1/4 cup water (distilled water keeps the wipes smelling fresh longer)
2-3 squirts of baby soap (choose the brand based on your baby's sensitivity)

3. Put the paper towels in a storage container (a 'Rubbermaid' #6 works great) with the messy side upright. Pour 1/2 the mixture over the top.

4. Flip the paper towels over and pour on the remaining mixture. Snap the lid in place and let the paper towels soak for a couple of minutes.

5. After the paper towels are completely moist, pull the cardboard tube out of the center.

6. Pull from the center to use.

* If the wipes start to dry out, just add more water.

* Soap amount based on how sudsy your brand is... you don't want too much soap left on the baby's bottom.

Here She Comes

Sarah started crawling! Well, it's more of a "scoot" right now, but I'm sure it won't be long until it's developed into a "move out of my way, here I come" crawl.

We Moved

Welcome to Castle Rock, Colorado! Named for the prominent rock formation that overlooks the town, this small community is a gem. We only moved 30 miles south from our previous abode, but we've gone from Denver to delightful overnight. This move came to us as a surprise, so we serendipitously took the opportunity to move closer to Luke's job (the daily drive through downtown Denver rush hour was brutal). We are so grateful to have doubled our living space with a three bedroom townhouse in the 'burbs. I am especially excited about our new kitchen... it's oh so pretty and now I find myself cooking all the time. We love visitors and hope you'll stop in for a spot of tea!