Sleepy Sunday and Cookies!!

Last night Luke spent the night at his grandma's house.  I think she really enjoys him spending the night at her house every once in a while. They went to run some errands around the North Park Mall area today:

Once Brian and I woke up and did a few things around the house, he was heading to the Firewheel golf course to play golf with my dad and Bobby.  I figured I would head over to pick up Luke and spend some time with my mom.  Once I got over there I was so tired and ended up taking a long nap after we had lunch.  Luckily, my mom took care of him while I slept because he was quite fussy with me for a bit.

He looks like such a big boy sitting in her high chair.

After all the excitement from the day, Luke was so sleepy.  I met up with Brian to get some groceries for the work week, and so I could get an ice coffee and wake up at Target.  We usually go shopping later at night on Sunday to avoid the crowds.  We had to stop at Kroger also for a good deal on Brian's energy drinks he has at work.

Looking confused......                                                                                     1 more time smiling at daddy

After we got home and unloaded all the groceries and gave Luke his bath, fed  him, and got him to bed, Brian asked if I would make him some oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips. (I added almonds for mine).  Plus the old fashioned oats help with milk production!  They came out really great.  Or as in Brian would say, "These are awesome!"

Recipe adapted from the Quaker Oats Old Fashioned Oatmeal box.

OLD FASHIONED QUAKER OATS FAMOUS OATMEAL COOKIES

3/4 c. butter 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 egg 1/4 c. water 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. sifted all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 3 c. oats, uncooked 1/4 c.  almonds 3/4 c. chocolate chips Beat shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla together until creamy. Stir together flour, salt and soda; add to creamed mixture, blend well. Stir in oats, chocolate chips, and almonds. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 degrees) for 12 to 15 minutes.

And the best part is my house smells like cookies. mmmmm -- sweet dreams for me.