Crockpot Wednesday, Cantaloupe, & Pom Poms

I've been itching to try Rice Pudding in the crockpot for awhile and was super pleased to find an easy recipe. I used 2 cups vanilla soy and 1 cup original coconut milk instead of cows. I upped the cinnamon to 3/4 tsp and added 3/4 cup of raisins.


I checked this throughout the afternoon and stirred about every hour. After 4 hours, I added more soy milk, probably almost a full cup. After another hour, I turned it off. My rice still wasn't quite done, but it tasted really good! Next time (and there will definitely be a next time), I need to parboil the rice first and I think I could cut back the sugar a bit as well. Still, even with the al dente rice, we had no problem polishing off every last grain! I especially love how the raisins get all plump and juicy!


Everytime I turn around, I'm like, Seriously! These kids have outgrown more jammies?!?! But, thankfully that's just proof that they ARE growing, which is good (especially Katie). It also gives me a chance to buy new super cute gymbo jammies.....


I love how perfectly tame photo shoots can quickly
turn into a UFC match.



Who needs expensive toys when you have mom's old
high school and college pom poms?!?



We're waiting a little while longer to officially start Konnor on solids, but he did enjoy a little taste of cantelope the other night.






I bought a Babyhawk as a present for myself after my bout with c diff. Worth. Every. Penny. Katie likes to ride in it too!