I'm a big kid now!

There are so many rites of passage as we get older...first car, first kiss, first speeding ticket.

When you are only 16 months old the first are a bit smaller but still savored just as much. Gherkin has decided that he is a big boy now and does not need to sit in the high chair for eating. This means that when Big D is at work Gherkin absconds with his chair for snacks and such. The best part of this photo can't be seen - since it isn't video - Gherkin's little feet were just swinging like crazy. And yes Mommy broke down and let him have a cookie - last time I use that recipe for Snicker doodles (my favorite recipe is at the end of this blog).

If this isn't the picture of pure joy I don't know what is!

Gherkin also had another first in the back yard today. No photos this time but if the weather holds I promise to take Mommy's favorite Christmas Present (Thank You Big D -Canon Digital Rebel XT) outside for photos. He learned how to climb the ladder to our play structure today. Big D was going to try to hold off till spring but Gherkin decided he was ready to go.

Happy Baking -

Grandma Foster's Snicker doodles

1 c Shortening, 1 1/2 c Sugar, 2 eggs - mix together

2 tsp cream of tarter, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 3/4 c Flour - mix together

Combine wet and dry ingredients, chill covered for an hour

Form into 1-2" balls, roll in a combination of 1 tsp cinnamon and 2 TBSP sugar

Bake 350 for 8-10 minutes