Little Baker

 Abby is one lucky girl!

She has two very special people in her life that love to spend time with her and actually call ME and ask to have her over! And when they do she knows exactly what that means. BAKING!

I confess. I don't really enjoy having kids in the kitchen. At least not yet. That's where Krista comes in! She loves baking cookies and cupcakes and having a little assistant. Abby loves any invitation she gets to go over to Derek and Krista's.

I hear this is a typical scene for the Little Baker. Krista has had to tame the tasting maniac!

Look at that face! She's clearly enjoying every minute :) The apron is my favorite!

The finished product! Pumpkin Harvest cupcakes. Aren't they pretty? They cupcakes and the ladies!

This is another typical scene! Abby and Der Der goofing around!

Dear Derek and Krista,
I can't begin to tell you how much you mean to our family. The way you love both of our kids is so special. They are lucky to have you in their lives! Eric and I appreciate all the time and energy you've invested in Jack and Abby. We're thankful for all the times you've watched them so we could go out and for all the times we ALL hang out. What a blessing you have been to all of us. Now that you are going to be parents yourselves, we can't wait to repay the favor and love on baby girl Carlson. We love you guys!

I couldn't resist digging up a few of my favorite photos of them from the past.

Circa 2004-Jack was 1 years old

 Circa 2006-Abby was 1 day old