Adventures with Alexa

On Saturday, I offered to watch a friend's 3 yo daughter (yes, it truly was a blessing - #329) after I was finished helping with the Coaches Clinic Lunch so this sweet-pea didn't have to sit on hard bleachers, trying to stay in one spot, while her older sister played in a basketball tournament. 

No, she isn't trying to show me that there aren't any boogies up there.  Just a strange pose from a very confident young lady.

Jillian loved being able to "babysit" Alexa, and she discovered that life at age 7 is not at all like life at age 3.  (#330)

Alexa found lots of fun toys to play with in Jillian's play room, including a hoola-hoop.  Since she couldn't quite get her hips to work like they needed to, Jillian came up with the idea that they try doing it together.  The two girls, trying to wiggle their hips together, was so entertaining. (#331)

Trying to put a little more "hip action" into it:

When it was time for supper, I asked the girls if they'd like noodles or mac-n-cheese.  Jillian wanted noodles.  Alexa wanted mac-n-cheese.  That is. . . until I put the bowls on the table in front of them. . .  then she changed her mind.  Jillian kindly shared her noodles with her new little friend.  (#331) 

Jillian loves to eat noodles with chopsticks.  You know where I'm going with this, don't you. . . Which meant that Alexa wanted to "pinch" her noodles too.

She gave it a good try, which was also entertaining (#332).  However, her fingers worked much better than the chopsticks. And she wasn't about to use a fork after seeing Jillian with the "pinchers."

While the girls were eating, I had time to start making some dinner rolls.  (#333)  They're easy and fool-proof.   Plus, they are melt-in-your-mouth delicious!  And I make them often.  They're the most amazing rolls ever.  Yum!  (#334)

I got this recipe from a fellow coach's wife, and my whole family is thankful for her willingness to share.  (#335)

Teresa's Roll Recipe
1 c. water
2 TB butter, softened
1 egg
3 1/4 c. bread flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. yeast
Place all ingredients in bread machine in order listed.  Select "dough" and let the machine do it's thing.  Grease 9x13 pan. Divide dough into 18 pieces and shape into balls.  Place in pan - 3 rows of 6.  Melt margarine and brush top of dough.  Cover and let rise 45-60 minutes or til double.  (I use a warm oven.)  Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.  Brush tops with butter (again). 

Enjoy!