5 lb Burger Video

I think I got the video figured out... and here are some photos that show the size.


Yes, we will put pictures of Claire up very soon.

5lb Burger - Success!!

After too much thought and planning, the 5lb burger was finally attempted today and success was enjoyed.

First, the bun was baked - a loaf for the top and a loaf for the bottom, each made in a 14" pizza pan. Then, approximately 5lbs of hamburger was put in a bowl. Then a second bowl that it actually fit in. (93% hamburger from Fareway was used to limit the shrinkage during grilling, hopefully to prevent the burger from pulling itself apart as it cooked. The burger did lose about 1" from it's original 14" diameter during cooking.) Barbecue sauce, onion flakes, seasoning salt, ground pepper, and garlic powder were all added to make a wonderfully flavorful hamburger.

The burger made it through the entire cooking process in one piece and was cut with a large knife to be shared by many. Unfortunately, not nearly enough photos were taken to show the event, but there is some video. I will try to get that up in the future.

Favorite Things

With parenthood I've noticed my "favorite things" have changed. One of my new favorite items is a bib. This is no ordinary bib it is amazing. Thank you Lisa for giving us our first one. I have since bought two more making a grand total of three. You might be wondering if this is so wonderful why do you need 3? Well... one lives at the babysitters, one is at home and the other one is a spare that is currently at grandma and grandpa's.

Beached Whale

Claire has really taken to rolling to her tummy this week. She is very proud of this accomplishment. Unfortunately the pride is short lived when she realizes she can't get back to her back or go anywhere else. This morning her rolling woke her up from her nap. It's fun to see her learn new things, maybe this means we should start thinking about baby proofing...

Playdate

Back on December 6th my friend Lisa and her daughter Gabriella watched Claire for the day. Gabriella is the perfect friend for Claire, she is full of energy and is always up to something so Claire has plenty to watch and be entertained by. As you can see from the pictures they read books, dressed up and had a tea party.

Blessings

I took a sick day today because I went home from work yesterday with a splitting head ache and throwing up. As I was slowly driving home I had the realization that I wouldn't be able to pick Claire up from daycare. I had to stop several times to throw up. Plus with my head ache her adorable laughs not to mention crying would not set well with my head that felt like it was going to explode. Lucky for me and Claire Jon's dad was able to pick her up and take her home with him until Jon could come and get her. What a blessing that I knew she was taken care of and I could just be sick.

I feel much better now and plan to go to work tomorrow. Hopefully Claire does not get this as it is the sickest I have been in a long time. It's times like this that it is wonderful to have Jon's parents next door-we're really lucky.

Isn't she cute?!

For being so cute, Claire sure doesn't photograph very well yet.