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MaryAnne at Mama Smiles Welcome to my blog! I'm MaryAnne, and I write about building a rewarding family life through mindful parenting, hands-on learning, and creative family activities. Learn more.

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  3. @Elisa – Hooray! I hope you like the cake =)

    @Jen – Chocolate chip cookies are the best – and that is what they were making here =)

    @Beth – She’s stopping him, although she ultimately decided to join in on the tasting!

  6. Just exactly what sort of “help” was Johnny planning in that second picture?? Emma’s response is simple, yet effective. :)

    We made your grandma’s Hot Water Chocolate Cake and plan to ice it with pudding tomorrow for Nikki’s birthday!
    .-= Elisa | blissfulE´s last blog ..Nikki plays ‘Lightly Row’ =-.

  7. There was definitely some spoon licking going on – especially once we added some chocolate chips ;)

  8. Your WW posts and pics are always the best! I hope the cookies were too!
    .-= Susana´s last blog ..Mama in the Middle =-.

  9. @Susana – The cookies were GREAT – they’re already gone =)

    It’s this recipe for oatmeal chocolate chip cookies:

    https://mamasmiles.com/?p=80

    Although, the time before this I halved the butter (by mistake) and now I’m thinking that was better, so I’ll try that again the next time we make a batch…

  10. I agree with Natalie, licking the spoon is the best thing about baking cookies,cakes and even pancakes. :)