I wanted to spend one last day with the kids before school started. We went to the zoo and hung out together. We had a lot of fun and made it on the tram right before the rain started. The summer flew by way too fast, but I was able to spend a lot of time with the kids and we did so many fun things. It is a lot of work taking three little ones out and about, but I have to say it pays off. We have gotten so many compliments lately about their behavior. That makes me one proud Mama!
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Happy Birthday, Grandma!
My mom’s birthday was July 27th. We celebrated by going to Cheddar’s for lunch. We’d hoped to go to Terre Haute, but it didn’t work out. The kids each picked out 2 gifts for Grandma at Dollar Tree and Brian and I got her a Fazzoli’s gift card. All of the kids made cards for her and I was beyond impressed with Gavin’s coloring and writing!
Lilah’s card and gifts: candle and hand towel
Gavin’s card and gifts: candle and cookie tray
Macie’s card and gifts: containers and yard stone
What’s Cookin’?
I’ve been spending a lot of time in the kitchen lately. We ended up getting 50 pounds of peaches this summer and I made so many things with them: cobblers, peach applesauce, peach butter, canned some, froze some, ate a few fresh ones, margaritas, and peach salsa. I’m sure I’ve forgotten a few things. The cobblers have been a hit everywhere we take them. By far, my favorite thing I made was peach salsa. I’m seriously addicted and will be making it again!
I’ve also been canning like crazy. We have plenty of dinners of chicken noodles, veggie soup, and chili. I’ve also made pizza sauce, pasta sauce, and tomato sauce. It should last me for months. Other things I’ve canned are green beans, corn, and veggie stock. I honestly love cooking and love the fresh fruits and veggies we’ve been blessed with this summer. Now that school has started, it will be more difficult, but I am still keeping up. We spend less and eat better!!
The craziest thing I’ve made is yogurt in the crockpot. It turned out so good and I will definitely be making it again!
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