Favorite Photo Friday

Last weekend we took a trip up to Sica Hollow and enjoyed the beautiful fall colors. I will share more pictures next week, but thought this was a cute one of the kids. Don't ya love Gage's "CHEESE" face?

Food ideas, please?

As harvest is right around the corner, I am trying to find some new recipes to feed our farmers. I cook two meals a day and deliver them to the fields. Hot meals are always appreciated, but they do get cold sandwiches every now and again. I am kind of in a rut with cooking my same 10 or so recipes and would really like some new, easy recipes to use. I try to have a dessert with each meal, but sometimes it is just packaged cookies. Really, they will eat anything, but love a good meat and potatoes meal. So, any of you care to share a good recipe with me? Hot dishes/casseroles are great, soups are wonderful for the cold weather, and I'm always looking for a great side dish. There are usually 5-7 guys to cook for. I am working on a menu today and would love to add something new. (I know the guys would like me to switch it up a little, too!) Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Homecoming Week

As part of Homecoming week, today was pajama day. Hunter and Brylie were so excited to get to wear their pajamas to school! I love Homecoming week for so many reasons. The whole school is filled with school spirit, everyone gets involved with decorating the school, the anticipation for the parade on Friday afternoon and the big football game on Friday night. It helps that the weather is going to be BEAUTIFUL all week. Seventy degrees is perfect September weather. I hope you have a wonderful week!

Favorite Photo Friday

My Grandpa just recently turned 91 years old and the kids and I went to celebrate with him. He still lives by himself and gets around very well. He has been extremely healthy his whole life. He loves bacon and eggs for breakfast but grandma used to only let him have them every other day and since she has been gone, he still only eats them every other day. :) My grandpa is a wonderful man whom I admire so much. I have so many great memories of fun times spent with him. I pray for a happy, healthy year for him.

Great new product

I just recently found this wonderful new drink for kids. Advanced H2O, along with Crayola, has come out with a brightly colored bottled water that is sweetened with Splenda. This fun drink contains no sugar, no calories, no carbs and includes vitamins C, B3, B5, B6, B12 and D. It comes in Berry Blue, Wild Strawberry, Screamin; Green, and Purple Pizazz. I am totally lovin' this great alternative to sugar drinks for our kids. They come in 8 packs of the perfect size 8 oz. bottles and sell for $2.50 a pack. So far I have only been able to find them at Walmart but they are brand new so I'm sure other stores will begin carrying them soon. Look for them in the water aisle. This is perfect for Hunter because he can finally have a "fun" drink without requiring insulin afterwards. I highly recommend this drink! Try it!

Ahhhh, things are lookin' up

After 4 months without a coffee pot, I made the big purchase this weekend and I have been drinking coffee ever since! With the Fall weather showing it's face it was now time to buy a new coffee pot. The mornings are cooler and a fresh pot of coffee is so appealing. The single serving pouches of instant coffee got me through, but they just don't compare to a yummy pot of freshly brewed joe. Thanks to Amy for the great advice on buying a good coffee pot, I think I made the perfect purchase. After visiting 3 stores and looking at numerous ones, I decided on the Kitchen aid pot that she recommended. I really don't think one can go wrong with Kitchen aid, they make some amazing products. If you're ever in the neighborhood, stop by for a REALLY good cup of coffee! (actually, you don't have to be in the neighborhood, just stop on by!)

Labor Day weekend

We spent Labor Day weekend in Omaha for a mini vacation. Robb and the kids and I took in the zoo, a jungle safari, some shopping, eating out, and hotel fun. Omaha is a such a fun place with so many things to do. We are already planning on going back next summer. Here are some pictures of our adventures.