Everyday Stuff

Finally got the pool covered last night.
Jeanie and Danny playing Payday

We had sweet corn and BLT's for supper. The local vegetable stand still has sweet corn. It's a new later variety. She said this was only their second picking. It was actually very sweet and crunchy. We also had some awesome BLT's. We used thick sliced peppered bacon. And we cooked the bacon on the grill! I just laid them across the grill. The tabletop weber gas grill. With garden tomatoes and homemade bread........delicious!!!

Dad and I were the only ones home today after church. That was weird. Jeanie got an invite last night and Danny got invited at church. He was pretty excited to go somewhere! When I picked him up, we had this conversation:

Danny: I wish I lived at Nate's house.

Me: What???!!

Danny: Because they have a WII and their pool is still open.

Me: Wouldn't you miss me and dad?

Danny: No

Me: Wouldn't you miss Jeanie?

Danny: Heck No!!

Me: Wouldn't you miss Kaitlin, Molly and Gretchen?

Danny: No

Me: What about when Brett comes home next time. Wouldn't you miss him?

Dannny: Yes.......I'll just come home when Brett comes then when he goes back up north, I'll go back to Nate's.

I think he must be missing his big brother. Me too!

A Collage of Adrian, Orrin and Kendall

No, I haven't quit blogging. I will try to get better and take some "everyday" pictures of what's happening at home. As that is why I do this blog for you kids. Nothing too exciting has been going on but I know you kids would be happy even with "boring" pics! I'll take some today!

PS - See my reading list on the right: Sons of Fortune by Jeffrey Archer is my new favorite book by Jeffrey Archer. Also, The Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan is my first Amy Tan I've read and really enjoyed it. I took another one of hers out of the library.

Danny Tries Again

Danny pulled out a loose tooth, (in church Sunday!) and forgot about it until last night. He put it in this baggy with a little note. He leaves it on the kitchen window sill for the tooth fairy. (She's getting old and tends to forget if it's under his pillow. Although, truthfully, she was quite forgetful when she was young also!) He got up this morning and walks to the window and peers at the bill. Picks it up and looks a little closer.........Darn! it was only $1 not $20.

Making Pasties Thursday

I have orders so I am making pasties on Thursday. If you would like to order any, please call or email me. They are $3.50 each.

My Find

I think Jennifer is rubbing off on us. I found these two "windows" at a barn sale yesterday. $2 a piece. Count the squares.......14! Perfect for my graduation pictures. Now to make a "challenge" to actually get them matted and hung!

It Must Be Fall

The smell of these Apple Pie Slices, page 313 in our family cookbook, sure make it smell like fall. These are the best! I especially like them cold with no ice cream. Others prefer them warm with ice cream. For anyone who may not have the cookbook, the recipe is on the right. Just "click" on "recipe" and scroll down until you find this one. Actually, most of those recipes are in the cookbook!

The kids are all back in school and I'm trying to get motivated to "tackle" this house. Deep clean and de-junk. I'm thinking about looking for a job. Actually, I have been looking but there isn't much out there. Anyone know anyone hiring? Of course, I want part-time, no nights and no weekends. Preferably not retail and no cleaning jobs.