15 Months!

This ones a rascal!

But she's a sweet rascal!

Happy 15 Months Audra!

Roasted Seeds!

Our girls LOVE spaghetti squash

roasted in the oven! 

Last year when we did our first little garden, 

we grew our own... and that was a BIG hit.

I don't know why I didn't think of it before,

but last week I decided to roast the seeds and

see what the girls thought of them.

I used THIS recipe that involves soaking

and drying them to break down the phytic acid.

(Super Easy!)

I *may* have used a little too much oil...

but they definitely turned out delicious and

got rave reviews from my older two!

 

YUM!!

Pet Rocks!

Things are getting back to normal around here after the craziness of the 

past week with funeral arrangements, etc.  Though "normal" is the word I use, 

it still doesn't seem 100% normal.  I suppose that will come with time.  

I appreciate those who took time out to comment on my last post or 

message me with words of encouragement and prayer.  Thank you!  

It will not be easy for many days to come, but we have 

wonderful memories to last a lifetime.

Eloise has been continuing on in her first year of school.  

I have to admit, math is just the PITS for her.  But we push through.  

It honestly wouldn't be so bad if I didn't get so frustrated about it

 (my stress level has been HIGH!).  This week we worked on a unit about Pets.  

So, one of the activities was to make a Pet Rock.  

Just what we need... a pet rock!  (Or three!)  

But considering we don't currently have room for a real pet at this time, 

I thought it'd be a nice project and distraction from all that's gone 

on the past week.  The girls were excited!  And we got a little fancy with 

some left over fabric and notions from Halloween!

Now, we just have to keep them away from Audra so she doesn't rip them apart!  ;)

A Sad Day

Just a quick note to let those who have followed throughout the years 

know that my father in law passed away in the wee hours this morning.  

Prayers in the days to come would be appreciated!