A dance recital......
and a visit to Santa
16 years, 3 continents, 2 kids, 2 dogs, 3 cats, 4 sheep, & 15 chickens
Monday, 22 December 2014
Sunday, 5 October 2014
some picture of September
Most of these were taken while I was at work. I have the best job ever.
One from the first day of school. 3rd grade already!
and one from 8 years ago. Time flies
One from the first day of school. 3rd grade already!
and one from 8 years ago. Time flies
Saturday, 6 September 2014
I really love the fall
We had a few days of really intense humidity, but that is all behind us now (I hope) and the fall weather can commence. I've been really lucky lately and my friends and co-workers have gifted me with zucchini, peppers, cucumbers, jalapeños, potatoes, and more! Today I canned three things:
Dill pickle relish, my very first time. I never knew turmeric was magic, but now that I've made this, I know it for a fact. Fantastic! I followed the recipe exactly, but left out the sugar.
Pickled jalapeños, a necessity for me. I was true to the recipe, but canned them for 10 minutes instead of 5. It just seemed prudent.
Lastly (for today), was almost-Branson's pickle. Dave and I have been missing it on our cheese sandwiches. Doesn't look overly appetizing, but it does taste delicious.
Next on the agenda is zucchini relish for my Grandma (I hate the stuff, but she will love it for Christmas). And then more dill pickle relish for my sisters. I also bought 1/2 a bushell of apples and one of pears, so I can make pear mincemeat and applesauce. The fall is for canning!!
The girls also started 3rd grade, they are enjoying it!
Dill pickle relish, my very first time. I never knew turmeric was magic, but now that I've made this, I know it for a fact. Fantastic! I followed the recipe exactly, but left out the sugar.
Pickled jalapeños, a necessity for me. I was true to the recipe, but canned them for 10 minutes instead of 5. It just seemed prudent.
Lastly (for today), was almost-Branson's pickle. Dave and I have been missing it on our cheese sandwiches. Doesn't look overly appetizing, but it does taste delicious.
Next on the agenda is zucchini relish for my Grandma (I hate the stuff, but she will love it for Christmas). And then more dill pickle relish for my sisters. I also bought 1/2 a bushell of apples and one of pears, so I can make pear mincemeat and applesauce. The fall is for canning!!
The girls also started 3rd grade, they are enjoying it!
UP, Michigan
Labor Day weekend, we took the three day weekend off and went up to the UP. It was fun, relaxing, and very pretty.
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| Rosie jumped onto the chair all by herself. The first time I've EVER seen her jump! |
Tuesday, 5 August 2014
Creeping toward fall
One night when the weather was cool, we headed out to the Nature Centre. They have lots of lovely trails to enjoy.
Beautiful!
Sunday, 20 July 2014
This weekend
I spent a lot of time in the kitchen this weekend.
Making salsa to can, preserved lemons, and pizza sauce for the freezer.
The garden is doing nicely, though perhaps behind other people's (it is in the shade too much for my liking)
And we relaxed. The best part.
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