Snippets From Home

Saturday, October 31, 2009

A Halloween Story

Once upon a time a long, long time ago, there was a little princess...

and a little batman...

who went out trick or treating.

The little princess and batman were very well behaved, adorable children. They were also very independent. They wanted to go to each house by themselves, smile, say trick or treat and come running back to the car to show me what candy they received. They were very successful in their adventures.

However, there was one Halloween that batman, the little princess, and I got more than we hoped for.

The little princess and batman ran to the next house on our route. We live in the country so we go to houses in the country. As an aside, going to homes in the country for Halloween candy is like hitting the mother load. It was no different this time - lots of candy.

Anyway, the little princess ran head held high, smiling back to the car. Her bag was open, ready to show me what she got, ready to go the next house.

Batman, however, ran fullsteam ahead, looking into his bag, admiring all his candy, smiling all the way until...

he fell in the ditch. Couldn't see him at all!!! Ditch was just as deep as he was tall.

What did I do?

What would any good mother do?

I went to the ditch and helped him out (after I sat in the car for a couple of minutes and laughed my ass off :)

God I love those two characters!!!

Happy Halloween!!!

Photos of the Jeep

Unrepairable...

Good sturdy vehicle for all the years we have had it.

Transported me back and forth to work, Alexandra back and forth to school, work, and Mikes, and transported DJ and friends to school, golf and bowling.

Rest in peace old friend.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Now You See It/Now You Don't

DJ totalled the jeep last night on his way to bowling.

Driving too fast up a road that was being redone (fresh stone).

He fishtailed, lost control, and landed on roof.

Everyone (DJ, Justin, Mason) in the vehicle is fine.

They were all wearing seatbelts.

No tickets issued.

No more jeep though :(

I will post pictures of vehicle later tonight.

Morals of story:

1) always wear your seatbelt!!!
2) do not drive over speed limit on freshly stoned roads!!!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Paul's Pumpkin Bars

I wanted to get a picture of them before they were gone.
Ireally did.
But they are soooo good, they are gone before you know it.

This is a recipe that will make you a hit at home, the office, or whatever party you may be attending.

It is from one of my very favorite cookbooks, Applehood and Motherpie.

Recipe:

4 eggs
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 cup cooking oil
1 16-ounce can pumpkin
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting

1 3-ounce package softened cream cheese
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sifted confectioners sugar

1. Beat eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin in bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Combine flour, baking power, cinnamon, salt and soda. Add to pumpkin mixture and mix thoroughly.
3. Spread batter in an ungreased 15 x 10 x1-inch jelly roll pan.
4. Bake, cool and frost.

Frosting
1. Cream cheese and margarine.
2. Stir in vanilla.
3. Slowly add sugar, beating until mixture is smooth.
4. Frost cooled Bars

Temperature: 350
Time: 25-30 minutes.

Make them.
I swear you will not be sorry :)

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Sometimes You Need to Wash Off That Stink

What do you mean?
I think I am cute.
Not today you aren't!!!

Alright, alright!!!

Maybe I do look a little better.

Yes sweetheart, you do!

Go strut your stuff!!!

Thanks Mom!!

You're welcome.

Your brother DJ is next :)

Recipe Week

At the request of many (one), I hereby declare the week of October 25th to be Recipe Week.

I will share with you, my children's favorite recipes.

I promise you, it will be soup to nuts.

Here's a sneak peak of the week ahead...

The recipe box...