Thanks to all who have served and continue to serve for my freedom. I'm also grateful for the time I get to spend with my family today.
Here's what we've done so far:
First we enjoyed the cooler weather and shade in our backyard. I listened to music (per usual my first request was Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson) while Hailey read and Ashley did some stretches. Lola interrupted her multiple times by jumping on her stomach or laying down by her head. Rusty and Twiggy stopped by every so often to see what we were up to.
Meanwhile my sweet mom was making Grandma Rigby's apple bars and Aunt LaRue's pumpkin bars. She's baking for Albert Mueller's 100th birthday! What a fun and incredible celebration.
Grandma Rigby would make these and cut them into little squares then freeze them. She'd get them out to thaw a little and it would be the perfect cool, delicious treat. I don't think anything will ever top the apple dumplings, but these are so yummy!
Mmmm...Spice, cloves, cinnamon...Anyone want the recipe?
Along with Kelly Clarkson, I am on a Christmas music rampage! The minute it became available on Music Choice, I have asked to tune in. Do you think it's too early to listen Christmas music? I feel like Christmas will come quickly so it's fun to indulge!
On almost 24/7...(much to my family's dismay at times, ha!)
We also made nachos for a little snack! It's the easiest thing to make, but here's how we did it. :P
Step 1.) Lay all chips nicely on a plate. You want each chip with significant surface area exposed so that every chip can get great cheese coverage.
We used Food Should Taste Good Inc multigrain tortilla chips with flax seed, sesame seed, and quinoa. Then we destroyed any healthy aspect of the chip by layering and layering cheese!
Step 2.) Put away the chip bag before you fill up on the undecorated chips...
Like our bird snack clip?
Step 3.) Grate ALL the cheese and layer it evenly on the chips.
Step 4.) Blast your nachos with radioactive goodness AKA microwave in 10 second periods until the cheese is to your melty preference.
Step 5.) Either layer on your favorite toppings or put them in dipping bowls. We seasoned black beans and poured some salsa (we'd usually make our own, but we kept this very simple).
Step 6.) Enjoy!
It's a very healthy day because we also just ordered a buy one get one free deal through Papa John's...We did have salad this morning though, so don't judge too harshly. :P
Thanks for reading!
Erik
