Pictures!

Who has a ball pit now days?
Today we went to Dow Park to play and visit their skate park... BUT the skate park was ClOsEd!!! So instead of Prince E riding his skate board I rode around with him on Princess Peaches scooter... Bahaha

After the park we got to go to the Dairy Queen that had the BALL PIT!!!!! The kids were stoked! They always want to go to that DQ, but it it too far away.

Yesterday I let the kids play with some gel marker things... they had a blast. Too bad I had cleaned my kitchen floor the day before and it got wrecked... Oh well.

My bro is coming in town tomorrow. That means I get to see my adorable niece! I can't wait!

Well, here's a buncha pictures that I just had to post. I am so blessed!


Making two kinds of jello with fresh peaches too!



The mess lol



My cilantro sprouted!

Sky picts

Monkey gal

Somebody hijacked my phone and was taking pictures...

Can u see the seagal poo?

I see some legs back there

I see two monkeys!

Can you find them?

Dinner... Princess took the pict so its kinda...

Organic Romaine, Iceburg Lettuce, Red Bell Pepper, Yellow Bell Pepper, 2 Carrots, Egg is on the side container, and Olive Garden Dressing!!! NOM NOM NOM!

Our linkin log master piece

We had a pool, a log cabin, of course and

a big bon fire with some peeps standing 'round. :)

Well, making some amazing pork meat for nachos tomorrow in the crock pot, excited, cause I love nachos. SOoooooo, I'll have some more recipes tomorrow.

Taste: (of the salad) YUM! 4/5... it needed some tomatoes and avocado, and I forgot to add the banana peppers. EGD!

Make again: Yes, I love salad with tons of veggie toppings!

Lesson learned: Don't pick the peppers and put them in the fridge, because you'll forget them.

Times I spilled: Hummm I think I only dropped some carrot peeling on the floor. So, 2 x's.

Gotta love it!

God made such beautiful foods! I love all the different colors on my plate, it makes me happy!

Make ahead black bean salad

My new creation... (tomorrows dinner)

I've been scouring through my cookbook to find simple recipes. Recipes that I have all the ingredients for already. I came accross a buch!!! (I have a pretty well stocked spice cabinet)
Well, I found this recipe called Southwestern Tabbouleh Salad. The recipe sounded pretty good, but I think it needed some improvements.

So.... Instead of using Bulgar Wheat (something I actually didn't have), I used whole wheat brown rice. What I love about this recipe is that I can make it the day before and forget about it. YAY for make ahead dinners! Now, I did taste this and it tastes wonderful! All this needs tomorrow is some salsa.

This is my verson. I'll call it simply:
Southwestern Black Bean Salad.
1 cup whole wheat brown rice (cooked)
2 roma tomatoes
1 can Organic black beans, drained and rinsed
A few tablespoons of fresh minced cilantro
grated lime rind
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground crushed red peppers
1 can Organic corn, drained
Salt to taste

Mix all ingredients and refrigerate for 8 hours. OR cook till warm and serve.

I think I'm going to serve this with some homemade Mango Salsa

Lesson learned: Buy some bulgar wheat, and try something new. I've never had bulgar wheat before.

Gotta love it.

God made such colorful foods!