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| Seth's Littlest Fan |
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| Always the eager beaver. |
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| My t-ball player. |
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| Seth (kneeling) in front of his best friend and then his favorite Coach Ken. |
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| Nailed it to...the pitcher. |
Friday, August 13, 2010
what a combination
one last trip
Life is never dull in the J mom house. We were once again uprooted the first week of August to drive to see family, this time in Nebraska. The drive went rather well considering there was a baby in the car and a four year old. However we left our doorstep at 6 am and did not arrive to our NE destination until 6:30 pm that evening. That is a LONG day of traveling, even considering the stops and breaks along the way!
Our time was spent mostly hiding from the outrageous NE heat. (Not that us Minnesotans don't know what that feels like lately.) Little E and I enjoyed the air conditioning at home while Seth and Jason ventured out the most. Our favorite spot to venture out to was of course the pool! Everyone got some sun regardless of the layers of sunscreen but it did feel invigorating to get wet and play in the water.
On our way home we stopped to see our friends the Smiths. It was so fun to see them prepare for the little girl they are expecting this winter. Pink and ruffles, now there are things you do not find in the J mom home. I have to say it was fun!
Our upcoming adventures include camping and of course, back to preschool. Stay tuned...
Our time was spent mostly hiding from the outrageous NE heat. (Not that us Minnesotans don't know what that feels like lately.) Little E and I enjoyed the air conditioning at home while Seth and Jason ventured out the most. Our favorite spot to venture out to was of course the pool! Everyone got some sun regardless of the layers of sunscreen but it did feel invigorating to get wet and play in the water.
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| Seth and Nanny going down the water slide at the pool. |
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| The Great Grands and Grands! |
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| Little E amazed at his first sight of the farm. |
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| Our little Jumping Bean thought this was great! |
On our way home we stopped to see our friends the Smiths. It was so fun to see them prepare for the little girl they are expecting this winter. Pink and ruffles, now there are things you do not find in the J mom home. I have to say it was fun!
Our upcoming adventures include camping and of course, back to preschool. Stay tuned...
Monday, July 26, 2010
learning the ins and outs of making jam
I love to eat bread and jam - who doesn't?! I have been meaning to take photos for this post but am realizing it's time to just get on with it. It's summer and I am too lazy to take pictures of things like jars of jam, even if they are beautiful!
With the help of my friend Laura, I made over a dozen jars of Rhubarb Cherry Jam last weekend while my boys were away camping. It turned out to be great fun and the product is a super sweet yummy concoction that we will enjoy for the rest of the year! (And a few of them will be tied with ribbon to make gifts for our teachers this Christmas too - the bright red color of the jam is magnificent!)
You may just want to try it yourself so here's the recipe thanks to Grandma Una!
Rhubarb Cherry Jam
(made about 9 cups)
6 cups diced rhubarb
4 cups sugar
1 can of cherry pie filling
l pkg (reg size) Cherry jello
1. I put rhubarb and sugar in a big bowl and let it stand a few minutes --long enough to draw some of the juice out and wet the sugar. (No water is added)
2. Put in a large kettle on stove over medium heat and stir until the sugar is all dissolved and bring to boil.
3. Boil about 15 minutes, it will boil over if you don't have a big enough kettle and stir it often.
4. After boiling 15 minutes add a can of cherry pie filling and boil 10 minutes more.
5. Add cherry jell-o stir until dissolved. (This does not set up hard like some preserves, expect it to be a bit runny!)
6. Fill your jars.
Okay, so step six is a bit more difficult than that. This was my first experience with canning anything. I recommend following the directions on the jars you purchase. The most important thing is getting a good seal. We could even hear them pop when they sealed. Good luck!
With the help of my friend Laura, I made over a dozen jars of Rhubarb Cherry Jam last weekend while my boys were away camping. It turned out to be great fun and the product is a super sweet yummy concoction that we will enjoy for the rest of the year! (And a few of them will be tied with ribbon to make gifts for our teachers this Christmas too - the bright red color of the jam is magnificent!)
You may just want to try it yourself so here's the recipe thanks to Grandma Una!
Rhubarb Cherry Jam
(made about 9 cups)
6 cups diced rhubarb
4 cups sugar
1 can of cherry pie filling
l pkg (reg size) Cherry jello
1. I put rhubarb and sugar in a big bowl and let it stand a few minutes --long enough to draw some of the juice out and wet the sugar. (No water is added)
2. Put in a large kettle on stove over medium heat and stir until the sugar is all dissolved and bring to boil.
3. Boil about 15 minutes, it will boil over if you don't have a big enough kettle and stir it often.
4. After boiling 15 minutes add a can of cherry pie filling and boil 10 minutes more.
5. Add cherry jell-o stir until dissolved. (This does not set up hard like some preserves, expect it to be a bit runny!)
6. Fill your jars.
Okay, so step six is a bit more difficult than that. This was my first experience with canning anything. I recommend following the directions on the jars you purchase. The most important thing is getting a good seal. We could even hear them pop when they sealed. Good luck!
a little twist
Sometimes a sandwich really hits the spot when you are hungry. We eat a lot of sandwiches with meat and cheese or veggies but this little baby tops them all. Try Martha Stewart's Southwestern Turkey Club. You'll feel like your are zapped from your kitchen table into a small delicatessen! I made it even easier by just using deli meat and not even cooking it. Served up with a fresh fruit salad and some veggies and dip: Delicious!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
dinner done by noon
Well maybe that title doesn't sound so exciting if you call the last meal of your day supper...
Point is, my dinner is ready to be served for tonight and it was done by noon today! I threw together the ingredients for Chili Cornbread Salad which I shared with you way back when for a Foody Friday favorite. I love this dish because I can do it in advance when I have time and because we can take it to the park in a cooler. On a beautiful day like today a picnic is just what we need for some family time!
Point is, my dinner is ready to be served for tonight and it was done by noon today! I threw together the ingredients for Chili Cornbread Salad which I shared with you way back when for a Foody Friday favorite. I love this dish because I can do it in advance when I have time and because we can take it to the park in a cooler. On a beautiful day like today a picnic is just what we need for some family time!
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