D as in Donut and Doggie

Our day has been very busy. We started out by going to the library for story time. We heard the story Elmer about a colorful elephant. Then the kids did and elephant mask. They also enjoyed a snack of cookies and juice. The candy machines conveniently set outside the library made it hard to get to the car without another treat.

After the library we went grocery shopping because if we didn't we would be eating canned beans and corn for dinner. The kids were occupied by the car cart for about 2 minutes then I had to bribe them with a donut... since it was D day.

When we got home I made lunch and the kids went and got their doggie stuffed animals to have a doggie picnic (their own idea). Presley was too sugared out to focus on his lunch. (He looks at sugar and goes crazy! This was my own fault... I thought maybe he could handle it. I was wrong.)

After an attempt at rest time, the kids worked on their D page and 4 page. Then they went outside to enjoy the sun between rain showers. It's been awhile since they've been able to get out and ride their bikes.

Fresh Salsa... Summer's here!

One of my favorite summer traditions is to make my fresh salsa. I made some today and it was so yummy! Once you take a bite you can't stop. Here is my recipe nothing fancy and really easy.

2-3 large tomatoes (or 5-6 small or medium tomatoes)

1-2 jalapenos (1/4 of the seeds) unless you like it HOT

1/4 -1/2 onion depending on the size

1 clove of garlic

lemon juice (fresh if you have it)

lime juice (fresh if you have it)

salt to taste

I use a food processor to chop it all up. Mix it together. Add salt to taste. Keep in the fridge. It takes an hour or so for all the flavors to combine. Eat with chips! Yummy!

If you try it let me know how you like it. What are some of your favorite summer traditions?

Letter C for Cat

Today was another raining day! We had to spend most of the day inside. We did get to go to the library and see the Mime Workshop put on by the Missoula Children's Theatre. It was a little over their heads but they still got a few laughsin.

We went on our C hunt and found lots of cats, a cone, a car, a coat, candy and a picture of Clifford.

Letter and number pages for the day! We also cleaned our rooms... C is for clean!

Like how I through that one in. :)

Good but NOT Grandma's

I made Chicken and Dumplings for dinner... they were yummy but they were NOT Grandma Myrtle's! It makes me miss her so much! It was a yummy dinner for a gloomy summer day. I looked at a few recipes for ideas and then I did my own stuff. I hope to make it more often and perfect my own recipe.

Gloomy Tuesday

We woke up to gloomy wet weather but didn't let it ruin our day!

Letter of the Day B... for bear picnic, banana, book, bears (lots of them), bread! The kids got a Lunchable that they got to create their own sandwich. They had fun creating it, then eating it up!

Two is the number of the day! They are so proud of their work!

Art project: 4th of July Flower Centerpiece

I also made Chicken and Dumplings perfect for this gloomy summer day! It reminds me of my Grandma Myrtle!