Beautiful Weather.

Spending the day fishing. <3
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dinner rolls.

Tonight I needed a little something to round off our dinner. Since I do indeed have my hands very full with three small children (one very, very, very small) I searched online for an easy and quick recipe. I found a recipe that seemed to fill my criteria.  I didn't use shortening but opted for butter, and used white whole wheat flour. When it was all mixed I was a bit put off by how goopy it was....but I just went with it. I baked them in muffin tins and was actually surprised at how yummy they were. Quick, easy, and simple..just how I like things!!!  The girls loved them!!! Yay for rolls!! 

Oats, Oats. Oats!

(No those aren't hockey pucks, they are my attempt at a "healthier cookie")

I mentioned to my chef husband that I wanted to make a healthy oatmeal cookie...and he of course rolled his eyes and said "cookies shouldn't be healthy". Since I am needing to lose about a zillion lbs, and occasionally have a sweet tooth I knew I needed something that would help my situation and that I could give the kids without feeling too bad.  I found this recipe online and decided to give it a shot. I added golden raisins, dates, and almonds to my version of this recipe...and I split up the honey ratio in half with applesauce. I agree with the Chef, this isn't quite a cookie, although it is mostly healthy. If you want a decadent, buttery cookie, well this is not it. Well what is it then? I agree with the recipe description it is almost a supplement. It has healthy oats and nuts in it! I know Joe will not come close to ever putting one of my cookies in his mouth...but the outcome with the girls is:

Hazel-Loved them!

Jade-Ate half of her cookie!

Mom-Loved them!

Love,

Mon

Somewhere only we know.

Our new little spot, where we can go...so lovely...feels like it is somewhere only we know even though it is not! We are now members of Longwood Gardens, which is a gorgeous place of flowers, plants, and peace.  Looking forward to spending lots and lots of time there in the coming months. While it is still rather chilly, it is nice to spend time in the the vast indoor gardens and pretend it is nice and warm. Soon it will be!!

School Chair.

The things you find in your basement that you have long forgotten and can be very useful!
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French Bread

We are planning to have BLT's for dinner so I made some french loaves. This will be special BLT's with special tomatoes, special bacon, and now extra special fresh bread. This recipe is so easy, if you love bread as much as I do, please try it.
Love,
Mon
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Princess hair.

I'm not good at "hair". Just look at my hair :) Hazel Rei (err I mean princess Hazel Rei) requested princess hair. She interpreted her vision in great detail. When I say great detail, I mean GREAT detail. She was happy! It amazes me how particular little girls are, especially this one! So I'm continuing to work on my hair skills! Have a beautiful Tuesday!
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