We’ve waffled about this “holiday” for 12 years now. The kids have never done “real” trick-or-treating. In years past we have just let them get dressed up, and then we’ve made the rounds to 2 or 3 friend’s houses to show off their costumes. It became a tradition, so each house would be ready with… Read More Maiden Halloween Voyage
It would be very safe to say that I never watch sports on TV. It would even be safe to say that Robert hardly watches them or any TV for that matter. But we recently caught a fever that made us do strange things like stay up past midnight watching the flickering screen, and allow… Read More Contagious Fever
A very nice review of Bagels, Buddy, and Me was written here.And I’ve received several emails from buyers explaining how the book has helped them explain Celiac to their child. This is answered prayer, and it makes my day each time!
Here is an easy souffle dish that makes a great side dish for a fall meal or even Thanksgiving Dinner. This is adapted from a recipe I found online several years ago. My kids love this dish! Pumpkin Souffle 1 cup canned pumpkin1/2 tsp cinnamon1/8 tsp nutmeg (optional)1/2 cup brown sugar1/8 tsp salt3 egg whites… Read More Gluten Free Friday
It was warm enough to go to the beach! No bathing suits or swimming, but we played in the sand and climbed the rocks. We visited a cranberry bog which I’ve been wanting to do since we moved here. Apple Cranberry Crisp coming soon! This is the Pilgrim Monument located in Provincetown on the very… Read More Cape Cod Trip
Riding in the van on the way to the farm from out of nowhere…. Coop: “Mom, I will have a job while I’m in college, but when I’m out I’m not going to have a job.” Me: “But Coop, how will you buy food or a house or a car?” Coop: “Well, I’m just going… Read More Choosing a career (or more Coop quotes)
Yesterday during family prayer after breakfast….. “Dear God, Help us have a safe trip to Cape Cod this weekend.And please let us have enough money for gas, souvenirs, and coffee.Amen.” Yep, that about sums up the priorities of this family on vacation! So, we’re off for a few days in an attempt at Sabbath –… Read More Priorities
We had this dish at the home of our friends Austin and Sara. Sara is a great cook, and I get so many of my favorite recipes from her! This one actually comes from The Joy of Cooking…. Warm Lentil and Potato Salad 12oz small red potatoes, halved or chopped and cooked till tender41/2 cups… Read More Gluten Free Friday
I am so excited to be leading a small group Bible study again at church. Here is a picture of most of our group. There are 18 of us all together, so we’re missing a few here. We split into two groups for discussion. Cindy takes a group of 8 and I do the same.… Read More Five Aspects of Woman
The “Sugar Shack” has been one of our favorite hangouts ever since we moved to Amherst. We have enjoyed their maple syrup, homemade french fries, hamburgers, ice cream, and apple cider year in and year out. It is also almost always a stop with out-of-town guests.There are hundreds of mums – $3.00 each plant or… Read More A New England Fall