Birthdays & Gardening

Moe recently had a birthday! He is so big now. I can hardly believe it. He is still a pretty laid back kid overall, but lately he has been throwing some huge tantrums. Also, I think proper words like "please and thank you" have been removed from the language portion of his brain!

His sister made him a Wiggles birthday card:
Oh my! Did this card ever warm my heart!!! She put a lot of effort into it, and he was so excited to get it. It makes me think maybe we just might be doing some things right! I am sure that shortly after I had this thought they began beating each other!
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Ah! The gardens are producing food. I couldn't be happier. We are mixing it up a lot this year....Trying to make the most of the same ingredients...Pastas, soups, quiches, grilled veggie sandwiches, and veggie filled tortillas. So far no complaints from the family, so I am guessing I am doing a good job mixing it up!

Have a great week!
Karen

Crafting & Cooking

I've been busy working on a blanket for Uncle Keith and Auntie Mei. They requested "earth tones"...I hope this is what they have in mind! I only have to crochet a zillion more of these squares before I can start connecting them all.

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I love cooking vegetables!

If you are at my house during meal time, there is a good chance you will get this meal!
It is simple.

1 onion
3-4 summer squash/zucchini
fresh garlic
fresh basil
2 cups butternut squash
1/3 cup vinaigrette dressing

3-4 servings wheat noodles

Cook on medium heat with lid on until veggies are soft.
Boil noodles until soft. Drain noodles and add to veggies! Stir. Eat!

Yum!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARA & GRACIE! WE LOVE YOU!

Have a great week!
~Karen

Summer Family Favorites

1 can of drained and rinsed northern beans
1 can of artichoke hearts diced
1 cucumber peeled and diced
tomatoes diced (I usually use grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes)
1 cup or so of fresh diced spinach
2-3 tablespoons of Kraft Seven Seas Green Goddess dressing

Mix and serve in a pita pocket or on a tortilla
We prefer the wheat tortillas with some shredded cheese sprinkled on it!

My mom makes a variation of this recipe. She omits the cucumber and instead adds diced walnuts and diced chicken.