3 Minutes, 50 seconds, none wasted
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=G44NCvNDLfc
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
A New Recipe
Have you ever had Hershey's version of the candy corn? David actually liked them. Real candy corns? No thank you for him.
In preparing for Maggie's class party, I found great ideas on Hershey's website, including a "Candy Corn Pudding Parfait" (http://www.hersheys.com/trickortreats/treats/recipe.asp?id=8469). We finally had a chance to make it Halloween morning.
Here, Ami has finished peeling wrappers off all the candy. It was a tough project with the instruction to not eat them. She got the first one to her mouth but after a reminder to just peel, not eat, she did great and no more were slobbered on.
Maggie's responsibility was to wash the parfait and dessert containers after they came out of basement hiding. She had a great time. And she is sure to show off her toothless grin every chance she gets.
Once the pudding was mixed and partially divided, Tim stirred in the candy corns. (Note the new Spider man clothes. They were his apparel as often as he could get away with it for 3 days).
We had a couple spare candy corns after letting the kids eat one so I grated them down and sprinkled it on top. It was a nice touch.
Just a side note, be sure the pudding completely cools before feasting. It tastes much, much, MUCH better when cold:-).
In preparing for Maggie's class party, I found great ideas on Hershey's website, including a "Candy Corn Pudding Parfait" (http://www.hersheys.com/trickortreats/treats/recipe.asp?id=8469). We finally had a chance to make it Halloween morning.
Here, Ami has finished peeling wrappers off all the candy. It was a tough project with the instruction to not eat them. She got the first one to her mouth but after a reminder to just peel, not eat, she did great and no more were slobbered on.
Maggie's responsibility was to wash the parfait and dessert containers after they came out of basement hiding. She had a great time. And she is sure to show off her toothless grin every chance she gets.
Once the pudding was mixed and partially divided, Tim stirred in the candy corns. (Note the new Spider man clothes. They were his apparel as often as he could get away with it for 3 days).
We had a couple spare candy corns after letting the kids eat one so I grated them down and sprinkled it on top. It was a nice touch.
Just a side note, be sure the pudding completely cools before feasting. It tastes much, much, MUCH better when cold:-).
Monday, November 2, 2009
Hallowhine Part II: Payback
I am being haunted by David's mad cooking skills...
After (finally) making a really, really good noodle soup (hey not everyone had David's mom to teach them how to cook) we sat down for dinner. After the first bite Maggie exclaimed:
"Hey! *chew chew*
"This is really good!" *Chew, swallow*
"Dad, did you help make it or something?"
David laughed and snorted a noodle.
I guess that's payback for the trick or treating comment last Saturday.
P.S. He did not help. I did do it on my own. And he loved it. We're used to leftovers. None on this meal. Guess he gets plain bread for lunch.
After (finally) making a really, really good noodle soup (hey not everyone had David's mom to teach them how to cook) we sat down for dinner. After the first bite Maggie exclaimed:
"Hey! *chew chew*
"This is really good!" *Chew, swallow*
"Dad, did you help make it or something?"
David laughed and snorted a noodle.
I guess that's payback for the trick or treating comment last Saturday.
P.S. He did not help. I did do it on my own. And he loved it. We're used to leftovers. None on this meal. Guess he gets plain bread for lunch.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Hallowhine
After crapping out after two hours of trick-or-treating with David, the following conversation occurred:
"I wish Mom would have taken us trick-or-treating."
"Why?"
"You made us walk, Mom would have taken us on the bike, and that way we would not have to go up to the doors, Mom would get the candy for us."
"That's not how it works Maggie. You do not use bikes for trick-or-treating."
"It still would have been nicer to go with Mom, I miss her."
"Whatever. It's time for bed."
Below are this year's pumpkins and the home-sewn witch outfits (following the tradition of matching the pumpkins to the kid's costumes):
"I wish Mom would have taken us trick-or-treating."
"Why?"
"You made us walk, Mom would have taken us on the bike, and that way we would not have to go up to the doors, Mom would get the candy for us."
"That's not how it works Maggie. You do not use bikes for trick-or-treating."
"It still would have been nicer to go with Mom, I miss her."
"Whatever. It's time for bed."
Below are this year's pumpkins and the home-sewn witch outfits (following the tradition of matching the pumpkins to the kid's costumes):
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Speedy
This week we purchased a Dark Blue Subaru Legacy. David and Tim took it on a road trip to California to welcome his brother home from serving a mission in South Africa. Tim named the car "Bruce" after the shark in Nemo and Batman.
On the trip to the airport, David needed to make up some time, having received some interesting directions from the passengers of the vehicle. So he weaved through California traffic a bit. Some of the passengers let out shrieks of fear and gasps of concern, but looking into the rear view David saw Tim with a monsterous toothy grin and Tim giggling said,
"I like this car, it's Spee-dee."
On the trip to the airport, David needed to make up some time, having received some interesting directions from the passengers of the vehicle. So he weaved through California traffic a bit. Some of the passengers let out shrieks of fear and gasps of concern, but looking into the rear view David saw Tim with a monsterous toothy grin and Tim giggling said,
"I like this car, it's Spee-dee."
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Pictures
After picking 70 pounds of tomatoes at a local farm, as a family, it was time to get to work.
Tim had the job of rinsing them.
David removed the stems, cut an X in the bottom, boiled them a minute, then dropped them in an ice water bucket.
Maggie took them out of the ice water, peeled them, and set them in a pot for Melissa to cut, de-seed, drain excess water, and get to the pot to boil.
Amirrah's job was to watch it all and throw the jar lids on the floor. Wait. That wasn't her assigned job. That's just how she volunteered to help!
As the process moved along, we were pleasantly surprised at the children's enjoyment of the process and cheerful attitudes.
The next day, Magdalyn was pushed off the big slide, fell about 15 feet and landed on her head. We were blessed that she only suffered a mild concussion. We "relaxed" after visiting the doctor by playing at the Children's garden and the Mind, Motion, Magnetism exhibit at the museum. Some new areas have been set up since we were last there. We all enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and the new areas.
Here Amirrah dances on the stage while Tim and Maggie played a wooden xylophone.
As you see, the playground accident didn't affect her too much.
Tim had the job of rinsing them.
David removed the stems, cut an X in the bottom, boiled them a minute, then dropped them in an ice water bucket.
Maggie took them out of the ice water, peeled them, and set them in a pot for Melissa to cut, de-seed, drain excess water, and get to the pot to boil.
Amirrah's job was to watch it all and throw the jar lids on the floor. Wait. That wasn't her assigned job. That's just how she volunteered to help!
As the process moved along, we were pleasantly surprised at the children's enjoyment of the process and cheerful attitudes.
The next day, Magdalyn was pushed off the big slide, fell about 15 feet and landed on her head. We were blessed that she only suffered a mild concussion. We "relaxed" after visiting the doctor by playing at the Children's garden and the Mind, Motion, Magnetism exhibit at the museum. Some new areas have been set up since we were last there. We all enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and the new areas.
Here Amirrah dances on the stage while Tim and Maggie played a wooden xylophone.
As you see, the playground accident didn't affect her too much.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Simple Pleasures
Today, Maggie has her first true loose tooth. David told her to keep wiggling it with her tongue and it will fall out. Her response was:
Yes! That is what I've been doing!
Yes! That is what I've been doing!