Weekend Wrap Up (10.16.15 - 10.18.15) - ISU game and Center Grover Orchard

A few weeks ago we had a fabulous weekend with my brother Ray, nephew Ben and his girlfriend and daughter. My brother was turning 29 on Saturday, so I decided to make a quick cake to help him celebrate. His favorite kind is marble, so that's what I made with whipping icing.

My brother Ray and his son! 

Weekend Wrap Up (10.24 - 10.26)

Family time is very important to me and as I see my kids growing up before my very own eyes, I've realized that I need to live the weekends to the fullest. In the evenings, Dave and I only have two to three hours with them before they need to get to bed so doing fun and exciting things on the weekends is extremely important.

On Friday, I took the day off to get my nephew for the weekend. Now, let me preface, I had good intentions to keep him for the entire weekend! I picked him up, headed to my ENT appointment as I thought I had an ear infection (he told me it was only a virus), and then ventured home to get dinner ready for our friends that were coming over. As a farm kid, I always try to prepare a farm type meal. The meal included; chicken and stuffing glazed with peaches, au gratin potatoes, squash and homemade pumpkin bars. Yup, I love to cook just like I'm on the farm!

Little-C with her buddy!