1. We went to the zoo on Saturday. It was a perfect day for it! A lot of the animals were out and the weather was warm. I’m so glad we have a membership so we can go whenever we want.
2. So we started school last week. Grace’s load is pretty heavy. We’re encouraging more work. She’s going to begin doing book reports next month and Science projects. Right now, she’s studying the state birds, so each week I’m having her draw and color a picture of the bird she’s working on, along with 4 facts about it. Eden is doing super well. Her cursive is beautiful and everyday I’m not only seeing improvement there, but also in her number writing.
3. I attempted to make a bean chili yesterday using the beans you buy in the bags at the store. The only other time I attempted to cook with them, it didn’t go well. This time was better, but because I was short on time, I didn’t have time to boil them for 2 hours, so I just threw it all in the crockpot and hoped for the best. The flavor was there, but the beans were still a little tough. See…not even food bloggers get it right all the time. I’m going to do the recipe over again in a few weeks though.
4. I got my hair recolored again yesterday. I know I was only in a few weeks ago, but the color was fading too fast, so our hair stylist came over to my mom’s and we got our hair done there, with a new brand of hair dye. I’m loving the new color. It is so pretty with a bit more red, but it has this beautiful brown as a base. I’m in love with it!!!
5. Josh and I are watching season 3 of The Walking Dead on netflix right now…which means, we’re probably going to have to wait a whole year for season 4 to show up on netflix…ANNOYING! Anyways, can I just say that the Governor has ISSUES!
6. We went to the pumpkin patch Saturday morning after we ate the cinnamon rolls I made. (Which by the way were heavenly.) I love our pumpkin patch so much. It’s right down the road from where we live. A family owns it, who also sells berries at our Farmer’s Market. We picked raspberries there this summer. We just love it. All you pay for are the pumpkins and other produce you might want. No gimmicks. No tickets. No carnival type stuff. Just you and the pumpkins. That’s how it was when I was a kid and I loved it! I’m so glad there are still places that offer that simple experience.
7. What’s your favorite thing about Fall? Go!
8. Wednesday begins our Awana year at our church, which means I’ll be most likely using my crockpot every Wednesday so I can ensure I have dinner done in time before we have to leave. What’s your favorite slow-cooker meal.
9. I really want to buy sugar pumpkins so I can roast them and make my own puree…but I’m a little intimidated by it. Who wants to do it with me or point me the direction of some great step-by step directions?
10. Usually, I have a few links to share with you guys about funny things I’ve read, or recipes that are mouth-watering to me…but, I have hardly been on the internet lately because of school. As soon as we’re on a more regular schedule…my internet stalking days are back!
Jocelyn
Thursday 24th of October 2013
I wish we had a zoo close enough to go all the time! I love all of the animals so much!! :)
Deborah
Thursday 24th of October 2013
I struggle with beans from scratch, too. I read somewhere that you should use purified or distilled water (can't remember which) because the minerals in tap water make them hard to soften for some reason. I haven't tried, but it's on my list!!
Jenn Cochran
Wednesday 23rd of October 2013
Doing your own puree is super easy! Seriously, the hardest part is cutting them in half and scooping out the seeds. Then all you do is pop them in the oven with a little water in the bottom of the pan at about 350 till they're soft (usually about an hour)- presto! The only thing left to do is scoop out the flesh and puree it! I just tried a new method where you pop the whole thing in your slow cooker, but I ended up having to cut it up anyway since the pumpkin was too big for the crock pot. :(