Wordless Wednesday - 08.29

 It's almost that time!!!!

Party Details Cont. . .

And this is why I always start early!  Because as usual I had goals and I have failed to complete them, sigh!  At least I am making "some" progress :-)

Last weekend in August

It was a rainy one so we laid low all weekend!  It nice to just hang out and not have any specific plans because starting this weekend we have something going on EVERY weekend in September and it seems that October is filling fast as well!  So crazy!

I did get some time this weekend to work on some birthday party projects for Camryn's party.  Her banner is almost complete.  Invitations are almost done being addressed.  I love making progress.  I am hoping to have them in the mail late next week, but we'll see.  I am still narrowing down some cake options.  Decision should be made by the end of the week.

Soccer starts Friday for Payten.  She is super excited!  Now I just hope the rain stays away!  I am sure I will have a ton of pictures from her first practice :-)

It's a rainy Monday but I hope that doesn't make my Monday drag on :-(  Have a great week!

My Version

My version of the Mini Apple Pies!  

They were soo yummy! 

 I'll definitely be making them again!

It's Bunco Night!

It's Bunco night tonight, woot woot!  I love that we do this once a month.  Its a girls night out, great friends, yummy food, and lots of laughs!  Of course we are always trying new recipes we have all found on Pinterest.  Last Bunco I made the Caprese Skewers and Red, White, and Blueberry Trifle.  Both were so delicious!

This month I am going to try two new recipes.  I love trying new things!  Sometimes they are really good and I have had a few that were ehhhh.

Caprese Salad with Grape Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

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4 - 5 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in halves

1 lb fresh imported Italian mozzarella, cut into 1/4 - 1/2" cubes

1/4 cup extra virgin, first preseed Italian olive oil

1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar for a more mild flavor)

10 - 15 large fresh basil leaves (to taste)

Italian sea salt to taste

Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh Italian bread

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Toss together the tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.

Tear the basil into large pieces and toss into the salad.

Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Serve immediately (can be refrigerated to serve a little bit later too).

Serve with fresh, crusty Italian bread.

Mini Apple Pies

 

Don't they look so yummy?!  I can't wait to try them!!!  I just hope they turn out as good as the picture!  Stay tuned!

Happy Friday!  Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Deliveries

I think if UPS or FedEX  comes to our house one more time my husband is going to lose it!  Between school uniforms, soccer apparel, dance apparel, its been non stop delivers over here.  He jokes that he should be the UPS & FedEx man so we can save on shipping, he thinks hes funny! 

The girls start their after school activities soon.  Next week starts soccer for Payten.  She has her first practice next Friday.  And the best part is her Daddy is going to be her coach :-)  I know she is super excited about that.  Dance doesn't start until after labor day.  Camryn is even dancing this year and she is sooo excited.  She wanted to dance last year but because of her birthday with the cut off she couldn't :-(.  So this year she is more then ready!

Are your kids participating in any after school activities?  My girls really look forward to their activities.  I am not going to lie this summer they were pretty bored.  The first few weeks were okay but after that everyday they would ask what we were going to do.  Whatever happened to just relaxing?!  I guess 4 1/2 and 3 year olds don't think that's much fun :-(

Hope everyone is having a great week!  I am looking forward to the weekend.  I am thinking we'll be heading to the water park again!  :-)  Happy Thursday!

Wordless Wednesday - 08.22

 Payten School Years - 2010, 2011, 2012

Camryn School Years - 2011 & 2012

Recipes: Confetti Mac and Cheese

Gotta love Pinterest for all of these great recipes.  This one is super simple but I am hoping my girls like it since they are a fan of Mac and Cheese.  We'll see!

1 - Box of Mac and Cheese

1 cup - Frozen Peas (cook)

1 cup - Carrots

Handful - Broccoli

Super easy!  I hope its a hit in our house!  Sounds soo yummy to me!

Aquatica

Thanks to the rain on Saturday it ruined our plans for the day, but luckily the rain cleared up and we got to head to Aquatica on Sunday.  The girls LOVE it here, well they actually love any water park.  Payten and Camryn are total water bugs. They would spend everyday in the water if they could.  I am so glad we have annual passes here and since its close its nice to go for a few hours then head home.  Just another reason why I love Florida living :-)