Monthly Archives: October 2014

Oct 7

Thinking of Thanksgiving

It isn’t even Halloween yet, and I haven’t planned Agnes’ Birthday party, but I can’t stop thinking of Thanksgiving. It has quickly become my second favorite holiday.I’m already thinking of that delicious dinner and fantastic desserts.

I’ve been baking a lot of pies lately. I’ve been testing out crusts and fillings to add to the pie rotation.

I know that Thanksgiving dinner will be Thanksgiving lunch again this year. We have lots of family members that like to get their shopping in early. I don’t mind though, I like making a giant lunch, and then having snacks and all those desserts later in the day.

What about you… With Autumn finally here, are you thinking of Thanksgiving too?

 

Oct 6

One More Gift and a Handmade Beanie Too

I had to go a different route with one of my handmade Christmas gifts. I wasn’t able to find the yarn that I’m needing to complete the first gift. I’ll have to complete it at another time, and gift it on a later date.

I made a scarf, and I really liked how this one turned out. It was quick to crochet, and it is really cozy too.

I also tried my hand at making a Pink Beanie for Agnes.

I didn’t use a pattern. I started with a circle, and added on a stitch here and a row there. It turned out just right, and she loves it. It was nice and warm on a cold KS day. Dylan wants on in green, so I’ll adjust the pattern a bit, and make one for him too.

Oct 4

September’s Favorite Photos

The month flew by, and the kiddos hid from the camera…

Thade got a hair-cut.

Dylan enjoyed some Pumpkin Pie.

Agnes started preschool.

She loves it!

My tiny cuties.

We enjoyed the last orange blooms of Summer.

I started a new project. It is warm and cozy, just in time for these chilly autumn nights.

Miss Mia has been my copilot. She goes everywhere with us in the car. She’s a good dog.

The big kitty has been hiding out.

I don’t think that the cool weather is helping. He has been taking lots of naps. Poor little guy…

Oct 3

September’s Tasty Treats

During the month of September I lived in the kitchen. I was cooking around the clock to try and keep the kiddos full, I also had a cookie catering gig to bake for. I have lots of photos to share from my kitchen.

I made several batches of Chocolate Chip Cookies. I need to get in the habit of making more cookie dough ahead, and keeping it in the fridge to bake during the week.

Homemade Pizza and Wings have become a Football night staple!

I tested out a batch of Cinnamon Breadsticks. The kids didn’t like them too much, but I thought they were really tasty. The one downside I had a bit too much Cinnamon topping on them, and it made a gigantic mess in the oven.

Sundays over here are baking days. I made a RR Cherry Pie, Chocolate Snack Cake, and a whole bunch of Butter Rolls too.

The RR Cherry Pie has become my hubby’s favorite.

Thade’s favorite are the Butter Rolls. He has even requested them in place of a birthday cake, when his birthday rolls around.

I’ve been using what I had on hand, and cleaning out the pantry. I made a batch of Butterscotch Brownies (I swear they were called Blondies when I was a kiddo). I loved them, the kids not so much. They said they couldn’t be called brownies, they were not chocolate.

Midway though the month it was time to make a massive amount of cookies for the cookie catering gig.

There were Caramel-chocolate cookie bars, Chocolate Chip cookies, Candy bar cookies, Triple Chocolate chip cookies, and Cakerdoodles. I had made over twelve dozen. The turnout for the lunch was great, and the cookies disappeared quickly. I think next time I’ll have to double the amounts.

The family had requested a Cinnamon Cake for dessert. This cake disappears way too quickly.

When it was the first day of Autumn,

I made a Pumpkin Pie to celebrate.

Pumpkin Pie is Dylan’s favorite!

Pumpkin Pie makes an awesome late night snack too.

I also made a Dutch Apple Pie. I’m usually the only one that eats it though, my family just isn’t a fan.

Oh well, more for me. I like mine with a big scoop of Caramel Ice Cream.

Now that October has arrived, I’m already thinking of Thanksgiving pies. I’ve already tested a new recipe, and it was a hit with my hubby. I have lots of birthday treats to make this month too. James and Agnes both have October birthdays. Time to get to it, maybe I can get a few dozen cookies baked before the boys are home from school.