Well this year I decided not to host the Fourth of July. I made the kiddos mad, and my family worried, but I’m exhausted, and just don’t feel up to it. I think it will be nice though, taking it easy, cooking slowly, and enjoying time with the kids instead of hostessing duties.
We are heading out today to get some fireworks with the kids. Last night the fireworks already began in our neighborhood. Miss Mia was a mess, but the kids can’t wait.
Happy Friday everybody!
I spent a lot of time in the kitchen during the month of June. I think I was washing more dishes than cooking though… I do have a few photos to share from my kitchen.
We celebrated Donut Day by visiting our local shop. I opted for one Cream Cheese filled and one Old Fashioned. Both were delicious.
I made a bunch of Chocolate Chip Cookies.
I also made lots and lots of Cinnamon Rolls.
I made another batch of Chocolate Mousse, which freezes beautifully into Chocolate Ice Cream.
I’ve been seeing this Soda Cake recipe popping up all over Pinterest, so I gave it a try. This one is a Vanilla Cake mix, with Orange Soda, and Whipped Topping for the icing. I liked it, but the kids wern’t a fan.
It has been a little humid in Kansas, but that makes for beautiful Dinner Rolls.
Lastly,
more Cinnamon Rolls. This batch was proofing, and getting ready to go in the oven.
I’ve been baking a ton already, so many pies, and so many cookies. I’ll have some more pictures to share soon.
This monthly menu is going to be a little different than the other ones. James is getting involved with the planning, and planning two weeks of meals for me. I’ll take the help where I can get it, trust me, it has been one of those Summer’s. I’ve got my half of the menu planned, and ready to share. I’ll share my hubby’s once he passes it my way.
Two more things, this menu was easy to plan, since I only had to plan half of it. Also I’m sticking with my veggies. I’m still working my way towards becoming a vegan, even though my family thinks I’m nuts! Happy July everybody!
I can’t believe that it is the last day of June. This month has really gotten away from me. It hasn’t been socially busy, but the housework and kids have kept me extra busy.
The kids slept in a bit this morning. I enjoyed the few extra quiet moments while I had them. I’ll be sticking around the house, and trying to get the dishes and laundry caught back up.
My happy place