Apple farm

We had a fun Saturday at a local organic farm. We picked apples and a few pumpkins, enjoying the sunny day (they are getting fewer and further between).

Easy from scratch holiday drinks

Snow day! I decided to make some egg nog from scratch. It was surprising easy and so much more healthy than the store variety.

Here is the recipe:

Egg Nog:

In saucepan beat 2 1/2 cups milk, 1/3 cup sugar, ground nutmeg (to taste) and 6 eggs. Cook over med heat until thickened but DO NOT OVERCOOK OR BOIL. Add a splash of vanilla. Cool pan quickly in sink of cold water. I added a spash of half and half, but not necessary. Chill.

I also made hot cocoa. Way too many scary ingredients in the mixes from the store, and the expensive ones that contained high quality ingredients are essentially the same as in this recipe made from scratch:

Hot Cocoa:

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup cocoa powder (Hersheys)

dash of salt

1/3 cup hot water

In saucepan, mix and bring to a boil. Boil for two minutes. Add dash of vanilla.

Add 4 cups milk and heat on low. Do not boil. Serve hot.

Trick or Treat!

Halloween morning fun...

"Eloine"

S. and his shenanigans, climbing up to turn on the bathroom faucet

"Arrrggh"

K. as a flamenco dancer

E. as DJ Lance Rock from Yo Gabba Gabba, his favorite show

C. and L. showing the little boys how it's done

The older kids with friends right before heading out

Thankful

Thanksgiving is 30 days away.

I am going to count my blessings, every day.

Will you join me?

Day 1: I am so thankful for beloved friends!

E. and his "Gracie" at the beach last August.

Too cold for baseball!