and...we're back

Back to real life...no more Olympic skaters, skiers, bob-sledders or snowboarders to keep me awake late at night.
So here is what we've been up to...

We've been trying some new recipes - this top one is a sweet-n-sour chicken recipe that I got from my sister. It was a BIG hit with the whole family.

I also tried to copy PF Changs lettuce wrap recipe. Mine were good, but not near as good as Changs! The kids devoured them though, so I think they made the "make again" list.

This was one of my favorites - lemon poppy-seed bundt cake. I found a recipe online for an almond poppy seed cake and made a few "improvements" to it. (I love lemon!) This was also a big hit with the family, but I won't be making this for a while - I couldn't control myself and I ate WAY TOO MANY pieces! So this may have to be a "once a year" recipe!

Moving on from the cooking...

I also joined a food co-op a few weeks ago. I have LOVED it! I get a beautiful basket of fruits and vegetables every Saturday morning for only $15.00! I have loved having my fridge stocked with fresh fruits and veggies every week - and my kids are eating (snacking) healthier and we are eating better at every meal!

Rylee asked a boy to MORP and he answered her by leaving a "rainbow trail" from our front porch

down our stairs

and out to the sidewalk - and...the answer was YES!

(This is Rylee sweeping up the skittles at 10:45 p.m.)

And, last but not least - I found some pictures of Kamryn on her camera card that I just HAD to share

I'm not quite sure what this is all about - but evidently, some wierd things go on in the basement that I am completely unaware of.

I'm guessing maybe she wants to grow her hair out??!?