Hot Fun in the Summertime

We have had a fun jam packed summer so far. If we're not on vacation, we're at the pool, and if we're not at the pool, we're at the movie theatrr, library zoo, and if we're not there we bring a freind over to play with. Meet "P"! He is a doll and he and Landon always have the best time. We had him over for the day were we went swimming, had a picnic, and then played at the park until dark. These boys played and played hard. They were all over the place going and doing anything that they could. They even joined a game of frisbee with some college kids. Anyhow, I couldn't help but enjoy these two having so much fun with not a care in the world...ahhhhh.

And Miss Lucy got in a swing for the first time and loved everything about it...literally!!! We could not keep her from sucking on the darn thing and when her drool turned a orangy rusty color, we decided that was enough :)

Hot Fun in the Summertime

We have had a fun jam packed summer so far. If we're not on vacation, we're at the pool, and if we're not at the pool, we're at the movie theatrr, library zoo, and if we're not there we bring a freind over to play with. Meet "P"! He is a doll and he and Landon always have the best time. We had him over for the day were we went swimming, had a picnic, and then played at the park until dark. These boys played and played hard. They were all over the place going and doing anything that they could. They even joined a game of frisbee with some college kids. Anyhow, I couldn't help but enjoy these two having so much fun with not a care in the world...ahhhhh.

And Miss Lucy got in a swing for the first time and loved everything about it...literally!!! We could not keep her from sucking on the darn thing and when her drool turned a orangy rusty color, we decided that was enough :)

Taste a Little of the Summer

I have just discovered Alabama Farmers Market recently and I have nothing but great things to say about it. First of all, all of the produce above cost me only $19.50! Secondly, they are open all day every day! Thirdly, it makes me feel good supporting our local farmers. And most of all, I have had more fun cooking with all my fresh fruits and veggies this week. Anyhow, here is the link to their website with times, directions, etc. And here are a few recipes that I have cooked up this week...

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Chicken Delight

Take 1 chicken breast and season with Janes Crazy Mixed Up Salt. Place chicken on a peice of aluminum foil. Next, cut up fresh squash and zucchini and put on top of chicken. Pour marina Sauce on top and sprinkle a generous amount of mozerella and paremsian cheese. Wrap it all up in the foil and bake 30-45 min on 350. So easy and way to good! This recipe is courtesy of Darby, one of my favorite bloggers.

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Cheesy Tomatoe

Take 1 large garden tomatoe and hollow out a small crater in the middle. Mix cream cheese with blue cheese and fill tomatoe with mixture. Bake 10-20 min on 350 or until cheese has melted...yummy!

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Peach Chutney

Melt 1Tb butter in small skillet and saute 1/2 c finely chopped onion for 2-3 min or until tender. Add 1 1/2 cup chopped fresh peaches, 3TB brown sugar, 2TB balsamic vinegar and 1/2 tsp Jamaican jerk seasoning and cook about 3 more minutes until the mixture is thoroughly heated. I served this with a peppered pork tenderloin and it was soooo good. Next time, I think I will try it with fish!

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What have you been cooking up this summer? Do tell, I always need new recipes!

Taste a Little of the Summer

I have just discovered Alabama Farmers Market recently and I have nothing but great things to say about it. First of all, all of the produce above cost me only $19.50! Secondly, they are open all day every day! Thirdly, it makes me feel good supporting our local farmers. And most of all, I have had more fun cooking with all my fresh fruits and veggies this week. Anyhow, here is the link to their website with times, directions, etc. And here are a few recipes that I have cooked up this week...

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Chicken Delight

Take 1 chicken breast and season with Janes Crazy Mixed Up Salt. Place chicken on a peice of aluminum foil. Next, cut up fresh squash and zucchini and put on top of chicken. Pour marina Sauce on top and sprinkle a generous amount of mozerella and paremsian cheese. Wrap it all up in the foil and bake 30-45 min on 350. So easy and way to good! This recipe is courtesy of Darby, one of my favorite bloggers.

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Cheesy Tomatoe

Take 1 large garden tomatoe and hollow out a small crater in the middle. Mix cream cheese with blue cheese and fill tomatoe with mixture. Bake 10-20 min on 350 or until cheese has melted...yummy!

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Peach Chutney

Melt 1Tb butter in small skillet and saute 1/2 c finely chopped onion for 2-3 min or until tender. Add 1 1/2 cup chopped fresh peaches, 3TB brown sugar, 2TB balsamic vinegar and 1/2 tsp Jamaican jerk seasoning and cook about 3 more minutes until the mixture is thoroughly heated. I served this with a peppered pork tenderloin and it was soooo good. Next time, I think I will try it with fish!

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What have you been cooking up this summer? Do tell, I always need new recipes!

Back to the Island

Which island you ask? Dauphin Island of course. I grew up on this island every summer. I love everything about this place and the older I get the more meaning it all has to me. My sister, Tiffany, couldn't have said it any better. See her blog about the Island here. Are you crying yet? OK, well I will go ahead and recap the weekend. My moms 60th birthday and Mothers day coincided this year, so my sisters and I decided to give her a week at the beach.

Every day was pretty much the same and went like this... After breakfast, my mom would have Vacation Bible School with the kids

where a bible passage was read

followed by a craft and a snack.

All the kids loved this. Next we would pack up and head to the beach for swimming and playing all day long.

At some point we would come in to eat...

And every day would end with kids crashing. (It was a 5 bedroom house for 4 couples plus my Paw-Paw and 8 children and a baby.) Kids slept everywhere!

Landon was in the water every second of every day so I really don't have a lot of pictures of him. And his little face was scalded the first day from the sun...shame on me for not reapplying sunscreen. When I say scalded it was first scarlett and then a purplish, and when it started to peel he looked like a burn victim...it was awful. He saw his face in the mirror and said "they should be ashamed of themselves" referring to Ash and I. And we were/are ashamed!

Lucy was a hit with all her cousins...

and this sweet face could pretty much sum up everyones feelings for the week...

Everything about the week was perfect and just as I remembered growing up maybe even a little better as I watch my own children creating their own memories on this beloved island!