Autumn Has Arriven!
While some places may still be feeling the heat, it seems that fall is officially taken up residence in the Pacific Northwest – FINALLY!
This was the frosty dandelion that greeted me last week when I returned from taking the girls to school – the delicate seeds were clumped with little ice crystals – it was so beautiful (I know, the pic doesn’t do it justice).
Then there were the apples by the bushel – granny smith, gala, honey crisp, you name them, they are finally HERE. When one can get Honey Crisp apples for 74 CENTS a pound, you buy the box… and make applesauce of course!
Pumpkins will be about soon too… time for pumpkin cookies, pumpkin cake roll, pumpkin pie, pumpkin soup… hey, I warned you that this blog would have food in it!
We will be making banana bread today too – I promised the little one that we would bake today. Might even get to pumpkin cookies… but that might be too much goodness for one day (I still need to work too!).
We turned the fireplace on this morning too – we have gray skies and a chilly breeze to keep the air cooled down and crisp. The cheering that I received for the fire was a bit frightening – they have been wanting to use it since early May when we moved.
In other news, I officially look like a married woman again! I picked up my newly-shined ring yesterday, and I’m terrified that I’m going to lose it! I had them re-size it when they repaired it (only a 1/2 size up) and it feels so loose! It’s slipping & sliding around my finger & all wibbly-wobbly. but the sparkle! I haven’t seen it sparkle like this for 10 years! Even the little ones are sparkly! I will miss the men in stores being so helpful, but I’m so glad to have it back and be able to wear it!
Kid Update!
I’m still waiting to hear what the Dr’s think is going on with M’s lungs – the inhaler was making her worse (tasting blood can’t be good, right?) so they moved to the next test – she had a CT scan yesterday, so we are waiting for the results on that, then possibly off to the allergist, pulmonary specialist, etc. I just want my baby to be well! Oh well, I guess I need to have patience. I don’t have much patience…
The other one is doing better most of the time. Then her sister says something mean & it’s off to throw a tantrum – which brings about the tummy aches. We are trying the NO DAIRY thing, and the good news is that she loves the chocolate almond milk… the bad news is the cost of milk replacements! This could be a problem for pumpkin cookies too (1 lb. of butter anyone?) I really need to find a replacement for butter!
Any thoughts on foods or ways to treat tummy issues or lung issues are appreciated!
Well, it’s off to the sewing maching for me… I have bags to finish!
oh yeah, and bread to bake…
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