Sept 29, 2013::hello from the backroad

Just dropping by to share some of our adventures in the last week or so.

Brice and I have begun reading Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series with Little. House in the Big Woods. I live to read about the laying in of food in the first chapters of the book. I would have loved to play house among the piles of pumpkins in the attic. The big kids always seem to make their way to the room where we wre reading aloud. I think we all love the Little House. 

After reading the part about Ma making butter, we tried our hand at our own. What fun!

Captain America still makes a daily appearance around these parts.

Our dear friend, Lisa, paid us a visit last weekend. It was so good to see a familiar face, especially one we miss so very much!! Looking forward to more exciting company next weekend.

We attended the Koh-Koh-Mah and Foster Encampment and watched a reenactment of a battle from the French and Indian War.

I am working on a plan for how to paint this place when all the wallpaper comes down. Work in progress...

The Indiana Bicentennial Train Exhibit visited Kokomo.

Reeves learned to play Magic at the local game store. Big Bang Theory hard!

We attended a video taping of a local tv show and watched a concert with Shiny Penny. Check 'me out on iTunes. Remember them. I think they are going to go far. Talented kids.

And my favorite adventure, the VW Cruise In! I even picked up a treasure at the swap meet for my collection. 

Until next time...happy adventuring!

Namaste

Sept 18, 2013::still

My intention this year was to post something here daily to mark our year of "home."

My struggles to post lately reflect my inner struggle to pinpoint my place here in our new home and new hometown. Nothing to worry about. I came with very few of my former responsibilities, so my personal place in this community can now evolve into something new for me. That's exciting. 

My inner voice is telling me to be still and listen instead of pushing to speak. So, I will not be posting here daily. I will post, but it will be when I have something I truly want to share, not just to fill a calendar. Fall is typically a very creative time for me, so we'll be together here again soon.

Namaste

Sept 15 & 16, 2013::pumpkin time

Oh, it's pumpkin time and that makes me so happy!

I am not a fan of the Starbucks pumpkin concoction. 

No, It's the pure, orange, smashy, real deal that I love. 

I use it off and on throughout the year, but in the fall, it's a staple in everyday cooking.

The October issue of Food Network Magazine is speaking my language in their insert cookbook listing 50 ways with canned pumpkin...inspiration!

I put it in smoothies, pancakes, cookies, even chili. 

This year, it's going in applesauce, scones, refrained beans, hummus, and cornbread. 

Great fiber and vitamins. We even feed it to the dogs and they love it! 

Remember what happened when you fed your baby too many carrots?

I may be orange by December!

It'll be yummy getting there, though!

P.S. A very happy birthday to my guy...love you always...

Namaste