9.17.2011

Rancid oil

Made a batch of Pumpkins Spice Latte cupcakes only to realize that the oil was rancid and the cupcakes were inedible.

Too late to make more.

Will try again tomorrow.

I also borrowed my friend's camera this week-yay!  It was a lot of fun, and I realized that I could really get into photography.  Especially with C.  good thing my birthday is coming up!

9.02.2011

25 update

Here is my revised list!
1.  Pick fruit
2.  Go camping
3.  Organize my crafting/sewing supplies
4.  Set up a college fund for little Little C
5.  Make a will
6.  Do something with my wedding dress
7.  Take a class
8.  Can something for the winter
9.  Read a book
10.  Build something with my husband
11.  Go hiking
12.  Cook a new dish
13.  Plan a quilt
14.  Grow a giant pumpkin
15.  Make something with the tomatoes I grew
16.  Spend one day with no computer or TV and with my family
17.  Get feather hair extensions  like Ke$ha
18.  Do something with my sister, Maggie
19.  Drink with my little brother, Jeff
20.  Go wine tasting
21.  See the new Harry Potter movie
22.  Be in a wedding
23.  Get my guitar out again
24.  Run a race
25.  Donate to a good cause



So I've crossed quite a few things off my list.  


We picked apricots and blackberries and canned both of them, apricot preserves and blackberry jelly.  I've never made jelly before and I'm sure there's a better way to get the juice out than what I did, but it tastes good.  These will make excellent Christmas gifts.


I read a few books, but the one I liked best was Room.  I would definitely recommend it.


Right now, as I write this I have a pasta salad in my fridge with tomatoes that I grew.  I've actually made a few salads and wraps too and the plant just keeps on growing!


My brother, Jeff, came over on Tuesday.  Technically we shared some beer so I'm crossing it off.  He was on his way over to Seattle and stayed the night.  I want to spend more time with him, but he's a busy guy so I'll take what I can get.  Plus with the way he talks (super fast) a 12 hour visit can cover a lot of ground :)


We went wine tasting the last weekend in July.  Just a small one at a local gallery.  We are going next weekend for real in Leavenworth. 


And of course I was in a wedding.  Amanda is a Mrs. now.  


I'm enjoying a last quiet moment before this weekend gets rolling.  Yeehaw!