While I’m doing that, I’ll share a scrapbook page I did with some shots I just love of Kaline:
Credits: Chill by Sugar Kissed Designs
Okay I’m back. Aren’t those pictures of Kaline nice? I’m pretty proud of the photography!
Part of this is me feeling a little guilty. I want to thank everyone on Carla’s behalf for the nice comments and birthday wishes. Where I feel a little guilty is I didn’t post anything on August 12, Kaline’s birthday! I did do a Facebook Status for her, but not a blog. Shame on me! She turned 7. She did mention her birthday on Behind Orange Eyes in The Cat Days of Summer where she used one of the photos from that layout. She thought it made her look cute; she is a Leo after all!
So I made a cup of Verona in the Keurig maker. I can see the bottom of the container the Verona is in already! After it’s empty, I’m going to put a new box of Vienna Coffee House, which is my everyday coffee. I have 3 boxes of Verona left, but Starbucks is pricier than most of the K-Cups, so I don’t want to use it all up and I’m not in a financial position to upgrade my everyday java. Besides, I prefer to keep my indulgences as a treat.
To go with the yummy cup of Verona, breakfast is definitely not my normal fruit, yogurt and whole grain cereal. I've been craving a donut like crazy for a couple of weeks. It got worse when I was chatting with Kelly a couple nights ago and we were talking about her impending visit next month. We agreed that we must go to the cider mill in Michigan for cider and donuts. Yes, there are places locally that we can get cider and donuts, but cider and donuts in Michigan taste better. It tastes like home. We’ll go visit Scotty for one of the days she’s here, and the three of us on a picnic table with cider and donuts will definitely happen! And for a little while, we’ll all be in our early 20s, single and not a realistic care in the world.
But that’s next month. For today, I found a box of pumpkin donuts at Kroger when we did our cupboard restocking trip last night. Now, in keeping good tack of my points in my diet, breakfast today is actually a little less than normal for a donut and a peach with coffee. It’s just maybe slightly less good for me than the whole grains and yogurt. But it tastes SO GOOD!
Okay, now on to the weekly Monday Quiz About Me fun, hosted by Heather at Acting Balanced!
1. What is your favorite memory you made while on walk?
I always walked to clear my mind so a memory on a walk would be counter-productive, no? :)
Actually, I went on walks with Tori and Rina a lot. They weren’t as impressed with my favorite trails at Maybury State Park as I was. I liked the dirt paths and the more challenging hills. They hated having to wear bug spray and they hated the bus. But they did like the wildflowers. The best memories are that while they weren’t crazy about the bugs, we did that walking to get to the picnic areas in the back of the park where we discovered a playground they hadn’t been to before! So I guess it’s not so much a single memory, but a bunch of fun memories of picnics with my nieces when they were little.
2. Do you prefer to live in the city, suburbs or country? Why?
Well, I live in the city now, but not downtown, just within the city limits. I have to say that out of all the places I’ve lived I remember loving being a kid in Southgate Michigan because of the plethora of affordable kids programs in the 70s. But I love living in Toledo, Ohio!; it’s a small city, but it has the cultural and sports of a larger city, albeit on a bit smaller scale. The public transportation is good and if you’re driving the traffic is much less congested than a larger it or its suburbs. When David and I started dating that was the most refreshing thing; leaving the always crazy and congested traffic of Novi for the much more pleasant driving in Toledo. We’re close to downtown for things we need to do in the city, live in a pleasant neighborhood and we’re not a far drive from parks and farmland. It’s really the best of all worlds.
3. Post the cutest kid/pet/whatever picture you have taken lately?
Technically I didn’t take it, I’m in it. David took it, so it’s joint effort, right? He did need me there to take it.
I was chilly and kicked back on the couch with my blanket and fell asleep. Kaline is 7 years old and 13 pounds, but she has always loved crawling up and relaxing on my chest. She’s just not the pound-and-a-half kitten she was when she discovered she liked that resting spot. The thing is because she’s always done it, I don’t wake up just because she crawls onto me. I wake up when I hear my husband taking pictures!
4. What is your favorite recipe made with apples?
Tori and Rina will tell you I make the best apple chips there are. My apple chips recipe is simple; sliced cored apples really thin (salad shooter is great for that) spread the apple slices onto racks for the dehydrator. Start the dehydrator and check on them tomorrow. The new dehydrator I got last year will do a full load, about a quart of chips, in a day and a half. It is the greatest, most nutritious snack chip little kids have ever fallen so in love with they want it still sent to them in college.
Now, while I like the apple chips, my favorite thing I do with apples is still Shortbread Apple Crisp; wonderful with a scoop of dulce de leche ice cream!
And don't forget to add a 5th Question on your own blog so we can answer as we hop around!
5. What was a favorite food of yours as a kid that you still love as an adult?
The easy answer would be chocolate. See the story here about my chocolate bunny when I was 3. (It’s the answer to question 4 in the Friday 5 Questions.) I don’t lock myself in a closet and eat a pound of chocolate anymore, but my favorite of almost anything is still “the chocolate one.”
On a healthier note, I’ve always loved salad! That was my favorite part of dinner when we ate at Noni’s because her dressing was so awesome, but then and still now, put it on a bed of lettuce and I’ll probably like it.
8 comments:
My favorite food as a kid was peanut butter and banana sandwiches and they still are
Chocolate and peanut butter!
My favourite food as a kid is homemade mac and cheese. I still make it today. No Kraft dinner for me.
Ice cream. I grew up eating ice cream every night after dinner and it's still something I love - even though I don't eat it as often because I gain weight now that I'm an adult! ;)
Nani, this comment has nothing to do with your post. But while I've been over at theStudio taking part in the birthday bash, I remember when we entered the designer contest way back in 2008. I didn't enter last year or this one. Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you and miss seeing you there.
I'm going to say mama's Egg Custard pie. I have her recipe, and made one the other day, but mine just don't taste like mama's used to!
First, Pogo and I want to say "Happy Belated Birthday" to Kaline. We surely hope your day was a grand one.
I think I'd have to agree that Mom's homemade macaroni and cheese was and alwyas my favorite food. Homemade corn chowder ran a close second. My homemade lasagne is right up there.
You have a wonderful day, my friend. Hugs, Edna B.
Kaline is so pretty. Your coffee sounds delicious. I think I might go make myself a cup. I do enjoy our little Keurig.
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