Those of you who know me, you know what I like to watch...an example being Futurama...and Top Chef :) My husband and I occasionally like to challenge ourselves to some creative cooking. This last time I got the brilliant idea that we should use some of the random accumulation of food we had going in our cupboards...So, we raided the pantry and set some guidelines. I have to laugh looking back. This really was the least successful meal we've made. Oh, well :) It was fun! The Pantry RaidThe Challenge: Use two randomly assigned ingredients from "the pantry" Use the star ingredient, eggplant Follow the randomly assigned guidelines (ie Use of only one burner, use extra pantry item) Pass the child taste test (our harshest critics!) The IngredientsThe MealThe Verdict
The KidsThe real verdict comes from seeing what the kiddos thought of everything. When we asked the girls what they thought, we got some pretty frank answers (Oh, kids are funny!). Nothing was super successful, neither were impressed (there may have even been some fear in there). Although, they did manage to polish off the cream of wheat and enjoy some chicken. All in all, I'd say it was a tie, even if Audrey did say I won ;)
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I absolutely love seeing how happy my clients are with their pictures! I get giddy when I see your photos framed and enjoying a cozy spot in your home. I love when you make a photo your profile pic. And the ultimate compliment? Your referrals! Thank you for making me your photographer over and over :)
Here's a photo from a recent Newborn Session that makes me happy too! Chris and I went out shooting the other day. With just one lap around the lake, we found ourselves appreciating the beauty! I can't imagine the Colorado landscape any more beautiful. The glowing reflection on the water providing a beautiful foreground to the majestic mountains, framed by green more than a century old. Just applied to be a Jacksonville "insider" on VisitSouth.com...
It got me thinking how much I really do love that place...The Walter Jones National Park! I got to thinking about how I'd love to be a supporter of "the little guy." I would hate to see such a treasure get lost in today's fast paced tourism and end up closing down from lack of the general public's knowledge. They were "advertising" for volunteers and of course asking for donations to help keep everything going. Let's hope there's more supporters like me!! And for fun, the 100 words I submitted for consideration: "The Mandarin area is full of history and once off the main road, the view is stunning. Gorgeous hundred year old oak trees line the winding road. You’ll find yourself in awe of the beautiful homes mixed with the rich history Jacksonville has to offer. The Walter Jones National Park, not only supplies a self guided walking tour, but a museum to accompany it. Actual plantation structures still stand, and visitors can explore the legendary house. Outside, walkers can explore, families can picnic, and fishermen even have a pier! It’s definitely a peaceful place of history waiting to be rediscovered." |
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