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Friday, September 5, 2008
Family Reunion and a recipe
Posted in EatingWe spent Labor Day at my Grandpa and Grandma's house this year. Well, my folks have their RV parked on the G's property so we were at their house too! Anyway, it was something of a reunion since my dad's whole family was there except his sister's family and *my* sister's family (but they're moving to the same town as the folks, as I type!) It's always fun to see the cousins (especially since 3 of the kids there weren't born the last time we were all together. Here's a picture of us:
In the back row, from the left, we have my dad's younger brother (who is the same age as my husband), then my dad in the brown shirt with the gray hair and goatee, my dad's identical twin (holding the black dog), my brother, my husband and my grandpa. In the middle row we have my youngest cousin, his mom (holding him), his older brother (in the white shirt), my Aunt M. (married to Dad's twin), my mom, me, RK and my grandma. And in the front, the daughter of Dad's younger brother, TH, AC in front of my mom and MJ. Oh and in the very front is Jose, my mom's Chihuahua.
I had a giggle at the picture since my dad is standing behind my aunt and his brother is standing behind my mom. It's not the first time they've gotten briefly confused. This time it was because Dad was setting camera and timer so he had to run and get in the picture wherever he could find a spot.
And here's a scrumdiddlyumptious recipe that Aunty M. made for us on Monday. It was easy peasy and everyone loved it, even the kids!
1 big can black beans (about 3-4 cups if you're using homemade), drained and rinsed
2 normal sized cans Rotel tomatoes with green chiles (I think I will try it with some salsa when I make it)
2- 8 oz blocks of cream cheese, softened
Combine everything in a large bowl. Serve with tortilla or corn chips. That's it! So yummy too!! And pretty easy to make some NT style changes for an even healthier treat. My favorite!
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Posted by Regina
Hi Lindsey and thanks for the warm welcome! You have a beautiful family that is so great! Your children remind me of myself and my brothers when we were that age....a looooong time ago! We like building tents and "forts" too. Your place looks nice and you have the right idea just do a long and a long and it will all come together for you.
On another note, you said that your husband was in the military? Tell him from my family to his a great big thank you for all he does and a great big hug for you and the kids and all YOU do.
Edited by Regina on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 10:35
Saturday, September 6, 2008 - Fun!
Posted by Chas
Oh how fun, I am glad you guys got to go and be with family... that is great! :)
Yum-o recipe, I think I have made something similar.
Have a great weekend my friend!
Love you!
Chas
Saturday, September 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by gabbie427
Oh it looks like you all had alot of fun with family!!! Thanks for sharing the picture.
And the recipe is so simple but sounds soooo yummy. I will check it out.
God's Blessings,
Amy Jo
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
So good to see all of you.
Everyone looks great!
Ally had a project to bring in memories for school this week. One of the items was a picture of "Uncle Chicken"- she laughed and said- "well, I won't say that in front of the class, I'll say my uncle Keith."
I was glad she remembered his real name!!!!
I read that llamas protect chickens from predators. Do you have any issues with predators?
Love, Karen
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
I read through this and laughed- you see how my brain works at 7 am. I meant predators with the real chickens, not Keith!!!
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Preserving the Harvest 2008
~June 22nd~
*11 half-pints
honey-sweetened peach-strawberry jam
~June 27th~
*7 half-pints and 2 pints
honey-sweetened peach jam
~June 28th~
*24 home-grown chickens in the freezer
(7 whole, 17 cut up
plus feet and backs for stock!!)
~July 6th~
*8 pints and 14 half-pints
honey-sweetened peach jam
~July 16th~
*18 cups fresh green beans,
blanched and frozen (a gift from the boss)
*12 pounds ripe bananas,
cut into 1 inch chunks and frozen for smoothies
~July 22nd~
*32 ears home-grown corn
blanched and frozen in meal-sized packages
~July 27th~
*8 pints cream-style corn
(home grown)
~July~
about *8 cups blackberries
and *5 cups wild blueberries
from around our property,
in the freezer
~August 4th~
14 pints
4 half-pints
and 1 quart
hot and spicy tomato salsa
(that's 18 cups altogether)
~October29th~
13 quarts chunky applesauce
5 quart jars dried apple rings
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