Last Saturday we tried out our new solar oven for the first time.
We heated up the oven to about 320 degrees (it was 70 outside, with a breeze, but the sun did its thing), then put in some risen bread dough--see Heidi putting in the bread pan.
James, Addie, and Heidi watching the bread out back.
Bread cooking in the sun.
Almost ready...
Addie with a fresh-solar-baked loaf of bread.Saturday was a FUN, SUNNY, work-around-the house kind of day.
I really enjoyed the Women's Broadcast that night!
On Sunday afternoon, Addie baked me a birthday cake while I was napping. She made this by herself and ceven cleaned up her mess (mostly). Earlier that morning, she and Heidi woke us up and told us they had breakfast for us. They made cheesy scrambled eggs, toast (from the solar bread), and sausage patties with juice and cleaned up after themselves, too! Lucky me!
On Sunday afternoon, Addie baked me a birthday cake while I was napping. She made this by herself and ceven cleaned up her mess (mostly). Earlier that morning, she and Heidi woke us up and told us they had breakfast for us. They made cheesy scrambled eggs, toast (from the solar bread), and sausage patties with juice and cleaned up after themselves, too! Lucky me!
My in-laws gave me some mad money for my bday so I got a good cut-and color on Wednesday.***
Today (Friday) was FIELDTRIP DAY! James and I sepnt the WHOLE DAY with school kids!
This morning at 9:45, we walked with Addie's class from the school to the nursing home. Addie's class is adopting grandparents for the school year.
This morning at 9:45, we walked with Addie's class from the school to the nursing home. Addie's class is adopting grandparents for the school year.
Here are the kids in the lounge getting orientation for the activities director.
Learning our way around***
At 11:00am, we walked back to the school and joined Heidi's class for a trip to Rocky Creek Farm (about 20 miles west of town).
We had a picnic with all the first graders.
Then we took a hayride out into the fields to pick a pumpkin.
There were lots of fun things to see on the hayride--James spotted a witch!
Heidi on the hayride.
Heidi with an armful of apples, ready to make cider!
James and Heidi tossing apples into the chipper.
[the chipper is kinda fierce]
Tova (L) and Heidi at the Rocky Creek sign
James and Heidi at the sign
There was a bunny for sale under this flower cart.
James running to the Hay Fort.
Heidi on top of the Hay Fort
James hiding inside of the Hay Fort
Heidi petting the sheep. 
We had a picnic with all the first graders.
Then we took a hayride out into the fields to pick a pumpkin.
There were lots of fun things to see on the hayride--James spotted a witch!
Heidi on the hayride.
Heidi with an armful of apples, ready to make cider!
James and Heidi tossing apples into the chipper.
[the chipper is kinda fierce]
Tova (L) and Heidi at the Rocky Creek sign
James and Heidi at the sign
There was a bunny for sale under this flower cart.
James running to the Hay Fort.
Heidi on top of the Hay Fort
James hiding inside of the Hay Fort
Heidi petting the sheep. 
James and Heidi after a great day at Rocky Creek Farm!
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We stopped by to wish Aunt Debbie & Uncle Kurt a happy birthday (they have the same bday--isn't that cool) after our field trips and now we are cozy at home, excited for an awesome CONFERENCE WEEKEND! Woo-hoo for getting edified in your jammies! You should join us HERE-- that's where we'll be basking, all weekend long. What ever you do, this weekend, ENJOY!
5 comments:
atleast the weather has been good for baking bread, if nothing else ;)
Looks like fun. Glad you were able to get a new cut and color. That is something that can add confidence and happiness to anyone if done right :)
Isn't awesome (& slightly scary) that the kids are able to cook some things?! T Jay made Matthew breakfast in bed for his birthday! It's so sweet. Addie, you cake looks amazing! Well done. Mommy's lucky to have you!
Baking bread outside? AWESOME!!!
You look beautiful.
Awesome bread! You look lovely, not a day over 30. Your kids are growing up!
Oh, Summer, I miss you so much!! Send me an email and let me know what's going on with you guys!
Kristen, thanks for hte sweet compliment--it's nice to know you're still out there! I need to come check up on your big girl--time is FLYING and she's not a baby anymore!
KELLI--That is so cute that TJay did that for Mattew! It was fun to sing to him the other day--James is so excited that they are both FOUR! We love you guys!
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