PLAYDATE!!

I took a few pictures of the kids on their fall play date on Tuesday. The kids had such a great time with some of the cousins. And as always, those who weren’t able to make it were missed. In the pictures it just so happened that all of the kids are eating APPLES! Which I personally find hilarious because the candy was the best part to the kids, of course! The weather was gorgeous and the company was exceptional! Enjoy!!Love Kristy

 

 

 

  

 

  

Predictably Irrational

I checked this book out at the library entitled "Predictably Irrational" by Dan Ariely. He's a behavior economist and has studied human behavior to show the foibles of our human nature in the decision-making arena. As I've just started the book, I have no great wisdom to share from it, but, just from the title, Tim and I have enjoyed pointing out how we are both, in certain respects, predictably irrational...yes, it is humbling, even humiliating to see how this is so.

On another note, check this out! The Duggar Family (from Arkansas- you've probably heard of them) just had their 18th child in December 2008! Check out the link and look at the photos...don't associate the two topics included on this post. Just a coincidence!

http://www.duggarfamily.com/

Love ya,
Celeste

Recipes

Honey Mustard Sauce
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 cup honey
1/8 cup mustard
pinch of salt
Combine in small bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

This is a tasty dip for chicken.

Lemon Rice Pilaf (serves 6-8)
2 cups white rice, raw
1 1/2 TBSP dried onion
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 TBSP dried parsley
1 bay leaf

Bring all above ingredients along with 2 cups cold water and 2 TBSP butter/margarine to a full boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes. Fluff with fork, serve.

I baked chicken and served it with honey mustard sauce and a side of lemon rice pilaf and a veggie for an quick, easy, hearty Sunday evening dinner. The kids gave it a thumbs up... I was surprised, but glad we can start adding more variety/flavor into our meals. ENJOY! Cherre