Pumpkin Patch

We spent a recent Saturday afternoon at Priddy Farms in Bartlett. My mom had heard about this fun little farm and we decided to check it out, and we sure were glad we did. We arrived around 3:00 and had a couple of hours to ride a little train, take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, and play on lots of play equipment. There was something fun for kids of all ages. We will definitely be returning next year. (And hopefully in December to pick out our Christmas tree). Here are some of my favorite pictures from the day.

Recent Treats

As much as I love to decorate cookies, I simply do not make the time unless I get a specific request or it is a holiday.

We are definitely entering cookie baking season... pumpkins, turkeys, and then Christmas.

But in the mean time, here are a couple of my most recent projects.

These were made for a sweet little girl being born. Her mommy wanted some cookies to share at the hospital.

These were made for Ainsley's 6th birthday.

October Meal Making Party

Are you sick of eating out or tired of not having dinner ready for your family? If so, this party is for you!

Join us on Thursday, October 20th @ 6:30**

and you will leave with 8 meals to feed a family of 4. (But if it's just you and one other, simply divide many of the meals before you freeze them, or have plenty of leftovers for the next day).

Menu for the Month...

Baked Jambalaya

Garlic Kissed Pork Chops (may sub chicken for pork- advise with RSVP)

Tasty Brown Sugar Chicken

Fall Cranberry Baked Chicken

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Italian Penne Pasta Bake

Skillet Salisbury Steak

Merlot Chicken

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Optional Additions for $5 each (please advise with RSVP)

Side of the Month: Scalloped Corn Casserole

Cookie Dough Balls of the Month: Homemade Reese's Chewy Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cookies.

Where? Anna's House

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How Much? $125- cash or check payable to Anna Pearson or Rose Kelly

-want the meals, but can't attend? For $150 we will do the work, and you can pick up your meals the next day.

Please RSVP by Sunday, October 9th to

comecookwithus@gmail.com

What to bring?

a cooler and $125

**please note that this is the last traditional meal party of the year.

We will resume our monthly meal parties in January.

We will have a special Christmas Dinner Party in December.

Just an Average Day

Part of my goal for this blog is to just document the every day things around our house so that years from now I'll remember what we were up to in 2011... basically just a diary of sorts. Today wasn't anything out of the ordinary, but I just happened to capture some photos throughout the day, so I thought I'd blog about it...

5:00- VERY early wake-up call from Graham. He is getting his first 2 teeth, which really don't make him fussy, but have caused him to wake up too early a few mornings. I really didn't mind though because it gave me an extra couple of hours to do a few things around the house before Molly woke up.

7:00- Molly woke up (also a bit earlier than usual), but it was good because she got to see Nick before he headed off to work.

The kids played and Molly decided it was time for Graham's first Cheeze-It. He was a bit curious, but not a huge fan. We'll get there. We usually watch Barney or a Princess movie on the mornings we hang out around the house.

9:00- Off to play at Lifetime. Over the last few months, I have gotten into a good routine of working out a few days each week, and the kids both enjoy playing in the nursery while I exercise. Thankfully, the Banks have joined, so I have Katie to workout with, and Molly gets to play with Sloane and Aubrey.

11:00- We grabbed Wendy's and headed to the tire store to eat lunch with Daddy, Honey, and Papa Sid before heading home.

12:30- naps for the kids while I caught up on some meal-party planning, facebooking, and chores.

3:00- We headed to McVay park with Jessica (our next-door neighbor) to play for a little while since the weather has been so nice.

5:30- dinner for Molly (leftover BBQ chicken, pita chips, strawberries, cheese, and fruit snacks)

6:00- Nick got home in time to help with baths.

6:45- Molly and Graham were both in bed, which meant Dinner and TV time for the grown-ups. We have to leave the house before 7:00 on Wednesdays, so Tuesday nights wrap up a bit earlier than the other nights.

Like I said before, this is pretty much a typical busy day around our house, but I think in 10 years, I'll look back with fondness remembering the little things.

Warning: A Little Gore

Running + Clumsy 2 year old = busted lip.

Looks nasty, but she was fine the next morning. Just gave me a little scare.

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September Meal Making Party

September Meal Making Party

Are you sick of eating out or tired of not having dinner ready each night for your family? If so, this party is for you!

Join us on Thursday, September 22nd @ 6:30

and you will leave with 8 meals to feed a family of 4. (But if it's just you and one other, simply divide many of the meals before you freeze them, or have plenty of leftovers for the next day).

Red Apple Inn Chicken

Monterey Chicken

Oven Fried Chicken

Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry

Slow Cooker Bacon and Herb Chicken

Tender Pot Roast

Farmer's Casserole (ham and potato casserole)

Homestyle Spaghetti

***New This Month***

For just $5, you can add a Loaded Potato Casserole (please advise with RSVP if you would like this option).

Where? Anna 's House

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How Much? $125- cash or check payable to Anna Pearson or Rose Kelly

-want the meals, but can't attend? For $150 we will do the work, and you can pick up your meals the next day.

Please RSVP by Monday, September 12th to

comecookwithus@gmail.com

What to bring?

a cooler and $125

making lemonade this weekend

We have been anxiously awaiting our trip to Watercolor this weekend in order to spend some fun quality time with all of the Kelly crew. We had the perfect trip planned where everyone's needs would be met...beach and pool for the kids, a nice comfy couch for April to rest on, cars stocked with fun things for the kids, and two plane tickets for my Dad and April to fly, since she can't sit for any extended periods of time. Well, after spending a while glued to the Weather Channel, we made the disappointing decision to not drive right into the bad weather in the gulf.

We were the most upset because Madilyn and Ainsley recently had their Disney trip cancelled due to April not being physically up to the trip, so we were sad for them to be disappointed again. But, we know that God's plans are perfect, and that He has a better plan for us in Memphis this weekend. So, what are we gonna do? Have a whole lot of fun right here at home!

We got up this morning and headed to the zoo!

I sure love these kiddos!

I'm gonna say it again, this is the most laid back baby ever born. Even in the super hot temps, this little guy never fussed.

Playing in the fountains was probably their favorite part. Who needs the ocean?

I love this picture of Madilyn.

Honey and Molly

Cheese!

Yep, I could eat him up.

My favorite picture from the day. I am blessed to have such a great brother, and the sweetest little nephew around!

April and the girls checking out the leapords.

Precious!