Thursday, October 28, 2010

What we've been doing....

The Zoo: Memorial day weekend, we went to the Tulsa Zoo. It was ok- most of the animal's were inside. I think the local safari would have been more enjoyable for her. However, she did like petting & brushing the goats.



This photo sounded like a good idea- possible christmas card worthy... but it doesn't look as nice as I anticipated. ha! Maybe riding the turtle wasn't a good idea after all!!! :-)


The Corn Maze: A couple weeks ago we drove & drove & drove into the middle of nowhere Missouri with our church youth group to visit this huge maze. There was tons to do! Addi's favorite was playing in the corn. We rode the cow train and hay ride. I can't wait until next year. It was a fun tradition to begin.


In the corn maze.




There was a bridge in the middle of the maze, so you could see all around. This was our photo from the top.



Her first swing set: I went to a local factory/warehouse and attended a sale over the weekend. The had tons, as they were making room to do something else with the building. There were several "prototypes" already assembled -- which is what I wanted! Obviously- my patience paid off and now there is this giant thing in our yard- which she LOVES!!! AND the hubs was over the moon that he only had to re-attach 2 sections & the slide (instead of weeks of labor & anger putting a kit together)!! ha.



























Carving Pumpkins: We finished our last pumpkin last night. Another fun family tradition!


In other news: Addi began speech therapy and I'm excited to see improvements in her speech! Even after 2 sessions. She is going to be bat girl for halloween and will try to post pictures next week!!









Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe

Here is the recipe, since it was requested on Facebook! :-)

4 eggs
1 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. oil
1/4 c. applesauce
16oz pumpkin
1 c. whole wheat flour
2 c. unbleached all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c milk
8 oz chocolate chips (more if desired)

Combine eggs through pumpkin in a bowl and mix well. In a seperate bowl, combine flour through cinnamon. Add dry mix to pumpkin mix, alternating with milk. Stir in chocolate chips. Bake 15-17 minutes at 350 degrees.