I am the person on the right
The group being silly!
Serious Paddleboarders!
Amy and Dave standing up!
Sunday, July 8, 2012
When the kids are away...
the parents will play!
My parents took the boys this weekend so that they could have some quality time together. Well that is the reason I presented them with; but really it was so that Dave and I could have a weekend together. We always say we want to do certain things, but they require babysitters for long periods of time. Like taking the boat out for dinner and just hanging out and fishing. Well, the fishing was Dave's idea, but it was fun to hang out on the Cooper River together. We did this after we docked the boat at RB's on Shem Creek. We didn't catch any fish, but I have my license for the year.
That was Friday night. On Saturday we slept until 9! Even the dog did not wake us up! After hanging around the house, we took in a movie, ate lunch and headed to Folly Beach for our induction into paddle boarding. That is a sport that I want to do more often. It really is a whole different water experience from being on a boat. It is almost like walking on water.
So we had a staycation weekend for the two of us. I think we need a few more days though...so many fun things to do in Charleston!
My parents took the boys this weekend so that they could have some quality time together. Well that is the reason I presented them with; but really it was so that Dave and I could have a weekend together. We always say we want to do certain things, but they require babysitters for long periods of time. Like taking the boat out for dinner and just hanging out and fishing. Well, the fishing was Dave's idea, but it was fun to hang out on the Cooper River together. We did this after we docked the boat at RB's on Shem Creek. We didn't catch any fish, but I have my license for the year.
That was Friday night. On Saturday we slept until 9! Even the dog did not wake us up! After hanging around the house, we took in a movie, ate lunch and headed to Folly Beach for our induction into paddle boarding. That is a sport that I want to do more often. It really is a whole different water experience from being on a boat. It is almost like walking on water.
So we had a staycation weekend for the two of us. I think we need a few more days though...so many fun things to do in Charleston!
The opening to Shem Creek and our dinner!
The dolphin that swam out with us on the way out of Shem Creek.
Dave the pilot
The view from our fishing spot.
Amy fishing...focus on fishing, not catching!
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
More cooking tales
Although I have not been blogging much since April (due to computer problems), I have been keeping up with my cookbook...especially since I haven't had to do the grocery shopping myself!!
In April, my favorite entree dish was a bacon wrapped pork tenderloin. In fact, we have had a lot of pork tenderloin over the past several months. This is still my favorite way to make it though, even if all the other recipes were yummy as well. My favorite appetizer was a feta cheese truffle. I even made it twice! It was basically cream cheese, feta cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper mixed together. Then rolled in parsley (was light on the parsley). We also has some homemade pizzas and roasted fingerlings. A pretty good month!
May was the meatloaf month! Nathan says I should stick to my old recipe (hamburger meat, ketchup and bread crumbs), but we ventured into new ideas with meatloaf including using ground pork. One downfall with doing things this way, is that they often will have sections in the cookbook that involve several new ways to make something, like meatloaf. Thus several meat loafs this month! This month was not a good as other months, however, we did have good mushroom and cheese ravioli and Caprese salad bites!
In June, there were lots of desserts that I had to try. In fact, I am still working on making them all! The best by far is a Chocolate-Key Lime Cupcake Pie. It involves crumbling up chocolate cookies (I used chocolate graham crackers) and putting a key lime cheesecake filling on top of it. They were awesome!! Dave's favorite was a peach cobbler. He loves cobbler, however, I have never been good at making it. But this was a huge success!! He said it was the best. And I didn't totally follow the recipe because I used cinnamon instead of nutmeg. We ate more pork tenderloin with a couple of different marinades and even had creamy black bean soup. The soup was tasty, however, it was not too creamy...I didn't cook the beans long enough and they were crunchy! Oh well, not everything can be a success! And although the veggies and pasta were good, Dave kept looking for the meat in the meal!
And this year we are getting to eat lots of tomatoes! Yeah for the tomato plants...now if only the cucumbers and zucchini will start producing!
In April, my favorite entree dish was a bacon wrapped pork tenderloin. In fact, we have had a lot of pork tenderloin over the past several months. This is still my favorite way to make it though, even if all the other recipes were yummy as well. My favorite appetizer was a feta cheese truffle. I even made it twice! It was basically cream cheese, feta cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper mixed together. Then rolled in parsley (was light on the parsley). We also has some homemade pizzas and roasted fingerlings. A pretty good month!
May was the meatloaf month! Nathan says I should stick to my old recipe (hamburger meat, ketchup and bread crumbs), but we ventured into new ideas with meatloaf including using ground pork. One downfall with doing things this way, is that they often will have sections in the cookbook that involve several new ways to make something, like meatloaf. Thus several meat loafs this month! This month was not a good as other months, however, we did have good mushroom and cheese ravioli and Caprese salad bites!
In June, there were lots of desserts that I had to try. In fact, I am still working on making them all! The best by far is a Chocolate-Key Lime Cupcake Pie. It involves crumbling up chocolate cookies (I used chocolate graham crackers) and putting a key lime cheesecake filling on top of it. They were awesome!! Dave's favorite was a peach cobbler. He loves cobbler, however, I have never been good at making it. But this was a huge success!! He said it was the best. And I didn't totally follow the recipe because I used cinnamon instead of nutmeg. We ate more pork tenderloin with a couple of different marinades and even had creamy black bean soup. The soup was tasty, however, it was not too creamy...I didn't cook the beans long enough and they were crunchy! Oh well, not everything can be a success! And although the veggies and pasta were good, Dave kept looking for the meat in the meal!
And this year we are getting to eat lots of tomatoes! Yeah for the tomato plants...now if only the cucumbers and zucchini will start producing!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The Diva Treatment
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I started doing this when I got so busy at the end of the school year that it seemed I never had time to go the store and we were eating out too much. Then I got hooked. The personal shoppers are very nice and they will substitute other brands or bigger sizes of items at the same price. But I do feel a little embarrassed when I am just sitting there as other people are walking in to buy their groceries the old fashioned way. I do get out and help them load the groceries, although I think I could just sit in the car while they do it. I guess I am not that used to people waiting on me.
There is a fee, but this summer it is only 1.95 per visit. Normally it is 4.95. I justify this by they fact that we are actually eating at home more and that I don't buy the extra things not on my list that are too enticing to pass up. Also, no boys are begging for donuts or other items. And it is fun to do!
So for now, I will accept my diva treatment!
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Eat Local
Today we ate local, the new fad! And it was very tasty! We divided our conquests today. Mom, Camden and I went to the local farmers market. We bought corn, plums, grapes, beets (not my favorite), lima beans, asparagus, olives, and the best pickles I have eaten in a long time. We also bought shrimp that the man said were swimming in the ocean yesterday!
But the best part of our dinner was what was swimming in the waters today! And the fact that my dad was finally able to catch a fish with Dave for the first time. Every time Dave takes my dad fishing, they both never catch anything. Except today. Dave caught a flounder and a sea trout and Dad caught a red drum. It was an inshore slam (Dave's words!).
But the best part of our dinner was what was swimming in the waters today! And the fact that my dad was finally able to catch a fish with Dave for the first time. Every time Dave takes my dad fishing, they both never catch anything. Except today. Dave caught a flounder and a sea trout and Dad caught a red drum. It was an inshore slam (Dave's words!).
What a fun SC certified day!
Friday, June 22, 2012
Camden's videos
Well since I posted videos of Nathan, very brief though they were, I thought I should give Camden equal time. These are from his end of the school year program. Camden is my surprise child. You never know what he will do...especially when in front of people! One time he might dance during his choir performance in front of the whole church, but the next he might just stand there and look like he doesn't know what to do. Well, this program he stood out as doing everything right! Lots of expression and saying all of the words. Of course the Sunday after this Friday performance, he did more standing than singing in his church choir performance. At least there was no dancing that night!
But for the good stuff...
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Back to the blog
It has been a very long time since I have blogged! I had been very busy with the end of the school year, and then my computer crashed. Although I love my Ipad, the thought of blogging with it (having no keyboard) is not appealing; even if possible.
So I am now back in the blogging world with not a whole lot to say! Summer is here and it has not been as busy as usual thus far. Nathan made All Stars in baseball and even though there has been practice every night, having to be in town has slowed me down.
The regional All Star tournament began last night. There are three teams in this tournament and the top two go to State. Nathan played short stop and did a really good job. He has played both short stop and pitcher the past couple of years, however, he played at short stop mainly this past season and has excelled!
Nathan's team lost the first game to Mt. Pleasant with the final score of 5 to 2. Nathan made one of the two runs after one of his team mates hit him in. It was an exciting game and even though his team lost, he played well. He even received the team ball from the game.
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