Yesterday Jeff's parents called and they are camping at Pere Marquette and asked if Ry would like to join them. Of course, he was SUPER excited. He told EVERYONE at church that he was going camping that afternoon.
Last night Metro's youth group - Fusion - held the annual "Milk Chug". It is exactly what it sounds like...teens (insane ones, if you ask me!) try and see who can chug a gallon of milk the fastest. (And yes, every year, there is vomiting!). So, Julia went with Jeff and I to that last night and had a fun time playing outside on the hill oblivious to all the chaos happening as these students battled it out for bragging rights. Probably much better that way...she gets creative enough with her own milk drinking strategy without that influence. =)
So today, it's just been Julia and I. We headed to the Y this morning so I could play some tennis and she played in the playroom with Emma. (Kel, you are doing GREAT on your workouts!!) The group I played with today was a league my mom plays in, and the ladies are mostly 50's age. At one point, my doubles partner looked at me and said "great hustle!" Ok, I actually thought she was being sarcastic as I really only took about 3 steps to get to the ball! But nope, a quick glance at her facial expression told me she was totally serious. So, in conclusion, they really don't like to run, but they are hard hitters. It was actually a great match. =)
Then we headed home (I could tell Julia had been crying when I got her from the playroom...perhaps because Ry wasn't with her this week? I am not sure..but it was SAD!) and she just hugged and hugged me for the longest time. Anyways, we have had a productive morning, making an apple pie together (thank you Kari Hoover for the most wonderful recipe!) and now the washing machine and dishwasher are running. What a nice feeling!
Ok, so here is Kari's FANTASTIC apple pie recipe. Before you think you aren't up to it, you MUST try it...seriously...I am not really a big cook, but this is so doable. And it felt SO COOL to tell Jeff and my friend Trina when they called this morning "oh, we're just throwing an apple pie in the oven!). Hehehe...satisfies your inner Martha or Betty...not to mention, the house smells WONDERFUL the rest of the day! =)
Kari's Amazing Apple Pie
4-6 good sized apples, peeled and sliced (I use 5 good sized golden delicious, but you can use whatever is in season and yummy!)
1/4 C. flour
1 C. sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
2-3 tbs butter, sliced into 5-6 pats
2 unbaked pie crusts (I just use the pilsbury refrigerated dough that comes 2 rolls to a box)
Roll out the bottom crust into a deep dish pie plate ( I just use a pyrex one)
Mix the flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over apple slices and mix well in a big bowl.
Put the apples in the pie, and pour leftover flour mixture on top.
Place sliced butter pats over the top of the apples.
Roll top crust over the filling. Pinch sides to seal the seams.
Cut holes in the top crust to let steam escape.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 1/2 hour. Turn oven down to 350 degrees F for another 35 min.
I usually put the pie on a foil-covered pizza pan or cookie sheet since my pies ALWAYS seem to bubble over. It is easier to clean up if there is foil underneath it.
