Sparkler Fun

We enjoyed little fireworks in our backyard on July 3rd and 4th. Here you see Sarah and Michael drawing with their red sparklers. They liked them a lot! We were afraid that Michael might set someone on fire, but everyone survived unscathed. Sarah even enjoyed an egg-salad sandwich while sparkling away.

Good meals

We've had a few good meals lately, and wanted to share them with you.

Bratwurst Spaghetti
Cook bratwurst in a pan with some apple juice or other liquid.
Drain and slice into thin circles.
Add onion, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste.
Sprinkle with 1-1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar.
Pour Aldi spaghetti sauce over bratwurst in original pan and heat through.
Serve over cooked Barilla pasta.
The children will ask for seconds!

Barbeque Chicken Pizza
Cook pre-cooked chicken bits (we roasted a whole chicken in the crockpot the day before) in good barbeque sauce until warm. We like Sweet Baby Ray's barbeque sauce.
Mix more barbeque sauce into an equal amount of spaghetti sauce.
Spread mixed sauce on mostly cooked pizza crust.
Spoon warmed chicken bits over sauce.
Sprinkle onion slices over pizza.
Cover with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
Add sliced jalepeno peppers if you like.
Bake at 400 until cheese is melted and crust is done.

Doctor Sarah

Sarah has been taking good care of her stuffed animals lately. Here is Baby Yellow Bunny receiving her night time medicine from Doctor Sarah. Sarah made a soft pink bed with a blanket she can pull over Bunny's eyes to keep the light out as she carries the bed around. Sarah also cooks Bunny's medicine fresh for every dose, so she has some pots and pans handy right at Bunny's bedside. We are sure that Bunny will be feeling better soon with such a caring doctor.