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Monday, July 11, 2016

4 Months: Fathers, Fourths, And Furry Kitties

So I'm a little late in getting this post out, but I guess you could say better late than never. Life's been busy, and when that happens, you get big clumped posts.



We enjoyed our Father's Day very much with my dad. Since Father's Day fell so close to my 4 month mark, I thought a picture with Dad would be appropriate. Of course, Ryder had to jump in there too. He adores Pops.


You can't take us anywhere.


The kids had fun playing in the little pool the rest of the day.


Slides are awesome.


I was told that my Dad picture didn't show off my belly well enough so we took another bump picture.


We have a new family member.


Meet Pepperjack.



The kids of course think he's the greatest thing ever.


He really has become Sabrina's little baby.


We lost one of our other kitties (Parker) to unknown causes, and Poquito hasn't been the same since. So we knew we had to get him a friend. Thankfully they have become fast friends and play and sleep together all the time. They actually are uncle and nephew so they are still related!


Here's some fun times pictures.


When you don't have a pool, and it's way too hot outside, you get resourceful. Behold our redneck pool setup!


Water slide!


A nice bus seat cushion works as a float/board thing.


Of course we have to have two slides.


It worked great for Jasper...


...not so well for Nick.


The kids had so much fun that day, and we have filled up the one large cattle trough more than once since. Don't worry, our pool is on it's way.


The twins came for a visit here recently. We took them to the peach orchard and the splash pad.


Everyone squeeze onto the car!


Make a face!


On the Fourth of July we went to the splash pad.


Never ending fun to be had!


They got to go visit the ducks at the lake too. I have no idea where my child gets it from.


Summer is in full swing and we are enjoying all the warm times we can!



Monday, July 4, 2016

Don't Be Blue: Sugar Free Blueberry Muffins

So in honor of July 4th (yeah sure, that's why), I am posting this great recipe for some tasty, yet healthy, blueberry muffins.

They are fluffy, berrylicious, and guilt-free since they are not loaded with as much sweets as you get in a cupcake. They are truly a muffin, meant to be a breakfast companion instead of the reason you have to now go workout an extra 10 minutes.

Quick and easy, here we go!

Sugar Free Blueberry Muffins
adapted from Betty Crocker's "Muffin" recipe


Mix your dry ingredients first.


Mix the wet ingredients in a different bowl.


Combine the two!


Add the blueberries, gently of course. You can customize how many berries you want based on preference or what you have. This recipe is meant to stand on it's own without the berries so it really doesn't matter how many you put in.


Fill muffin paper 3/4 full of batter. I got 18 muffins out of this recipe.


Ryder got a selfie in on the camera during this process. He looks pretty happy for a kid who has to wait for muffins to bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Perhaps he's already had a bowl of cereal.


When they come out, give them a chance to cool. The blueberries remain hot a lot longer than the rest of the muffin.


And there you have it! Light fluffy goodness, all wrapped in a paper tin. They may not be the most gorgeous thing you've ever seen, but they taste amazing! Don't forget the butter!


Don't Be Blue Sugar Free Blueberry Muffins
adapted from Betty Crocker's "Muffin" recipe

2 c. flour
1/3 c. oats
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 c. milk
1/4 c. melted butter
1 egg
1/3 c. honey
1-2 c. fresh blueberries

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients; combine with dry. Don't overbeat. Add blueberries and stir in gently. Fill muffin paper 3/4 full, and bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool.




Don't Be Blue: Sugar Free Blueberry Muffins

So in honor of July 4th (yeah sure, that's why), I am posting this great recipe for some tasty, yet healthy, blueberry muffins.

They are fluffy, berrylicious, and guilt-free since they are not loaded with as much sweets as you get in a cupcake. They are truly a muffin, meant to be a breakfast companion instead of the reason you have to now go workout an extra 10 minutes.

Quick and easy, here we go!

Sugar Free Blueberry Muffins
adapted from Betty Crocker's "Muffin" recipe


Mix your dry ingredients first.


Mix the wet ingredients in a different bowl.


Combine the two!


Add the blueberries, gently of course. You can customize how many berries you want based on preference or what you have. This recipe is meant to stand on it's own without the berries so it really doesn't matter how many you put in.


Fill muffin paper 3/4 full of batter. I got 18 muffins out of this recipe.


Ryder got a selfie in on the camera during this process. He looks pretty happy for a kid who has to wait for muffins to bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Perhaps he's already had a bowl of cereal.


When they come out, give them a chance to cool. The blueberries remain hot a lot longer than the rest of the muffin.


And there you have it! Light fluffy goodness, all wrapped in a paper tin. They may not be the most gorgeous thing you've ever seen, but they taste amazing! Don't forget the butter!


Don't Be Blue Sugar Free Blueberry Muffins
adapted from Betty Crocker's "Muffin" recipe

2 c. flour
1/3 c. oats
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 c. milk
1/4 c. melted butter
1 egg
1/3 c. honey
1-2 c. fresh blueberries

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients; combine with dry. Don't overbeat. Add blueberries and stir in gently. Fill muffin paper 3/4 full, and bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool.