The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook

Plum Poppy Seed Muffins

When I picked up The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook, I wanted to make everything inside.  The book starts out with breakfast, so I am going to bake my way through the book.  So far the first recipe was a hit.  

The Time Machine

Jacob read The Time Machine by H.G. Wells for school this year.  Part of their project was to make a time machine.  This is what Jacob came up with.  I neglected to take a picture of it before it went to school, it now has some ware and tear.  In true Jacob style he wanted to include a working part.  He and Michael put in a battery powered switch that turned the wheel in the back. 

Happy Birthday Thea

We celebrated Thea's birthday at 3 Squares Cafe in Venice.

We enjoyed the Oktoberfest menu with items ending in wurst.

Thea asked for and enjoyed her spice cake.  Looks like Jacob was having a good time too.

Happy Belated Birthday, Thea.

Backyard Movie Night

We were invited by our neighbors to backyard movie night for a fundraiser.  We thought it was a worthy cause and would be fun so we went.  Here is how our night went.

Popcorn and candy.  I enjoyed my Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.

We watched the movie Wreck It Ralph.  A fun time was had by all.

Deedee's Birthday

Happy Birthday Deedee

We celebrated book club otherwise known as mom's night out at my house this month.  Deedee was kind enough to celebrate her birthday with us.  We had lemon buttermilk cake.  http://www.traceysculinaryadventures.com/2013/03/glazed-meyer-lemon-buttermilk-bundt-cake.html#.UkT_ZIash8E

Jacob provided the entertainment with his origami folding.  When he is finished I will post the final product.

New Car

I sent Michael on his merry way this morning with a grocery shopping list. I got a call after my first meditation class from Michael saying he was at the Mercedes dealership and could I come look at a car. I think he got a little distracted on his way to do errands.

Mercedes-Benz 2014 CLA 250

Labor Day

Is it too hot to be in bed?  Or did he miss?  Given Austin's mental status these days I think he missed. We all had a pretty relaxing weekend.  Hope you enjoyed your Labor Day Weekend.