Today I attempted to use the few apples we have picked from our tree. After two batches of applesauce (yum!) and one batch of apple chips, I still have apples sitting on my counter. (And another million on the trees.) Kaitlyn was a doll and slept all day. The boys “helped” Wade with his projects. I washed, peeled, sliced, chopped, and stirred all afternoon.
Month: August 2014
I haven’t seen this stoplight since my birthday in 2012, but the boys had a blast with it this afternoon.
Wade asked the boys if we should build a bonfire this weekend with all the scrap wood he is hoping will disappear. The boys agreed and couldn’t stop talking about it all day. Our favorite moment came when we realized they were saying “bomb”fire and were expecting an explosion.
We have a mini (okay read that as six trees) orchard in our yard. There are four apple trees and two cherry trees. The apples are starting to look ripe and the ones we have tasted are yummy. Tonight the boys and I went apple picking for a few test recipes. (I have yet to figure out exactly what to do with several hundred apples.)
There are quite a few strange things about our house. Some are fine and some continue to be an annoyance. Wade has always been extremely bothered that our bathroom doesn’t have a door. There is a door (pictured below) to a tiny hallway with open doorways from there to our bedroom and bathroom (the toilet is in its own small room with door). This didn’t bother me till I realized if the master suite door is open (which it normally is when I am home alone with three kids running around) you can look straight from our walkway to the backdoor (the partial window you see in the kitchen) into the bathroom. (I am taking the picture standing at our bathroom counter.) Someone did not think this through.
We had already discussed removing the opening between the kitchen and living room (which is right next to a larger opening between the two rooms), but I’m liking the idea more and more.
Unless you have been living under a rock you have probably heard about the ALS ice bucket challenge. Alex was the first member of our family to be nominated. Teague and I weren’t too far behind. Alex was excited to participate and spent thoughtful consideration choosing who he would nominate (Aunt Emmy, Granny, and Pop). Alex also loved the actual challenge so much he did it twice. After the first time he picked up all the ice, refilled the bucket, and dumped it over his head again. Teague had to be convinced all day to participate and then was still quite reluctant when it was time for the bucket. (His unedited video actually had quite a few more tears at the end.)
I also managed to get a couple of still pictures too.
Teague loves a shower, but doesn’t embrace the falling water quite like his brother.
This is Teague’s first year of interview questions. (And today is his first day of preschool at a local Montessori school.)


Who is your best friend – Zander (who he has never met but hears Alex talk about)
What is your favorite color – blue
What is your favorite food – strawberries
What is your favorite toy – cars
What do you want to be when you grow up – car costume
What is your favorite book – Curious George
What is your favorite TV show – Cat in the Hat
What is your favorite breakfast – boiled egg shaped in car mold
What is your favorite fruit – strawberries
What is your favorite game – iPad
What is your favorite animal – monkey
What is your favorite drink – orange juice and milk
What is your favorite snack – snack mix (with some kind of chocolate)
What is your favorite restaurant – Chancery
Who do you sleep with – New Monkey