Entries from August 2009

August 21, 2009

Clarity

Do you ever have moments of complete clarity, where you see everything in a new light and the world before you looks much brighter?  Well, I have attained it–with my camera, at least.    
I don’t know if you could help but notice how blurry my last pictures were–but I’ve been distressed that my somewhat [...]

August 20, 2009

First Day Part 2

D was so excited to get off to school this morning that he woke up on his own and was ready well ahead of schedule.    He hardly stopped long enough for me to take a picture before he ran out the door…

We’ll see how he does tomorrow when he has to be at school at [...]

August 19, 2009

First Day

Look who’s movin’ on up in the world.  First Day of 7th Grade!  I love that he’s growing up and doing fun and exciting new things, but at the same time, sending a kid to junior high sometimes makes me feel like I’m throwing him in the lion’s den.  I know–overprotective mom here, but all [...]

August 18, 2009

Zucchini Days Continued…

Here’s the quiche recipe I was talking about:
Good and Easy Zucchini Quiche
 (Credit to Kris for this recipe)
Your favorite pie crust or 1 can crescent rolls
3-4 small zucchini, sliced (I grated mine–thought it might go over better with the family)
1 Tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
Salt and Pepper
1 small onion, chopped
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup grated cheese
Saute zucchini [...]

August 17, 2009

The Taste of Summer

You’ve heard of Strawberry Days, right?  Maybe even Onion Days?  What about Zucchini Days?  I haven’t heard of Zucchini Days either, but maybe we should invent them.  My kids probably think Zucchini Days are upon us at this very moment.  I made a zucchini quiche tonight–I thought it was pretty good.  Nobody else liked it.   [...]