Push ups

So when daddy is watching a big game (OSU or the Steelers) one of the ways he gets his nervous energy out is by doing push ups when his team scores. I'm not sure if he does the number of push ups his team has in points or if it's a certain number each time they score or what. Anyway he also has some special equipment he uses to do these push ups. Well Cora thought she would try and get in on the push up action too. It was hilarious!

And then she decided that it was just more fun to play around rather than do the push ups. 

Still not walking yet but scooting and pushing things around!

Apple Pie Day

Every year Maya's school has a big fundraiser making and selling apple pies. This year they are making 4100 pies...in one day! It's quite the fascinating process and they have it down to a science. And it's all done by parents, grandparents, and friend volunteers. And I may be a little biased but these pies are amazing! So so yummy! I can't wait until next week when I can bake one and enjoy it with the family.

Here is one of the 4100 that came off the assembly line today.

Maya's 4K class had "apple pie day" at school today. She said this morning they did a little "apple pie cheer" for all the workers in the cafeteria.  And they also got to make their own mini itty bitty apple pies. How cute! Of course Maya wanted to come home and bake hers right away. However, one little bite (or a courtesy taste as she calls it) and she decided she wasn't a big fan of apple pie. But she sure enjoyed the process of making it. What a fun day!

Recipe InSeitz - Candy Corn Magic Bars

I can't believe it's already November and the holidays are just around the corner! Well we are almost two weeks out from our little trick or treat day and sad to say most of the candy has vanished. I won't say how but the majority of it's gone. We do have some candy corn left. And if you also have some extra candy corn laying around your house over the next few weeks here is a bar recipe you might want to try out. Super rich but super tasty!

Candy Corn Magic Bars
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter chips
1 cup coconut
1 cup candy corn
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)

Stir graham cracker crumbs into melted butter. (I use a box of graham cracker crumbs but if you use graham crackers you could crush them into crumbs or use a food processor to turn them into fine crumbs.) Press into the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan. (You can also line your pan with foil and spray with cooking spray if you prefer) Sprinkle white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, coconut, and candy corn over the top. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top of the bars. Bake for about 25 minutes at 350, until they are golden brown around the edges. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Green Lake

This mama had a 22 hour getaway this weekend! Friday night I met Tabitha and Karmen in Green Lake, Wi. They had already been up there for a day but I sure was glad I could join them for one night.

It was a bit chilly but we had a nice sunny day on Saturday. We walked the grounds of the Heidel House where we stayed and took a few pics. Here we are at the end of one of the docks.

Tabitha and Karmen taking a rest and enjoying the lake views.

We took in the small town and had a great lunch at a local cafe. Then we visited a winery in the area and did some taste testing. We joked that this picture could be used for a Christmas card. 

Aren't we so well color coordinated?

At one point we all lived in Chicago together and now we live in 3 different states. The three of us try to get together at least once a year in Chicago but this year we have been able to see each other twice. Lucky! So great to get away and to catch up with these two special friends this weekend.