The Linders Adventures

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater

Remember these?

I decided to roast and puree the pie pumpkins this year, and I'm so excited with the way they turned out! I've been trying lots of pumpkin recipes, and thought I would share a few:

Pumpkin Pancakes Martha Stewart

Pecan-Topped Pumpkin Bread Cooking Light

Pumpkin Cookies The Good Apple

I also hope to try these soon:

Pumpkin Butter Parade

Frosted Pumpkin Cake Cooking Light

Yeah, I'm a little out of control. Think this is a pregnancy craving? :)

Monday, November 2, 2009

We had a great Halloween! We started the day at a birthday party for my cousin's kids, complete with a petting zoo! Tink wasn't so excited about the "petting" part, but she loved making noises at the animals and playing with her cousins. The plan was to go home and wait for trick-or-treaters, but as soon as R saw all of the kids on our street, he talked me into taking Tink to a few houses. It didn't take her long to catch on, and she had a blast! We made it home in time to answer the door for awhile, and she had a great time handing out candy and seeing all of the costumes (after I looked through the peep hole to make sure the grim reaper wasn't standing there, of course) :) Enjoy the pics!

My Aunt D showing Tink a baby pig

little chick

You do it, Mommy

petting a bunny with a little help

I'm not going to touch it, if that's what you're waiting for . . .

Now, this is more my speed!

Such cute animal cupcakes!

Digging in :)

Tink and her cousin - such cuties!

Cousin picture!

Ready to trick-or-treat

Getting started

Trick or Treat!

The favorite of the night - a sucker!

Are there more in here?

Trick or Treat booty

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Pumpkin Patch

We barely squeezed in a trip to the pumpkin patch this year! We met Ryan yesterday after work at Hall Pumpkin Farm. The ground was really muddy, but Tink loved it and we got some fun pictures. I left with wet feet and ruined shoes, but Ryan bought me kettle corn, so I think I'll get over it :)

family picture

Tink's favorite part of the pumpkin patch
(I see a play house in this girl's future)

cowgirl tink

corn maze

cheese!

Seriously, can I get down?

Dad, I want this one!

mini hay maze

(Daddy's worst nightmare)

How many pictures are you going to take?

If I look really cute, can we be finished?

30, Flirty, and Thriving

What a fantastic birthday weekend! My parents came in to town and we took the girls to the zoo, carved pumpkins, and my Mom and I snuck in some shopping during nap time. Ryan came home just in time to surprise me with dinner at Twisted Root with family and friends - thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate! I also got seasons 1-5 of the Gilmore Girls, my all-time favorite show. It was a great weekend, and I was reminded how truly blessed I am. You could have never convinced me 10 years ago that at the age of 30 I would be happily married to an amazing husband, staying at home with a beautiful daughter and a son on the way, raising my family alongside my sister, living life with a fantastic group of friends and involved at a great church. Turning 30 was even better than I expected, and I can't wait to see what the coming years bring!