My Crazy Life as a Farmers Wife

This Weekend

1. Riding in the Ranger with June 2. Russell & Carson showing off their muscles and having a sleepover 3. Kate falling asleep on the couch 4. Playing on the icy canal 5. My embroidery project I've been working on 6. Lily lost her very first tooth...and the tooth fairy came 7. Rubber boots 8. Grandpa and Grace working on some guitar chords 9. Party at Rupe's Burgers after the kids' basketball games 10. more "ice skating" on the canal 10. Grace downloaded the Stachmatic app on my phone 11. cowboy boots 12. Shelby giving Grace a guitar lesson 12. Shelby stayed with us all weekend 13. Grace and I playing wtih Stachmatic 14. David and Russell building a tin can robot

I'm feeling under the weather today...not sure why, but I am just not feeling well at all today. I took a long nap and spent a bit of time uploading photos from this weekend. I'm hoping tomorrow I will have my energy back to start the week ;) Hope you've all had a wonderful weekend!

Tuesday Morning Recess

We FINALLY got some snow yesterday and last night. The kids played outside until well after dark last night building snowmen and playing in the yard. This morning, they couldn't seem to stop thinking about all of that wonderful snow outside...So, we switched things up a little for our school day today. They started off by getting dressed, eating breakfast and doing chores, and then, they headed outside for a few hours of "recess" before we started school. Why? Because we can! I love the freedom that we have with homeschool :)

And June...she is just like one of the kids. She is beyond excited to chase the kids around and play with them in the snow. She follows Russ up and down the hill. I love this first photo of June...it looks like she has the biggest grin on her face...

Our Little Musician

My heart literally melts to watch her practice...it's so adorable to hear her play her simple little version of "Boil 'Em Cabbage". She has decided that she wants to enter her first fiddle contest soon, so she needs to get lots of practice!!!

Pinewood Derby 2012

Russell had his first Pinewood Derby this week. He and David have been spending the week finalizing his car. Russell has loved going to the shop with dad to work on the car. It has been a great experience for them. They boys were all so proud of their cars. It was fun to watch all of their excitement as they raced on the track. Russell got 9th place overall, but he won the award for the coolest looking car, so that really excited him!!!

Chicken Salad

This delicious sandwich filling is a favorite at our house...my kids gobble them up. They're so refreshing and easy to make! We like to eat them all year long...but they especially make a nice treat for a summer picnic. I usually make up the filling and place it in a container, and then make them on site. We have made these so many times to take to the field for a picnic when David is farming. We just asemble the filling at home, and the sandwich on site. They are delicious served on croissants or in pita bread.

I don't have an exact recipe, so here is a general idea of how I make them...

-2 cans chicken, drained (I use the Kirkland brand from Costco, but you could use any brand, or even fresh baked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken)

-about 2 stalks of celery, finely diced

-about 1 cup of dill pickles, chopped (I use home canned...which adds the best flavor!!!)

-3 apples, peeled & chopped (I like Granny Smith apples)

-1 cup of peas

-3 green onions, sliced

Sauce:

-3/4 cup sour cream

-1/4 cup mayonaise

-3 Tbs. heavy cream

mix sauce ingredients together and season with garlic powder, seasoning salt, pepper, and a bit of dry Ranch powder.

Toss chopped veggies and chicken with sauce. Serve on croissants or pita bread. We also enjoy eating them on homemade rolls :)