Summer Finale
August was full of time at the pool and running through fountains to stay cool. http://photos.dspencer.net/2015/Summer-Finale-/i-zTwWfFs/A http://photos.dspencer.net/2015/Summer-Finale-/i-cx4LPQz/A The kids started school August 12th. Amelia is in the 4th grade, Will is in the 1st grade, and Margaret is in preschool three mornings a week this year. http://photos.dspencer.net/2015/Summer-Finale-/i-5z2m52h/A Margaret either bikes or walks to her school. […]
Wonderful July in Washingon
We spent a couple weeks of July in Washington visiting the Knellekens. Luckily we caught some of the activity on camera. What fun! We swam, kayaked, and enjoyed Clear Lake. A highlight was Amelia learning to water-ski!!!! http://photos.dspencer.net/organize/2015/Summer-in-Washington-2015/i-V6s6s5S http://photos.dspencer.net/organize/2015/Summer-in-Washington-2015/i-z9rC5cH http://photos.dspencer.net/organize/2015/Summer-in-Washington-2015/i-xvdwLkQ Dave came for the second half and we spent a long weekend in Wenatchee with Hilary, […]
Yogurt Protocol
For seven 6-oz containers For the yogurt starter I buy a container of plain yogurt, portion it out in ice cube trays, freeze and save for when making yogurt. 1. Remove 2 frozen yogurt cubes and let thaw at room temperature while getting everything going. One can also microwave on low power to thaw, do […]
Chocolate Chip Cookies (Anne Spencer)
1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 3 cups flour 1 tsp soda 1 tsp salt 2 cups chocolate chips 2 cups chopped pecans (optional, and I don’t usually add them) Beat together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and […]