JCnaturals » dog http://www.jc-naturals.com/blog Our family's holistic journey Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:24:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 First Day of School http://www.jc-naturals.com/blog/ponderings/first-day-of-school-2/ http://www.jc-naturals.com/blog/ponderings/first-day-of-school-2/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:11:34 +0000 Anna http://www.jc-naturals.com/blog/?p=1033 Today was the first day of school for the boys.  Jaden is now a 5th grader and Jonah is now a 3rd grader.  Here are some photos from their big day!

And now, here’s the recipe for Apple Slump.  If I’m remembering correctly, I got it out of the boy’s home-school curriculum a couple [...]]]> Today was the first day of school for the boys.  Jaden is now a 5th grader and Jonah is now a 3rd grader.  Here are some photos from their big day!

With Momma With Poppa Jonah with his special card My 5th grader Always the goof-ball My 3rd grader - check out the matching attire! My 3rd grader. "you're embarrassing me, mom. you can leave now." I am home-schooling Jaden again. Eli and Graham - just had to throw this one in, too! Apple Slump - special recipe that they chose for breakfast

And now, here’s the recipe for Apple Slump.  If I’m remembering correctly, I got it out of the boy’s home-school curriculum a couple of years ago.  It’s super easy and the boys request it quite often for a special breakfast (even though it could easily be a dessert!).  I think of it as a coffee cake type of thing.  :)

Apple Slump

4-6 tart apples (I’ve also used pears.)

1/4 t. nutmeg

1/2 c. sugar

1/4 t. cinnamon

1/4 t. salt

1.5 c. flour

2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

1/2 c. sugar

1 beaten egg

1/2 c. milk (I’ve just used filtered water before.)

1/2 c. melted butter

Pare, core and slice up the fruit.  Preheat the over to 350 degrees.  Grease/Spray a 1.5 qt. baking dish.  Put the apple inside and cover with the sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and 1/4 t. salt.  Stir to mix it all up well and bake for about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, sift the rest of the dry ingredients together.  Add the wet ingredients and stir gently.  Spread this mixture over the top of the apples and bake for an additional 25 minutes.

Enjoy!

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Made with carob instead of chocolate and look at those adorable dog treats along the sides.

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Eli downed his piece and was quite satisfied!

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And the boys were thrilled that we could all eat a piece, too.

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How precious is that?!?

]]> Our puppy, Eli, is almost 6 months old now.   He truly is the perfect dog for our family – a long-haired dachshund.  Jaden has nicknamed him, Fuffy.

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How precious is that?!?

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Brrr…it’s cold in here!

Jonah eating ice cream at Oaks Park

Jaden and Jonah in line at Oaks Park

Jonah and his best gal, Olivia Z.

Jaden wrestling with a friend

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Brrr…it’s cold in here!

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Jonah eating ice cream at Oaks Park

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Jaden and Jonah in line at Oaks Park

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Jonah and his best gal, Olivia Z.

Jonah and Olivia

Jaden wrestling with a friend

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]]> http://www.jc-naturals.com/blog/ponderings/random-shots/feed/ 0 Yes, I’m still here! http://www.jc-naturals.com/blog/ponderings/yes-im-still-here/ http://www.jc-naturals.com/blog/ponderings/yes-im-still-here/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:16:47 +0000 Anna http://www.jc-naturals.com/blog/?p=43 Wow – it’s almost August – and I haven’t written anything in a really long time. We are all moved into our new house and we’re loving it here! The kids have a great backyard, there are lots of neighborhood kids to play with and it has a nice big kitchen for me. The [...]]]> Wow – it’s almost August – and I haven’t written anything in a really long time. We are all moved into our new house and we’re loving it here! The kids have a great backyard, there are lots of neighborhood kids to play with and it has a nice big kitchen for me. The kids are currently taking swimming lessons at the local highschool and both are really enjoying it. They started out in levels pre-K and 1 and after 2 weeks have advanced all the way up to levels 2 and 3! Another big bit of news is that we have a new puppy – Eli. He is a miniature long-haired dachshund…and the best dog ever. The boys adore him and he has become my little shadow all over the house. Scott isn’t much of a dog person, but Eli keeps loving on him and winning his heart over! It’s great. In other news, I am planning to stop vending at the Portland Saturday Market and start vending at the Fairview Artist’s Market. This market is much closer to our house and is more in line with the type of venue that I’m looking for to sell my products. I’m also hoping to start vending at the Gresham Farmer’s Market next season.

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