The Wilson County Fair

We made 2 trips again this year to our County Fair.

The Wilson County Fair never disappoints.  

The first night it had rained, but it cleared out enough for us to get out and enjoy, even on a school night.

The food, the lights, the animals, the smells, the rides.  

It's just wonderful.

It screams summertime!

Easton could ride every single ride.

It's so fun to see his bravery shine.

His favorite ride this year, was again, the Tilt-A-Whirl.

I don't know how they do it, I can't even watch without getting a little queazy.

But they ride every single year and Emerson & I watch.

Next year, she'll be big enough to ride the little Tot rides!

We LOVE the Fair!  we'd go every night if we could!

Except I'd have to pack supper, because I can't do that grease more than one night a year!

Now, that large sweet tea is another story.

See you next year Fair!  You were so fun!

RECIPE::: Fat Free Zucchini Carrot Muffins

It's been a while since I've logged into the ole Blogger Platform...but here I am with a YUMMY recipe. It's a great snack for Back to School!

I posted this recipe a few years ago, but I've since changed it to make it fat free for Emerson, so I thought I'd post it here! Several of you had asked for it, and I aim to please... It was a BIG HIT!

Easton took these to school a few days last week and Emerson had them for snack as well!  I love when I can find something they will both eat.  NOT TO MENTION it's got veggies!  

Zucchini Carrot Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup finely shredded, unpeeled zucchini **I used a half of a large zucchini and 3 carrots. I threw it in my NINJA and it was perfect for this!  Emerson also chomped on a raw carrot while I made these!  #winning
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a muffin pan.  I use mini muffin tins.  Set aside. In a medium bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg. Set aside.

2. In another medium bowl combine egg, sugar, zucchini + carrot mixture and applesauce. Add zucchini mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy).  Spoon batter into prepared pan.

3. Bake for 20 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on a wire rack. 

Makes 24 mini muffins

ENJOY!!!

 

 

Kindergarten: Easton's First Day

Well, we survived our first day of school! Actually, the first week now.  

It's so surreal thinking that my first born is now in Kindergarten.  That's a big deal.  A really big deal.  

I knew he was ready, but I wasn't sure that Lance and I were ready.  

But we took the leap and he's done so wonderful!

After a full week in, he's made some friends, he's had his feelings hurt and he's learned new things.

I'm not sure he'll ever get past the little girl 'smacking' him on the first day of school in the cafeteria, however after seeing her response when I dropped him off on Monday, I'm certain that 'smack' was a love pat.  She seems a little boy crazy over my Easty.  #tooearlyforthis

They allowed us a week to walk them in and then we had to start dropping them off at the door with the rest of the kids.  I think this was the hardest for me, because it's a long walk from the gym to his room, but he did it with confidence.

I cannot wait to see how much he grows in this school year and see all that he learns.  

He amazes us daily with just how smart he is.  

His love for others and his tender heart is such a blessing.

Easton Garrett, you make us proud buddy!