So Big

A Grandfather Clock

My birthday present that Matt found on Craig's List.

Crocheting

This little hat is made from sock wool. It is a nice lightweight hat for these Spring days.

Francis Land Home

The Francis Land House is located here in Virginia Beach and was built in 1805. 

Creek Adventure with Grandpa

Fort Story

Fort Story

 

Earlier this month we spent an afternoon at Fort Story.  We took a tour around the grounds where  Old Cape Henry Lighthouse stands, the small National Park located on the base and were able to go inside the chapel pictured below.  

 



Keeping up with Isaac

Healthy Cookies

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

 

Here is the original recipe from The Skinny Fork:
 

Ingredients:

2 Ripe Bananas, Mashed
1/3 C. Reduced Fat Peanut Butter
2/3 C. Unsweetened Applesauce
1 Tsp. Vanilla
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon
Dash of Ground Cloves
Dash of Ground Nutmeg
1 1/2 Quick or Old Fashioned Oats
1/4 C. Nuts (I used dry unsalted peanuts.)
1/4 Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
1/4 C. Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Mix together the bananas, peanut butter, applesauce, vanilla, and spices. Add in the oats, nuts, chocolate chips, and coconut; stir until well combined.
Spoon about 2 tbsp. of the cookie mixture onto the lined baking sheet, leaving an inch or two between each. I placed a few more chocolate chips on top of each cookie. Bake for 20-30 minutes and allow to cool slightly.

My notes:
These cookies taste like banana bread.  I left out the cloves and nutmeg and added extra cinnamon.  Also, our cookies had extra chocolate chips and no coconut or nuts.  They taste better cold than right from the oven.  I would make these again!



Our Handmade Table

 

 

 

Matt built this beautiful table for me.

 

  He used these free building plans from ana-white.com.

 

The top is red oak and finished with Tung Oil.

Abby's Donation

Abigail donated her lovely hair to Locks for Love. She was a cheerful giver!

An Adventure

Abigail, Matthew and Josiah are visiting Grandpa and Grandma. Kiddos planned adventures for weeks leading up to their stay. They are enjoying playing outdoors and having Uncle Matt and Aunt Ellie and Gavin for neighbors.

At Gettysburg on the way to Michigan

Isaac