Life with our little family of 3...

I read a tip in a magazine recently about how to make popcorn in the microwave. I like the convenience of microwaved popcorn but I can't stand the chemicals they use in the bags. Quite frankly the smell of them makes me gag! So I was all for it! All you need is a paper bag, tape, popcorn, butter and salt to taste! Put 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels in a paper bag.  Fold the top down and secure it with tape. Put the bag on it's side in the microwave.  Microwave it on high for 2-4 minutes, depending upon your oven. Make sure you watch it so it won't burn. When the popping slows, take it out.  Add melted butter and salt to taste!  Wa la! Microwaved healthy popcorn! This version is a whole lot cheaper too! We picked up 100 paper bags from Target for $1.89. We bought 8lbs of popcorn from Costco for around $11. So for $13 you have a whole lot more servings!

Emma and her friend Krista came up with a great idea...to watch a movie...outside! So Dad powered up his laptop and let them watch a movie from Netflix. They even completed their movie with popcorn and drinks!  As the temperature dropped... the blankets were piled on. They were just about to give in when the movie finally ended!  Ahh the joys of childhood! 

We have good friends who recently adopted some Nigerian Dwarf goats. They are so very cute! They are still babies that need to be bottle fed. Our friends were away for the evening and asked if Emma would be willing to feed them. She jumped on it of course! Needless to say she was hooked and is looking forward to the next time!

I'm totally borrowing the title of my post from my lovely friend Jennifer! Thanks! :-) I came across this recipe in a book that I have been using. I wasn't too sure about it since I'm not a huge egg fan. However this was really yummy! It's called Tri-Color Frittata. It's from Reader Digest's "Digest Diet". Tri-Color Frittata 4 large plum tomatoes, halved 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1” pieces 1 pound yellow squash, cut into 1/4 “ rounds 4 large eggs 4 large egg whites 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, very finely grated 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1/8  teaspoon fine sea salt 1.       Preheat the broiler 2.       Scoop out the seeds from the insides of the tomatoes and cut the shells into 1/4 inch thick strips 3.       In a medium (10-inch) ovenproof skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shi...