Pickled Beets!

I planed beets in my garden and a few of them were ready. I honestly have never eaten a fresh beet...only canned and really had no idea what to do with them. My mom use to make picked beets & eggs and I always loved them. So, that is what I did with my freshly grown beets & my backyard chicken eggs!

 First I boiled the eggs & beets at the same time...which of course turned the water to a bright pink very quickly

 I mixed together 1 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1 cup of the boiled beet water and 1/3 cup of sugar. Put the eggs & beets in the jar and closed it up in the frig for 24 hours.

They turned out a beautiful bright pink and are delicious! Of course the taste is preference and no one in my family is fighting me to eat them. Actually every time I open the jar they all complain of the smell. :)

It brings back memories of childhood and I think it will be fun to pass it along to my future generations. I have this idea in my head that someday my grandkids or greatkids will come across this recipe (since I print out my blog annually) and start using this recipe in their home! :)

Eye Appointment

When Cadence went to her 4 year old check up in September the Doctor checked her eyes and she didn't do very well on the exam and recommended I take her into the eye doctor just to make sure all was ok. Well, I finally scheduled her appointment and we went yesterday. She was pretty nervous and wanted to sit on my lap the whole time but did great. I wanted to take a picture of her in the chair by herself but she wouldn't do it. :)

 These were the best I could get out of her. I love the above one...I think she is so cute in her shy turn away from the camera. :)

And then Isabelle wanted to be apart of it also!

In the end her eyes are 20/25. The eye doctor said that technically she could give her a prescription but that it wasn't necessary and that we just need to be aware of it as she gets older. I'm thankful we don't have to deal with glasses this early in her life.

 We bought a new (used) truck a few weeks ago. It is a 2002 F150. It has a back row so all the kids can fit. It has been great having a truck, it is so much easier for me to pick up & drop off the furniture I have been redoing and taking into my vendor space. I'm thankful that we were able to sell the Durango (which we had for 7 years!) and buy this with a lot less miles for no money out of pocket.!

Artist

 Dylan came home from school with all this artwork from at school during art class. He did such a good job and was so creative!

 

Fun at the park





My own space...

I have been researching and checking out different stores that I could sell the furniture that I re-do along with other stuff I find. I settled on Qcumberz (at 7th Ave & Indian School) and moved in yesterday! It is just a small 50 square feet space but I think it is perfect for me!

 I painted the wall a nice cheery color and gives a little pop to my black and white pieces.

I'm very excited to see how it goes!

Present at my door

 I found this huge black garbage bag on my front bench one day when I came home this week and below is the message that was left with it...

Yep, it was a big bag of poop!

Honestly, it made my day. I loved the gift and that it came from one of my neighbor that I met at the yard sale we had a few weekends ago. I have known this neighbor by saying hi as he and his wife would take their walks but never really much more than that. When he stopped by our yard sale we started talking about gardens and come to find out he does a lot of gardening and does some volunteering at a community center with their garden. He looked at my garden and we talked about composting...I know, exciting stuff.  All this to say that I love getting to know my neighbors more and that he left me a big bag of poo at my door! :)