tHe WaShBuRn'S: July 2011

Harley is my little swimmer

Harley loves being in the water. She is doing really well at holding her breath. She is not afraid to go under, which is actually quite scary. I love that she has the same love for water as me :) It makes me very happy!

Just turn your head to look at this one :)

Some Gluten Free Reviews

First up is: Pastariso Gluten Free Instant Mac & Cheese

It comes in a similar small container as Kraft Mac & Cheese.

The cheese is already added to the pasta. You add water to the fill line, stir & microwave for 3 minutes (as directed on the box)

The finished product. It wasn't my favorite. I honestly LOVED it when I was at the Gluten Free Expo in May. That is why I spent way too much money on it. I don't like the cheese flavor, & it's kind of a sticky cheese if that makes sense. I think I still prefer to make Annie's Macaroni noodles with Kraft cheese...yummmm

Next up is...Udi's Gluten Free Hamburger Buns.

WINNER! I LOVED having a shredded beef sandwich on a bun! I used to just eat it with nothing. Now I can also enjoy a hamburger on a bun! It is soft just like their bread. I love it!

Homemade donuts, courtesy of Scott

Using Pamela's Baking & Pancake mix & a recipe from their website, Scott made these. They were heavenly. One has powdered sugar, one plain & one with some glaze.
Quick Donut Holes

And last, JP Pancake...

I love the bright colors and designs. It was a very small place, seat yourself. One thing I thought was funny is that a little boy, maybe 10, was cleaning off the tables and setting them up again.

First off, pancakes. They were pretty delicious. BUT, they weren't quite done in the center. I thought they were good, soft and tasted like a pancake. It's nice to have a place to go to have a gluten free breakfast.

Next, a blueberry muffin.

As you can see, the blueberries sunk to the bottom.
It was soft, and I think they had just warmed it up.
It was also pretty good, it had a sugary top to it.

Next time I think I'll try the waffles.
They also serve Julia's gluten free cinnamon rolls, which are heavenly!
My reviews are not super in depth or anything...sorry :)

Rylyn & Tatum

I did a little photoshoot for my friends girls. Harley snuck into a couple...here they are :)

"Papa & Me"

As a thank you gift to Papa (Scott's dad) Harley & I made this book. She colored all of the backgrounds & I put pictures I have taken over the past year & a half and put them on it. Then I laminated them and tied ribbon through them.

I honestly cannot tell you how much it means to me to have such a wonderful, loving person watching her. It is amazing to see what a great bond they have. Next school year (all too quickly approaching) Scott's mom will be there too! YEAH!! :)

WE LOVE YOU PAPA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lots of time with friends & family

With me only working twice a week we have been able to spend lots of time with family & friends...

Hanging out with her grandmas...I don't have pictures of her with Grandma Washburn, but she has been spending time with her too. She even painted Harley's toes!

Morgan reading to her

Getting her toes done...she LOVED that...except she wouldn't sit still after she started. She threw the book she was looking at aside and stuck her feet forward when it was her turn.