Weekend Trips

This weekend and last, I did a little bit of traveling. Last weekend, I went on a day trip to see the Varners. It was a very productive day for all of us. I got all my laundry done, Steve gave my car a make over (oil change), Freya did LOTS of baking, the boys were in and out, and all the while we enjoyed each others company.

One of my favorite cookies are ginger bread cookies, so I was especially excited that we had time to cut out and bake them before I had to go back home. The pig-shaped ones taste the best so I took lots of those home with me.


Freya was in charge of strategically placing the cookies on the cookie sheets. There is a system for everything in Freya's kitchen. =)


Throughout the day, I accumulated all of this to take back with me!




This weekend my trusty car, which is now officially in my name with its shiny new blue license plate, took me to Columbus. I spent the night with Daniel and Elizabeth and got to see Rudys, too on my quick visit.

My time there was also very productive, as I did some "big city" shopping that I cannot do in Marion. We went to the big music store downtown Columbus, where I found three great recorder books for my 4th- and 5th-graders. I also acquired a few other random items.

a non-stick frying pan (notice where it was engineered)


This is one of two mixing bowls Daniel and Elizabeth gave me, along with an extra set of measuring cups and spoons and a few other kitchen utensils. I put it to good use pretty much as soon as I walked in the door.


Also a gift from D and E so that my guests have some privacy in the shower. =)


This is one of those kitchen sink necessities that I simply couldn't pass up. Just the extra little touch my kitchen needed.