Brownies!

Because it is nearly 2 am and I am awake still. Ick. I was wasting time online. I saw a nocturne of two sisters making brownies. Their mom captioned the pic "they are making brownies from the same recipe my sister and I used as children after school" 

    For years I have tried to find my childhood brownie recipe. Which was from Mama Cashs cookbook. I repeatedly failed in my search. But Johnny cash is a big name in this house. And I'm thinking his mama had to be the best at everything. And I know that her brownies delighted me as a child.  

    So I decided again to give it another google search. Annnnd I won!!!!!! 

Someone posted it to a website. http://www.food.com/recipe/mama-cashs-brownies-johnny-cashs-mama-329942

Seriously. I win. I hope I can get enough stuff done tomorrow that I can introduce my children to these.

 But that would also mean grocery shopping. So I kinda doubt it. But soon. And notice I took a screen shot.

 I guess I don't trust the recipe to always be there. But I'm excited. I am pretty certain I have pictures of 

myself making these when I was 11-12. I should dig it out. I'm not sure if it is lack of sleep or the dozen 

Or more years I have searched for this recipe. But I'm excited!!!!

A couple recent foods

This became a couple pans of garlic bread. Yesterday. It was very yummy. We occasionally ate breadsticks as a meal growing up. I loved it and try to do it once in a while too. 

Besides. Making bread is fun. I love baking and canning. But I nearly hate cooking.

Eggs in hell. The sauce I used was a bit acidic. So it wasn't perfect. But still very yum. Wish I had noodles and could do this again in the morning. It is a recipe from our dear friends at garlicpimpernil.blogspot.com Tabitha is a insanely great cook. My children still talk about her food. And we haven't seen them in over 4 years. I try to cook like her. But. I. Fail. 

    At least poached eggs win. Every time. 

Ugly little snapper.

The littles found him. Thankfully they asked if they could catch him. And DIdNT just do it. I then schooled them in snapper abilities. I am hoping we are safe from snapper captures. I think I put enough fear out there. 

    The children have caught so many turtles this year. So we have done many google searches to learn about them. Pretty interesting. They now can all sex a turtle. The youngers I have to go down the checklist so they can answer but they can figure it out quickly on their own.  They can tell the difference between breeds. I have never seen as many turtles as we have this year. But it is helping us with science. So I guess it is a win. As long as we manage to keep all of our body parts. No snapper captures. Period. 

This girl.

Naomi was laughing and talking to her Daddy. I went to take  pictures. She then gave me the stare down until I put away the camera. Daddy joined her. Stinkers. She totally clowned after the camera left. 

Can't deny she is Daddy's girl. 

Tea party food pictures

Joelle and Rhyyan had a birthday tea party yesterday. It was a full house. Or yard rather. But so fun. We spent all day getting food made. This is I think most of the pictures. Minus two cakes, gluten free cupcakes, the punch, and the flowers in the ice cubes. I missed getting a pic of one of the tables. We made a ton of food. But we had over 50 people here. I always worry I won't have enough food. I could have had the party twice...

Mother's Day and outside.

Wisdom is on top of the world. 

My Jerusalem artichokes are over a ft tall. So exciting! 

My bouquet from Rhyyan. It is mostly Indian paintbrush. I love them. She got the on a walk to our beloved community center. It used to be a one room school house that our dear friend Miss Dorothy taught at. We all see it as a special place. Filled with many memories for us all. Some our memories. Others memories from Miss Dorothy. 

Daddy and Joelle went out for Joelle's birthday breakfast Saturday. And she bought me flowers. And a PB cup. But her and I ate them before I thought to get  a pic. 

My fun card from Rhyyan. I loved it. She used rivets that she pressed to make the flowers. 

My gift from Tubby. He was so excited to bring me a gift. He is a loving boy. 

My chubby N. I love her to bits. She is my doll baby. The children still fight over her. I am glad I'm momma. Cause I am a need in her life. They know they have no choice but to share with me haha!!

A handful of pictures

 Joelle was 13 yesterday. 13. Let the flood begin. Seems once it happens for Joelle everyone else follows. At least I still have littles.  

She made her own supper and cake. She had Janet's salad. And a lasagna type dish she found a recipe for. It was a lot like stroganoff. It was yummy. 

She wanted a chocolate mayo cake. But decided next time to get Grammys recipe. This was more brownie like. 

Look at all that fire! Wow! My backwards bunny is all grown up in most everything. I'm grateful  for her. She is masses of help for me. And has changed so much over the winter and now spring. In ability and looks. Sometimes I have to make her repeat something to me cause I was in my own thoughts on how much I almost don't recognize her. Ha! 

N. In her night diaper. Cause it shows off her rolls the best. (We use cloth during the day. But I want to sleep at night. ) 

A Mother's Day picture. I wish I could share it with My Grandmas. Mothers are nice and all. But grandmas win. Always. 

Because he is funny. We were watching 'Will it Blend?' On YouTube. It is entertaining. Or maybe we are easily entertained. You choose. 

Wisdom played in the dirt. Then helped herself to salad and dressing. Requesting that I photographed it. <socialmediafoodieinthemaking>

Our first Mother's Day. Yep she was worth it all. My chunky little pasty girl. She makes me look tan. And that isn't a easy feat. Haha!

Oops

I wasn't paying attention. I didn't realize all these posts I had been making weren't publishing. So you get a big pile today. Oh well. They are here now. And likely very out of order. 

These. Brown. Eyes.

I guessing the dirty face will stick around all summer. :) but that's ok too. It is cute. 

Elijah Truth

Our first born son Elijah Truth is spending his 8th birthday in heaven with Jesus. All his birthdays have been spent there. What a glorious thought. I'm thankful for Gods mercy and Grace. His enduring love and faithfulness. Losing a child is incredibly hard.  Birthing a baby I knew was already in the presence of the Lord was so hard. But He brought us through it. He even did more than help us through. He grew us. In so ma'am you ways. 

    Our Lord is faithful. In all things. Always. 

Today

Boiling a pile of eggs. Tomorrow we have a bbq with friends at their place. So deviled eggs and brownies will be the Roehrtribe contribution. My children are thrilled. Yummers. 

I'm cleaning my bedroom today. So this momma is coffee float powered. <imonmysecondpot>  

Oogey is yummy. Yummiest of all fat babies everywhere. I'm smitten. Naked baby for the win!!! 

Tubby fixed his cowboy tie. So we had to show it off. He is a great fixer! 

  Ok back to my bedroom. Reggae music blaring. It is great cleaning music. 

Wisdoms eggs

Like all good people from this era. My woo photographs her food for all the world to see. 

  Oh. Man. 

My Oogey girl

I love this little ginger girl. 14plus pounds. Yummy 

Lilleys water color

This is a card she made for a friend but wanted to document. So here is a pretty princess. 

A couple mths ago I bought 3 portable water color sets. The 3 bigs each have one. They love them. 

I hope to get the 3 littles one soon. They really want a set too. But are patiently waiting for it. Which is good. We have watercolors for home that they use and love. Good quality art supplies make all the difference. 

Rhyyan

They loaded backwards but I'd rather not correct it. <lazy>

    These are Rhyyans gifts from Noelle. 

She was so glad to get new felting needles! She hadn't had any in a while. I loved the tin holder idea too! She has broken her fair share of tips off her needles due to bad storage. The tin should fix that. 

Noelle does so great at gifts. Even this fabric 'fits' Rhyyan perfectly. We are so greatly blessed by her. She has taught us all things. Is a great friend. We are thankful for her for sure! 

There was also yummy fun hard candies and tea to try. We are already tasting the candy. And will taste the tea likely this evening or in the morning. Mail is so very fun! 

    It never happens but there were two boxes of gifts this morning. (Noelle and grandma k) and the children all had something. Except wisdom who got gifts from both boxes. It was too funny that everyone was accidentally covered. Made me giggle. 

Wisdoms Mail today.

A friend, Noelle, sent her a birthday gift.  She loves it! Hasn't put it down yet!

A firecracker bag just like mine. Only miniature. She was so excited!!

A cute little tin play set. 

With a bunny! She said momma! It's a YABBIT! I like yabbits! 

And grandma k sent her owl boot. She was also thrilled with those! She loves whooeys. She sure got the presents today!

   Thank you both!!