Last Monday, April 6, we had a fun FHE to start off our 2 WEEK spring break fun.
(yes, we get 2 weeks of break here in Murrieta.)
Dad got home from work and pumped up the jacuzzi and we all popped in. You'll have to take my word for it that Danny and I hopped in too since there is no photo evidence.
It was a beautiful evening out and we realized just how glad we were we bought this house for its location. It was so relaxing sitting out in nature, literally. This is our view as the sun was retiring for the day below the hills. It's about this time that the frog ensemble starts in. It's so funny cuz you don't really hear any frogs, just cicadas and criquets. Then, all of the sudden, one frog will call out and the rest answer, all into the night! I wonder if it's the king frog or if one just can't take being quiet any more. There is a small stream behind us that harbor all our amphibous, melodious neighbors. 
The boys even earned a bit of extra cash on a dare. Although the jacuzzi was heated, the pool hasn't been. Needless to say, it is NOT warm in the slightest. So we dared Bradley to jump in the pool and back into the jacuzzi. He wasn't so hip until visions of $1 loomed before his eyes. He reasoned that was really a quick way to make a buck! Then Bryce decided he couldn't let Bradley rake in all the dough and took the plunge. Of course, Brian was right behind him. Fortunately, Tyson dosn't get the whole meaning of $$ and we didn't have to pluck him out of the feezing water. Dad, however, took a plunge, acutally did a 2 laps! (can't have his boys showing him up!) All for love and not to lose his manly title of Dad, the King! To which Bradley matched by swimming across the deep end. Mom turned out to be the only chicken. Kierstin got a "bye" as dad had dropped her off in H.B. in the morning to spend a few days with her friend Natalie. It really was refreshing and fun!
Afterwards, we made what I call "poor man's doughnuts." We used to make them as a kid and I resurrected them a few years ago. They are lower in fat too. I use the cheap refrigerated biscuits with no hydrogenated oil. You pop a hole in the middle (or shape them how you like) and fry them in some healthier, canola oil. Just a minute or two on each side until they're golden brown.
Then you pop them in a brown bag filled with cinnamon sugar, brown sugar or powdered sugar. Shake and....
... Enjoy! And truly, it was an enjoyable evening! Although we missed our Kierstin. I wonder if she would havebeen chicken too?
... Enjoy! And truly, it was an enjoyable evening! Although we missed our Kierstin. I wonder if she would havebeen chicken too?
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We used to make these donuts all the time growing up! Yum!
I have been reading friends posts, but have been slow with comments! Your family is growing up too fast! I can't believe our little guy will be crawling and talking before we know it! We are soaking up each day and loving it!!
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