Cool Song

My cousin posted this on her blog and I have loved listening to it. I thought I would share it here as well for those that have not seen it before. Thanks Debra!

Nice People at Kohl's

Kohl's was having a huge sale last week so I ordered some last school clothes items for the girls. I was able to get nightgown's, shorts and shirts for about $5.00 each. They are really cute! Anyway, I received the package in the mail today and after I opened it and showed the girls, Ainsley says, "Wow, those are some really nice people that mailed all that to us! They must really like us. I bet they were older and the clothes got too small for them so they mailed it to us. How nice!" Yes, Ainsley, those nice people at Kohl's got too big for the clothes and just mailed them to us. Maybe I should really start working on money with her!

Short and Dark???

I cut my hair yesterday and wanted to go shorter and darker. I think I am still trying to figure out what I like. Here are some pictures taken by Ainsley. She is still working on her photography skills but I think you can at least get an idea of what my hair looks like. Let me know what you think. Ben is still not sure what he thinks. I think I might like it!

1st Day of School Fall 2009

The girls survived their first day back to school. They both enjoyed posing for the camera and had wonderful days. I really enjoyed hanging out with Logan. He did great without his sisters as well. It was a great day!!! We will rest up and swim tonight. A perfect way to end a perfect day.

1st Days of Schools

Tomorrow is the first day of school for the girls. I cannot believe it. I thought it would be fun to look at the first day of schools from the years past.

MADISON

Preschool Age 3

Preschool Age 4

Kindergarten Age 5

1st Grade Age 6

AINSLEY

Preschool Age 3

Preschool Age 4

The Best Reuben Sandwiches

I have not posted a recipe in a while, so I thought it was time. I saw these in my favorite cookbook "Cooks Country" and had to try them. Ben and I love Reuben's so I thought they would be good. They were very, very good!

1/4 mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet pickles plus 1 teaspoon sweet pickle juice
2 TBS cocktail sauce
1 cup sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
2 TBS cider vinegar
1 tsp brown sugar
8 slices rye bread
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
12 ounces thinly sliced deli corned beef (I made my own corn beef and wished I had gone to the deli and got the thin sliced. It would have been easier to eat!)
4 TBS unsalted butter

1. Whisk mayonnaise, pickles, pickle juice, and cocktail sauce in small bowl; set aside. Cook sauerkraut, vinegar, and sugar in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Transfer sauerkraut to bowl and wipe out skillet.

2. Spread dressing evenly on 1 side of each slice of bread. Layer half of cheese on 4 slices of bread then top with half of corned beef. Divide sauerkraut evenly over meat, then top with remaining corned beef and remaining cheese. Arrange remaining bread, dressing-side down, over cheese. (Basically you want it layer from the bottom up BREAD, DRESSING, CHEESE, MEAT, SAUERKRAUT, MEAT, CHEESE, DRESSING, BREAD. You do not want the Sauerkraut to be against the bread. This makes a big difference.)

3. Melt 2 TBS butter in empty skillet over medium heat. Place 2 sandwiches in pan and cook until golden brown on first side, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip sandwiches and cook, covered, over medium-low heat until second side is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a wire rack and repeat with remaining butter and sandwiches. Serve.

BACK TO SCHOOL!

Madison and Ainsley start school this Monday, August 10th - CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT? What ever happened to the day after Labor Day? Anyway, I am not complaining at all. I am counting down the days. The house is getting organized, school shopping is done and the girls are excited. Madison started soccer last night and LOVES it again. She has the exact same team for the 4th year and is really happy. Ainsley has informed me she might want to play again when she is "8 or 10 years old". We'll see what Ainsley decides to do. As I am getting ready for school to start, I have had this song in my head. This was one of my favorite movies growing. For a long time I thought it was the only "Grease" movie out there but then I eventually saw the 1st one. I still love Grease 2 though! Jaynee- this clip is all for you!!!