Birthday boy!

We had a celebration at our house today! Larson turned ten. And because it fell on Labor Day, we had our whole family together. And no school! Here's what he requested for dinner...

Waffles with syrup, whip cream, and raspberries, scrambled eggs, and bacon. Doesn't get much better than that! Especially since we also had donuts for breakfast! Yikes!

Sugar

Looks like the Rupp's are ready for a fun weekend full of sugar. Rice Krispie treats for a family reunion and better than "anything" cake for Larson's birthday party. Party on!

FSTG chips, cukes and ranch, grapes, and string cheese. 

Day 1...Here we go again!

Time for school lunches again! Onion bagel with vegetable cream cheese, half an apple, trail mix of goldfish, peanuts, & fruit leather, and a windmill gingerbread cookie. I'll miss my little stinkers while they eat lunch at school! :(

Tomatoes

It's a happy day when you get to eat colorful tomatoes! Thank you Bradbury's!

Zucchini Cake

When you have lots of this...

You make this...

We have one zucchini plant this year, plus our awesome neighbor Nedd brings us veggies. We love it! And my cousin brought me a BIG zucchini yesterday. I suppose I should make some bread and muffins, too. One cake isn't gonna cut it! Happy harvest!

Snicker doodles

We're making snicker doodles for my cousin Katherine's wedding. I love the recipe in the Better Homes & Gardens cookbook. As a matter of fact, most every recipe I've tried from it has been fabulous. It's definitely my go to. Pray it doesn't rain tomorrow for Kat's outdoor reception!

MENU August 10 - August 16, 2014

Tomato Sandwich!!!

NOTHING better than a garden tomato!

Seven Layer Dip

We love this! And even though it's an appetizer, we sometimes just have it for dinner. 

-refried beans mixed with taco season

-guacamole or avocado mixed with lemon juice

-sour cream

-salsa

-grated cheese

-sliced olives

-sliced green onions

Serve with tortilla chips!