Dear Sis,
We are safely home from a very fun weekend, helping my mom’s parents move into their new home. They sold their home of 50+ years on the 21st and closed on their brand new, minimal care, carriage home. We spent the weekend unpacking and clearing away boxes. It was also a family reunion of sorts, mom and her boyfriend Brain, mom’s younger brother Uncle Glenn, Jamie, Nate, and Evelyn, plus William, Josh, and I were all enjoying catching up while we worked.
As the pregnant lady, I coordinated meals, because lets face it… food is a huge priority for me right now:) We even tried my new baked oatmeal freezer meal recipe.
- 2 (8x8 inch) foil pans
- 3 c old-fashion oats
- 1/2 c dark brown sugar
- 1/4 c flax meal
- 1/2 t salt
- 1 t cinnamon
- 1/2 c butter, melted
- 1/4 c maple syrup
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 c whole milk
- 1 (10 oz) pkg. frozen peaches
- Combine dry ingredients. Drizzle with melted butter, and stir to combine.
- In another bowl, whisk together syrup, eggs, and milk. Stir wet mixture into oat mixture.
- Stir in peaches. Pour mixture equally into two greased pans.
- Wrap pans in plastic and foil. Label, date, and write cooking instructions on each pan.
- Thaw completely in refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Bake 20-30 minutes until mostly set.
- Serve with additional milk.
The pictures are from a Friday night steak dinner at my dad’s and his younger brother Frank’s house.
(right-left) Grandpa Carmin, William, Evelyn, Brandy, Josh, and Uncle Frank
William was trying to pick Evelyn out of my lap. I told him he’d have to sit to hold her. His first words when I put her in his lap… “Heavy Mama.” There is only about 10 pounds between Evelyn and him.
Love,
b