Kate's Day

Here are some recent pics of Kate at almost 14 months. Her favorite place is at or on the kitchen table. She loves discovering whatever new adventures await her up there. She also loves her Daddy. When he leaves she cries and when he says she can go with him, she doesn't even look back for Mama. She is talking more every day. She recently started saying Owah (Owen), bebe (baby) and Mommy and Daddy (instead of Mama/Dada). Oh the joys of being a toddler!

Yummy Snack

The kids and I are so excited we figured out how to make fruit leather. You know the stuff that costs $.50 for one tiny little piece and doesn't fill up any tummy. Or for you non granola's, it's like Fruit RollUps only healthier. I guess i should have figured this out sooner because it's so easy, but just never took the time to try it.

You need a dehydrator and an insert that is flat with a lip and solid (as opposed to the grated type). Then you just pick a fruit, like strawberries, grapes, plums, etc. and puree them in a blender. I added a little water but don't know how neccessary this is. Then pour it on your lined tray and let it dehydrate until it's hardened. That's it!

Right now i only have one liner, so i hope to buy some more online so we can do several trays at a time. If you don't have a dehydrator, start looking at garage sales since it's spring time. My mom bought our's at a garage sale for $7 and what an amazing thing it has been. This can also be done in an oven. Just google it for directions that way.

At our house, when fruit starts to get older and uneaten, i usually throw it in the freezer. Then i pull this out to make the fruit leather or even freezer jam (which is also very easy!).

Enjoy!