Zucchini Squash Packets

A friend recently gifted us with some yummy produce from her garden.

This zucchini and squash were so pretty just sitting on the counter.

I had been looking up a variety of recipes featuring these summer veggies.

Well, the power went out and we were just starting dinner so.......

on a whim, I sliced these big boys up and tossed them into two layers of foil

with some garlic, butter and Parmesan cheese.

My husband put them on the grill out of direct heat and let them steam.

The veggies came out crisp tender and delicious!

We added extra Parmesan cheese for serving.

Even some of the kids went back for seconds!

We played outside in the natural light - free from all screens. 

It was a peaceful evening.

Wish I had some pictures of our candle light dinner of

burgers, sausages, beans, corn and zucchini squash packets. 

We made some fun memories

and thankfully the electricity came back on just before bedtime.

Automatic Binding Bricks (LEGOS)

We've been on a Lego kick here.  The whole gang is creating a lot of interesting things thanks to Michael's new birthday book.  Legos are one of those toys that never go out of style.  They are worth the investment! My boys have spent endless hours creating cars, buildings, animals......



Dominic (16)



Dominic



It occurred to me the other day that I wanted to thank Mr. Lego Man.  What a simple design that yields so much pleasure and pain, I might add, at night when you accidentally step on a Lego mine next to a little boy's bed.

Mark (14) & Mike (12)


We often dump them on a sheet for easier clean up or just designate a baby free room to be covered for a week or so.

Margaret (9) & Michael

The boys love their Legos but the girls are right there with them trying new things and helping find just the right part.

Gracie (6)



Lego Minefield



Mark




Desk Organizer by Mark



J.P. (3)



I did a little research on Mr. Lego.  Here are some interesting facts from that site:

Ole Kirk Christiansen and his son Godtfred Kirk invented LEGO.

In 1932, Ole Kirk Christiansen, master carpenter and joiner, founded his carpentry business in the village of Billund, Denmark to make stepladders, ironing boards and wooden toys. The wooden toys became Ole's most successful product.

The company adopted the name LEGO in 1934. LEGO is formed from the Danish words "LEg GOdt" meaning "play well". Ironically, in Latin the lego means "I study" or "I put together".

Michael



So from one mother, Thank You Ole Kirk!!!