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Makes My Monday: One Last Catch

Yup – another Dragonfly post.

We had a GORGEOUS day today…so out came the grandaddy of all dragonflies. Daddy helped catch it, but Burke’s the one who decided to let it go after a while. And all of that Makes My Monday.

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Makes My Monday: Growing Reminders

Burke likes to get his picture taken with the big red crayon at his speech class. Today’s photo reminded me of how big he’s gotten!

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And this one was taken last year:92408burkesredcrayon

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Makes My Monday: Pumpkin Painting!

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Makes My Monday: New Toys to Review!

I just received two toys to review (and give away!) … the fact that the kids are having a blast with them Makes My Monday!

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Giraffalaff Limbo

Scatterpillar Scramble

Scatterpillar Scramble

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(Stayed tuned for the review and the giveaway…)

Makes My Monday: Drawing Class

We got a call on Friday telling us that Burke’s drawing class might be cancelled due to low enrollment.

Burke being able to attend his very first drawing class Makes My Monday!

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Makes My Monday: Time!

A big block of time while waiting for Burke’s speech class (and no errends to run), a shady picnic table on a gorgeous day, and the new Dan Brown novel Make My Monday.

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Cheryl over at Twinfatuation hosts this one. Head on over to see what else makes people’s Mondays (there are always some really good ones!)

Makes My Monday: First Barbershop Sitting

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Burke’s first (very successful) trip to the barbershop! That and the fact that Mommy doesn’t have to buzz his hair anymore Makes my Monday.

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Makes My Monday: New Discoveries

We found grapes in our back yard! (ya. We’ve only been in our house for 2 years now LOL!)

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We found a huge blueberry bush earlier this summer and raspberries/black berries last year. I wonder what we’ll find next year 🙂

New back yard discoveries make my Monday.

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Makes My Monday: More Dragonflies

15 dragonflies caught in one day. (12 of them pictured here.)

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A super happy kid with a new (full) bug house makes my Monday.

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Makes My Monday: Finding an Awesome Crock Pot Recipe

cimg0164While stumbling through the internet the other day, I came across a recipe for “To Die For Pot Roast Sandwiches” Made in the crock pot. Now, you all know that I love, love, love my crock pot. And pot roast? Ya – bring it on.

So I tried this one … just like the recipe says and OMG, no joke – it’s totally to die for.

This time around, I added a few things. Here’s my recipe.

Crock Pot Pot Roast

  • 1 beef roast – any kind (3-5 pounds)
  • A handful of baby red potatoes, quartered
  • A handful (or two) of baby carrots
  • 1/2 a bag of frozen white pearl onions
  • 1 package dried brown gravy mix
  • 1 package dried Italian salad dressing mix
  • 1 package dried ranch dressing mix
  • 1 cup water
  1. Place beef roast in slow cooker.
  2. Place the veggies around the sides of the beef.
  3. Mix the dried mixes together in a bowl and sprinkle over the roast.
  4. Pour the water around the roast.
  5. Cook on low for seven to nine hours.

As with most pot roasts, this one was even better on day two…(not that there was much left of it…)

Oh, and that plastic you see? Crock Pot liners. Easy clean up and helps make the lid fit better (no more crock pot spitting!) Just another thing to Make my Monday 🙂

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