Go Cyclones!

Guess who got to go to Ames for the weekend of the big rivalry game?!  The Fischers!  We arrived in Ames Friday night, in perfect timing to drop Lillia off with grandma as Brandon and I headed to The Cafe to meet up with the Lubbers and celebrate our 4 year anniversary!  Nothing says I Love You like homemade chips, fish tacos, and cappuccino fudge cheesecake!  :) 

Happy to be a Cyclone!

Saturday morning we were off and running!  There was tailgating to get to!  I taught Lillia to say Go Cyclones, so that was the favorite phrase of the day.  After meeting up with friends, we walked back to my parents house and enjoyed watching the Cyclones pull out a victory after 3 overtimes!  And after a victory over the Hawks, what better thing to do that walk back to the bus and eat some more food and hang out with friends?!

Lillia loves Aunt Natalie!

Later Saturday evening we enjoyed celebrating Jesse's birthday!  Happy Birthday Jesse!  So glad we were able to celebrate with you!  (And Brandon thanks you for allowing him to watch the Husker game!)

Eating an evening snack with Kerrie.

Sunday morning church was delightful!  So great to see all those that we love and miss so dearly!  And what trip to Ames is complete without a stop at El Azteca?!  So we ate lunch before heading back home with our girl, who is such a great traveler!  We enjoyed a great weekend home!  And will be back before we know it for my cousin's wedding in October!

Labor Day Weekend with the Varghese-Recap

We were thrilled to have the Varghese family make the trek down to KC to spend the weekend with us!  They arrived on Friday night and after a whirlwind, we had all 4 kids in bed and on their way to sleep!  The adults indulged in a little Triple Chocolate Trifle....wish I had a picture of Jacob and the dessert that delights his sweet tooth!  :)

Saturday morning we made a fun trip to Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead.  We didn't realize how hot it was before we left the house, so we only ended up staying an hour, but we all had a good time!

Aren't they cute?!  :)

One of the most enjoyable parts of the visit was when the kids got to bottle feed the goats......

Saturday afternoon almost everyone took a nap....except the moms who went shopping!  We ate dinner at On The Border.....yummy!  Have you ever had dinner with 4 kids 3 and under?  It was a sight, let me tell you!  Our time together came to an end early Sunday afternoon, but we were thankful for time we did get together!  Thanks, Varghese, for coming to visit us!  We loved having you and would love to have you back anytime!  Next time hopefully the pool will be open!  ;)

The best picture of the whole gang! :)

Lots to catch up on!

Wow!  My lack of posting has not been because of a lack of desire....I just haven't taken the time to sit down and do it!  We've had lots of fun things going on these past few weeks and I hope to get caught up a bit tonight!  Stay tuned for all the happenings of the Fischers......

New Room!

I snapped this photo of Lillia at nap time today....good thing we moved her into her "big bed" otherwise I'm not sure there would be room for her in her toddler bed amidst the blankets and stuffed animals!

This is only her second day being in a full sized bed.  We moved her into her new room after giving it a makeover...and now comes the fun task of preparing the other room for baby boy.  

I've been busy with projects for her room...pictures coming soon!

Muffins!

After a friend (Nicole Nechanicky) posted that she was making Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, that was it!  I had to make some too...that very day!  So I pulled out my trusty recipe (that I've put together from a few different recipes) and before long, my house was smelling divine with the aroma of baking muffins!

These may not look as tasty as your "normal" muffins, as they are gluten free....but to my taste buds, they are just delish!  I use a regular recipe and just substitute in gluten free flour.

Lillia Paige approves!  She's saying "cheeeese" in this picture

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

1 1/2 c flour

1/2 c sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground ginger

2 eggs

1/2 c milk

1/4 c oil 

1c pumpkin puree

1/4-1/2 cup chocolate chips (depending on your taste)

Mix dry ingredients in large bowl, including chocolate chips

Mix wet ingredients separately

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined

Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes

ENJOY!  :)

And just when you thought I was done....I went and made Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins yesterday!  They are scrumptious as well!

Once again, I use a normal recipe and just substitute gluten free all purpose flour. 

Zucchini Muffins with Mini Chocolate Chips
1 1/2 c flour
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2 c oil
1/4 c milk
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c shredded zucchini
1/4 c mini chocolate chips (I was out, so I used regular)

Mix dry ingredients in large bowl, including chocolate chips

Mix wet ingredients separately

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined

Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes

ENJOY!  :)

Let me know if you try either of these recipes and what you think of them!  These muffins are quickly disappearing at our house....and Brandon doesn't even eat them!