Willem and Apple.

I know I post a lot of photos of my two wee nuggets... But I can't help it! And of course, I have to post them for Grammy Weber! We love you! Miss you!! x

Hendrik wants the camera. Always. Wants. the Camera.

These toes of Hendrik's are now walking toes. Look out world.

Willem and apple. And YES this is Willem...

Giggles for Timmy.

Have a great weekend!!

x

A family weekend away - Castlepoint

The boys have had their first overnight, New Zealand road trip! I had tried to plan the drive out around the boys naps and it worked like a charm! They were happy and chilled out most of the ride.

We met up with the some of the clan in Masterton and had a lovely walk around Queen Elizabeth Park, with some good playground time, and some lunch. It was the perfect point to stop.

 Such beautiful weather, such beautiful autumn colour. Swans, ducks, acorn whistles and apples.

Another hour or so driving, lead to this...

Photos do not do it all justice. The rest of the weekend was rainy and windy, but still fantastic.

I am so proud of our little men. I wasn't sure how they would go with the long drive like that. But they were so great. I can't wait until the next road trip!

*mmmm. Donuts!!!

This is me. in a nutshell. 

 a frosting and sprinkle covered nutshell. 

by : twocheeseplease

Some people go nuts over funny things, becoming connoisseurs in the field of their favorite gourmet foods and wine...for some of us - cheeseburgers, fish and chips, beer, and for me - donuts! It's been an ongoing affair since moving from New England where donuts are a day to day occurance thanks to a plentiful supply of Dunkin' Donuts on every corner. While I rate DD on the top of the food chain as far as fast food donuts, Krispy Kreme fails in comparison in my mind. But the tip top of the craving list is one of these... 

Apple. Cider. Doughnuts.

Pure. Heaven. 

from : thekitchn.com

 

There are a few recipes for them listed here... and as much as I am tempted to make them, it's too dangerous. Enabling the doughnut addict if you will. I think the best thing about these doughnuts is the feeling that goes along with them. They always come along during the apple picking season... before the leaves start to change colours.. before the coldest nights begin to set in. The summer is just about to end and the smell of autumn is in the air. 

It's almost that time of year here and my cravings have begun. 

Please share your recipes (maybe for a *gasp* low-fat donut) so I can stay strong and not pig out!!!!!

Donuts. Is there anything they can't do? --Homer Simpson

 xo