No long blog!

Today is going to be short and simple.  

My thoughts are with the families affected by the happening at the Naval Yard in Washington.  I hope we can find a way to help those struggling with PTSD, including those military and non-military!  It breaks my heart to see innocent people become victims of something so tragic.  I hope and pray Gracie never has to deal with this.  Although every bit of me knows she will one day experience this, I hope it's less often than I have in my 33 years of life!

Leftover Sunday

With it being only Gracie and I home for dinner I thought we could finish the leftovers.  BBQ chicken and rice with carrots, peas and corn!  

The rice was already mixed like that.  So on to the chicken.  Here he is before:

I pulled the meat off and put it in a bowl so I could shred it.

Then I used a technique I learned on Pinterest.  I got the mixer out and shredded my chicken.  It takes like 2 minutes and there were pieces perfect for the little persons hands.

Then I added the BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Rays) to my liking. And heated it up!

Now the ultimate test is if the kiddo likes it!  If not I saved some without BBQ!

Produce

We have been visiting the Farmers Market in Chesapeake, Va for quite a few weeks.  We got some amazing bargains while there and made some great meals with them as well.  I thought I would do the same here.  We find some good stuff

Apple, peaches, peppers, squash, raspberry jam and fresh honey!  A little more expensive than I am used to but we will keep searching for the deals and best market!

In our garden I was able to pick 2 peppers for the men.  They will either use them for salsa or for eggs in the morning.

There is a tomato that is close to being ready and then we will see what else comes up.  I will move the plants to the basement as the weather gets cooler so they will be ready for next season.  

Next post should contain fall decor!  Other than Christmas, fall is an amazing time of the year.  If only I can convince Papa into buying some mums for the steps outside!