Saturday, Julie came to visit, and I know I've talked before about how and why Julie means so much to me, but can I just reiterate how fabulous she is? Because this was her birthday weekend, and she chose to spend it at my house (which probably makes her a little crazy). We went apple picking and picked almost forty pounds (I am not exaggerating) of apples--most of which were picked by Luke.
We probably should have weighed Tommy after we left, because I'm pretty sure that he ate several pounds of apples while Luke was picking. What can I say? The boy likes fruit.
After apple picking, I sent the boys home and we met friends for dinner, followed by ice cream until I seriously considered the logistics of driving home pantsless. You'll be thankful to know that I did not, but as soon as I got home: yoga pants.
The next morning, Julie and I started baking right away, because ON HER BIRTHDAY, she had the idea of making her grandma's apple dumplings and delivering them to people. I know, right? ON HER BIRTHDAY. On my birthday, I insist that the entire world stop spinning and everyone throw rose petals at my feet. So, we dove headfirst into baking, pausing only to sit and eat the first few dumplings we made.
Beautiful, yes? We delivered apple dumplings, sneaking them onto porches like sugar ninjas. And then we totally bought a large pizza and ate it while we were driving, because Julie is one of those friends who won't judge when you wipe your buttery breadstick fingers on your (already stained) yoga pants.
Apple dumplings, food, friends, and family... could you ask for a better weekend?
Oh, and lest I forget to mention... on Julie's birthday, I woke up to the news that she was most likely going to share her birthday with Sarah's baby. If you don't follow Sarah, you must go read and see what a rockstar she is. Is there anything better than a day when a new baby joins your world? I don't think so.
12 comments:
THANKS for an amazing b-day weekend! Your kids are fantastic, Shane is fantastic, and you are beyond fantastic!! Ummm....pantless sugar driving..........
That Julie is one special lady :-) I also love the IU hat Luke is wearing, and those dumplings look heavenly. . .has she ever made "Cookies of Happiness" for you? Those are my hubby's favorites. Sounds like you had an awesome weekend.
Oh my goodness how FUN! I am so jealous of your fabulous weekend (there is no friend like the one you can eat pizza with in yoga pants and not care at all). What a sweet person to want to make those yummy dumplings for OTHERS on her birthday. (can I have one?? DROOL) I love her when I don't even know her, and I love that you have her in your life. Some friendships are just meant. :)
So, she is the amazing apple dumpling maker? I saw Steph's and they are beautiful! How great to be able to spend time with good friends and be such giving people. I was at the orchard yesterday and you could hardly walk around in the barn for all of the people.
Please, please, please! Share your apple dumpling recipe with me!
I made apple dumplings with a friend years ago, and they were a flaky pastry wrapped AROUND the apple - just like your picture shows. However, she's dropped off the face of the earth, and every apple dumpling recipe I've tried since yields apples surrounded by a "bread pudding" of sorts. It's completely not the same thing at all.
Please share! sncleghorn @ gmail dot com
Sounds like such a fun weekend! Those dumplings look soo good.
Yum! Sounds like a great weekend. And I really need to get baking around here. jeesh! those pictures are killing me.
Now that sounds like a good birthday. And those dumplings look "to die for"! You always eat the best food.
Happy Birthday to Julie and to Sarah's baby too!
Those dumplings look amazing. You have very lucky friends to score some of those. Glad you had a fun weekend.
I've been itching to go apple picking this year and this post might be my boost! Especially since I am addicted to honey crisps. And those apple dumplings look amazing. You guys are great sugar ninjas! (A phrase that made me laugh. A lot.)
Glad you guys had a great weekend!! And isn't it common practice for women to ride in a car eating pizza with girlfriends at some point in their lives?!
She sounds like an extraordinary person and friend & I think she really needs to share that recipe since no sugar ninjas left anything on my porch. I am sure they will use the excuse that I am in Ohio but whatevs...I totally need some Apply Goodness!
I like Julie.
thanks for introducing us.
I want apples.
and apple dumplings.
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