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Apple Shaped Mini Pies

June 2, 2011 jennifer Desserts

School is almost out and my little ones and I celebrated today by making some miniature apple-shaped pies for the big kids’ after school snack. We had just finished reading A Was Once an Apple Pie, and it seemed like a good idea.

I went for ease rather than taste. I grabbed some store bought pie crusts from the refrigerated section and a can of apple pie filling. I have an amazing apple pie recipe, but I knew that I’d be baking with three helpers age 5 and under so I opted to keep things simple. I’m glad I did. We had a lot of fun together.

When they cooled we slipped them in little bags to give to the big kids.

While the taste could be improved simply by using a real recipe, the pies turned out great. They looked good, and my family gobbled them up. They were really easy to make.

My little ones and I had so much fun that we’ll definitely do this again soon. It was a great activity.

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More adventures…

June 1, 2011 jennifer Musings on Life and Beauty

Remember my little comment about putting highlighters away ?

Well, the same goes for big sister’s mascara.

I don’t think it was as much fun as she anticipated. Mascara hurts when it’s in your eye.

The beard was a nice touch, however.

Notice she’s wearing the same clothes in this post . Let’s just say it was an adventurous day.

And some days are like that.
At least she cleans up nicely.

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May 31, 2011 jennifer Musings on Life and Beauty

Someone set a passa on top of the piano.

So, naturally, she had to get it herself. (?!?)

This is what I saw when I came around the corner:

I’m not sure what concerns me more, the fact that she climbed up there at all, or the fact that she was so comfortable being up there. As if she belongs up there with George Washington.

Deep breath.

Jennifer