Best Kroger Ever and Rachael Ray

Last night, Grace and I offered to make dinner for the family this evening. So after we got home from church today, we pulled out the Cooking Rocks! Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals for Kids cookbook she received for Christmas and picked out some recipes. We settled on mini "muffin" meatloaves and potatoes mashed with cream cheese. Mmmmmmm. But before the cooking could commence, we made the obligatory trek to Carmel's magnificent Kroger.

One of the most compelling features of this location is that they MAKE THEIR OWN POTATO CHIPS RIGHT IN THE STORE! And, THEY HAVE FREE SAMPLES!!! Unfortunately, they were out of the barbecue flavor today. But here is Grace making the best of the situation alongside the flavor of the day, vinegar and sea salt.


William woke up this morning bound and determined that we should have another game of Monopoly this afternoon. I was pretty surprised, considering that the two of us had been jointly massacred the previous night. However, today he teamed up with his sister to much more success.

Just look at this fat wad of cash and property!



I didn't realize it at the time, but I caught that last picture mere minutes before the game ended with Tom's ignominious bankruptcy.

I forgot to get any pictures of our dinner prep and serving, but it came out really great. That Rachael Ray really knows what she's doing! And for dessert we made caramel-peanut butter apple dip, that was SO easy and SO good.

Back home tomorrow, then busy days on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (babysitting jobs in the morning and evening for Valentine's Day) before my parents arrive on Friday. Whoo-hoo!

Well, about time to turn in, I guess. Thanks for reading and check in again when I'm back in Nashville!