Weekend in pictures: Ball of the Wild, Cousins & Ear infections.

Isn't that a nice combo of a weekend :) We always seem to have a random mixture of things going on and this weekend was no different.

Friday afternoon was spent with another trip to the doctor because Sawyer can't seem to shake his ear infections. After an antibiotic shot, Tylenol and a long nap, he is on the mend. My parents were sweet enough to hang with our sick boy as we went to The Zoo's Ball of the Wild fundraiser at Drury's O'Reilly Family Event Center. Trina, brought her friend Andrea who just moved from Dallas. This was her first time out in Springfield. As always, Ball of the Wild did not disappoint (besides the fact they ran out of almost all the food before we got to eat). The band, Party Planet, was great...the lead singer is from Kool and the Gang!!

Saturday was mostly a lounging day, with a visit to the new Farmer's Market with my mom and pool time. Sawyer took an extra long nap, still trying to get feeling better. We decided to grab dinner and stay in.

Sunday, we took a trip to Branson to visit with Kaiden, Cindie and Rob. We did a little outlet mall shopping and had lunch. Sawyer was excited to see his cousin!

I don't feel good but at least I get to play at the doctors!

John and me at Ball of the Wild

Andrea, me, John and Trina

Miles & John were SOOO excited to see each other

Zanzibar was the theme with African music

Andrea and Trina

My new friend Andrea!!!

Rarrrrrr!

We love Trina!

Andrea, Trina, me and Katie

Uncle John with Kaiden

Sawyer looking after his cousin

John and Sawyer's faces are priceless

Sawyer was starting to feel much better by sunday night!

Yay!!!!

Ooh I like that: Famer's Market Finds

Crusts from Color My World Farms

This isn't a typical "Ooh I like that" post. I am venturing away from the kids products to some yummy Farmer's Market items I've recently tried from Farmer's Market of the Ozarks. Don't worry I will be back on kids products next week. For more info on the Farmer's Market of the Ozarks visit their site here: http://loveyourfarmer.com/

It was like they were made for each other

Oh I love GRANOLOVE

This is not the first time I have picked up a bag of Granolove Granola from the Farmer's market BUT it is the first time I have mixed it with my morning yogurt. It was actually my mom's idea and it is amazing. My favorite is to mix the Moka Java with Chobani Black Cherry Greek Yogurt, it is made with coffee beans so it is a perfect morning pick-me-up (same amount of caffeine as 2 cups of coffee, yes please!) I love Granolove because it is very low in sugar and I recognize all the ingredients. You can find it at HyVee and Pricecutter but it is about $1 cheaper at the Farmer's Market for the large and small size. I think I might try it in some frozen yogurt next, yum!
You can also learn more and buy it here: http://granolove.com/products-page-3/

Pre-topping crust made with Vidalia Onions, Sweet Peppers, Italian Herbs,
Garlic and Asiago Cheese

Pizza Crust Heaven

I could eat pizza anyday of the week, so when my mom and I came across the artisan pizza crusts from Color My World Farm we were dying to try them. They are made with different herbs, spices and cheese and all you have to do is add your own sauces, meats and cheese and bake and you have your own fancy little pizza. The sky's the limit on toppings too, you can even pick up some veggies/meats while you are at the Farmer's Market and dinner is ready!
My mom decided to pick up a couple to try for our last Family Night.  Here's how she topped them: She got a roasted chicken from the grocery store and shredded up the white meat only. On the Vidalia onion crust, she brushed it lightly with ranch dressing, spread hot buffalo cheese dip from the deli, added half the shredded chicken and sliced green onions and topped with shredded mozzarella.  On the herb and garlic crust, she brushed it with store bought alfredo sauce, topped it with shredded chicken, sliced black olives and shredded mozzarella. They both baked for about 12 minutes right on the oven rack.
They were nice and crispy, we can't wait to try the other flavors!
They are $7 each.
Learn more about Color My World Farms here: https://www.facebook.com/ColorMyWorldFarm?fref=ts

Sawyer kept himself busy while the pizza's were cooking