The second week of my rotation has gone fantastically! With the 4th of July falling on a Wednesday this year, it made for an extra short work week. Although, when you love what you do, it hardly feels like work. The only thing that I am finding myself adjusting to are the 5:30am mornings. Other than that - I'm loving my job!
I made these for the Butters' 4th of July Annual Picnic
**Addendum: I forgot to mention that Luke helped make these as well. In fact, he put most of the fruit on the cabobs. :)
They were a hit. Especially in 100+ degree weather!
A little tidbit, I found interesting - this was the 26th year that this Butters' 4th of July picnic has been held!
I painted my nails for the festivities.
Another hit. :)
July has also brought with it heat waves and a string of bad storms - Consecutive days in a row of 100+ degree weather, treacherous thunderstorms, power outages, 80+mph winds and humidity.
People throughout the state of Ohio continue to be without power - and AC! Luke and I have been fortunate and have not had any damages where we are living, nor lost power. Just around the corner, however, the whole street is lined with electrical poles knocked down and low hanging wires. How we did not loose power is still a mystery to us.
The good side to all of this crazy weather - we are getting rain!
However, my garden is becoming a lost cause because the heat is literally burning my plants. :(
Once was a beautiful green pepper...
Now is a burnt green pepper. I am watering them profusely too. The lettuce, chives, and cilantro are complete lost causes because the leaves are burnt so bad. Hoping my peppers and tomatoes hang on.
On a random note, I was craving these this past week.
Making them was super easy.
Eating them was super delicious.
...and easy!
I will post recipe at a later date.
How was your week? What 4th of July traditions do you celebrate?
