I miss blogging! I am so glad to be back & I have been impatiently waiting all day to get home from work so that I could write my first post. Adam & I always had the intention on creating a family blog & now it is here!! I am so grateful that we have Kayleigh's blog to look back on & I am excited that we will now have this blog to document the journey through our new lives. Having this outlet to share with you all warms my heart in a way I haven't felt in some time. Somehow, writing about my kids on the Women's Marriage Ministry blog never seemed appropriate. So let's just jump right in.
Yesterday was one of the best days that I have had in months. I have been working two jobs & I am pretty much at one of them every moment that the kids are with their dad. Not much for a social life unless I have friends in town. (I am actively working on bringing a few other friends in town & getting the BFFs to come back as well.) Even when I am home, we have chores, responsibilities, dogs, etc. to take care of.
Last night was going to be a night for just the three of us. I had been trying to think of something really FUN to do & you are helped me out with some really great ideas. I picked up the kids after work, we went to Target to roam around, & we came upon the Sunbeam Ice Cream Maker.
What a perfect idea?! We are going to make one quart of ice cream a week. The ice maker was $19.99 at Target, the ingredients were about $5. This was more of a family investment in fun that a financial savings. Although, we will save money by not going to Rita's anymore. LOL We are looking forward to experimenting by trying a new flavor each week. We will start off by following a few recipes, trying out lower fat & sugar options, & then getting really risky & dangerous by coming up with our own concoctions.
Our first flavor....
You guessed it, Mint Chocolate Chip. We are planning on doing Strawberry next. We were all amped up last night but when everything was unpacked, the directions said that you had to freeze the gel canister for 24 hours before use. What a buzz kill!? So, tonight after we get home from hanging out, socializing, & listening to some great music....we will have experiment #1. I want this to become a fun tradition so I pray that it is really yummy!
That brings me to my question.....what is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Hello Aimee, I'm glad you're back. I've missed hearing from you & about your wonderful kids. You asked what our favorite Ice Cream is. Well...it would have to be Rocky Road. I believe Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough would be easy to make. Well, hope your Mint Choclate Chip turns out yummy...I will be anxious to hear. Have fun, Traci :)
ReplyDeletemmmmmm....I think if I could only choose one it would have to be mint chocolate chip!
ReplyDeleteFun Aimee!! So glad to see you back! I am sure this will inspire all of your followers as well as K's blog and your Women's blog! I can't wait to read what you write! So we have a tradition of making ice cream once a month!!! It is so so much fun!! I do have to say that my favorite is MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP!!!
ReplyDeleteHave fun with it!
Hugs!
Beth
Awesome new blog aimee...I am sending you a package at the moment and in it is a chocolate bar called Crunchie - crush that up into a plain vanilla ice cream and it is devine.
ReplyDeleteohh...so many to pick from. How about Praline Pecan!
ReplyDeleteI'd sign in with my Google Acct. but am having problems today!
Jen Guarino
Aimee I am so glad you are back to writing again! I just adore your family. I must also add, I think you should have all the access you want to kayleighs blog! I am praying for you guys..and maybe one day we will meet in person..wishing you the best!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is also mint chocolate chip. The kids like cookie dough and the hubby likes butter pecan.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!!
Denise
sounds like a lot of fun!! my favorite is chocolate chip cookie dough :)
ReplyDeleteHey Aimee, This blog is a great idea! I have too many favorite ice cream flavors to choose from. I would have to say my favorite for right now is chocolate chip cookie dough!! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteVanilla...plain and simple...totally my fave. :) Have fun! (I have a kickin' recipe for mango sorbet that we do at home in our ice cream maker - let me know if you'd like it!)
ReplyDeletePeanut Butter and Chocolate ice cream is my favorite ice cream. I am excited for your new blog and I love the layout.-- Jen L.
ReplyDeleteI love the new blog! My favorite ice cream flavors are Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey and New York Super Fudge Chunk. If you can figure out how to make either of those, let me know. I've been wanting an ice cream maker for years. I think you have inspired me to finally go out and purchase one.
ReplyDeleteThis place in Miami makes an DELICIOUS RED VELVET OMG it is to soooo good!!! Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is Delish and Chocolate Banana!!!! Have fun making great ice cream and lasting memories!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to come each day Aimee to read your NEW blog! AWESOME start girlie! If I had to choose only one flavor of ice cream it would have to be my ALL time favorite...Chocolate Chip! I have loved it since I was a kid...(and that's been a long time..lol) Can't wait to read what you have to share with all of us...GOD Bless you and your family
ReplyDeleteI've been hooked on chocolate almond lately!
ReplyDeletehoney vanilla is my favorite....haagan daaz stopped making it YEARS ago and i've never found a replacement :-(
ReplyDeleteand welcome back to blogging!!!!! facebook just isn't the same, is it? xoxoxo
Would have to say "cookie dough" just leave out the chocalate chips!
ReplyDeleteI would have to pick mint choc. chip as my favorite!!! This has made me want to run out and but an ice cream maker:-)
ReplyDeleteBreyers Rocky Road and Waffle Cone are my faves!!!
ReplyDeleteJen. O