Cooking, Baking & Lovin: July 2010

That time of year again....

Summer is flying by! Tonight is my sons last baseball game. I just can't believe it, Already? I will have two kids in full day school and my baby is crawling and pulling himself up on anything he can.

School supplies are everywhere, and yesterday I went to Costco and saw Halloween decorations. Unbelievable! I knew this morning it was about time for school to start because the kids were doing nothing but fighting, and at 2 this afternoon I was dreaming of a glass of wine, while singing its 5'0clock somewhere!

I do love the season changes we get here in Colorado, and by the time fall actually arrives I will be more than ready to say goodbye to 95 degree days, and hello to sweaters, pumpkins and chai lattes. But I am always sad to say goodbye to another summer. So here's to the last few weeks before we head back to school.

Cheers!

Shutterfly Summer Freedom Contest.

Shutterfly is doing a photo contest!

You enter your favorite summer photos

that show what summer means to you!

Here are some favorite summer photos I've taken this year!

More on Parks

A couple weeks ago I shared with you an article on Best Denver Parks.

Recently I went with some girlfriends and our kiddos to two great parks!

The first one was Westlands Park off Quebec and Orchard.

We has a great time. Lots of shade, great play area, tree house and even a spray park!

I have some picture to share!

Another great park we visited was Civic Park.

We went over to the fountains which are between the Zoo and the DMNS. We couldn't see them from the car, you have to get out and walk to them. The fountains turn on at 11. Kids had a great time splashing around. We enjoyed the beautiful view of the city!

Sausage Rolls

Ingredients

4 Italian Sausage links (I always use Caninos)

8 slices of provolone or mozzarella cheese cut into squares

1 package refrigerated Pillsbury crescent roll dough

1 jar whole hatch green chilies drained and patted dry

Directions

In a crock pot cook Italian sausage in 3 cups water for 3-5 hours until tender.

Once sausage is tender Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Remove Italian Sausage from crock pot dry off and cut each link in half.

Separate dough into triangles. Place cheese squares on each triangle, top with half a of green chili. Wrap dough triangle around each sausage link. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven until rolls are brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Best Parks In and Around Denver

I said I was going to have a simple, yet fun summer and that is just what we have been doing, and as usual summer is flying by! I wanted to share an article a girlfriend had sent to me.

Its been so helpful when looking for a fun place to play or have a picnic.

A few weeks ago I met a friend and her three kids at westlands park and what a great park it was.

Check out the list below!

Have fun!

http://guide.denverpost.com/lists/great-playgrounds/