MMmmm, something smells good!

We have been spending a lot more time in the kitchen lately with the kids still getting over their colds. It has been fun trying new recipes and tasting the results. Amazingly, Alyssa has really liked everything we have made, from the spicy chili, the green chili beef enchiladas, to the sweet things, like the donuts. The girls both love to spend time in the kitchen stirring the pots, kneading the dough and licking the spatulas.

First time making donuts. The rings are rising.

Can you smell them? Still warm from the fryer!

After Alyssa had her first donut, she exclaimed "Mom, you sure are a good chefer!!"

Helping me put dinner together in the crock pot. By the way, this is her FAVORITE dress and she would wear it everyday if she could.

Mmmm! I can smell all those great spicy scents! Jalapenos, chilis, onion, chili powder, cumin....

There is something that exclaims "summer" to me when I see a pack of colorful straws. Maybe it reminds me of icy cold lemonade on a hot day. I am looking forward to all those cold drinks and bright straws. Spring is less than a month away!