Halloween 2012

I have to say, Halloween is not something I look forward to every year. In college, and still today, it was always kind of a pain coming up with a costume every year. Last minute-don't want to buy a nice costume-i'll look in my closet to see what I can make-kind of thing. Last year Edwin and I set the bar high with our homemade Flinstones costumes. This year we moved the bar back down. Last night we went to our friend Alan's party- hence the need for costumes.  I have to say I was pretty pleased with our last minute, low budget costumes. 

  I was a deviled egg. Edwin was a geek. 

Leigh is amazingly crafty and made these costumes!!!! WITH NO SEWING MACHINE!!! 

Just iron on tape. That is skill. 

Edwin and I had a lot of fun taking pictures of him in character. Please enjoy :) 

That's all folks! We have not bought any candy, nor do we expect any trick or treaters. 

I'd say our Halloween is over for this year! 

super easy no-bake energy bites

I interrupt this regularly scheduled lull in our blog to bring you a great recipe!! I found this gem on Pinterest (where else) and have made them a few times. They are best cold and work great as a mid-morning snack! Best of all, they taste like they should be dessert! I've changed up the recipe a bit depending on what we have, but here's the original (via http://gimmesomeoven.com/no-bake-energy-bites/)

1 cup dry oatmeal
2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes (I don't add these)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup chocolate chips (I'm out of these now so I use craisins)
1/3 cup honey
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix everything up, refrigerate for 1/2 hour, and then form into little balls. Easy, peasy!!