Back to School Dinner...

School is back in session tomorrow which meant we had an our annual back to school dinner this evening. Steve and I decided on our theme for the school year: The more you read, the more you know. We've got an early reader and a budding reader and one that can read well and doesn't fancy it. We keep reminding them that reading is power and there's endless books to enjoy and to go on an adventure with. We went around the table talking about our favorite books and things we learned from those books.

Although I'm not headed back to school it was still a good reminder for me to pick up a book. I used to love to read and made time for reading. I haven't done so in years. So while we were making reading goals for the kids, I added a few reading goals for myself - perhaps reading more than the instruction manuals for my tools!


I called several bakeries to find school themed cookies and no one had any! I asked Hallie if we should make cookies or make some brownies. She insisted on cookies. I can't remember the last time I made a sugar cookie. In fact, I didn't even have a recipe for sugar cookies. The worldwide web did not let me down and I found dough and frosting recipes that were great. They were easier than I thought they would be but definitely not something I'm going to be making on a regular basis. I'll have to start calling around earlier next year for school themed cookies! (can you see a couple fingerprints in one of this cookies - hence the blog name!)





Dinner was a family favorite - bacon wrapped chicken kabobs with fresh pineapple from the grill. It was a little slice of heaven and the kids came back for seconds and more. The only meal catastrophe was the half bottle of teriyaki sauce that ended up on Mr. B's plate as he so carefully tried to pour just a little on his rice. Cannon could've finished off more than his fare share of jello if given the chance and there wasn't a single drink spilled using the fancy glasses. A success on all accounts.


The cookies were so large each kid only got through half the cookie. I see baggies on the counter with half-eaten cookies with names written in marker. I'm sure they're saving them for their first day of school lunches, a special treat from mom.

See our previous back to school dinners here and here.