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Canning and a Growing Baby

So I know I haven't posted in a long time. Things have been really busy with work, my calling, working out (yes, I've been running 4 - 5 nights per week), and keeping up with Tyler. So I have quite a backup of Tyler pictures.





I also recently purchased a pressure canner/pressure cooker. The thing is so big (27 quarts) it barely fits on our stove under our microwave! This week Erik pressure cooked the best chili colorado on earth and we canned the leftovers. Then Amy Felt dropped off some great pears and I canned those all by myself! Then since I was in the food storage mood, I made a ton of wheat bread to freeze (though so far I've done a good job thawing it out and eating it).



Our basement is getting way organized with pasta, beans, flour, rice, soup mixes and now jars of various canned items. I'm excited that were are doing what the prophet asks and preparing ourselves. I even purchased a 55 gallon drum for water storage! Good times.

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Suzanne said…
look at you little miss homemaker! tyler is sitting up so well! i wish i could go running with you guys, i hate jonathan's schedule right now!
August 27, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Jaime said…
Very impressive my friend. That bread looks divine and Erik's chili really was the best ever! Tyler is growing way to fast.
August 28, 2009 at 1:36 PM
Anonymous said…
wow I'm impressed- I canned peaches all by myself a few weeks ago- and I was SO proud of myself!! We are amazing, aren't we!!! :) PS I'm home and I CAN'T wait to go running tomorrow!!!! and I missed you- my running buddy you!
August 30, 2009 at 7:46 PM
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