Indianapolis Trip

Do you remember this photo from a while back? I am finally getting around to share these photos from the Basketball trip to Indianapolis.

Every year, Brian takes his team to play on the Indianapolis basketball court and to watch the Pacers play. This trip is really a great time for the players, but for our family too. Our friends and family, including the Baldridge family, make the trip with us. These are a few photos highlighting our little road trip. Totally reminds me of my college trips with friends to see Brian play basketball.

FRIDAY NIGHT GAME:

VIEW FROM OUR HOTEL...AWESOME ROOM:

OUR PLAYERS' GAME ON SATURDAY

We ended up staying another night and got to have some amazing hot chocolate from South Bend in the circle. It was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. If you don't have one near by, I usually make my own version that ranks pretty high on the "AMAZING" scale. This isn't a calorie free drink by no means, but warms you inside and out and is super simple.

JAYME's HOT CHOCOLATE
1 cup of Fat Free Half and Half

(fat free makes me feel better about the calories)

5 or 6 squares of favorite chocolate...finely chopped

(you can use Hershey kisses too)

Whip Cream

Marciano Cherries

Heat half and half until it is really hot. I usually do it in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Add the chocolate and mix thoroughly. Sometimes I decide I need WAY more chocolate, so I am not afraid to add some. Top with whipping cream and a cherry. Promise it is pure heaven in a cup.

Play Doh...OH, NO!

I have a love/hate relationship with play doh. The teacher mom in me squeals...LOVE. The house keeper mom in me yelps...HATE. Playing with dough in any form is a great outlet for children to express themselves artistically, develop fine motor skills, relieve stress, and stretch their imagination to the limit. It also can be a huge mess. I have learned to cope by laying a plastic table cloth on the floor around the table to catch dough strays! Easy clean-up for sure!

We use the original, PLAY-DOH, but we like to get super crazy in this house and make our own. There are lots of recipes out there, but not all turn out as the perfect dough! We just recently made peanut butter play dough and Kool-Aid play dough! The kids loved it and I loved it too! In fact, the Kool-Aid dough worked out so great that I have been smelling and playing with it when I get stressed. Try some of the recipes below or check out the links given...either way it will be fun.

KOOL-AID Play Dough

2 1/2 cups flour...add more if needed

1/2 cup salt

2 packages of Kool-Aid

1 teaspoon of Cream of Tartar

2 cups boiling water...start with a cup and build up to two if you need it!

3 tablespoons of water

Mix Dry Ingredients and then add the wet! Careful with the hot water!

I like recipes with cream of tartar the best! It helps make the dough smooth and not crumble.

Peanut Butter Dough

1/2 cup of Peanut Butter

1 cup of powdered milk

1/2 cup of honey

Mix together, play, and then maybe eat some. :)

My friend, Colleen, gave this to me! Love having "mommy" friends that send stuff your way!

10 Edible Play Dough Recipes

More Dough Recipes

Dough Doh HEADS...super cute dough you can order!