My daddy and a couple delish recipes!!!

This last weekend we did end up going to my home town for one of my friends wedding open houses. It was a nice drive over and the weather was perfect (aka not rainy!). My dad just had back surgery and was couped up in the house on the couch. My poor mom gets to deal with him being totally down for 3 months and then only on light duty for another 3 months after that. For those of you who know my dad know that he has never sat a day in his life. I feel confident in saying that NO ONE works harder than my dad. So, 3 months of not being able to do anything is pretty much going to kill him (if my mother doesn't get there first!).

I decided to take the opportunity and talk to my dad just about stuff. I never got to do that growing up because my dad is such a hard worker. I love my dad! He's an amazing man with so much insight and love. I'm glad we got to go over. The best part was hearing him tell me he was proud of me and that I had a cute little family. That meant a lot coming from him.

It's only Tuesday and I'm already burned out this week!!! The weather over here has been incredible! It was 85 yesterday and 87 today. Emma and I went to the library and read books and then went to the park. When we got home she helped me wash the outside of the car which ended up getting pollen all over it after we were done.

Jacob is working 14 hours/day for a while... probably up until I have Linnea. I am just so thankful for all these hours. We've already paid $1200 to the doctor which is everything that I have had done to me (check ups, ultrasounds, blood draws...). $300 more and we will have met our deductible! We need these extra hours!!!

I just had to relay this recipe to you. I love these little cinnamon rolls. I love that they are small and yummy and super easy! I got this recipe from Taste Of Home and they are called "Mini Maple Cinnamon Rolls". I have a dinner recipe too! It's listed below..

Ingredients:
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
TOPPING:
1/2 cup Domino® or C&H® Pure Cane Dark Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons bread flour
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons cold butter

MAPLE ICING:
1 cup Domino® or C&H® Pure Cane Powdered Sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 to 2 teaspoons milk
Directions: In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or bread flour if needed). When the cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into two 12-in. x 7-in. rectangles. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle half over each rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut each roll into 12 slices. Place cut side down in one greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, syrup and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over warm rolls. Yield: 2 dozen.

This recipe is called "Slow Cooker Savory Pot Roast" It's a recipe from campbellskitchen.com. I love to cook crock pot when it's hot outside and love a simple meat recipe.

1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of mushroom soup

1 pouch dry onion soup mix

6 small red potatoes, halved

6 medium carrots cut into 2" pieces

3-3 1/2 pounds boneless beef bottom rount roast or chuck pot roast

Stir soup, onion soup mix, potatoes and carrots in 4 1/2 quart slow cooker. Add beef and turn to coat. Cover and cook on low 8-9 hours or until beef is fork tender. Or on high for 4-5 hours.