What a Weekend

I have always enjoyed Labor Day weekend... mostly because it houses my birthday, and of course because it means everyone has work off and much fun and relaxation can be had.

This year my fun started on Friday with a trip to Lovell to make jalapeno jam, and Chow-Chow (a type of relish that my family uses on hamburgers and such). You see, Sam and I cam across a jar of jalapeno jelly in our local grocery store and fell in love. It was the perfect situation... my Mother had a bumper crop of peppers and I was dying for some Jam!

We had a blast trying our skills at this new canning recipe. the end result was great, except the last two batches we ran out of liquid pectin and resorted to Surejell... the taste was still wonderful, but the consistency was much like honey and the jam needed warmed before it would spread. No worries; though, I am still thrilled to have my jalapeno jam!

On the 4th (my birthday) Sam took me to Billings early in the morning for a session at the Temple. I am so glad we went, the visit was looooong over due. He then took me to lunch at Apple Bee's, where we discovered another food favorite... buffalo chicken wings (mild for me of course). The rest of the day we found the tools that Sam needed for his work. We ended the day with a stop in Lovell to celebrate with my family. It was a wonderful birthday and I am very grateful for my thoughtful Husband and all he does for me.

Labor Day its self was spent in Thermop visiting Sam's family. It is always a good week when we can spend time with both families, and it was great to find a fellow jalapeno jam lover in Sam's Dad!

I hope you all had an eventful and enjoyable holiday!