Bread Making Tradition!

Jane, Jenna, Nady's sister "Uncle Cole",  Charlie, and Mabel came up to Waconia to make Grandma Linburg's famous Swedish raisin rye bread on the day after Thanksgiving. 

Charlie thought five raisins would be a good amount - but I made him throw in five double HANDFULS!  Then he dumped in the flour and counted to four (Nicole scooped - good thing). 

                                                

Mabel was a great helper - not a peep out of her all day!



                                    

 Play time!  Do you want to read this book with me?

 Nope - guess we'll take a nap.

 Nap time's over - wake up!

 BFF!

 Let's read The Big Green Monster!

 Add his big, yellow eyes!

                 Put on his long bluish greenish nose and big white teeth.  Don't forget his purple hair!

 Lunch time!  Is the bread ready to eat yet?  Nope - it has to rise in the pans for an hour.

 Let's go to the Mocha Monkey while the bread is rising.  Mabel can take a nap in the car on the way there.

                              Yep - puts her to sleep every time - an it's only a five minute drive!

 Back home, Charlie watches his favorite movie, UP, while the bread bakes.  It's ALMOST ready to eat!

 Mabel has fun with Goldy, and Charlie wants to join in on it. OK, you two .. ride 'em, cowboy!

                                                                      Hold on tight!

Finally, the bread is done!  Brush on some butter for a nice tasty crust, slide and eat!  One baby loaf disappeared just like ...that!

We each have a big loaf to take home for breakfasts, and Jane an I each got a baby loaf, too.  Poor Ted - he'll have to wait until Christmas for his treat!