Apple Rings and first Day of School

I made something AMAZING last night for dessert.  Apple Rings.  They are similar to onion rings but they are a healthier, sweeter version of them.  Healthier, I mean they are gluten free, and sugar free (made with Splenda) and they are sooooo GOOD!  It has a fall appeal to them which makes them perfect for the first day of school today.  Or last night which is when we had them.  

Apple Rings

Kendall started her first day of 7th grade today.  Wow where does the time go?  It seems like yesterday she just had her last day and summer just began.  We had an amazing summer though.  I think we were able to pack as full as possible with things to do and places to see.

First day of 7th grade!

We started it off with camp for Kendall that started the Monday school got out. From there we headed down to Tennessee for our Family Reunion.  That was a blast!  (See previous post). 

All the cousins together at the Reunion

 We then took a trip to Ohio and stayed at the infamous Kalahari Water park and attended the NHRA race that was there.  

Norwalk Ohio Race

At Kalahari

Everyone squeezed in for an elevator selfie at Kalahari.

She went to her dads for a week, and that is when Harry and I took a trip to the Middle East (yes I said Middle East!) and came back and was able to spend a few days in Tennessee by ourselves for some much needed couple time.

Harry and I in Qatar

Then in Tennessee

  August came and we had Harry and Kendalls birthdays, Back to school shopping and 2 more trips to Tennessee to end the summer.  Wow thats a lot!  Oh and yes we battled Head lice this summer.  UGH!  We think she got it on a trip with Hillary in Indianapolis at a movie theater.  Makes me think twice about putting my head against the seat at any public place!  That was 2 weeks of HELL.  To finally getting rid of them by using a home made natural product of Crisco. Whew!

 The birthday boy and girl!

Birthday fiesta!

Oh yea My niece got engaged this summer also!  She is one amazing girl and I am so excited for her!  The big day is this November!!!!

One last thought….I found and booked our reception venue and….I found a DRESS!!!! 

Its been a great summer!

Apple Rings

3-4 Apples -Cut the inside core out with a biscuit cutter

1/2 Cup Gluten Free Flour

1/4 Cup Splenda

1 Teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 Cup Almond Milk

Canola Oil

Splenda and Cinnamon to roll the rings in after cooking.

Cut apples and heat oil in a iron skillet.  Dip apple rings in almond milk , coating both sides, then dip into flour, splenda and cinnamon mixture and drop into hot oil.  Fry on both sides til brown and crispy.  Drain on paper towel and then dip in splenda and cinnamon mixture.  Serve with some Walden Farms Carmel for dipping.  Soo Good!!

Enjoy!!