Cereal!

Not to sound redundant around the blog world, but dang it is hot! Atlanta is supposed to feel like it is 105 today. Seriously, ugh! I got a little on the burned side at the water park yesterday even though I put on loads of sunscreen. We were only out there for a few hours too. I am a sun protection crazy person since my grandfather passed away due to skin cancer. So, when any of us get burned, I feel like I have not done my job. Luckily, the boys did not get burned, so it is just me suffering. I don't stay burned for long though. The Greek side of my skin kicks in and takes over. Not to mention the loads of aloe I slather on to make things better. That stuff is a miracle plant. Everything has pretty much faded other than the burn on my thighs since they never see the light of day! As I get older, I hate wearing shorts.  I am a jeans or skirt gal all year round. Do you like to wear shorts?  It doesn't help that I am always cold either so I normally wear a cardigan too. We had fun on the fake beach though, so that is all that really matters. I am sad that this is the closest that we will probably get to the beach again this year, but thankful to live close to the lake. Max is sporting his summer mohawk, so his head was sprayed heavily with sunscreen!

(Iphone pic)

On to random eats...apparently I am in the cereal making business these days. Who knew? I have now made 4 batches of cereal/granola in 2 days. Since it has been so hot here everyone has been in the mood for cold foods or snacks more than meals. Truth be told, I have actually been enjoying this. I love making cereal because it has no preservatives, it's all natural and you can control the flavors!

After our walk yesterday, the illustrator went straight for his homemade cereal instead of his usual bowl of oats...

with banana...

and Almond Breeze Almond Milk (best milk ever)!

The boys and I put a hurtin' on this peanut butter granola! By hurtin' I mean I made another batch last night!

I actually made the last batches later in the evening when the sun set so I had decided on more waffles.  Sorry guys for the repetitive foods, but this really hit the spot. I always thought waffles were so complicated, but they come together so quickly! Now I know you can really do whatever you want with them. After the heat of the day and all the fruit eating...I needed some good old bananas and maple syrup on my waffles.

Best part of the waffle (the holes) and I ate it on my favorite plate!  The plate reminds me of my grandmother since we both have a thing or milk glass.

My brain is now spinning with cereal ideas.  What are your favorite cereal flavors?  Would you make your own from scratch or do you prefer store bought?