What does the fox say?

This morning while out on my run I came across a fox! I immediately turned around and ran the other way. I know people say wild life are often more afraid of you then you are of them but I will admit I do not want any trouble with a fox! Also now that I seen that fox I will have the song what does the fox say in my head all day. I love that song it seriously puts a smile on my face. When it first came out my kids and I would have an intense dance party every time we played it.

I'm honestly wondering what type of wildlife I will run into while out on my nigh time run at Ragnar. I have not ever ran in the dark yet and I'm starting to think Ragar will be my first time. I will keep everyone posted.

Friday was my daughters last day at her first daycare. We loved it there very much so I wanted to bake something to send in as a treat. My daughter is obsessed with oatmeal and raisins so I decided on Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars. I adapted this recipe from One Ordinary Days Oatmeal Cookie Bar. They turned out great. I hope all of her friends at school enjoyed them as much as she did.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars

(Printable Version)

Adapted from One Ordinary Day

Ingredients:

1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup raisins
sea salt to sprinkle on top

Directions:

Preheat over to 350. Line a 13x9 pan with parchment paper.
In bowl of mixer combine oil, sugars, eggs, milk, vanilla and salt. Beat on medium for 2-3 minutes.
Combine oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and raisins in another bowl. Stir until just combined. Add to liquid mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
Transfer to prepared pan in a layer.
Sprinkle top with sea salt.
Bake for 15-20 minutes.
remove from over to cool completely before cutting.

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