how to turn lemons into lemonade

No really.

Step 1: Notice that you have a tree in you yard that is full of lemons. Consider that instead of just saying "hey, there are a lot of lemons on our tree" you could actually make something out of said lemons. Remind yourself that lemonade doesn't actually come from a can or a carton. Search internet for recipe.

Step 2: Hire some help to pick the lemons.

Step 3: Admire your stash of lemons...(in a cute colander of course)

Step 4: Cut in half. Do not let 7 year old wield the knife no matter how much he begs to do so.

Step 5: Do let the 7 year old put the elbow grease into juicing. Hope that there will be a cup's worth at the end of the process.

Step 6: Pat yourselves on the back when there is indeed 8+oz of lemon juice. Pour it into pitcher, add 1 cup of sugar and one cup of water.

Step 7: Stir, stir, stir until the sugar melts and then add 5 more cups of cold water. Feel free to put your knee up on the counter if you require more leverage.

Step 8: Fill glasses with ice and add a garnish if you are that type, any my 7 year old insisted we had to be that type. Add a straw and admire your work before drinking.

 

Step 9: Enjoy

Step 10: Put the kid to bed and enjoy another glass while updating the blog for the first time in way too long.