New Shoes......

Fancy Shoes...

(04-22-09)

It didn't take long for Kelsey to pick out these fancy shoes for Prom. We were really excited to find something she liked so quickly. We only had to go to 2 stores to look around! Yeah! The price was great, the fit was good, the height was perfect and they'll looking smashing with her new dress---what more could we ask for? A pedicure you say? Yes, I promise this is just a sneak peek---we'll fancy her toes up, too!!

Fresh Air....

Coleus

(04-21-09)

Each spring I look forward to it being warm enough to put plants back out on the screened-in porch that I have been protecting inside the house during the winter months. Today was the day. This coleus plant was big and full last year and almost died down to nothing during the winter. I kept it watered and setting in front of a sunny window to see if it would "hold on" until springtime. Well, it looks like its coming back! Happy! Happy!

My spider plants also found their way back outside, returning to the same spot where they hung last year. I just think they just look better outside, don't you?!

Me and My Shadow....

Shadows, Nienie & Grayson

(04-20-09)

The Life of a "Homeowner"

We played more on Sunday, we even had to sweep the porch around the "Clubhouse". Little Morgan got to visit for a little bit--he wasn't quite so welcome at first, Grayson didn't want any tiny creatures inside. But, with a little coaxing he finally warmed up to the idea of "company". Morgan was delighted to be outdoors getting some fresh air, and to be "inside" of big brother's new house.

Doesn't he look BIG sitting (leaning) in that little chair! In case you're wondering, he wasn't alone, Aunt Sissy is just to the right of him lending her support.

Brothers

(04-19-09)

Grayson Noel - 3 years Morgan Wiley - 4 months

Birthday Boy

I went to Dallas this weekend to help Grayson celebrate his 3rd birthday. Saturday morning he helped his mommy make his birthday cupcakes. He loves to help in the kitchen!

He couldn't wait for us to sing "Happy Birthday" to him. He had a huge smile on his face and was so excited he couldn't sit still. He blew out 3 candles on his cupcake and couldn't wait to dig in! They were yummy!!!

Grayson's Clubhouse

(04-18-09)

His playhouse was a huge hit! He called it his "Clubhouse". We played in it most of the day on Saturday. It was a little rainy, but Joel put it on the back patio where we could still enjoy it. It has a basketball net on the back of it, a cell phone hangs on one side, along with a gas pump. He had so much fun figuring out how to climb in and out of the little windows. And.....I got a good workout getting in and out, stooping over and bending my body in positions I'm not normally in. But I had a blast! Happy Birthday, Grayson.

It was yummy.....

Baked Turkey, Cheddar and Bacon Sandwich

(04-17-09)

As promised, I tried the recipe above and it was really good. The only change I made was to bake it about 5 minutes longer. Here's the recipe if you're interested. It was super simple and would be easy to change up a bit.

2 cups Original Bisquick mix

1 cup milk

1 egg

4 ounces thinly sliced deli turkey breast

1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese

5 slices cooked bacon

1. Heat oven to 400*. Spray square baking dish, 8x8 inches, with cooking spray.

2. Stir Bisquick mix, milk and egg until blended. Spread half of the batter in the baking dish. Top with turkey, 1 cup of cheese and the bacon. Spread remaining batter over bacon.

3. Bake uncovered about 29 minutes or until golden brown and center is set. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake about 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Makes 6 servings.

Enjoy!

Looking forward to....

Baked Turkey, Cheddar and Bacon Sandwich

(04-16-09)

Remember the Bisquick Cookbook I borrowed from the library? I found a few recipes I would like to try, the first one is pictured above. My goal is to try it tonight, it looks very simple and quick. I'll report back soon and post the recipe, IF it turns out yummy, that is!!

Next, we'll try the Cheeseburger Pizza. I love making homemade pizza because it is so versatile, and you can use leftover veggies on it! That will be my next experiment. Stay tuned.......