Bowl full of cherries

Yummmm. I found the most delicious cherries today at the store and we had them with a great BBQ dinner. Some shishkabobs marinated with Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese. Now I had to borrow my neighbors BBQ (pathetic) but with nice warm, soft french bread, it was a nice dinner. And my house stayed nice and cool. We got a massive wind storm with a down pour of rain.

A perfect day!

Summer salads

With summer heat in full swing, I have lost the desire to cook. Especially if I have to turn on my oven. I decided to just make easy meals with cool salads as sides. With that, also giving my kids an opportunity to try something they may not like.

Colton doesn't like sauces or really even salad, so it has been interesting. He has been good though and taken his "no thank you" helping.

Morgan is my salad eater which is helpful, I can usually get her to try anything.

So here is one of my cool picks we tried out.

Broccoli salad. This is a favorite of mine. I ate half the LARGE bowl i fixed last night, and then more for lunch today. The kids were funny, they kind-of liked it, but would only have the "No thank you" helping.

Here's what I did:

5 cups of raw broccoli

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1/2 cup bacon

1/4 cup red onion

1 cup frozen peas

For the sauce:

1 cup Mayo

2 Tb vinegar

1/2 cup sugar

Hope you give it a try and enjoy!

Summer time blues

With summer in full swing, I have not done a single project. Now I have done plenty of baking which is always my favorite. With all the BBQ's and parties, I have been able to do some of my favorites. Mint brownies, luscious lemon cake and so much more.

So, I guess the sewing machine will have a much needed rest, and my Bosch will get a work-out. Not to mention I will need to do some heavy working out after all the baking.

Spring Pleated Bag

I am so in love with this new pattern my friend Natalie sent me.  It was such an easy bag to make and I love how roomy it is.  Both outside panels and inside lining are pleated, with a large pocket on one side and a flap pocket on the other.  I was originally going to add a zipper but flew by the step when I needed to add it so I did a snap closure instead, which I love.

So cute and it only took me a few hours!  Its no wonder my etsy shop sits empty, I never can part with my projects.  However I did go shopping at “Mom’s quilt supply shop” and came home with lots of fun materials.  I will have to do up a few of these new bags and some of my original and put them in the shop.

Free Music Download

I found this great free download. It totally takes me back to my Boot Camp class in Tennessee! I love it! I downloaded it on my ipod and do my thing.

Go here to download.

*thanks For the Mommas*

Mother’s Day

I decided to do a special project for my Mom this year.  I was so excited, I created a 4 generation picture for her.  It was so special and of course she cried.  She was an only child, and Morgan and I are both the only girls.  I forgot to take a picture of the finish project, but these are the pictures.  I so love my heritage, and love my relationship that I had with my Grandma, that I have with my Mom and that I have with my baby girl.

I love you ladies!

Not always what it seems

So I saw this way cute bag on a blog and thought it was a great project.  So I got everything together and headed to a friends.  It took two of us to complete and boy were we fooled by the picture.  It is a “little” bag.  Cute, but little.  I think after doing a few it may get easier, so I will have to try again because Morgan thought Grandma should have it for Mother’s day.  I hope she likes it.