Carrot Pineapple Cake and Small Chicken Divan

I can't say that it's too much cooler yet, with temperatures still in the 90's, but hopefully soon!

Boot Camp Graduation

Our soldier graduated from Army Boot Camp this past week.  My daughter spotted him right away!

This was us as we anxiously awaited to find Riley.

My daughter with her handsome soldier and Caiden and Cissy. She bought us all matching shirts for Family Day. 

Doesn't he look wonderful?

  

This picture was on graduation day with his step dad and mom.

Riley's girlfriend came to see him, too.  Riley was so well liked by everyone.  Now he will continue his training to be a combat medic. 

I'm so proud of my grandson, and look forward to what lies ahead for him. 

My daughter packed up a tent, decorations, cooler, folding table, chairs, food and drinks for a party.  She's the ultimate party planner! The guy on the left is a childhood friend of Riley's, who drove in to see him. 

 

Thank you for your visit!  xo

I am sharing this with:

Love Your Creativity Link Party

Full Plate Thursday at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Encouraging Hearts and Home

Roasted Corn and Black Bean Dip

Here is a yummy dip for you all of you sports watching friends!

Monkey Bread (small version)

Happy Labor Day!  I'm enjoying some leftover Monkey Bread from my brunch last weekend.

Candied Bacon

My son, Tim's, birthday is today and he and his two daughters, Avery and Ella came over for brunch on Sunday.

Crunchy Fudge Sandwiches

 

 

Let's have a treat out by my waterfall! 

Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potato Hash

This hash is such a delicious treat that I recreated from seeing it at my fitness center that I go to. 

Cherry Pie

 

 

Let's enjoy some delicious cherry pie today. 

Marinated Flank Steak

I've been using this same marinade since I lived in Ohio.

Blackberry Crisp

The 100+ degree days continue here in Texas, and my tea is inside today.

White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Coconut Cookies

I'm having a tropical party on my patio today.  

Strawberry Dream Pie

We've had so many over 100 degree days so far this summer; I'm betting it'll be a record.

Going Away to Boot Camp Party

 My daughter had a Going Away to Boot Camp Party for Riley, her second oldest child.  She put together this amazing photo collage for Riley. 

Brownie Pizza

I tried something new, and it turned out to be a complete blooper!

Mini Fruit Pizzas

Come and sit with me on my patio,  and enjoy a mini fruit pizza.

Bakewell Tart

I've made a Bakewell Tart, a recipe that's been on my agenda for a couple of years.

Microwave Strawberry Jam

I'm a homemade jam maker for years upon years, and always can my jam. 

Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

For this Memorial Day, I made some Blueberry Scones, and I'm having some blueberry tea that my sister sent to me.

Old Fashioned Strawberry Ice Cream

       It as so hot here in Texas a week ago, and ice homemade ice cream sure tasted great!

Banana Cake

I've baked us a small banana cake with cream cheese frosting to celebrate Spring.

Egg, Sausage and Hash Brown Casserole

                 On Mother's Day, I was thinking of my own dear mom. 

Let's Par-Tea!

 

Every other month, a group of friends that met through water aerobics, gets together for a lunch to celebrate birthdays, and friendship.  

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

My daughter sent me home with the ham bone from Easter.

Copycat Payday Bars

My friend, Marsha, at The Better Baker made these Copycat Payday Bars recently.

Springtime M&M Treats

My youngest grandchild, Hayden, spent the night with me this past week.  

Tea at the Dallas Arboretum

My friend Linda, treated me to the most wonderful Spring Tea at the Dallas Arboretum, for my birthday.  

My Favorite Pot Roast

We had a cold beginning to the first week of Spring, but then it warmed up.

Mixed Berry Cake

It's Spring at last and I'm having a tea party to celebrate! 

Pistachio Cake

Let's enjoy some Pistachio Cake for a St. Patrick's Day treat.

Irish Soda Scones

My home is decorated for St. Patrick's Day, and I'm serving some Irish Soda Scones.

Date Bars

  Finally we have some sunshine, even though it's still cold here in Texas! 

Dried Cherry and Chocolate Chip Scones

It's my birthday week and a sweet friend from Australia mailed me the darling tiered tray because she thought it would look pretty with my birthday month teacup.  Wasn't that so thoughtful?

Peanut Butter Cookies

Would you like some favorite peanut butter cookies?  You can choose plain or the chocolate chip variation. 

Brownie Pudding

I'm sharing my tea and dessert in my bedroom today.  

Impossible Chicken and Broccoli Pie

I needed something quick to have to eat before I left for Tennessee.

Zuppa Toscana

Last week I had read that Linda at Life and Linda had made a zuppa toscana soup and shared the link.

Pizzelles

Brrrrr it's been freezing cold here in Texas!! 

Happy Birthday to My Sister with Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

My sister is celebrating her birthday this week...her last one is her 50's! 

Easy Decorating Icing

I froze some gingerbread cookies to have for a New Year's treat.