Front Yard

We recently had several bushes and a huge holly tree taken out of our yard. We had already cut down a few trees and crape myrtles. Last fall, we planted a chinese pistache. This is the after picture. Here is our house when we bought in August '09.

We do want to plant shrubs and something in front of the middle window. Any suggestions?

Frozen Key Lime Pie

This is an EXTREMELY EASY and delicious recipe!!

Frozen Key Lime Pie

1 (8oz) container cool-whip, thawed slightly

1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

1 prepared graham cracker pie crust

In a medium bowl whisk together the cool-whip, condensed milk, and lime juice until smooth. Spoon the mixture into graham cracker crust and smooth the surface with spatula. Set in the freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.I wouldn't get up and cut Dave a second piece, so he decided to eat right out of the pan. This is actually a great idea, because it would save me washing a dish or throwing away a paper bowl. Our dishwasher doesn't work so I have become creative!

If you are wondering how the house is coming, check out the studs behind me.

It's A Miracle!!

It's a miracle...I have successfully prepared three delicious meals in the last eight days. For me this is a record. Since I rarely make anything worth sharing, I didn't take pictures of the first two meals. Hopefully, I will remember next time!



Last Sunday, I cooked Asian-Glazed 'Melt-in-Your-Mouth' Pork Tenderlion which was absolutely delicious. Monday night, I cooked chicken fried steak with homemade mash potatoes. Then tonight I cooked Fiery Asian Beef Kabobs with Hot Garlic Sauce. I served it over egg noodles (I needed to use them or toss them). This might be one of my favorite recipes now. We LOVED it!! Be careful though, this recipes is SPICEY HOT!!
Sorry the picture isn't better. I remembered to take a photo after we began eating. Yes, we ate it all...no leftovers!!

Hearne Family

For Easter and my Papa's 86th birthday, all 28 members of the Hearne family were able to celebrate together! My dad has two older brothers. The three of them and Papa (seated in front) still spend a lot of time together. There are now 10 great-grandkids! Since my dad doesn't have any grandkids, he had to borrow one for the picture! Scott left before the big picture, but here is a great picture of us with Papa.
I am blessed to have such a wonderful family!