Can't Leave My Husband Home Alone!

After leaving my husband home alone for four hours this is what I am greeted with when I walk in the door.

As you can see we are demolishing the kitchen. I had already packed up the food and dishes, but I didn't know Dave was starting tonight! I'm learning with remodeling you have to make things worse before making them better.

Diaper Time!

This weekend I attended a baby shower (my favorite event) for our friends Austin and Leigh. Dave and Austin were roommates in college and we are now very close to the soon to be grandparents. I made a sock monkey quilt for Baby Reed. I only had time to finish the quilt top before the shower. I still need to have it quilted before the baby arrives.

We gave Austin a diaper changing kit. He kindly tried it all on for a quick photo. The kit included: rubber gloves, protective eyewear, pacifiers, duck tape, clothes pin, and a face mask. Oh yeah, and diapers and wipes!

I also made Dave try on the belt! You can tell he was thrilled to have his picture taken.

Blogging Friends

Notice my new background? I came across a website where you can find free blogging templates.

Templates by Tenille

I think I change my background more than I blog!

Diaper Cake

I love baby showers!!! Today we had a shower at school for one of our teachers. I made her a John Deere diaper cake! Check out the cute little boats on top.

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!!