I can’t believe that this is the next to the last Saturday in July. I had meant to do some serious planning so I could be more effective in the fall but it doesn’t look that that is happening any time soon. We are having a great time this summer, trying to get in things like mountain biking, the fountains at a local mall, and lots of family time. We met my oldest daughter and son-in-law there last week for a picnic and had a great time. I have started making Sean and Nick wear T-shirts because they are so …read more

I just wanted to let you know that while I will still be here at Baking Delights (as IF I would ever leave!) I am also going to be writing a food column for the Dallas Examiner.  It will have more of a local flavor (get it, local flavor) with local ingredients in season, spotlights on Dallas area specialties, etc.
But hey, don’t let distance stop you.  Please stop by, comment, and help me look good for my editors o.k.?  I am not the only one, either, our very own favorite foodista from the frozen north, Courtney ( Coco Cooks) also …read more

 
I have missed blogsurfing but life has been so extremely hectic that I haven’t been able to get there!
On a happy note, the VA called to confirm our number of dependents yesterdaya nd said that they had made a decision and we would be getting the letter with their decision in the next 10 days.  You gotta wonder why they just wouldn’t say, “Hey! Good news, as long as we have ya on the phone…this is what we decided…”

With Marc not driving anymore I have acquired a new hat.  Yep.  Chauffeur.  Which is o.k..I told him I am buying a way hot chauffeur outfit I saw in a lingerie shop.
It is, after all, all about looking good.
But…right now I am wearing my blogger hat…and in a time crunch….as usual…Check out (in my opinion) the coolest stuff I saw today in my travels around the internet….

 
I am pushed for time this morning…so I am going to speed link without much chatter.   Thanks to everyone who sent me links!

I have had an amazingly busy week. Hopefully soon I will be able to share a couple of bits of fantastic news…(no I am NOT pregnant)..Until then check out what I have found today! The image is the caramelized onion and eggplant pizza I made for dinner last night..recipe coming soon….

How fast do the weeks go by at your house? They have flown by this summer. In fact I realized that I needed to start thinking about what I am doing for Christmas this year, LOL!
Chris left last Wednesday on schedule. Sad, but it was such a nice visit. I miss him but I am so proud of the man he has turned into. I was worried there for a few years.
It is almost the 4th of July. Picnics, parties, fireworks…you have to love it!What plans do you have?
I saw these cupcake pops at …read more

My son got home yesterday afternoon. It is the first time he has been home since December of ‘06 and we are beside ourselves with excitement. The shadow is, of course, that he will be leaving at the end of the month for 3 years overseas. It is kind of cool right now, here at the house. We have ALL of our kids, our son-in-law, and our grandkids under the same roof for the first time. This is the first time all of our kids have been together since Erin got married 7 years ago…so it …read more

 
Bad. I know. Gosh. That is almost as bad, or maybe it is worse than the pun I used on Kettle and Cup. Sorry. Well…ahem…
O.k..that picture is more of my Anchor Hocking Moonstone collection, circa 1941-1946.  Just wanted to share. Like it?
First, we are about to head into a new month and so there are a ton of round-ups and challenges. I want to list them first off, and maybe I can remember to get involved more regularly!

 
Image:Marye Audet, Berger Cookies:My Version
Apron Strings and Simmering Things 
Wow..really late getting at this! We have had one of those days where I had to hit the floor running and it just did not stop! We had a 7 a.m. appointment for Marc at the VA for an MRI, then out to coffee with a friend. We pray over things that are going on in our families and with our friends, at our Saturday coffee. Got back, made lunch before Marc had to go to work..homemade egg fettucine with a simple marinara, and a ceasar salad…Once he left I …read more