Great Weekend

I just wanted quickly post that I had a great weekend. My Wonderful Hubby and I worked our butts off around the old homestead. I got most of my flowers planted. We put up a fence in the yard so that the dogs and Tarzan will not escape. We sat outside around the fire last night and enjoyed the yard all day today. I even have the farmer's tan to prove it. I love this time of year. Now I can sit back and watch my flowers grow and can also watch my son play safely in his yard.

Memorial Day

Great day today. It started off with breakfast with my 2 guys and then off to a parade. Tarzan enjoyed it, but really liked the horses the best. What a fast weekend. The cake that I did for Rylie turned out great. Off to a BBQ at the folks. :)

It's hot Hot hot

I think it is safe to say that summer is almost here. It was 80 degrees yesterday and it was great. I hope that my parent's pool will be open soon. I think that Tarzan will enjoy swimming this year. We are currently enjoying Play with Me Sesame and drinking juice and coffee. I think that waffles are on the menu for breakfast. Big weekend as far as cakes. I am starting a birthday cake for my God Daughter today. It is a biggie that serves 100. I will post pics over the weekend. I better get my baking in early, before it gets any hotter outside!

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Today is my lucky day. Hubby and myself are heading out for a much deserved night away. We are going to a NY casino that is about 2 hours away. Tarzan will be spending the night (maybe 2) at Dee Dee and Pop Pop's, the dogs are taken care of, so we can slip away for 24 hours of gambling bliss. Hubby is going to be playing in a Texas Hold'em tournament tomorrow and I know he will be kicking butt!! I, on the other hand, will be searching out my favorite slot machine.....W H E E L O F F O R T U N E..... I love it. I predict big winnings between the two of us, so wish us luck.

Stawberry Not So Short Cake Season Has Begun

I already made it a few weeks ago, but I deem today the first day of Strawberry Not So Short Cake season!! My Hubby( and I) love Strawberry Shortcake. But the way that I make it is not the traditional way. I do follow the Bisquick recipe for shortcakes, but I double the recipe and make it in a 9x13 pan at 350 for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Hence the Not So Short Cake. I also add more sugar than the recipe calls for both in the batter and I also add it to the top before baking. Whilst my cake is baking, I prepare my strawberries. Cleaned and quartered and then sprinkled with sugar and off to the refrigerator.
Sam's club has good prices on Bisquick and Strawberries right now.
We are getting ready to watch our DVR'd shows for tonight and will be enjoying a nice helping of strawberries and not so short cake! I will bet that this will also be enjoyed for breakfast too ;)

Turtle Update

Tarzan and I did go and get the last red eared slider turtle. He is named Timmy the Turtle. He has been in the pond since Saturday and I have not seen him! My pond is quite deep and has lots of hiding places. Plus the weather has been kinda cool, so he really has not had a chance to "sun" himself properly. I do hope to report a sighting sometime soon. I know that my fish are a bit more active. I think that they are afraid of being Timmy's next meal!

Chicken Salad

Ok, my new favorite food obsession is rotisserie chicken. I love to dive in and eat the juicy white meat right off the bird. I am loving making chicken salad out of it and eating it on fresh sandwich croissants. Sam's Club is the best place to buy the chicken and the croissants. So what are you having for lunch?

Slacking Again

Sorry I have not posted in awhile, but I have been busy. I am now teaching Wilton Course 2 and 3 every week at Michael's. I love it. My students are great, the store is great. I am having a lot of fun and making money doing it!

So Tarzan is in bed and Dear Hubby is out and I have the house all to myself. I Christen this Mother's Day Weekend. Yes, I deserve more than 1 day to be worshiped! Tomorrow I am treating myself to a pedicure and lunch with my Mother. I am not making any cakes or doing any housework. I did do my grocery shopping today, so any shopping this weekend will be for me. We were at the pet shop today and were looking at turtles. I might get one for my pond this weekend. My fish are now 3 years old and are breeding, so I don't think a turtle will cause to much havoc. Stay tuned.

I did have success this weekend at the SA Boutique. I picked up this retro kitchen table for $30. I love it!! I can actually sit and enjoy a meal with Tarzan while he eats. I have not done a cake on it yet, but I know the increased workspace will be awesome. Although, I will not test it out until next week.