Finally!!!

I have been in Kentucky since August 18th anxiously awaiting the birth of my ninth grand baby (and I was soooo afraid she would be born before I got there).

I don't normally post pictures of my grandchildren but this might be an exception.  This little sweetheart has 2 beautiful blond siblings, but she this incredible head of pure black hair!!!

Taco Soup

Taco Soup.

Apple Cake Pops

I think these are just about the cutest Cake Pops I have ever seen.  Recipe here.  Although the thought of cake pops almost makes me gag.  Why, you ask?  I really can't stomach anything that has been touched by the human hand - and if you check out the instructions for these, you will find a step where these are rolled in the palm of your hands like a blob of Play Doh.  I can't stand to watch Paula Deen toss a salad with her hands or Martha Stewart touching a roasted piece of meat while she cuts it.  Sorry, that's just me.  

Cake pops, however; are adorable!!!

Spicy Peach BBQ Sauce

Here is a recipe for Spicy Peach BBQ Sauce from the girls at Our Best Bites.  I really want to try it when my life gets back to normal (when will that be).  If any of you try it, please leave a comment!!

My Favorite Things - My Daylilies

Snack on the Go: Veggies in Dip

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Juice Bag to Pencil Holder

This is a great repurposing idea!  Here is the tutorial for this amazing project!

All I can say is "Yea!!"

A few years ago, my mother-in-law asked me what things of hers I would like - at the time they were thinking of going to an assisted living home.  I told her that I l-o-v-e pink and green depression glass, so she gave me a few pieces she had.  And I also told her that I l-o-v-e her blue willow dishes.

Last week my husband had a 9:00 am meeting in the town where his parents live so he decided to drive down the night before and stay there.  When he returned, I found two boxes sitting in my kitchen!!!

Vintage Johnson Brothers Blue Willow Dishes!!!

Yea!!!

Fabric Flower Tutorial

Here is a tutorial for a darling flower made from fabric.  It can be used for a hair clip or anything you wish.

Hibachi At Home

Delicious Hibachi chicken or steak can easily made at home.  Here is  Hibachi at Home from my daughter's blog A Delicious Melody.

The Rhythm of Family

One of my favortie blogs is the one written by Amanda Soule.  She recently had her fifth baby and today her book called The Rhythm of Family  comes out.  They also recently moved to a 200 year old farmhouse and have been renovating it.  In winter they gather maple syrup from their own trees and this summer they are  raising chickens, pigs and bees.  Amanda is a marvelous knitter and makes beautiful wool sweaters for her family.  If you want to be inspired, check out her blog here.

Dinner in a Jar

I think this is a great idea for a fall picnic!!  Get the recipe for Chili and Cornbread in a Jar here.

My Favorite Things - My Giant Hibiscus

Nine Years Later...

In the summer of 2002, the Hayman Fire burned 138,000 acres and destroyed 133 homes.  The fire came within approximately one mile of our "ranch".

 Here is a picture from County Road 221 with Pike's Peak in the background.  This picture was taken on July 31, 2011.  Some of the burned trees are still standing, but there are a lot of new aspen trees and wildflowers.

 A small aspen tree in the foreground...

Wildflowers growing near a burned tree stump...

Snow Cone Recipe II

Here is another Snow Cone recipe.  It is a little more like the syrup you can buy.