fruity. May 28, 2008

We finally moved Miles into his own room! Since we live in a 2 bedroom home, this means that Joe and I moved our room to the basement. The room had no curtains- so I had a fun project on my hands!  And, of  course, I had to make coordinating pillows We still need to paint and add some finishing touches, but we’ve got a good start. As you can see, we really like color. I’ll post more photos once the room is completed. I’ll also be posting photos of Miles’ room once the….uh…robots arrive. Can you guess what color we will be painting the walls???

matchy, matchy. May 28, 2008

Today I made matching hats for Greta and Miles. They’ll probably kill me for this someday- but I think it’s too cute!

wedding season. May 25, 2008

…is here! Here is the wedding we (well I guess Dorene did most of the work!) worked on this weekend.

laughter. May 25, 2008

Here is video of Miles laughing at Greta. Please excuse Greta’s screeching at the very end!

tutu party. May 22, 2008

I can’t think of a better way to spend a rainy morning!

Maple Rosemary Steaks. May 21, 2008

This is a marinade that would be great for beef or chicken. Makes enough for 4 servings of meat. I used it for 2 large sirloin steaks. Our side dish was smashed garnet yams seasoned with maple syrup, salt and pepper.

Maple Rosemary Steaks

2-4 steaks, cut of your choice
1/3 c. balsamic vinegar
1/3 c. maple syrup
1/4 c. olive oil
2 t. salt
3 T. fresh rosemary
1/2 t. fresh ground pepper
3 garlic cloves, crushed

Combine ingredients for marinade in large ziplock. Add meat. Marinate for 1 hour- 24 hours and grill meat to desired doneness.

my favorite things. May 21, 2008

Last week I blogged about some of my favorite things from my parent’s house. I’ve decided that today I will blog a few of my favorite things from our house! I really should have included some of my favorite foods, but I do have another entire blog devoted to that, don’t I?

a) welcome mat b) crazy hair c)my favorite shoes d)pink ranunculus opening up in the garage d) the feel of a basketball (yes, Greta already has her own leather, women’s ball) e) the blanket my sister crocheted for me f) Greta’s artwork g) fat baby feet

aaahhhh! May 19, 2008

Here’s the fabric for my next several projects!!! I can’t wait. Now, I just need to get that sewing machine fixed

patience and beauty. May 19, 2008

I am blessed to have many talented, loving ladies in my life who have quilted the beautiful quilts below. I admire the patience and creativity it must have taken to make each of these.

a) Grandma Lee-Joe’s Graduation quit b)Aunt Connie-Greta’s baby quilt c)Aunt Claudia- Miles’ baby quilt

d)Grandma Lee-Sherri’s Birthday quilt e)Aunt Connie-Miles’ baby quilt f)Aunt Claudia-Greta’s baby quilt

g)Grandma Bartunek-(Sherri’s Great Grandma) quilt made from her husband’s neck ties h)Aunt LaVerne-Miles’ baby quilt i)Grandma Lee-Joe and Sherri’s wedding quilt

J

bananas foster cookies. May 18, 2008

Well, tonight I felt like baking something. The problem is, that my husband and I have been trying to eat better. I usually make whatever I feel like, but tonight was thinking of what I could bake that would use bananas or applesauce in place of fat. Then I started thinking about the flavors in Bananas Foster and low and behold…this recipe was born! These are actually not healthy, but they could be worse for you

Bananas Foster Cookies

Caramel:
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. fat free evaporated milk
pinch of salt
1/2 t. vanilla

In small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar and whisk until combined. Add milk and whisk about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt. Cool and refrigerate.

Cookies:
3 c. Flour
3/4 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
3/4 c. mashed banana
1/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg

Measure dry ingredients, set aside. Cream butter and banana with sugar. Add egg and mix. Add dry ingredients slowly. Mix. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape into balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place balls onto cookie sheet, flatten slightly and using index finger, create a cavity for the caramel sauce. Carefully spoon caramel sauce into cavity using 1/2 teaspoon measure. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 8-10 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes and move to cooling rack. Cool completely before serving.