My Friend The Frog

We have had a frog living in our grill all spring, and he doesn't seem to have any plans on moving. For the last month or so we see him every time we grill out (at least two times a week).

Today I was worried about our friend, he got way to close to the open grill and I thought he might jump in while I was cooking brats...that would have been very traumatic for me.

Grandma's Banana Bread

I make banana bread using my Grandma Prices recipe. When she made it, she baked it in recycled soup can (not sure why). When I make it, I add chocolate chips.
Mixing up the batter...
Out of the pans, cooling. I had to stay in constant watch of the bread at this point because Travis was DYING to eat piece.

It looks kind of messy in this photo, but the melted messiness just adds to it yummy goodness. Jenni (oldest daughter) called and I told her that I made banana bread she said "with chocolate chips and pecans? I am on my way, I will be there in five minutes".

Color Inspiration #9

Here are the colors for challenge....
And here is my card. I am not real happy with it, but I gave up and decided to post it anyway. Also I switched from my laptop to a desktop computer and the desktop doesn't have photoshop downloaded to it, so the picture is not the best.
I wanted to do something with sticky strip and microbeads. I actually wanted to stamp on the beaded circles with stazon, but that didn't work out.
I think it is time to go veg out in front of the tv with a glass of wine.

Edited....I downloaded photoshop and worked on adjusting the photo. The more I look at this card, the more I like it.

Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day to everyone!

Here are two special mothers in my life: my mom and my sister Kim who is a brand new mother (Claire)

A big Thank You to my sister Ang and her family for the graduation party they hosted at their house last night!

I am a Graduate!!

I graduated at Notre Dame Joyce Center. My dad is NOT a ND fan. He joked that even being on the campus made him a bit queasy. But of course he loves me and wanted to see me graduate. He is a funny guy. It was nice to have my family there.
Travis, me and Meg
Mom, me, Dad

Color Inspiration Challenge #7

Here are the colors for Kristina's color challenge this week.
I knew exactly what stamp set I was going to use for this challenge...Baroque Motifs. I was panicked when I couldn't find it. I almost called my sister to see if she had borrowed it, but in the end I found it right on my desk where I had left it.


Now I am off to take my Biology final. This will complete my degree (Associates of Applied Science in Office Administration)!!! Yippee!! Graduation is next Friday (May 9th).

Baby Dedication

I drove down to Greenfield this morning (2 hrs 15 min) for the baby dedication for my niece Claire. It was a quick trip down and back but well worth it. We are such a blessed family!
(my mom and dad) I am pretty sure I am in trouble for taking a picture during the church service (sorry God), but I couldn't help myself.
My sister Kim
This picture made me laugh...why does my brothers head look so big. It must be that big brain he has.