Sunday of Cooking

Today I made a new recipe - Chicken Broccoli Supreme. Audrey wasn't here for dinner so we wanted something with broccoli (Evan LOVES broccoli). I found the recipe on www.pinterest.com. WOW! It was pretty easy and very tasty! You can find the recipe @ http://www.justgetoffyourbuttandbake.com/?p=984 (see the picture below).

We also made strawberry ice cream. It was awesome with big chunks of strawberries in it.

I love cooking and finally have time to do it. And Evan is in the eating mode and makes me feel great about everything I make. We've been so busy with baseball in June and July, we have been eating quick things to make or eating out. I am actually tired of eating out!

Now it's time to do some cleaning and rearranging. Have a great week!

Wedding and My Kids

The wedding was fantastic! We had a great time and everything was beautiful. Audrey looked like she was 20 and Evan - well one word....HANDSOME!

It was pointed out to me that I had not posted in a while. I have been so slack!

Today is the big day for Elise Brennan and Ronnie Gerald. The day brings happiness and sadness for our family. We are so excited for them and sure the wedding will be beautiful! I can't wait to see Kathy's sister, Donna, and her boys. It's been a long time since we've spent time with them.

The sadness comes because Ronnie and Elise are moving to Jacksonville, NC (he's a Marine stationed at Camp Legune). Evan teared up at night at the rehearsal dinner - which in turn made me cried! My big tough boy's 'big sister' is moving away.

Elise was instrumental in us becoming friends with her parents, Ed and Kathy. How? She was born! We've been friends with them ever since - I wanted to hold the baby! She has entertained us, kept our children in the summer, spent many beach vacations with us and countless holidays together. In other words, she's like my own child!

I wish Ronnie and Elise all the happiness in the world. Both her parents and Bob and I have been married for almost 30 years. May they enjoy a long life together like us and her parents!

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK, ELISE AND RONNIE! We love you all!!

Crib pads and skirt

I'm not sure if I'm a slower sewer because I'm old or because I was making it for a friend. But making crib pads and skirt kicked my butt! No pattern pieces, just measuring was a little nerve racking, too. But all turned out well and the momma loves it.

No onward to finish a wall hanging. I'll post when I get it done!

Pretty Ditty: Peek-a-boo lamp shade makeover/tutorial

I have a messed up lampshade and found this. How cute!!

Pretty Ditty: Peek-a-boo lamp shade makeover/tutorial: The above lamp has had a tough life since I've adopted it. It's endured the birth of three babies and has been knocked over, dragged, pok...

World Card Making Day October 1, 2011

I was told it was time to do another Shoebox Swap. Since I quit selling for Stampin' Up! I haven't made the time to do these any longer. Wendy McKenzie and I were talking about me setting one up and came up with 10/1/11 World Card Making Day.

I scheduled the church and posted on the Living Springs Stamping and Scrapbooking facebook page as well as sent an email out to all my 'scramping' friends. Then, Stacie Mandrell asked if we could make it a Scrappin' Creations event also.

It was good to get back together with old friends and make cards. We worked from 10am-3:30pm creating. The ladies did stop to have lunch - made by everyone (salads). The cards were made with Stampin' Up! stamps, Close to My Heart stamps, Cricut cartridges, Cuttlebug folders, Sizzix folders and so on. Please click the title to go to the facebook page with the cards.

Easter 2011

We had a great Easter - very uneventful. The Easter service was long but nice. The Bells played the prelude ("Because He Lives") and we were perfect! I had to choke back the tears!!

After church service, we came home and made a quick ham, mac 'n cheese, green beans and rolls. Wendy and Meredith McKenzie came over for dinner and brought a great potato salad and dessert! After we ate, we went to see "Rio". A cute movie!

Audrey was beautiful and Evan was handsome for church. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

The Turnmire family (Audrey, Bob, Laura and Evan) after Easter Services.

Audrey and Evan Turnmire after dying the Easter eggs.