Ogress....

This the outfit I wore today... Yes, I was wearing a scarf... I heart scarves... And as soon as it's not 100 degress outside I will be wearing more.
Today the girls & I made an early start to the grocery store. The outside temp was just below 90 so I took advantage of the cold-front & wore a scarf.
Anyhoo... After I dressed myself the following is a conversation between Lily & I.
Lily: "Momma, you're dressed like an ogre!"
Me: "Dressed like an ogre? What do you mean?"
Lily: "You know, like Fiona."
Me: "Oh, Princess Fiona! Thanks Lily!" ;)

I'm just hoping she meant I looked like Princess Fiona & not Ogress Fiona!
Maybe it was the cut-offs that were a little suspicious of being ogreish! Lol!

Someting on Sundays

This weekend was a very "easy-going" weekend. We enjoyed dinner out Friday night and woke up to rain on Saturday morning. Shocked we were! We haven't had rain since June and the heat has been so terrible the rain was very welcomed! Frank worked in the barn Saturday morning while the girls and I took it easy which gave me time to be a little creative. I had been wanting to make cakeballs for a while so this was the perfect time. Miss Lily loves helping however she can so I let her pour in ingredients and "try" to break eggs.

For other fun & creative stuff, I am planning to open an etsy account so I made a few items for it, also, this weekend. When I get it open I'll let you know. But for now, here are some pics from my "creative" weekend.



Orange Cakeballs

First, bake a cake, let it cool & cut in large pieces to break apart. 

 Use two forks & break apart the cake into crumbs.

Then mush in almost a whole tub of icing. 

I also used some orange rind & fresh orange juice. 

The cake will end up like this, mushy, but not too mushy. 

 Roll dough in balls or better yet use a melon baller.

Then put them in the freezer for a few hours to harden.



I didn't have any sticks so I used toothpics, inserted them into the cakeballs & dipped them in melted chocolate. I used two different kinds...some were dipped in melted chocolate almond bark and some in dark chocolate with toffee on top.

They are yummy...And easy to make, too!  

Blueberry Lemonade

Remember the blueberry patch? Well, they sold blueberry lemonade that was soooo yummy. Ever since then I've been searching for a recipe and finally found one that looked worthy. So I made blueberry lemonade this weekend, too. And the recipe was worthy. I thought it was just as good as the blueberry patch's lemonade.

You will need:

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

3 lemons cut into 3 slices

3/4 cup sugar

3 1/2 cups water

Throw all ingredients in a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. The water should reduce by a 1/2 cup, leaving a 3 cup syrup.

Strain mixture, let cool, add water to taste & enjoy!

It's really yummy, too! 

Last, but, not least & my FAVORITE part of the creative weekend....

These precious stocking hats with darling bows attached! I'm one of those moms that kept hats on my baby's head when it was winter time. My dilema, however, was "Do I put a cute bow on their head?" or "Do I put a hat on their head?"... Well, I always put a hat on their head, then when we arrived where we were going, I took the bow out of my purse or diaper bag and put it in their hair. So here's the best part, these hats will serve both purposes..... A warm hat & a darling bow.
I will be selling these hats along with whatever else I can find to make on my etsy account. So when it's open I'll let you know.

Y'all have a good week, now :)



Something on Sundays

There is a favorite town & lake of ours in Colorado located outside of Winter Park, very close to the Rocky Mountain National Park entrance called Grand Lake. The old town has one main road running through it with shops on each side lined with boardwalks. We love to walk through the town, hit a few of our favorite shops, let our girls play at the playground then stop for ice-cream. This year I found out about a beautiful hiking trail, just outside of town, which leads up to a waterfall named Adams Falls. I decided to go check it out so I packed a lunch for the girls & I, we hiked up to the falls, ate our lunch and took some pics of one of God's masterpieces. The hike and falls were so amazing that when Frank joined us in Colorado we introduced him this special place. He loved the hike, also. I see it being must-do every time we are back in town. Well, not when it's 20 degrees and snow on the ground, but definitely in the summer and fall.
Enjoy the pics...

I guess Lily & Mojo were tired at the end of our hike! My sweet baby girls don't look too happy, do they?

Addicted...

Yes, it has happened! I'm totally addicted to making friendship bracelets. I've made 5 since my first post about them.
I can't wait to get more supplies & try a new "style" of a wrap bracelet. I'll keep you posted!
Since it is so flaming hot here in Texas I think staying inside & being creative is the best thing to do, don't you?