I made this pie!

Ok I didn’t make this pie! My grandmother made it, and brought it to my house to bring to Paul when I visited him today. It’s pecan.

People it was still warm. I could just let it sit there and then bring it to my poor brother who is recovering from having his wisdom teeth removed… I mean I AM the one and only sister he’s got, AND the one and only other family member going to visit him (besides Mom, but that doesn’t count). I think I deserve a piece…

Mmmmmm….it was dee-lish. He didn’t even notice…heheheheh

And so I decided the pie was so good that he needed to send my grandmother and Thank You card for making it. BUT as you probably could have guessed little brothers don’t really keep a supply of Thank You cards…or stamps…or know the address of his grandmother. So I came through for him. (I even brought the addressed and stamped envelope…it was an “insert-your-greeting-and-mail” card.) Everything used is Stampin’ Up!

• Stamp Sets: Loads of Love
• Ink: Basic Black, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa, More Mustard
• Card Stock: Whisper White
• Accessories: Blender Pens, Ribbons, Linen Thread

I really don’t cook…

BUT look what I made tonight for dinner!

It’s Chicken Breast Stuffed with Goast Cheese and Basil. Find the recipe here. It has an awesome mushroom sauce. I put some orzo pasta on the side (it’s great with the mushroom sauce too.) I think the next time I make it I will add some sundried tomatoes to the stuffing part.

And for dessert:

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream with Grasshopper cookies and Cool Whip. Delicious and refreshing! Also, I stuck a hershey’s chocolate stick in for a garnish…WHOA! Watch out, I’m getting all cook-y.

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Also, I’ve changed my theme again. This will be permanent because I’ve been begging WordPress to add this theme. Don’t you just love the colors and design!

I BAKED it!

Can you believe it? I totally baked some bread!!!! I am so proud of myself that I took a picture. Check it out:

Mmmmmm….it’s sourdough. Tasty!!!!

Also did some stamping for SIL b-day:

• Stamp Sets: Warm Regards, Paisley
• Ink: Chocolate Chip
• Card Stock: Close to Cocoa, Tempting Turquoise, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Rose Red
• Accessories: Spring Bouquet Punch, Large Oval Punch

This card is totally quick and easy, but I used a layout that’s a no-fail.

My 4th of July goings on.

^Here’s my contribution to my family’s 4th cookout. It’s a mini cupcake rendition of Old Glory…in all it’s…ummm…glory! (sorry i couldn’t resist!)

After the festivities:

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I’ve been knitting lately as well….here’s a day in the life of my most recent WIP (work in progress). It’s another felted clutch like the one I made a while back.

^ We started the day with a visit to my brother and his wife’s apartment.

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^ A Quick ride in my Mom’s car. WIP pictured above with seat belt secured (safety first).

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^ My bro’s house is coming along quite nicely. WIP is jealous of the huge 2.5 car garage.

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^ Lunch at Wendy’s.

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^ We soaked up some direct TV at my Mom’s house. Of course WIP hogged the remote. WIP can’t get enough Animal Planet…go figure.

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^ The banquet at my aunt’s house. Is your mouth watering??? Oh it was delicious! WIP skipped seconds due to a recent elevated LDL cholesterol reading, but I saw WIP sneaking extra potato salad afterwards when everyone was digesting by the pool…tsk tsk

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^ WIP relaxing on a raft in the pool.

After the cookout we came back home and did some studying. Sorry no pics…that would be ridiculous to take a pic of “studying in action.”