Sweet Pea Performs

We have this box by the back door that we keep our shoes in. Lilly likes to pull herself up next to it, pull shoes out, and put them back in. She's making new mile stones each day.

Morning Walk

I guess you can get a great health benefit from walking. So, I am going to attempt getting into a walking routine. Today we went out around 8:30 and it was a little warmer than my liking, but still refreshing. I feel so good, so good in fact that I came back and scrubbed all 3 of our bathrooms.
I met a women at the walking path, she has 4 kids. They were close in age with my kids. She goes every morning, so I decided I might start meeting her there. I said might, I don't want to totally commit to it. If I get busy and can't make it, I don't want to feel like a failure.:) But, I think I will give it a try for a while. It makes me feel great to exercise!

These pictures were taken this morning before our walk.

Boy Stuff

Wes took the boys down to The Hill Air Force Base Museum while Lilly and I went to my cousins baby shower. They had such a good time. It is good for them to have some alone time with Daddy.

Injured Midnight

Last night after our black kitty Midnight was playing outside she came in the house and was lying on the floor. I started to pet her and noticed one of her paws was swollen. Whenever I would touch it she would wine. It was so sad, whenever she would walk she would limp. I was afraid she broke something.
We said prayers for her. It was sad. Anywho, this morning she was all better. The swelling is completely gone. I think it was probably a bee sting or something. It is a relief, cause she isn't in pain anymore, but also we don't have to pay expensive vet bills.

An acquired taste

Ok, Ok, I know this picture looks kinda yucky. It doesn't do justice to how good this tastes.
Growing up we used to go to my Grandma's house a lot for nice dinners. For dessert, we would all be served our dessert by some of us who volunteered to help serve. We would all wait until our Grandma took the first bite, then we followed. I guess it is the proper thing to do to honor her. One of the desserts that my Grandma makes is Bread Pudding with Lemon sauce. I think it is something they eat over in England. (My Grandma and Grandpa and kids lived over there a while). I believe that when I eat Bread Pudding it almost reminds me of my childhood. I love it! I have always loved the custard type desserts though.
Wes and I have been trying to cut down on our sugars. So, when I make a dessert I try to cut the sugar in half, and cut the fat any way I can without losing the taste. A few days ago I made Pumpkin Pie(which is also one of my favorites), but I made it without the crust. I just sprayed the pie pan with non-stick spray. I cut the sugar down and it was a tasty dessert! Here is my Grandma's recipe for Bread Pudding...

Bread Pudding

3 cups of dried bread cubes (I just use left over bread and rip it up)
4 cups milk scalded (I just put it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes)
1 Tbsp. butter (I cut mine up into small strips)
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 C. sugar (I cut it down to about 1/2 C.)
4 slightly beaten eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Soak bread in milk 5 minutes. Add butter, salt and sugar. Slowly add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Pour into a greased baking dish. I use an 8X8. Put dish in a pan of hot water (I use a 9X13 with about an inch of water, but be really careful the water boils). Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour. Serve with lemon sauce. My grandma adds 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and grated apple and it is called a Brown Betty. You can also add raisins.

Lemon Sauce

1/2 cup sugar, 1 Tbs. cornstarch, 1/8 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. nutmeg, 1 C. boiling water, 2 Tbsp. butter, 2 Tbsp Lemon juice

Add sugar, cornstarch, salt, and nutmeg; gradually add water and cook over low heat until thick and clear. Add butter and lemon juice; blend thoroughly. If you omit the lemon juice and add 1 tsp. vanilla you will have vanilla sauce.
Grandma P.

P.S. As you can see in the pic, we had it after dinner. :)