Trampoline Repaired

The hole from last summer turned into this large rip.

We received a new mat and this has become a popular activity again.

Chicken Salad Recipe

This recipe was in our local newspaper last week. I made it for a ladies lunch on Wednesday. It was very, very good! I was going to take a picture of my croissant with the salad today at lunch but I forgot and ate it all gone before I remembered! It was delicious!

Four Chicks’ Chicken Salad

2 cups cooked chicken (your own or rotisserie)
½ cup dried cranberries
Butter for sautéing
¼ cup sliced almonds
¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup golden raisins
¼ cup diced celery
2 tablespoons diced red onion
Salt and pepper to taste (about ¼ teaspoon each)

Chop cooked chicken to yield 2 cups.

Soak cranberries in just enough hot tap water to cover for about 15 minutes to plump them; drain and dry on paper towel. (Don’t skip this step or the cranberries will draw the moisture out of the mayonnaise and salad will be dry.)

In a small skillet, melt a little butter, toast the sliced almonds. Gently mix chicken and mayonnaise then fold in other ingredients.

Frog Season

Jeanie and the neighbor kids have been busy catching frogs. They spend hours down by the pond getting all wet and muddy. Once they catch as many frogs as they can, they let them go for next time. (My washing machine died. It's nine years old. I'm off to find another!)

I Saw Stars Yesterday

Danny came walking home from the bus stop sporting these shades. He bought them from his classroom store. They have life skills at school. They have jobs they have to do. Some include selling popcorn at lunch or selling carnations during Valentine's week. They earn a "wage". With this "money" they buy stuff from the classroom store. He has come home with some pretty "cool" things!

Orrin Jon

Danny tries for the Guinness Book of World Records

The other night Danny came up from the shower. Dad started asking him if he even washed up as he was down there for two minutes. I was busy in the kitchen and Dad was busy in the basement. I asked Dad if maybe he just lost track of the time and perhaps Danny was in the shower longer than he realized. Well.......I guess Dad didn't lose track of time. Danny taped this entry into his Guinness Book of World Records. I guess he figured there should be a "fastest shower" entry and he won it!