Photo Challenge Day #1 - Self Portrait

Okay, I am joining Yvonne with her photo challenge. A picture a day and I think each day is a topic. Today is self-portrait. I saw Yvonne's invite and went in the bathroom and took a picture. What you see is what you get. I figured you kids will be glad to have this blog up and running no matter what the pictures.

Just Danny

I drove Danny and a couple boys in to confirmation today. One of the boys told Danny that he should come to the upcoming hockey game. He added, you better be nice to your Mom (as Danny earlier had said I was the pest in the house) so she will bring you. Danny answers: "Actually, I'd rather my Dad bring me. I like him better." (The boys looked appalled at this statement and quickly told him that they like their Mom and Dad the same.) Danny continued, "I like him better because he's a good singer and plays the guitar and sometimes I don't listen to my Mom when she tells me to go to bed but my Dad gets better results."

Asparagus Soup

I made this soup tonight. It was really good. It definitely is a side soup, not a main dish. Here is the original from Taste of Home: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Asparagus-Soup

This is how I would modify it next time:

Asparagus Soup

I cup chopped onion

6 green onions, sliced

3 tablespoons butter

1 ½ cups fresh mushrooms, chopped

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into ½ inch pieces

2 (14.5 oz.) cans chicken broth

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon thyme

¼ teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3 cups cooked wild rice

2 tablespoons cornstarch

¼ cup cold water

In a 3-qt. saucepan, sauté onions in butter for 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until tender. Add asparagus, broth and seasonings; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add rice. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. 4-6 servings

Florida Sunshine

This picture put a smile on my face. Thought I'd share it.

Is This Michigan?

Of course, this thermometer is in the sun on the south wall. But the temperature on the computer says 54. My kind of winter! (the calendar is Don't Sweat the Small Stuff desk calendar.)

Amanda's and Molly's Bag

I realized I never did post Amanda's or Molly's bags. They used the same bag and fabric but different color. Molly's is the first bag and Amanda's the second. Here is the link from where I got the pattern: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaisleyPearQuilts?ref=seller_info and this is where I got Molly's fabric: fabric.com and Amanda's came from: fabricsyoulove.etsy.com I'm halfway done with Maria's bag and it's going good. It really is fun to sew now that I actually have time to do so. Larissa, Heidi and Emily, start looking for bag patterns and fabric. I should be able to start on one of yours next week. It kind of looks like I won't get the nine bags done this month but maybe I can get four or five finished if you girls get on it.