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Thursday, May 22, 2014

CELEBRATING MY FIRST BREAST CANCER SURVIVAL ANNIVERSARY

On this exact date a year ago I was undergoing a double mastectomy for breast cancer. I thank God for each day that I am still with my family and friends and for His saving grace during my journey. I have a greater appreciation for life, and am so grateful for my family and friends who prayed for and supported me throughout this journey. A heartfelt thank you to everyone!

Monday, May 19, 2014

2014 DIVE-IN MOVIE

Been busy with planning and working our first HOA dive-in movie. We had a pizza party followed by the movie, Frozen. It was fun watching the little ones dance and sing along with the movie. I think everyone enjoyed the food, water, and movie. Great way to start off the pool season!




Friday, May 16, 2014

Welcoming Day Lilies


It is always exciting to wake up 
to see what is blooming
in the flower beds!
May 2014

Sunday, May 11, 2014

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY



Happy Mother's Day 
to my mom
in heaven.


Thursday, May 1, 2014

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY ICE CREAM SANDWICHES


INGREDIENTS:

1 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Ice-Cream:1 cup whole milk
1 cup whipping cream
2 cups half-and-half
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups diced strawberries
For assembly:6 tablespoons strawberry preserves
Peanut butter chips or chopped peanuts, optional
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet.
In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, the egg, and vanilla, and stir well with a spoon. Roll the dough into balls the size of walnuts. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet. With a fork, dipped in sugar to prevent sticking, press a crisscross design on each cookie. Bake for 12 minutes, remove from the oven, and sprinkle the cookies with some of the remaining sugar. Cool slightly before removing from pan.
Strawberry Ice-Cream:In a small bowl, whisk together the first 5 ingredients. Puree the strawberries in a food processor and add to cream mixture. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker. After freezing in the ice cream maker, transfer to a container and place in the freezer, to freeze solid, for 6 hours before serving.

For assembly:Spread the strawberry preserves on a peanut butter cookie. Top with a small scoop of strawberry ice cream and cover with another cookie. Roll sides in peanut butter chips or peanuts, if desired.