Wow!

Warning! The following picture will raise your blood sugar level!  After talking with my blogging friend Shelley (see the post below) I decided to make the cake she suggested. Wow! This cake was so simple to make but boy does it pack a sugar punch. It was incredibly rich. It was very very good.!! If you're not a chocolate lover, you will prob not enjoy this cake. LOL.  It does not need frosting, but I sprinkled it with powdered sugar. Prior to making the cake, I made two loaves of Banana bread. I just felt like baking today. It was fun.

Yummy!

What could be better than chocolate cake and a good book? My friend Shelley has released her latest book, Grace, this week. She also told me recently about a wonderful cake recipe . So pop on over to her website and check things out. You'll find the recipe and information on her books including the information on her  latest release. I've mentioned before how much I really enjoy her books.  I am looking forward to her next release in March of 2011. Happy reading and eating!!

Kids and Critters (the on going saga)

As you know I've had my share of critters in my house lately. Last week was no exception. I've lived in two houses in the area and have dealt with lizards, vinagaroons, roaches, and recently a momma and baby scorpion. Ick!! Last week while the kids were visiting and playing with Brandon, Isaac spotted a lizard crawl into the dogs water bowl, which is in our dining room. It got in the house from the garage. I was glad that this 10 year old boy was more than willing to catch it and release it. The lizard found his way back into our garage about 1 hour later. . I am perfectly happy to let him live there. I just don't want him in my house.
So here are a few pictures of the kids playing & the lizard as it was caught and released.. From nose to end of tail we guess him to be 8 inches. I made the kids wash their hands well after handling the lizard.

I Am Back!

After a week of agonizing computer withdrawels. I am back on line! While I was gone a new blogger, Sue, visited my blog from another friends blog. She lives in AZ, too. Sue, if you're reading this I can't get to your blog to introduce myself. I don't know where to find you or whose blog you came from. . If you know who Sue might be, please ask her to come back or e mail me with a link to her blog. I love 'meeting' new bloggers, so I would like to find out who you are, Sue. Take care!!

Saturday at the Park.

We went to Lowe's today only to find a note that their workshop had been moved to the park. When we got there we found a bunch of stuff going on. It was a nice treat.

Last night I found a baby scorpion in our dining room. I killed it of course. This morning I moved a fan and found a dead one under it. I am so creeped out!!

 I should get a cute little kitty to hunt for me!

Here is the earlier post regarding the one we found in the garage. HERE

Green Belt

Brandon tested for his green belt on Saturday. He was too nervous to allow me to film him during his test. Today, during class, he was presented with his green belt.