Happy Memorial Day

Memorial Day is I believe the kick off for the backyard barbecue for most of this country. Let's not forget the reason behind this National Holiday and remember those soldiers that have fought and are fighting for our country. Every year my family visits the cemetery to honor my uncle and brother, and Steve will be doing the same here planting flowers in memory of his parents and lighting a candle. This will be the first Memorial Day that Steve and I won't be together in Michigan since we met and it'll seem strange that he's not manning the barbecue with my nephew-in-law and father but I have a bridal shower in Michigan and he has to work until Sunday so it makes no sense for both of us to drive 5 hours for the day. So I'll do a little cooking before I leave so he'll have something in the fridge and won't have to go to McDonalds for the day. I think I'll even try Barbara's black bean and corn salad, it sounded yummy.

So, have a happy and safe Memorial Day for those that are traveling. Are any of you doing anything special?

Cookin Time AGAIN ....

Well, it's that time, again. My nephew and his fiancee are having a bridal shower next Sunday and my dad's 81st birthday is on Monday so it's back to the ole stove to bake and cook what I can and put it in the freezer so it'll travel well. I can't believe how I get volunteered for this since I have two sisters, a brother, and adult nieces and nephews with families of their own but I do. I guess I'll be rolling dolmas tomorrow and get a few appetizers in the freezer. The cakes, cookies, desserts, salads, and other tidbits can wait until next week. It seems to take a whole day to make the dolmas so if i get them done early I won't feel so rushed. Driving several hours with food all by myself doesn't sound like fun. I'll be hungry...ugh

There goes my diet again!!

Happy Mother's Day

For all those hardworking moms and that includes those that have children now or hard at work to bringing children home, Happy Mother's Day. I hope that you have a wonderful day.

A Huntin We Will Go.....

I've tried to keep busy this past week, and hope to do the same this week so I'll stop feeling sorry for myself. My nephew helped. He sent me this picture of his six month old daughter, himself, and their turkey. He swears you can't "start 'em too young" when it comes to huntin..... I can't imagine what the nephew and his daughter will be doing in another six months..... fishing maybe?

Heaven help her, we've gotta get that girl some dresses, quick!!!!

Easter Time

As I think I told you previous, Steve is Eastern Orthodox and this coming Sunday is his Easter. So, over the next few days I'll be baking, cooking, and roasting. Right now I have an antipasto salad and two cakes (lemon poppy seed and a carrot cake) cooling so I thought I'd take a break before I went back in the kitchen. Tomorrow I have to dye eggs and do desserts leaving Saturday to bake bread and salads, and Sunday to do vegetables and meats. Tammie, would you believe I finally get to take down Easter decorations next week?

I have noticed something, every time I try and eat healthy a holiday creeps up on me, and I spend about 75% of the week in the kitchen. I haven't yet figured out how to cook and bake without tasting, darn it. I hope I just don't gain weight this week. I'll have a week off from holiday cooking then will have another Serbian family holiday on the May 6th, a catering job for the 24th, my father's birthday at the end of the May, and my nephew's wedding on June 7th. I think this is family sabotage. How does anyone diet and eat healthy when so many holidays center around food?

These Boots Are Made For Walkin

I promised to post pictures of things I was making for my little ones. I couldn't resist getting out the old crochet needles to make these adorable cowboy boot booties. I'm planning on making a few pairs for gifts, and will even make a pair in pink and cream. Aren't they adorable?

See what I get into when I'm bored? lol

It's Sewing Time

My little angel has decided to help me. She dumped out my fabric tote on the livingroom floor and as you can see decided to do some sorting. She selected a few of her favorites and took them into the diningroom. Of course, her choice would have to be the imported silks not the cottons which I have purchased to make quilts and bedding. Is she's hinting that I need to get motivated and start sewing again.

As soon as I start making and completing projects from this mound of fabric I'll post the completed items.