WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

Today was such a beautiful day. We were able to go outside and clear out the over grown garden. I pulled the last row of carrots, of course I had to pull some weeds out of the way to get to the carrots. My son Mark and his friend Barret helped pull weeds and cleared out the rest of the rows in no time. They then got on the tractor and tilled the dirt. I still think it needs a little more work. Our little John Deer needs to be adjusted as the discs just don't dig far into the ground as DH would like it to. We may just ask our neighbor to bring in his big tractor and help us out. I'm just glad the garden has been cleared out. I'm sure our neighbors are happy too. It was a sad sight. But not anymore.

Hugs :)

Irma

IT'S PINK SATURDAY!

It's "Pink Saturday" hosted by Beverly at How Sweet The Sound http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/ click on her link to see all of the participants.

Today I'm showing my glass Rooster and Hen. I keep them by my kitchen sink. I keep my jewelry inside the Hen when I'm washing dishes and I keep the dish scrubber in the Rooster when not in use. Mr. Frog wanted to get into the picture just because he is wearing a pink rhinestone collar . He's just a show off. LOL

Hope you enjoyed this "Pink Saturday" and will come back for another visit.

Hugs :)

Irma

It's Pink Saturday!

I just love my rose lamps. I purchased two from a lady who was closing up her antique store. The angel was a birthday gift from my cousins. It takes a tea light inside the back and just looks gorgeous all lit up. The IPod was a gift from my son. I put those earphones on and all I hear is my music. My DH states that I put them on when I want to ignore him and my son. Maybe he's right. LOL. I really can't hear anybody when I have them on. They actually have to yell and wave their arms so that I can get their attention.

Well until next "Pink Saturday". Thank you Beverly at http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/ for hosting another fantastic "Pink Saturday". Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Hugs :)

Irma

I Know My Garden Was Here.

Well here it is, it's not a pretty sight. You might want to sit down and take a deep breath. I know what your thinking, (Irma, how could you let this happen). Where is your garden?
This all came about when I was in my "blue mood". I sort of just gave up. Did not have the energy to work in the garden every day like I should have. This is what happens when you become sluggish and everything just goes to pot. .......And even though I was soooo neglectful. Look what came out. Yes, I finally got carrots. My little neglected garden did not fail me.

I know its hard to tell because of all the weeds, but I still have another row of carrots to pull.

I guess I better get ready for tomorrow for some more weed pulling and, oh yes, some more carrots.

Hugs :)

Irma

LAZY HAZY DAYS

Today has just been a lazy day. I really wanted to go out and work on my poor neglected garden, but what did I do? I just layed around watching TV and did nothing. Well, I did make a list of all the things I want to accomplish this year. I guess you can call it a "Yearly To Do List". I stopped at #60 and I still have more to list. I just got tired of listing everything. I have soooo many projects to finish I just don't know where to begin. I also want to start decorating for Easter early so that I won't be trying to do everything the day of Easter. Well, there is always tomorrow, but tomorrow I want to go thrifting. Now that sounds like more fun. Don't you think?

I want to show you a cute purse my Aunt Dorthy gave me. It has all of these gorgeous embroidered cat ladies all dressed up. Here's the front side of the purse. And here is the back side of the purse. I just love the cat lady in red. Oh La La!

I also want to thank Tommie Joe at http://tjssweethome.blogspot.com for having such a beautiful heart giveaway. I won this very cute heart.

Until tomorrow, I will give you the details of any thrift finds.

Hugs :)

Irma

GREAT VALENTINE'S WEEKEND

We had a great Valentine's Day weekend. My Dad, Mom, Sister and Aunt came in from San Antonio and stayed to celebrate. We made Quiche Muffins for breakfast that came out very tasty. We had hash browns and a fresh fruit salad to go with it. It was all so delicious. My sister is such a great cook and baker. She makes the most beautiful and tasty cakes. We went to a cake shop to buy edible glitter, cookie cutters and cake pans. She bought a cake pan in the shape of Texas. She wants to bake a Texas cake for one of my brothers birthday.


Quiche Muffins

4 Medium Eggs
1 cup milk
2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cups biscuit mix
2 1/4 cups diced ham
2 cups shredded zucchini
2 cups fresh spinach leafs
3/4 cup chopped green onions (with green tops)
3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup grated Swiss cheese
3/4 cup grated Provolone cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil muffin cups. Stir eggs, milk, butter and biscuit mix in a bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients, blending thoroughly (batter may be refrigerated overnight in an air-tight container). Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups. Bake 15-18 minutes.


This is the chocolate cake she baked for us to celebrate Valentine's Day. Chocolate and strawberries, yum, yum! Soooo, good together, and a little champagne doesn't hurt.

My Mom and Dad wanted a picture taken before the cake was sliced and eaten.

My Dad had been looking for an owl and could not find one in San Antonio, so I surprised him for Valentine's Day with one. We named him Hedwig Jr. as I have Hedwig in my garden (now that's another story about my poor neglected garden. I will have to do a separate post on that soon). My Dad was not feeling to well when this picture was taken, but he did manage to put a big smile when I snapped the picture. He went back home with a terrible cough. He actually lost his voice. Spoke to my Mom today and he is doing much better as he ended up going to the doctor for medication.

Hope everyone had a great Valentine's Weekend.

Hugs :)

Irma

IT'S PINK SATURDAY!!!

I'm a little late, but here is my "Pink items". I also want to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day".