Senior photo time...

One of 230 photos I took of

Chloe last week,

for her graduation

announcements.

Now it is up to Chloe to 

choose one....

This one did not make the cut,

but super cute.



Change

Taylor in his Forest Service uniform.

He is doing volunteer work

for his Uncle up in Flagstaff.

He looks happy.

Which makes me happy!

Stay strong Taylor!

"Every day do something that will

inch you closer to a better

tomorrow."

Love you!

~

And the winner is.....

 Our daughter!!

Gold medal winner

at FCCLA design competition!

$8,000.00 scholarship to FIDM!!

We couldn't be more proud of you!!!

All your hard work and passion

for what you are doing has paid off.

This is only the beginning!

Yippee!!

Go Chloe!!

Lemon & vodka = delicious!

 

See you in a few weeks....



New ride

Isn't it cute!

Every day when I drive home

from work, I pass this little

 bike shop with tons of colorful

beach cruisers all lined up outside.

A few weeks ago, I decided to stop and

put one on layaway.

I brought it home yesterday!

L O V E  I T !

The weather has been so beautiful!

It is just perfect for bike riding.

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When life gives you lemons....

You get some vodka and make

Limoncello!

That is what I plan to do.

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Best ever....

Tried a new chocolate chip cookie

recipe last night.

I normally make my cookies

with butter - this recipe called for

shortening... I gave them a try anyhoo.

Logan said it was

"the best chocolate cookie ever!"

Okay...so they must be good

coming from the cookie monster...?

I must say, they are good.

Best Chocolate Cookie Ever!

(according to my son)

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1 c. sortening

1 c. sugar

1 c. brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/4 tsp. baking soda,
 dissolved in 3 T. water

(not sure why it is done this way....

but I did it anyhoo)

3 c. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips

(I used a little less, a full bag 
seemed a bit excessive...)

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Preheat over to 350.

Cream together shortening, sugars,

eggs and vanilla.

Add soda dissolved in water.

Blend in flour, baking powder and salt.

Add chocolate chips.

Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet and

bake for 10 minutes.

Pour a big glass of cold milk and

enjoy some warm yummy cookies!

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