Revelation

In my opinion, if you are going to have angel food cake, it cannot be store bought. I am not in any way saying that it has to be made from scratch - although if anyone has a recipe that is from scratch I would love to try it - but the store bought stuff just does not compare to what you get with a little help from Betty Crocker. The only problem I have encountered is that while baking you get a bit of overflow from your pan onto the bottom of your oven. Then it starts to burn, stink up your house, and create a lovely mess that no one has extra time to clean up. That is until now. This time when I was reading directions I noticed some really tiny print that gave some added directions for high altitude baking. I tried it, and guess what? No more overflow! Although the cake was not quite as fluffy either, so if I am honest, I may continue to ignore the tiny print and add to the burnt on mess that is waiting for me on the bottom of my oven.

Puppy Love

Gray has always been a big fan of Dash. I will not say that Dash is as enthusiastic about the relationship, but he 'plays' along when being chased by the vacuum attachment, pulled around by his leash, and getting sprayed down with water from the hose better than I had ever hoped he would; although when he has had enough he can be found lying just out of reach under my bed. That being said, there are moments like these when words are not enough to describe how it makes me feel to see the bond that these two have with each other. Maybe a little like watching the bond between siblings too.

Celebrating

I hope all of you enjoyed your holiday weekend as much as Dash did!

I love you stars and stripes!

High-Flying

There is something so magical about a child, a swing, and a hot summer day...

A New Obsession

When I was making a list of prerequisites for a suitable house back in 2003, having space in the backyard for a garden was not high on my list. Actually, it was not on my list at all. This is why for the past five summers the only thing that grew in my garden was weeds; although it did take on a second function as litter box when Dash came into the picture. That is until this year. With some help from my Mom – who has always had a love for digging in the dirt – there are finally vegetables growing in my garden! I have actually been pleasantly surprised by how much I have enjoyed it. So much so, that should I ever be on the search for another house, space in the backyard for a garden just might make my list of prerequisites. That is, after walk-in-closets, double-sink bathrooms, and vaulted ceilings.

Second Try

So, if any of you take the time to notice the publish date on a post you will already know that this site has been 'up and running' for eleven months... exactly. As I mentioned in my initial post; the first attempt I made at a blog was done completely on my own whim, of which clearly did not last very long. However, this attempt comes from a bit of encouragement from a close friend that just moved away, hopefully producing a different result. This is for you Aimee.

The Beginning

Well, I guess you can say I have been inspired... or maybe brainwashed because I don't need another thing to do, but for whatever reason with absolutely no coaxing from anyone else I have decided to start my own blog. Hopefully a good release for me and a way for family and friends to take a look into my 'day to day' life.