Julia Missed Her Doggies

We didn't pick up the dogs till this morning, and last night Julia couldn't understand where they were. When they got home with us she would not leave them alone.  She made Chester go in her house with her and would not let him out, she kept calling him back in.  Then she would not let him sleep on the bed without being on him at all times. She just kept hugging him and kissing him, and when he tried to get away she pulled him by his tail.

Strawberry Rhubarb

Here is the first rhubarb pie I have made in Florida.  I saw some rhubarb for a reasonable price at the store so I decided to get it and make a pie just for me.  Jared says he will never try it because it looks gross, and no one else here that I know will eat it.  I did do a half and half recipe with strawberries thinking maybe I could trick some people. I have not yet given it to Julia, but I am sure she will like it since everything I give her thinking she will hate it she eats.  Today she turned down a hot dog and ate pickled okra!

Cookies

Julia and Cora

This past Saturday Julia and I went to Orlando to visit with Kristin, Ryan, Cora, Sue, and Ryan's Parents.  We had a great time catching up and watching our crazy children play together.  Can't wait to see everyone again soon.

Graduation Party Time!

Today we went to Beckah Merrell's High School Graduation party, she is the daughter of Candy our daycare lady.  Julia loves Beckah pretty sure she said her name before Mommy... Julia decided that she was going to get the party started by going topless! She had a cupcake and soon after a nap.

Knock You Naked Brownies

Pioneer Woman strikes again, I made the brownies that she calls "Knock You Naked Brownies".  More like knock you thirsty, they are so rich you need to drink a gallon of milk with them.  They are so good though!  I didn't put the nuts in, because I do not like nuts.  The bowl of brownies I sent with Jared underway to give to the crew, and the others I took to work to get rid of.  Things like this are dangerous to keep at the house.  To anyone who loves food and loves to cook, I strongly recommend both of the Pioneer Women Cook's cook books.

Pioneer Woman Strawberry Shortcake Cake

This I think may have been the first cake ever that I have made from scratch.  It was well worth it, and actually pretty easy to do.  The cake its self was very dense, and the frosting was a cream cheese frosting made with more powder sugar then you can imagine.  If  I make this again I will use more strawberries between the layers, and I will use less frosting or maybe substitute whip cream.  It was just a little too sweet even for me, don't get me wrong I would eat a whole tub of this frosting.  I would give this recipe a 8/10. Love my two cook books though from the Pioneer Woman, thanks Haley and Jackie.  We have also made the Cherry Lime-Aide, and the Tequilla Lime Chicken.  All really good and Jared even said the Cherry Lime-Aide taste almost as good as Texas Sonic.  I will have to post more pictures from the cook book.  Mine is the top photo, didn't have a pretty plate or a circle cake pan...