Funny Friday - ain't that cute

Okay, I know it's not funny, but if this doesn't elicit a big ol' "awwwww" from you, then you have no heart.

And just so you don't think I've gone all soft and cuddly on you....boys will be boys. 

Are they filming Caddyshack 2 in my front yard??

 

No, even though my front yard looks like a pack (is it a pack, a herd...that just sounds weird...anyway...) of gophers have taken up residence in my front yard, it's nothing as glamorous and Hollywood as that.   

We...and by "we" I mean my sainted husband...spent the entire 3 day Memorial Day weekend installing a sprinkler/drainage system in our front yard. 

When we built our home 9 years ago, we did the sprinklers in the back yard and it was our intention to do the front yard as soon as we got settled in.  As oftentimes happens, life got in the way and we kept putting other projects first.  The recent droughts have made us push this one back to the top of the list.  I guess that means we're as "settled in" as we'll ever be. 

Now I have visions of redoing parts of the landscape....digging up underperforming shrubs, replacing them with pest free, disease free plants...yeah right...flowers, vanquishing weeds FOREVAH....I said it was a "vision" people....play along with me.

Never thought I'd be so happy to see my yard torn to shreds....all in the name of progress and a beautiful lawn!!!

Meatless Monday - Crawfish Monica

This is a recipe that I've used for years and is a favorite in our house.  At the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, this is one of the "must eat" dishes. 

Creole Crawfish Monica

If you can't get crawfish in your area, I'm sure you could substitute shrimp.  Also, I usually throw in some parmesan cheese to give it a little more "oomph".

Enjoy!!

Funny Friday - teasing the dog

Seriously, that one's so good it's all I've got today.

It cracks me up everytime..."you're kidding me"...

bwaaa haaaa.

If I could only erase time....

I've had this clock hanging on my kitchen wall for years.  Honestly, I was never really gaga over it, but it has served it's purpose...constantly prodding me to put the morning newspaper down and get ready for work, or to get dinner on the table.   Sometimes even reminding me that it's "5 o'clock somewhere". 

I recently decided to give it a face lift...get it....clock...face...nevermind.  I have discovered the joys of chalkboard paint!!!  This project took all of 15 minutes.  I just used a foam brush and applied two coats and waited for them to dry....tick, tock... 

....and voila.....a clock that can take on any personality I choose.  My mind is reeling with possibilities...seasons...holidays...fun quotes.  In the meantime, I am looking for more things to use my chalkboard paint on....any inanimate object is a target.  You think any entire house painted black is a bit much?????

Meatless Monday - Frittata

Some Mondays you just can't muster the energy to put a big meal together.  I've been in that frame of mind now for a while.  Come to think of it, I kind of feel the same on Tuesdays, Wednesdays...you get the picture.

The weather has been so nice that all I want to do when I get home from work is grab a big glass of iced tea and head outside to putter around the garden.  Every man for himself as far as dinner is concerned.

Sadly, we can't live on PB&J sandwiches, so it's time to cook.

Today's Meatless Monday recipe is brought to you courtesy of Giada De Laurentis.  Oftentimes I find her recipes a little too bland, but we really liked this one.   It took maybe 30 minutes from start to finish....really simple.

Frittata with Asparagus, Tomato and Fontina

Changes I made....cause you know I did:  

1.  I added a little cajun seasoning

2.  I couldn't find Fontina cheese (I was only stopping at once grocery store, not going on a scavenger hunt) so I just used shredded Italian blend....worked out fine.

Delicioso!!

Whew.....Pomp and Circumstance...it's Graduation time!!

We have been running nonstop with lots of fun activitites....no time for blogging lately.

Two straight weekends of Jazz Fest ran into the fun of Law School Graduations... not to mention that pesky think called work...add those together and I have been MIA!!

Friday we drove to Jackson, MS to see our future son in law graduate cum laude from MS College School of Law.  We had a wonderful time with the future in laws, plopped into bed after a wonderful dinner and a lot of laughs, and then got up early to drive back home.

Arrived with just enough time to shower and head out to see our eldest daughter graduate magna cum laude from Loyola Univ. School of Law.  I told you it was a whirlwind weekend of graduations.  The future in laws also drove in (we are doing our part to make the oil companies even richer) and we had another wonderful evening of drinks, dinner, more laughs and less sleep.  Woke up bright and early Sunday morning to prepare a brunch to celebrate the graduates accomplishments with the grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc....more eating, laughing...you get the picture. 

Another milestone in the books. 

We couldn't be prouder of our two future lawyers.