Awwww Sweet Husband

My sweet husband sent these to my work on Friday. Aren't the pretty? Everyone together now... awwwwww!!

And just to let everyone know what a jerk I am he got in trouble for sending them to me because they aren't in our budget. Then I proceeded to tell my coworkers what a good job he did on the vase because usually he sends the ugly curvy ones and that he should send them not on a friday that way they can see how pretty the flowers get when they bloom. Yeah, big old jerk!

My parents in a bar!!

Friday night I went to happy hour with some girlfriends then immediately proceeded to Grapevine to meet my parents at a bar where we watched their neighbor rock out while covering some oldies.

Me and Sarah pose with Pat Snuffer

who knew the Easter Bunny would be hangin in Addison in July

For some reason we thought this guy's shirt was hilarious, something about playing ketchup!

Mom and Dad in a bar! Mr Romack on bass.

Summer Softball

Last Wednesday was our last day of summer softball. We have been playing for the last two months with my coworkers. I wasn't able to make it because I had a dinner station date but my coworker john got some great pics of tc. I love how you can see the progression of the great catch that he made.

you deserve to be proud tc! that was an awesome catch!

Pioneer Woman's Yogurt Cream and Berries: A Review

Sunday I made ice cream to take to work and the recipe I use always leaves us with left over cream that ends up getting thrown out. Well since I had the stuff on hand I made this yogurt cream on Sunday to go with the refrigerator full of fruit that I had just picked up at my local Sprouts.

I substituted non fat yogurt, because we always have some around and I only used 1/2 c of brown sugar because that is all we had left.

At first, it wasn't quite as magical as she describes in her blog at first, I think I would have liked it with more brown sugar. Somehow it just got to where I just can't get enough of it. I have finished off a carton of blueberries and most of a carton of strawberries in just a couple of days. To make matters even better I calculated the ww points a 1 pt per 1 tablespoon, so as long as a don't slather it all over (which I am tempted to do, but can resist) it is a good way to eat more fruit.

I would also recommend cutting the recipe in half if you are just making it for yourself or even if you plan on sharing with your sweetie. This makes a lot of sauce and we are trying to think of what else we can do with it. Any ideas??

My Brother in India

Over the last month and a half my baby brother has been in India. It seems the longer time goes on, the more worried I get about him, to the point I was in tears one night thinking about all the things that could happen. Now when I think of him, instead of worrying I just pray for him and all of the people he is there to help.

Anyway, while I am here worrying and praying like crazy, he is doing this

read about this crazy picture here:

http://08in0602rl2.myadventures.org/?filename=we-the-people

Grilled Pineapple with Honey Lime Glaze

This is so good and so easy!

(I borrowed this picture but this is how your pineapple should look!)

First to pick out your pineapple, here are a couple of tricks I have heard and always seem to work well for me

tip #1 pick a pineapple that is yellow in color

tip #2 pick a pineapple who's "dots" are consistently the same size from the top to the bottom

tip #3 light pull on the pineapple's "leaves" (the green part, I don't know what those are called). If it pulls out easily the pineapple is ready to eat.

Now for the recipe.

1 Ripe Pineapple

1/4 c honey

1 Lime, zested

Turn your grill on to mid-high. Cut the rind off of the pineapple. Slice into 1/2 inch circle slices. If desired, remove the core in the middle. This part is okay to eat, it is just a little chewy so it will be okay if you don't remove it. Mix together the honey, the juice from half of the lime and the lime zest. Grill the pineapple on one side for 3 minutes, flip. Brush half of the honey lime glaze on the pineapple and grill for another 3 minutes, flip. Brush the remaining glaze on the other side of the pineapple and grill 1 minute, flip. Grill 1 minute.

We served this as a side item, but I think it would make a stellar dessert with some vanilla ice cream and maybe some pound cake. I also think it would make an excellent margarita.

Lone Star Park

This weekend was eventful, to say the least.

Friday night after work I made some pecan crusted tilapia for dinner then we went to see Hancock, then went to the North Park Mall for some Orange Cup treats, but we ended up not making it in time. It was a fun date night! We both liked Hancock but it was very true to the reviews, it started off really funny and the second half is just kind of okay.

Saturday we went to ww, then went to Dollar Days at Lone Star Park. For those of you who have not been to LSP, you need to go! I was hesitant to go the first time I went, horse racing just did not sound fun to me but it is! This time I actually only saw one horse race. My friends had saved a table out in the shade by where the horses are shown off and I was enjoying the social time too much to actually be bothered to wait in line to bet or to stand behind the crowds to watch the race.



Sunday we bought tc some shirt and ties, he looks so handsome in them!!



That evening we grilled out for my dad's birthday. We made Giadia's Balsamic Marinade for sirloin steaks, "baked" potatoes on the grill, grilled aparagus, and grilled pineapple with honey lime glaze. The pineapple was amazing! I only had a few bites because I was much more interested in the steak and potatoes, but that is something I cannot wait to make again. It is so good I am going to share the recipe with all of you!