Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Leap Day girls...




The February girls are ready to go to Kynda's and Gail's, and if you would like to make any of these, look on my Pinterest for the pattern source. They are pretty excited to be going to Illinois.

I was going to write about Leap Day but I couldn't leap if I had to so I will leave that to some of you. Any way I hope it is good for you today, that you were not in the paths of those terrible storms last night. Be safe.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Mondays at the end of Fleming Street...

How's the baby sitting going? So far John Michael keeps me entertained. Potty Training is doing great, thanks to Nana Sue's week of intense potty training boot camp. And good weather, that we can go outside for a little bit when he is here.

It's more fun if you have a funny hat to wear.

And if you don't want to go inside, just lay on the ground, GG can't pick you up and you know it.

Finally in the house he picks his own time-out place. This won't do, it's too much fun.
Also I would have to keep getting bigger stools as he grows. Bye for now, going to take a nap.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Something to crochet....


I don't have any patterns but if you crochet, maybe you can figure it out or something similar. The button necklace is one I bought maybe 20 years ago and just ran across it when doing some cleaning out. The other one , the chains, belongs to Janel, from our church.

I once made some granny squares but we won't count that.

Happy Saturday everyone!

Friday, February 24, 2012

Two Peeps

You can make these, easy, easy. My first pattern from Sassafras Hill.

We tried to have snow today, the TV weathermen did all they could to warn us how bad it was going to be. It turned out to be slush here in Dearborn Heights. I'm sure the kids were disappointed. Happy last Friday in February '12.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

People of Value World....




My nearby Value World is a good place to meet some really nice people. Today there were a lot of fun people there, rummaging through the clutter and standing in long lines for 50% off.

I met a lady in the books who knew a lot about books and authors, and we did a few book reviews. I settled on a Berenstien book for John.

Then by the sewing things, I met this lady with the terrific hat. She said I have collected these pins for years and I want to show them off. She was happy to have her picture taken for my blog.

In the long check-out line I met three others who liked everything I had in my cart. One of them talked me out of a cute tin that was 40 cents, and I already regret being so generous.

Happy Wednesday.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

xxxs and ooos


I hope your day is sweet!

For me, a new house guest arrives today. Joining Rosie and Joy will be John Michael until Friday. He has never stayed all night at my house before so wish me luck. Happy Valentines Day!

Monday, February 13, 2012

Marty's Salad.....

Buggy Works Restaurant was a place to go for family and friends get-togethers. Sadly they have closed after many years. My favorite there was the Marty's Salad. Now you can have it at Thomas' restaurant on Plymouth Road..but ONLY on Fridays. If you want to make your own, try this recipe.

I do not represent this as healthy eating as you will gather from the ingredients; but once in a while, not every day, it is delicious. Maybe that's why Thomas' only has it once a week.

Sweet and Sour Salad Dressing

1 14 oz. can of Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
1 cup of Karo syrup, white
1/2 cup of white vinegar
1 and 1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1/4 lb. (1 stick) butter sliced in small pieces
(You see what I mean).

In top of double boiler over simmering water, combine all ingredients with a wire whisk til butter is melted. Let cook about 30 minutes, stir occasionally. Put mixture through blender on high speed just a few seconds to combine and cool before refrigerating tightly covered. Refrigerate several hours before using. If it is too thick you can thin it with just a little water (hot). Makes 1 and 1/2 quarts.

For the salad , use romaine, iceberg and endive if you have with 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/3 cup real Hormel bacon bits, 4 oz. Kraft finely shredded Cheddar cheese. Use dressing sparingly, you will love it.

At least it has no salt.