The little stowaway

We've been packing for our trip.  She found a box, and thinks she's going too.

Don't look so sad Sadey girl.  You're staying with grandma & papal.

I am?!  Sweet.....

Don't worry Sadey, we'll bring you back a special treat. :O)

Graduation Day

Well.... it came and went in a blink. 

His name being called.

Receiving his diploma from our Bishop.

I have no idea what was going through his mind at this very moment.

I can however tell you what was going through mine.

Where has the time gone?

Where did my baby boy go?

My answer... no where, he's right here, only now he's a man.

I couldn't be prouder!

Congratulations J, we love you!

His turn

Our son J completed his final exam yesterday afternoon.  

His Baccalaureate Mass & award ceremony was last night.

Proud mama.

Cap and gown ceremony tonight.

Then fun in the sun!

KYN Brownies

I mentioned recently that I'm making a few recipes this week from Ree's latest cookbook.
Today I decided to make her Knock You Naked Brownies for our Son's graduation sweet treat.

It has Carmel...

Chocolate Chips....

German Chocolate Cake mix, butter, evaporated milk and powder sugar (optional)

They are basically pretty easy to make.  The only time consuming part is using a

double broiler to melt the caramels but trust me.......

They are SO worth the time!!


Click on the link above (Knock You Naked Brownies) for Ree's Recipe.

Our day

Today was My Girls big day.

She wore a waterfall braid with curls.  

 french tips

 .... and a corsage.

Its tradition to have their picture taken with Mother Mary.

One inside before the ceremony.

A quick one with mama.

Her brother & paternal grandma

Papal & Grandma (my dad & mom)

Hey dad, you forgot to smile.

Thats better.

The students sang a beautiful song by Rascal Flatts.

I hit the record button a little late, 

and the image quality isn't great, but their voices are lovely.

OH.. and she gave me this with a hug and a kiss.

In addition to receiving her diploma, she also received an Academic Excellence award 

for a solid A average, The Commonwealth of Kentucky award, Citizenship award

and one other that I've forgotten... oopps.... lol.  

It was a beautiful day and her daddy and I are so very proud of our Girl!

Red Solo cup....

..... I knew you were so versatile....

You've been around since I can remember.
Probably crashed every party I've ever been.
Your shiny, stackable and easily disposable.

But who would have known you have a flashier, more sophisticated side?

I was at the Lexington KY airport last night and found these from "Y'all products".

Nothing says Howdy Y'all like presenting your guests with a beverage served

in one of these beauties....  HA!!

Now, we don't get quite get that fancy in our home.  My son, his favorite drinking 

class is a mason jar.  I. kid. you. not.  This is it.  His one and only.  I only let 

him have one, or I'd have mason jars "living" in every part of our home.  He 

has to keep track of "him"... and he does.  Its his favorite.  Yes, I know what

your thinking, but he really isn't  a redneck. ;O)

I will say this...  these will never be a staple of my glassware collection.

No if's, ands or Balls.

(source and believe it or not the "how to")

Do you have a favorite or unusual drinking glass or mug?

Checking in

Hi all!

I've been Spring / deep cleaning the entire house this week.
I'm nearly finished.
Just in time too.
My MIL is flying in tonight. :O)

My Girl finished her 8th grade yr. on Tuesday.  We celebrated with balloon
decorated cars in the parking lot and a stop for ice cream.
She graduates on Saturday.  Whooop!

My menu's are ready, I'll be doing a lot of cooking..... womp.... womp.... J/K.
Trying some new recipes from a new cookbook.
I'll let you know how they turn out.

Each year our church men's society gives each mom a couple cells of flowers after Mass.

These are mine. :O)  I love this little tub.

Now I'm off to the grocer with my HUGE shopping list. 

Do you have any weekend plans??