MoRe YaRd WoRk DoNe.. a ReCiPe Or TWo and WhaT MaKes My HeArT sKip a BeAt..;)

Good evening folks!!! sorry for the late post..but better late then never I always say..I have been hard at work in the yard since saturday..worked on it and mowed the lawn..and then yesterday I was back at it for 5 hours..it is the best work out ever..and getting easier all the time..in fact I lost another 2 pounds..so that is 38 so far with 44 or 54 to go..depending on where I want to get to...but I feel better then I have in years and I actually like doing yard work again..(just not alot of it)..I would rather have my yard look good with little time spent on it..then spending hours and hours at it..I have better things to do..and with all the maples that surround my front yard...come Fall I am hating my front yard..so making it easier on me..(above is a BEFORE photo)

before...

before...

before...

After...I ripped everything out of the yard..only going to put slow growing type stuff or put planters in..any suggestions on what type of flowers..don't want anything that trails, or gets evasive..I just ripped out all that eye of glory type plant..and I am positive it will be back next year..so will have to stay on top of it for a while till its all gone..

after...

still have a tiny portion right by the left part of the rock wall.(the post is in front of it)..I even trimmed up the forsythia trees yesterday..had no idea how big they were..but they needed it..then I am off to to the barking..thinking like 4 yards should do it..the daisys that are by the camillia bush will be ripped out when they are done blooming too..too much stuff in it and I just want plain and simple..if I can save them I will transplant them to the back yard..we transplanted a bush that changes from green (spring and summer) to a rust/burgandy color for fall..its back by that fence I put up..hopefully it will take off and thrive..(didn't think to get a picture)..

Okay Olde lady Morgan is having a giveaway and she is asking us what makes our hearts skip a beat..well for me..its my hubby loving the babies and my babies in general..here he is giving Sunny bunny a love..just melts your heart doesn't it?

this was taken on monday I think..Lucy was on my lap..so I zipped up the jacket..so she could snuggle..oh when she wants to snuggle..it just melts my heart..she gets in your face and the big purrs start and she kisses you on the mouth..

Margarita playing..

Sillie Millie on top of my flour sacks in my craft room.(she is warming up to Lucy) they played well tonight..

Sunny loves her dad..she nurses him on his neck..(she won't do this with me)..

Tucky playing with a big inner tube from Hubbys motorcycle..this was yesterday..:)

Tucky as a baby...he found that pacifier at hubbys work..he was a little fuzzy butt...

my Pody lynn or as I call her Podylicious..;)that is one pretty face..

Gracie Macie as we call her..enjoying a rare moment on her dads shoulder..she is one serious kid..

Nap-a-pop.he is our oldest kid from italy..

and last but not least..Stanley Steemer..he is the ladies man..look at that smirk..he is soft and squishy..he is a loveable kid..

Well now you know what makes me all warm and fuzzy...
I won a giveaway surprise from Pam of Basketsnprims the other day..totally surprised as I haven't won anything in a very long time..and I have wanted one of her baskets for a long time..and I think I am getting one..I am sooooo excited to hang it on my wall..will post it when it comes..:)

This is a recipe that we had the day of my mom's funeral..it is sooo good..there were several there and I had seconds..small portions..but I still had seconds..They are called "funeral potatoes" because they are always served at funerals..

Funeral Potatoes

1 Large package of hashbrowns (thawed)

1 cube/stick of butter

2 cups sour cream

1 large (the double can) of cream of mushroom soup or 2 cans of the regular sized kind

2 tablespoons yellow onions diced

2 cups cheddar cheese

Put onion and butter in a pan, saute for about 5 minutes..Add sour cream and cream of mushroom soup and cheese..cook till well blended/melted. Add the thawed hashbrowns and mix well..

Put in a greased 13x9 baking dish, add extra cheese or cornflakes (crushed) on top..Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes until melted and ooohhhyy gooeyyy..;)

For tonights Dinner I am making Gina's Oxtail stew and butter noodles. (its by the "down home with the Neelys) program..we have had this once..and I tell you it is out of this world..if you want to impress anyone..this is the dish..oh my gosh it is good..;)

Well that is it for me today gals..;) thanks for stopping by..I love hearing from you and love getting your comments..I have to get my updates ready for the 15th with our new website..and friday there is a sale that I go to every year..I usually participate in it..but too many things happened in the last couple of months..so just going to go and see whats there and see if theres nothing I can't live without...will try to remember to take my camera..as you will love her whimsical gardens..( I have posted her house twice before)..but there is always something new to see..Have a wonderful rest of your day and a great wednesday.;)