25th Annual Balloon Fiesta

Tonight we went to the launch field for the balloon fiesta.  The fiesta doesn't officially start until tomorrow but we went up to see if a couple of balloonists were going to go up.  We were lucky 8 balloons launched.

White beans, kale and sausage

This was such an easy and filling meal.  I cooked some white beans and added them to a mix of sauted sausages, kale, onions and garlic.  I then drizzled some olive oil over the top just before serving.  It was even better the second day!

 

Its Apple Time!

I finally have internet again!  Yay!  So now I can get back to regular posts. 

My hubby brought me home 3 bag of apples yesterday so I decided to make good use of them.  I made 3 batches of applesauce and this applesauce cake.  It is pretty tasty for having no egg or oil in it.  I need to tweek it a bit before I post a recipe but all in all a pretty good cake.  It is really dense and moist. 

Under the layer of whipped cream is a pile of carmalized apple slices.  Yum.

There is cake under this huge amount of whipped cream honest!  I wouldn't eat just cream and apples!  lol

Graduation Peek-a-boo!

Revanna with her potato martini at the after graduation reception.  And me behind her.....funny how our shoulders lined up.  Can you see me watching you?

The Car Jacker

The other morning I caught this guy trying to break into my car. Sneeky little guy brought his own set of keys! 

He is a crafty little boy.
Steals cookies and wears many disguises especially hats! lol

Watch out for this one he's on my most wanted list!

My Garden Surprise

Early in June I planted a small garden.  Above is my herb garden.  Basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, savory, parsley, chives, sage, mint and lavendar.  Just the essentials!  lol

I also planted tomatoes, jalapeno, red and green peppers, brussells sprouts, squash, zucchini, pumpkins, carrots and beans and peas.  Quite a little garden if I do say so myself. 

While weeding the other morning I had a fantastic surprise!  Baby peas and beans!  I am so excited!

They are only about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch long.  So tiny!  It made my day.

Flowers around the camp

Just a few shots of some of my flowers that are in bloom now at our camp.

Solomons Seal.  It looks like a giant lily of the valley.

A beautiful pink peony that was my Grandmothers.

Bachelors buttons.
 

My favorite hosta.  One of the first plants I bought years ago!  While not in bloom it has grown to be huge this year!  The leaves are larger than my hands.  And it must be 4 feet across.