Meagan's Confirmation Cake....

For Meagan's Confirmation, I decided, I would take care of the cake. So, after calling a few bakery's, and almost falling out of my chair with every call I made $$$$$ I, decided I would make her cake. So, I went to the nearest cake supply store and bought a Cross shape cake pan for $9.99, some sugar roses 4 for $ 1.00, and some eatable pearls $2.49 a bag. I already had the cake mix and glaze. My total purchase $15.97 I had really wanted to roll out fondant but, I didn't have time to learn and I already had the glaze... (The fondant is my next goal) I had so much fun applying each little pearl with a tooth pick. I know it's not so professional looking but, I think with more practice I can do better.
Plus I saved tons of money....

So,what's baking in your kitchen?

Meagan gets Confirmed...

This Saturday Meagan, my niece received The Sacrament of Confirmation at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. She chose her uncle Romeo to be her Sponsor..( My camera was acting funny. Of all times.... So,you might have to squint a little.) Here they are with our Bishop Daniel Flores. After the mass, we had lunch with our Bishop in the parish hall. Nathan refused to leave his favorite stuffed Dinosaur "Chico" at the table... After the lunch, we went back to Bey's house for a small reception here she is posing with the cake I made her.... While everyone sat lounging around watching Nathan play with Baileys Wii


I noticed something..... I took a close up .... and then made the mistake of telling him. He quickly fixed his mistake.... His boots were backwards the whole time ....

Happy Birthday Dear Sister in law....

Today, is my sister in-law Monique's Birthday!.

Monique, is such a loving and caring person. Always thinking and putting others before herself is just a few of her many wonderful ways!

Monique, has always been there for her brothers,and parents through the tough times! I will never forget her support and assistance while Romeo was in college! She is an amazing sister in law!

So on this day, Monique I pray for your happiness I pray for unexpected moments of joy and laughter and I pray that all your days be filled with the wonder of God’s special love for you.
Happy Birthday!!

Frozen Strawberry Margarita Pie

While going through my recipes, I stumbled into this one and, I knew, I had to make it. A few ingredients... This, is the secret! Freshly squeezed lime.... Yes, it calls for alcohol... One whole can of this.... Fresh strawberry's Surprisingly this pretzel crust wasn't salty... Mix all the above... Pour into crust, freeze over night, and wholla!! You got yourself a cocktail and dessert all in one.... Nice and creamy... I, had two slices and, I must say it is very refreshing!

Whats cooking in your kitchen?

I am hooked!

I don't know why, but sometime between the time my computer caught a nasty virus and the time it took fix it, I got hooked!
Meet Teresa!
Teresa is a young woman dominated by her own greed. Through her beauty, intelligence, and ambition, she gets what she wants. Her parents have made great sacrifices to give her a good, decent life, but Teresa wants more.
At the beginning of the story she falls in love with Mariano Sanchez but Teresa leaves Mariano to marry Arturo de la Barrera her college/law professor who is very wealthy.
Arturo loses his fortune because of debts incurred from a case he lost and Teresa cannot accept being poor again. Teresa then seduces his best friend......
And that is it...You will just have to tune in everyday to Telemundo check your local listings... I record mine and watch LATE in evening.

And beginning today will start watching on weekends....

Why?..
The capital murder case against Casey Anthony starts today (and I have been waiting anxiously for this trial to begin)

LIVE on In session Court TV
and that's a whole other blog.

Smell of Gardenias

This morning, I woke up to my Gardenia bush blooming! I have been anxiously waiting on a flower or two..

I thought about leaving them alone all morning...

But then, I had a better idea!..

I thought they could give me better company inside...
The smell is like no other... Pure heaven!... As, I walk through my kitchen, I get a sudden burst of sweet,clean, delicate perfume filling the air.
Don't you just love the purity of whiteness in a flower?

I think Gardenia flowers would make a beautiful brides bouquet... Don't you think?
I can hardly wait for the next flowers..

Life's Little Interruptions

Life... "Let me interrupt your life for just a bit to let you know that if you don't clean those coils your going to have a $$$ major problem"

And, that is exactly what happened yesterday when our AC gave out!

After a long restless, humid night a friend of my brother in law's arrived ready to clean those coils. He had already determined that all it needed was just a cleaning. Thank God!

We were so happy to see him so early in the morning!
He pointed out that when its this dirty it stops making contact to protect itself.
Apparently it hadn't been clean in 10 yrs...
Look at all that dirt...
He than came inside to unsolder a copper pipe.
And, I thought he was just coming over to power wash the unit.
After, the coils were clean he gave us a couple of tips on how to maintain our unit simple things that can make a big difference! So, our life was interrupted for a day and in the end we paid $150.00 but, in the process I learned a few things.

A great day!

Today, is one of those days when everything seems to be perfect!.. My next door neighbor brought me some of her rose cuttings.
Aren't they beautiful?...
I, have been meaning to return the favor, and perhaps bake her some cookies...
My bird of paradise is blooming and is putting on quite a show.
Had the most delicious guacamole burger at Red Robin.
In case your wondering...I only ate half!

And if you believe that, then I have a bridge to sell you.

And, finally took our usual Sunday's drive and discovered many country roads.
A perfect Sunday!

Plantation Shutters

After several months of saving money and waiting very patiently for what seemed a life time. My Plantation Shutters arrived!.



As soon as we moved in, I was introduced to Victor the craft man who custom made my sisters Plantation Shutters. I fell in love with the clean, crisp, elegant look they gave her windows and I knew I had to have them!. Victor came to my house in July to measure my windows, and since then I have been saving. I couldn't afford to do all my windows so, we decided to do all the front windows facing the curb first.



Victor and his assistant worked really quickly and within the hour they were done!

I am so happy with the way they turned out! I think they dress your windows so dramatically and compliment the appearance of your home, all while saving energy!