Happy Birthday, Jane

Happy Birthday, Jane
Today is your special day.

Jane is my sister and was born on the Ide's of March, March 15th, in Detroit, Michigan.  She is a bit younger than I am, just by a mere 3 years.

Isn't she a cutie?

Jane was quite the tomboy.

I would have added other pictures in between, but those were the years Dad took slides. Some day I'll learn how to scan those!

Jane was and is very athletic.

Here we all are recently.

Happy birthday to a wonderful sister!

Until Next Time-Kyle

Fabulous Friday

For today:

Looking Out My Window: All of the snow has melted, but it has revealed something.  Zillions and zillions of sticks from the willow tree.  Good thing I have the 3rd Annual Raking Day planned with my family!

      I’m Hearing: Nothing. The house is perfectly quiet.  Sounds good.

My Weekend Plans Include:  Heading up to Estes Park and the YMCA camp for a much needed mini retreat. I'll be gone Friday through Monday.  I can't wait.

      I’m Reading: I just started the book  Still Alice by Lisa Genova.  It's a moving story about the devastating effect  Alzheimer's Disease can have on a family.

Movie Marquee: I have the movie "Enchanted" and Ed has "Rambo, the Fight Continues"  I don't have to say  more.

      Something Quiltie: You can't live without "Jack the Ripper".  I have been unsewing a lot lately.  I'm still taking apart my antique ocean wave blocks and I had to do some unsewing on a baby quilt this week. It's good to have a sharp seam ripper handy.

I’m Thinking About: If I have gathered up everything that I will need for the weekend.  I always have grandiose plans about what I can accomplish if I am gone for a few days, away from the usual routine.

      One of My Favorite Things:  Audio books.  Most of the books  that I read are an audio book.  It works out great for me.  My hands are free to be doing something else, yet I can be listening and thinking about a story. My local library has a wonderful audio library and we are able to request books from all the libraries along the front range as well.  You can't beat that.

What I’m Planning On:  A lot of R and R

      What’s For Dinner: A friend has planned to serve something wonderful  tonight.  It will be a welcomed surprise once I get up the mountain.

A Favorite Photo: 

 Here we are on top of Mount Vesuvius with the Bay of Naples in the background.

We hiked up the volcano, enjoyed the view and even had lunch. 2007

Until Next Time-Kyle

Bliss Is a Moment With A Cupcake!

I have found that baking is good therapy.  Recently I have really been enjoying exploring the world of cupcakes.  It is so fun to bake these pretty, delicious and appetizing little cakes.  Baking cupcakes is a creative experience, looking through cookbooks, mixing the batter, and then decorating. The whole process inspires me from beginning to end.  It makes me feel good!

I certainly don't need to be eating many cupcakes, so I'm always looking for opportunities to bake and share.

This week I made " Irish Eyes are Smiling" cupcakes. I have changed the name of the cupcakes and you can find the recipe at Annie's Eats.  I do make changes for altitude baking.  We have a class at the store tomorrow and it is the perfect place to share my baking bliss.

Didn't they turn out cute.  Wish you had taste-a-vision.

Until Next Time-Kyle