Random Pictures

 

This past week hasn't been anything really special. 

Just a normal week for the most part.

However the temperature did get crazy Thursday and Friday.  When the Central Air unit, the window A/C unit, ceiling fan, and two other fans are running and it is still in the 80's in the house....yes I think we can say that we have been having very hot weather. 

We had a thunderstorm last night and they are calling for more today and tomorrow.  Hopefully that will cool things off a little.

I downloaded some pictures off of my camera phone.  Just a couple things from around the house.

A new wreath for the door.  Nothing special just a simple ivy vine wreath, but the yellow bow makes it cheerful.

 

I have been so anxious (impatient is more like it) for our vacation.

So, I decorated my mantel with a beach theme.  The sign is one that my mom had bought for me.  There is a story as to why it is crooked.  The sign that I had there before only took one nail.  This sign takes two.  So, I went ahead and put it up there with the intentions of having Ray fix it for me.  Well, we didn't get around to doing that for a few days.  When I finally said something to him, he said "I like it that way.  It looks relaxed."  I have to say it has kind of grown on me too. 

So we just left it.

Everything looks and shows up better than it does in the picture.  Below are some close ups.

The candle holder that was free from Khol's.  Mom's battery operated pillar candle.  My Grandmother's sea shells.  I can still picture them sitting on the book shelf by the door, where she kept them.

I reused some glass jars that I had accumulated from the store.  The next time you buy something and it comes in a glass jar, keep it.  There are several uses for it.  I put sand in the bottom.  Found some blue rock air freshener from the Dollar Tree.  Some sea shells and candles.  Then I tied a piece of string around the tops.  A few sprigs of white daisies for a finishing touch.

 

I had a candle and some sea shells left over so they went on my kitchen table.  Look at those beautiful fresh tomatoes and avocado.  That's what I love about summer.

That is a silk flower that I had on hand.  It looks so real!

 

Pizza Burgers

So simple and so good.  Simply make your hamburgers.  Take a loaf of Italian or French bread.  Cut it in half and then in individual sizes.  Toast it in the oven for a couple minutes.  Remove from oven.  Add cheese to both sides.  Place hamburger on bread and top with pizza sauce and more cheese.

Put it back in the oven just long enough for cheese to melt.  Yum!

 

 



 

Strawberries!

 

A guy that works with Ray asked if I would make a cake for his daughter. 

I was told that she loves strawberries.

I did a strawberry cake with buttercream icing.  Put a strawberry filling in between layers and made chocolate covered strawberries for the top. 

There are more pictures under Cake.

Ray took it to work with him yesterday morning.  Last night he received a text from the guy saying that it was awesome.  He also sent a picture of what was left...just some crumbs.

Five more days to go before we leave!!!

Enjoy your summer!