Teacups and Ponies

Sunday, September 2, 2012

The 5th Annual Creativ-i-TEA is this week

Yes!

It that time of year again.

The Thursday after Labor day

I host a tea party called the

Creativ-i-TEA.

The invitations have been sent.

This is the 5th year

I have thrown this little soiree.

It is like a

"What Did You Make This Summer"

Show and Tell

You can visit the first

(not planning it to be an annual event)

Creativ-i-TEA here

And...we all bring a dish to pass

along with the recipe.

You can't believe all the YUMMY food.

Take a peek at previous years fare
at the 3rd Annual Creativ-i-TEA
(by now it was and annual event)

The past few years I have made

books for all the "girls"

with all the crafty ideas and recipes
we enjoyed.

So now the pressure is on.

I need to finish a couple projects

Decide the what the table scape will be.
My favorite table scape so
far was at the 2nd Creativ-i-TEA

Everyone on the farm is helping out.

These little guys have never seen so much commotion

"What the heck is going on around here?"

One of the Mamas explains to the youngsters

that this happens every year about this time.

Kelley is busy, busy, busy getting ready for the party.

But not to worry it will be over soon

and everyone will be able

to relax.

So I'm off to put on all the finishing touches.

The only thing that would make me happier

than having all my girlfriends together is

having some of my very special blog friends attend too.

Oh wouldn't that be so FUN!

I'll see you after Thursday!

Enjoy!

Friday, August 31, 2012

"In the garden I tend to drop my thoughts here and there.

To the flowers I whisper the secrets I keep

and the hopes I breathe.

I know they are there to eavesdrop for the angels."

Dodinsky

Angels abound in my garden of life.

Enjoy your garden!

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Changes...

Hello All!

I am feeling like a little change

to my blog would be a good thing.

As you can see I am off to a start.

Over the next week I'm going to try a few new things.

If you have any comments or suggestions

I would love to hear them.

In the meantime enjoy the last official

weekend of summer!

Update!!!

A "blogging" friend just asked

what changes am I hoping for?

GREAT QUESTION!

I am not sure of the exact changes I am hoping to make.

I do know I want any changes to please my heart

and have visitors leave happy.

Friday, August 24, 2012

Sometimes Simple is SO Perfect

After having a very hectic week...

Enjoy a Peaceful Weekend, Friends!

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Puppy LOVE

There is nothing like a puppy.

Look at that face...I am in LOVE

Her name is "Squeaks"

Meet her brother

"Peppermint Pattie"

but I like to call him

"Dr. Pepper"

(he is that yummy color of that Texas drink)

and this little girl is FULL of beans

she is always busy,busy, BUSY.

Meet "Poppy"

This is Mommy Monroe

she is a long hair dachshund.

She belongs to my Fairy Farm Manager, Jona.

The pups are 8 weeks old,

very soon they will be going to their new homes.

BOO HOO!

Although mommy looks like she needs a little break.

I have loved watching these little ones grow up.

I kinda feel like a Puppy Grandma,

All of the fun without the responsibilities of taking

care of these little rascals.

"Poppy" is the "ring leader"

constantly moving and...

chasing

and nobody wants to be left out.

they play hard...

click the arrow

Even a little stick provides lots of fun

and those pine needles taste pretty good too.

Two of the pups leave tomorrow

off to their new home in California.

(Lucky Dogs:)

So play, play little ones

while you can. 

Click the arrow

Jona and Dave thanks for sharing

these little darlings,

a definite highlight of the summer!

Enjoy!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Monday, August 13, 2012

The Winner is...

Congratulations to La Table De Nana

the winner of a copy of my book

A Creativ-i-tea!

Wishing Everyone A Wonderful Week!

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Zucchini 911

This is that time of year when...

you have more zucchini than friends:)

The time of year when you go to the grocery store

and feel terrible when you see someone is buying zucchini.

You can only think, look at that poor soul he is buying zucchini,

he must not have any friends.

My husband LOVES zucchini,

he was literally raised on it.

The youngest of 3 boys with huge appetites,

during the summer

they made this zucchini every night.

The amazing thing is that he still LOVES it.

He makes zucchini 911 as least 3 times a week

and

when we have guests, he always makes it.

I have to admit it is always a hit

and he is asked for the recipe more often than not.

As you can see it is very simple.

You probably already have every ingredient you need.

A couple pats of butter for each half of zucchini

A little shake of Lawry's California Style Garlic Salt.

Finish off with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Looking good so far.

Bake in a 350 degree oven 35-45 minutes.

Wa-laa!

Zucchini for everyone!

Zucchini 911

4 to 6 medium zucchini

4 small pats butter per zucchini

Lawry’s California Style Garlic Salt

Grated Parmesan Cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice each zucchini length wise and score inside with a knife and place in 9” x 12” Pyrex dish. Top each half with 2 thin pats of butter. Sprinkle with Garlic Salt. Top with Parmesan Cheese. Fill bottom of the pan with ¼ inch water.

Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown on top.

If desired finish under broiler for a crispy top.

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