Joslyn Candice Bywater
Born June 23, 2011
9lbs. 6 oz.
21 inches long
Proud parents - Jackie and Joffrey Bywater
Aunt Barb can't wait to hold you!
Bab's Just A Babblin'
Monday, June 27, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Busy Times
This time it was Leah's open house for graduation. I helped Maggie prepare: she ordered a lot of the food but we did a few things for added attractions:
Veggie cups! The dip is in the bottom of the cup. How cute/clever is that! Thank you Pinterest!
Dipped a ton of strawberries. They were a huge hit!
We didn't do this but cute cake with her picture on it! Cake was delicious by the way. Marble with custard filling.
The graduate.....Leah Barbara Carlson, Class of 2011!
I love this picture....Leah with Grandma!
Cousins - Drew and Jessie...they are best buds~!
Well, Adam and Jess are best buds also!
Oh what the heck.....they all are!
It was a great time of celebration! The proof is in the puddin"!
Have a good week --Babs
I love this picture....Leah with Grandma!
Oh what the heck.....they all are!
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| Mother and Lowana having a nip! |
Friday, June 24, 2011
Happy Birthday...Literally!
What a great day we had yesterday. It was my sister Maggie's birthday and.....it was my great niece's birth day!
We had a great time celebrating with family the birthdays!
We had a great evening, singing happy birthday to Maggie and Joslyn!
Babs
Joslyn Candace Margaret Bywater.
We had a great time celebrating with family the birthdays!
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| The Birthday Girl and Don |
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| Leah and her brother Tucker, home from Colorado |
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| Richie and Drew from Florida |
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| Leah and her cousin Adam from Florida |
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| Pretty Pink Birthday Cake! |
Babs
Sunday, June 19, 2011
You are a great Dad, Phil...doing what you are doing!Friday, June 17, 2011
Sugar Cookie Truffles
I was just perusing my favorite sites, Pinterest, and came across these. These are a must try for me. If anyone beats me to it, let me know what you think.
Sugar Cookie Truffles
Sugar Cookie Truffles
1 16 oz. package of sugar cookie dough
(I used plain, homemade sugar cookies I had on hand)
1.5 oz room temp cream cheese
4 oz white melting chocolate OR 1 cup white chips
1 T. shortening
sprinkles for garnish
Bake cookies according to package directions...BUT baking until cookies are crisp, but NOT burned.
Cool cookies completely on wire rack before moving on to the next step.
Line baking sheet with wax paper or silicon baking mat.
Crumble the cookies into the food processor. Process until the cookies are a fine crumb.
Add the cream cheese and process until the mixture starts to hold together.
Don't worry it won't be too sticky.
Roll mixture into 1" balls placing on prepared baking sheet and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.
* or freeze for 10-15 minutes.
Melt white chocolate and shortening on medium power in 30 second intervals until just melted, stirring well after each interval.
Dip each ball into white chocolate with a fork tapping off the excess. Return to baking sheet to set. Sprinkle with sprinkles while white chocolate is still wet.
Let set and enjoy!
Recipe courtesy of:
http://munchkinmunchies.blogspot.com/2010/12/sugar-cookie-truffles.htmlWednesday, June 15, 2011
The Sweet Spot
Lynne and I met for our weekly java fix, as well as our weekly iPad session. We discover so many little tips and share what we've discovered during the week. New blogs, new websites, pictures and just chat in general.
This week we went to the Farmer's Market first. We both purchased probably the last of the fresh asparagus and the first picking of Michigan strawberries.
Then we ventured over to the Sweet Spot. This is the coffee shop connected to the Culinary Institute - Baker College. They have good coffee drinks and also scrumptious morsels of goodness. Take a look.
Yum. Yum.
Have a great day! Hope you are enjoying some sunshine and summer! P.S. No baby yet!
Babs
This week we went to the Farmer's Market first. We both purchased probably the last of the fresh asparagus and the first picking of Michigan strawberries.
Then we ventured over to the Sweet Spot. This is the coffee shop connected to the Culinary Institute - Baker College. They have good coffee drinks and also scrumptious morsels of goodness. Take a look.
Have a great day! Hope you are enjoying some sunshine and summer! P.S. No baby yet!
Babs
Monday, June 13, 2011
A Walk in the Garden
Despite the rain and cooler temperatures we've had, I must say that our garden is looking pretty good. Lots of things in bloom: japanese iris, peonies, poppies, spiderwort, and things are just growing by leaps and bounds. Here is a sampling of the front yard and side yard.
And my lovely cuttings indoors....aahh the fragrance! So wonderful!
Hope you enjoyed the little peak of my garden. Have a good week! The weather is suppose to be gorgeous here. Mid-70's all week!
Babs
Babs
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