I found out today that Ra took second place at the Deerfield Fair for a Native American Sand Painting that he did in fifth grade last year. I am so proud of him.



And I finally transferred the picture of hubby's birthday present, a month early, but he has wanted it for so long. Now this pic is right after we set it up and we haven't hidden all the cords yet.



The birds are the protectors. I love the window that it sits in front of, we watch the storms come over the mountain. It's beautiful.

Hubby surprised me and made supper tonight. Meat loaf, baked potatoes and corn. I was a bit nervous, trying not to watch him, and it turned out great. He is a good cook, always has been. Some of our favorite memories are when we have cooked together in the kitchen. And our bar-b-cues are the greatest.

Here is his recipe...

Hubby's Meat Loaf

2 lbs ground beef (or any ground meat that you prefer)
3 slices crumbled bread (use bread crumbs or crackers, if you wish)
2 eggs
1 T Worcestershire
1 T Adobo Seasoning
1 t seasoning salt
1 T Mesquite Liquid Smoke
1 onion

Mix all ingredients together, shape into a loaf and bake at 350 for 50 minutes.



Man, Woman, Sleeping Compartment

A man and a woman who have never met before find themselves in the same sleeping carriage of a train.
After the initial embarrassment they both go to sleep, the woman on the top bunk, the man on the lower.
In the middle of the night the woman leans over, wakes the man and says, "I'm sorry to bother you, but I'm awfully cold and I was wondering if you could possibly get me another blanket."
The man leans out and, with a glint in his eye, says, "I've got a better idea... just for tonight, let's pretend we're married."
The woman thinks for a moment. "Why not," she giggles.
"Great," he replies, "Get your own damn blanket!"

It's almost 7:30, gotta get in the shower and then off to the bedroom to watch Ghost Hunters and snuggle with my hubby. He's going out with some of the neighbor guys tomorrow night and I know they'll be back late so I better take advantage of the time we have tonight. I'll be bleaching the bathroom and the kitchen while they're all out tomorrow. YooHoo!!! LOL.

Have a great evening.

Happy Cooking,
Sum