I Heart the Lake...

...it must be something about summer freedom, picnic food and little kids with bathing suit wedgies runnin' round that makes me cherish this time of year :) ...a couple of Sundays during the summer are spent at our favorite lake with family & friends...by the time we're done eating, swimming, playing ping-pong, basketball, eating some more (we're Italian), fishing and throwing water balloons at people...we're pooped...but always going home with big smiles & pebbles in many unexpected places :) ...my younger daughter stated just that in the bath after we got home..."how in the world did these teeny-tiny little rocks hide everywhere?!" ...i thought of the verse in Luke when Jesus says "if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out."(19:40)...wow!! if we as His creation refuse to praise Him, even the rocks & stones will cry out to His Glory!...the beauty of the lake and all of nature so ripe these warm summer days, points us to His handiwork & reminds me we were made for more than bathing suit wedgies....we were made to praise Him ♥

Yummy Yummy Summer Mac Salad that Never Goes to Waste...

1lb. farfalle (mini bowties :)~cooked and cooled
1 c. sour cream
1 1/2 c. mayo
2/3 c. your favorite italian dressing
2 cans of tuna~drained & shredded
6 hard boiled eggs~chopped
3 stalks of celery~chopped
real bacon bits & ground black pepper to taste

Combine farfalle, tuna & eggs in a large serving bowl...stir sour cream, mayo & dressing together in a separate bowl, then add bacon & pepper, mix well...pour over pasta mixture and blend all together...serve with a big chunky wooden spoon if you have one! ~enjoy...

Birthday Cake

My little girl turns 4 soon and so this year I thought instead of buying a cake I would attempt to make one myself. Having NEVER done this before I thought a practice cake might be in order (you know... it must be perfect!!... J..I know you'll back me up on this one!... S... I'm not so sure.... free spirit!!!).
So I watched a video on YouTube and voila!





Needless to say, I am extremely proud of myself... and just might have a future ... after more practice cakes that is...(you know the perfection thing....always getting in the way!). I can't wait to make the real cake and see her little face light up!

Gettin' Started

Welcome to our blog! This blog is the brainchild of 7 friends (3 biological sisters, a mother/daughter team and 2 friends, who are all sisters through Christ) who enjoy a plethora of fun! Whether it's Bible study, craft nights, swapping recipes, or checking out the latest decorating genius (or mishap!) we enjoy spending time together no matter what it is. We are so blessed!

In that vein, we thought, why not share our talents with the world? We all have something unique to offer and can't wait to have a bonafide avenue to share our recipes, crafts, and general monologues (good or bad!). Where will we find the time? Well, with so many of us, you'll see one post a week from each sister. (At least that's the plan...). We hope you enjoy and thanks for reading!