A funny thing happened on the way to the cemetery....

Sunday we went to Calvary Cemetery to visit Dad's grave and see the new headstone. When we first got there we drove by the site on our way to Grandma and Grandaddy's grave, and it was obvious the marker was not there. Strange, since Mom had gotten a bill the week before from the monument company. After we placed flowers at their grave, we went back to Dad's and started exploring. The headstone was there after all. On the wrong grave. Luckily the management was there and after apologies assured us they would take care of it this week. We still had our picnic with Dad. Mom and I will go out there today to place the arrangement she made.

Remembering Dad

Dad passed away one year ago today. He was the best dad. He was the ultimate do-it-yourselfer. I really thought he could fix anything. My first bike was one he up-cycled for me from a used frame. Mom and Dad gave it to me for my 7th birthday. It was painted a shiny royal blue and had streamers in the handlebar grips.

He had a great whistle. I would listen for him walking home from the bus stop and run to meet him when I heard him. I was his "Ellie May," and he was the only one who could call me that.

This year has flown by and there is not one day that I don't think about him and thank God for blessing my life with the best dad ever.

Sweet!

It has finally happened; the snow peas are blooming! That little patch by the driveway has worked out well. I do think when the peas are done I'll turn it into an herb/flower bed.

Planting Day!

Steve and I are headed out to rent a tiller to get the garden at Shelby Farms ready to plant. It feels like Christmas morning!

Gaudette

Make it fancy with a squirt of light whipped cream.

1 Whole Egg + 1 Egg White
2 T. m/l Oat Bran
2 T. m/l Plain Greek Yogurt, fat-free
(m/l more or less)
Flavorings

Beat all ingredients until well mixed. Allow to stand for 3-5 min. to hydrate the bran. Coat skillet with cooking spray (you can use oil or butter; I use a scant amount of coconut oil) Heat pan on medium heat. Pour in mix. When lightly browned on bottom, flip and cook another minute or 2 until set. It takes a little practice flipping the gaudette without breaking it. Be careful not to overcook. You can add a little sweetener (sugar, Splenda, stevia) to the mix, but it is really good with just fruit. Or a light drizzle of maple syrup. Or a few drops of vanilla. My usual is a heavy dash of cinnamon.

This is my favorite breakfast. I started fixing it last summer and I eat one nearly every day. I was looking to increase my protein and I knew eggs were a good bet. But, the thought of a couple of eggs every day kind of gags me. I slightly modified this from the book 'The Dukin Diet' by Pierre Dukin.

This is a cross between a pancake and an omelet. It cooks up like a pancake, but because there's no flour it "chews" more like firm scrambled eggs. My best guess for calorie count is about 175, not counting the oil used to coat the pan. Slice up a strawberry or 2 and you've got a satisfying breakfast for around 200 calories. It also provides fiber and calcium.

Remembering Granny

Steve's Granny Porter passed away on March 28. She was 99 years old. Granny was such a sweet and faithful woman. A simple and uncomplicated lady who loved the Lord and her family and held us all up through prayer to the very end. I know she continues to pray for us with great joy in Heaven.