Simply Life

I wanted to be the first to announce that I have a new photo album. Granted I don't have too many pictures in it yet. But, it is there. I made it for my hubby and brother in law's trip to Connecticut. Go down to the bottom of my page (or near it) and on the left hand side you should see a picture to click on. Let me know what you think!

This weeks Illustration Friday word is Mischief. Here is my non-artistic creative dreamer way of depicting it!

I found this weekly fun thing, and am compelled to try it. I have never been a wonderful artist, or what I would consider even partially talented at drawing. But, I love art. I love creativity. So, I did this Illustration Friday word of the week. This weeks word is "Ambition".
They give you a word each week and you have to doodle, draw, or whatever something that fits the word! Even if you've never drawn a stick figure, at least try to be a creative person!! And, let me know when you have done it!

I made these scrumptious pancakes last Sunday for my family. We all loved them! And, I am not a pancake kind of gal. Let me know if you try them. The recipe comes from Rachael Ray on the Food Network.

By the way, if you make these, please don't do what I did. Remember to add the brown sugar. It's not the same when you have to sprinkle it on top! :0)

1 cup old fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 ounces, 1/4 cup, chopped walnuts
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 really ripe bananas, mashed up
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 stick butter, 1/4 cup, melted, plus additional for buttering skillet
Maple syrup or honey, for drizzling

Here’s a great tip: if you cannot find really ripe bananas, just nuke them in the microwave for about 15 seconds and they will become super soft for mashing.
Mix dry ingredients, the first 7, in a bowl. In a another bowl, mix the wet ingredients, the next 4. Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined, then fold in the mashed up bananas and the raisins. Stir in the melted butter.

Heat a griddle over medium heat and brush with additional melted butter. Cook pancakes, each about 1/3 cup, until bubbles form on the top, then turn. Cakes will cook in about 2 minutes on each side. Keep pancakes tented with foil as they come off the griddle to keep them hot. Serve with drizzled honey or maple syrup over the top.

I will be surprised if I get more than a page done tonight.
Tonight is the official Crop Party at my sister in laws house.
Dangerous territory considering someone who is a consultant for Creative Memories will be there.
Yikes.
I have just not been able to be scrapbookingly creative! Is that a word? I don't think so.
Oh well. I'm not sure why but it's been frustrating to me when I try to scrapbook.
This used to be one of my favorite hobbies.
What happened?!
I will try to post pictures of some of my layouts....if I do, in fact, make any!
Until then, have a good night!


(2/25/05)