GIANTS in Our Yard

A few days ago Grammy took pictures of these giants.









We have no idea what type of fungus they might be. Any ideas? It would be wonderful if they were eatable. If you have any information it would be very much appreciated. Thanks for your help.

Baking with GraceAnne and Grammy

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New Glasses

Keaton has his first glasses. Isn't he just too adorable!! No one could figure out why he always squinted when talking to them. Guess he couldn't see clearly.

Oh, did you notice the missing tooth?

A giveaway. For a whole Flower Sugar fat quarter bundle!

You will want to check out this give away by marie-madeline studio http://mariemadelinestudio.typepad.com/mariemadeline_studio/2010/07/a-giveaway-for-a-whole-flower-sugar-fat-quarter-bundle.html. It's GREAT!! Click on sidebar image to go to the blog.

Just for You Give Away

Lisa at Just for You Designs has a surprise give away. Be sure to check it out by clicking on the image on my sidebar. Who doesn't love a SURPRISE!!

Irish Muses: Irish Give Away

Micki has a wonderful Irish Give Away you will want to check out. You'll find her at Irish Muses just click on the sidebar photo to go to the post. Be certain to enter before July 17th.

4th of July with Family and Mexican Corn Bread Salad Recipe

Our family enjoyed a beautiful HOT 4th of July. Some of us started the day with the Community Worship in the park hosted by Freedom Church. Pastor Ryan Vinson gave a very meaningful message proceeded by the worship team music.

At 2:00 was the Parade and we had three grandchildren in the parade along with a son and daughter-in-law (walking with the scouts). It was too hot from grammy but the rest of the crew weathered the heat.

Following the parade we enjoyed a wonderful cookout at Kevin and Amy's house (our #2 son and daughter-in-law). All our family except 2 grandchildren, Papi's brother and his wife, Amy's parents, along with two other couples and their children, ate our fill of grilled chicken in several flavors and sooooo many sides and desserts. Oh, and I must mention the crab dip, thank you Lisa, it was delicious, the strawberry cheese ball was great too, but that crab dip was to die for!! No Newman Family Cookout is complete these days without Mexican Cornbread Salad. I'm posting the recipe below, you need to try it.

We closed the day enjoying the Lebanon Fireworks, they were beautiful and included several unusual one. What a fun day.

Mexican Cornbread Salad

1 (16-oz.) pkg. dry conrbread mix
1 (4-oz.) can chopped green chilies
1 (15-oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (15-oz.) can black (or pinto) beans, drained
1 bell pepper,chopped (yellow, or green)
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (8-oz.) bottle Ranch dressing
8 (oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1 (3-oz.) jar bacon bits

Prepare conbread mix according to package directions, adding green chilies. Bake as directed. Set aside to cool. Crumble half of cooled cornbread in bottom of large bowl. Evenly layer with half of each listed ingredient, i.e., 1/2 can corn, 1/2 tomatoes, etc. Repeat layers in same order using remaining ingredients, beginning with crumbled cornbread. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve chilled. Makes a large salad.