Leftover Rice!

Audrey loves plain rice! Actually any kind of rice. She likes to have it as a snack. But rice isn't really a quick snack! Unless you already have it on hand!

It's easy to do. When ever you make rice, make extra. 

Put freezer wrap into a perfect size bowl or muffin tins work great!

Fill it,

press it, 

wrap it!

I usually put another layer of freezer wrap,

then into a freezer bag with the contents and date written on it!

 Ta-da , next time you or someone wants rice for lunch or a snack. (Great in a packed lunch too, if there's a microwave) Pull one out & throw it into the microwave. Everyone's microwave is different but start with 2-3 mins. Squish the ball of rice around (CAUTION it will be very hot at some point!)

Low-Carb Snacks : Homemade Baked Cheese Crisps Recipe

I just found this fantastic snack! It's super quick & easy and you can "customize" it to your own favorite flavors! They're great to snack on when you really have the need to "munch"! They will also satisfy actual hunger, which is always a good quality for a FOOD. 

All you need for this wonderful snack is cheese! That's right cheese, any kind you like! Well, a cookie sheet, parchment paper (I was out of parchment so I used silpat) and an oven is also needed.

We used shredded cheddar and a shredded "pizza" mix (mozzarella, Romano & parmigiana)! You can mix in favorite seasoning's too! If you're using brick/block cheese, slice it and break or cut it into little squares. About an inch in size is good. Shredded you pile in little heaps.   

Put it on the middle rack of a 350 degree oven and bake 5 to 7 minutes till brown. If not brown they will be chewy and not crisp!

Remove to a cooling rack or plate. Once cool... 

They're crisp and tasty!

I hope you try these, they're fantastic!

Audrey's Birthday Celebration Part II

The Sunday after Audrey's birthday (Sun. April 15th) we had the family celebration at Granny & Grandpa's. There you also get to pick what you want to eat for lunch and what kind of cake & ice cream you'd like to have. 

Audrey, of course, chose 'Grandpa burgers' (as every grandchild does), yellow cake with 'whipped' icing & vanilla ice cream.

Avery was excited to see her big sister Britainy!

The little cousins ready to 'help' with the presents

Surprise! Everyone chipped in and got her a really nice skateboard. She's wanted one for a long time!

The deck.

The wheels.

Sunflowers on the cake.

As usual, getting help!

Everyone is singing! Even Ali, the dog, he loves to sing to 'Happy Birthday'!

Mat, our expert skateboarder! He did the picking out the parts & putting it all together!
Thanks Mat!

It's all together!

Grandpa keeping her steady for the first time stepping on it!

The practicing starts...

She had a great birthday!

Thanks everyone!

My Nieces Baby Shower!

My niece Britainy is due May 23rd! We're all so excited. 

Britainy asked me to make this for her shower, so of course auntie said 'OK'!
Not back for my first try at the watermelon baby carriage! 

My 'famous' cheese ball. I've had this recipe since freshman home economics class! 

My mom's punch, Britainy's favorite!

Gifts as decorations too!

The three on the left are nieces. Oh how I love them! (Janie, Cassidy & Avery)

Britainy (center) talking with her high school cheerleader coach!

Avery's pretty long hair!

"Put this plate on your head and draw Britainy & Mat's baby, without lifting your marker."
So we tried,

and tried!

Mine looked like a baby turtle.

Avery's baby was cute (she didn't put her's on her head!)

Britainy and her helpers!

I always wrap my baby gifts with a blanket. They get an extra present and
you don't have to through any paper away!

A football hat, so cute!

More cute outfits! 

A cute little penguin! I had a lot more pictures of cute presents she had but
I know you don't want to see every one of them.
Believe me, It's cute nieces and cute baby presents!

A tired mom & dad!

Dad must have been really tired! He feel asleep!

They had more than their car could carry! A very good day!