Memories

The latest news of Michael Jackson passing brought many memories of high school drill team. It seemed we always had a dance to one of his songs. Oh, the 80's. One of my favorite routines was "PYT" - pretty young thing. Snaps, and a head pop back and front. Wow...that's all I remember of that one. ha. Thriller - showing my children that video after seeing "13 going on 30" and realizing how old I am. He is our generations Elvis. Too much in the news. Too many tears for a star searching for importance.

Farrah - memories of being in my parents den, laying on a love seat pretending to be asleep watching "Charlies Angels." It was past my bed time, and I so wanted to watch that show. I so wanted my hair to be like hers, but who didn't. Such a strong lady with her battle with cancer.

Childhood. Wonderful memories.

My Mom's birthday is June 30th...and how I would love to have her for a moment or two...just to sit and hold her hand. I miss her stroking my hair. Happy Birthday Mom. She would have been 73.

Time to play catch up

I have to say, that I never thought I would have to play catch up with a blog. I have been terrible about taking pictures while cooking, but if you continue reading, I have taken pictures about other things.

It has been crazy busy at our house the past couple of weeks.

Stephen and Carmen finished up 6th and 10th respectively.

Stephen...

Stephen made A/B Honor Roll - Yeah! The biggest accomplishment for him was actually seeing what happens when he studies. He will just review a subject before a test, take the test, make anywhere from a "C" to a "F". He failed one test scoring a 41 (vocabulary words and definitions) doing this type of studying. I explained it to him, that he was a lot like me, and needed to slowly study throughout the week, absorbing the information over time. We reviewed the material together, and he studied all week. The last day of school he brought home all of his papers...and in that pile of papers... a 100% on the vocab test. YEAH! He looked at me and said, "I think I know how to study this now."


Stephens Baseball ended well. I think (yes, think) that they finished 2nd...but truthfully I don't remember and really don't care as long as they were not last. Yes. They were last - last year.

He received the award of most improved player. He deserved it. He made 3 outs of the season, and compared to last year, that is three more than last year.

Proud. He should be.

Juno's Sushi!

I have to say, that I have been in withdrawals. I have loved sushi for 20 years now. One person's sushi in particular - Juno for the past 5 years. He used to work at a Japanese restaurant about 3 years, then another. He ended leaving and opening his own restaurant! We are so happy. The quality is high, and the flavors wonderful. We went without sushi or if we just had to have some it was from Publix while he was renovating his new restaurant.

David and I have eaten there twice or three times before telling the kids. They love sushi. Carmen will eat most everything. Stephen is more choosy. But, today - oh today, it was Carmen and I.

I finally got Juno to place my roll (he named it after me mainly because I could never pronounce the proper way to say what type of roll it is) on his specials board. Raw salmon, green onion, masago (fish eggs), spicy mayo, crunchy's, soy bean paper (instead of Yaki Nori), rice. Yum. It is even better when he adds avocado.

Jerry Roll and Dragon Roll

However, today was nigiri pieces of saba (mackerel), fresh salmon, and squid with masago, and a red devil roll (tempura shrimp, cucumber, chili sauce, avocado on the inside, and Krab on the outside with eel sauce). Carmen had the Jerry Roll and a Dragon Roll. I had the nigiri pieces, and the Red Devil roll.

Carmen...

Day one of not being in school, my daughter decides it is time to kick butt on Guitar Hero. She has always been the one (besides David) to really take hold of the guitar part. She has been on Medium for a long while, and the 1st day of summer ----Expert level.

She is a proud young lady...and we are proud of her. But, not for guitar hero...no.

She has been looking for a job...and has gotten her first paycheck from the church. She has been working on Sunday mornings during early service in our preschool. She made $14.00. Woohoo!

Carmen did great in school as well. Some of her art work is a bit odd, but showing of her abilities to think outside the box, and hopefully she will continue to enjoy art.

Sunsets...

I know that I have posted some pictures of the sunsets while David and the kids have fished. I have become fascinated with them now, and the way they change from the actual colors to the colors on the camera. Some of the pictures that I have taken recently, the water looks iridescent with purples and pinks.

I think it is gorgeous and comes through on the picture quite well.

The moon cooperated this time. And, so I have discovered I like sunsets and the moon glow.

I think this one is my favorite now.

I now know what I want for Christmas, and Mother's Day, and all of the birthday's in the future...a new camera. Preferably a Nikon D90. Ree (pioneer women) uses one...and I am in awe of her pictures.

Sunsets

I love this place.

My in-laws home is on the sound here in Fort Walton Beach,
and their dock is one of the most relaxing places for me to be.


David likes to fish, whether he ever catches one or not.

Stephen loves to try to fish, but his abilities are not there...but the spirit is.

That doesn't mean he is not loving this...or Dexter...

Carmen just likes to come and just sit about...and why not?

And, no she is not a senior in High School...

she is wearing my graduating 1984 shirt. ha.
She actually wears it to school. I am honored.

A boy and his dog.

Me...I love to sit and take pictures of everyone including Dexter (our dog).

And something happens with the sunset...it constantly changes...

And as the night ends...we are given this...

Nice.

Crawfish Pie

Once - way too long ago...
ha.
I made this pie for my friend Leslie for her birthday.
I have given her the recipe so many times - it is sad...so I decided that since I was typing it out anyway...I would blog it. Hopefully, soon, I will make it again.

Crawfish Pie


I used a Pillsbury Crust - roll out kind. I am afraid that I have never made crust.

Filling:


2 Tbs Brandy - but I normally don't use it.

1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter
1/4 cup flour
1 cup chopped onion
2 tsp. finely minced garlic
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
3 Tbs chopped parsley (flat leaf)
2 Tbs chopped celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (mainly tops)
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 lb crawfish tails (I always get the package kind)

Melt butter over low heat. Add the flour, and cook slowly until it forms a golden roux. Add onion, garlic, green peppers, parsley, celery, green onion, cook until soft. Add the salt, black pepper, cayenne, heavy cream (and if you are using the brandy - now). Mix gently and cook for about 5 minutes over low heat. Add the crawfish, and cook until the tails are tender but still firm.

Line the pie plate with your pie dough...press down. Add filling. Cover with another pie sheet. Press down edges - cut in slits (4-6). Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Yum.

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Ree - is amazing.
I have been following her blog since I have discovered blogging.

So...she does these smartypants quizzes...and it is a riot trying to figure them out. I actually completed one tonight - with David's help! ha.

It was fun...
Check her out.

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Enjoy!