Saturday, April 28, 2012

Project 2012 - Week 17

 Day 113 - Pier 77 in Kennebunkport, ME
 Day 114 - Sweet little feet only two weeks old
Day 115 - This spot is pretty run down and in need of alot of TLC. At least they have pride in their country.  

 Day 116 - Any one know the name of this plant? I'm a purple person and I love this color ... this morning this caught my attention.

 Day 117 - Mr. Muskrat was down at the pond this morning - he left behind a graveyard of fresh water muscles shells that he had enjoyed!
 Day 118 - I had my first photograpy class today with some great 5th graders ... this tulip was photographed by many of my students.
Day 119 - The Herring were suppose to be running (I had hoped that today's photo would be a jumping fish but we only saw one taking a break) but we did get to see the grist mill operating which was pretty cool.

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Project 2012 - Week 16

 Day 106 - My Trio
 Day 107- Bouncing Bubbles on the pond.
 Day 108 - Our first dandelion of the season ...
 Day 109 - It's been a long day (good but very long). Here's a photo idea that I picked up from a fellow 365er.
 Day 110 - Dandelion seeds on my car dashboard ... I really need to dust!
 Day 111 -  I finally got a descent photo of Mr. Muskrat (I see him and his family all the time in the pond) - he was busy eating fresh water muscles. 
 
Day 112 - We spent the weekend in Kennebunkport, ME for my father-in-law Bday - we stayed at the Rhumb Line Report.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Project 2012 - Week 15

Day 99 -My one and only shot ... it's not as sharp as I would have liked. I tried for another shot but after waiting close to 45 minutes the waves never reached my eggs again.
 Day 100 -  One of the best things about holiday meals ... the left overs!
 Day 101 - The kids got eggs (from the EB) that you soak in water and the chicks inside grow and hatch.
 Day 102 - Our St. Patty's Day clovers have sprouted.
 Day 103 - Still looking beautiful even though they are starting to fade.
 Day 104 - Forsythia
Day 105 - It was a beautiful day for a bike ride with the family.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Monkey Bread


Monkey Bread is one of our  family favorites! I only make this delicious treat  on special occasions i.e. a birthday or holiday.  We have food allergies in the family so my  recipes have to be both  Dairy & Nut Free ... this one is a keeper!
 Ingredients:  3 cans of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls or Rounds
                    1/2 Cup = 1 stick of  Fleischmann's Unsalted (margarine)
                    1/3 Cup Sugar
                    1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
                    1 Tbsp. Cinnamon

Step 1 - Spray a  fluted bunt pan with a non-stick cooking spray (we use olive oil)
Step 2 - Melt the  margarine
Step 3 - Mix together Sugar, Brown Sugar & Cinnamon
Step 4 - Sprinkle a little of the sugar mix inside the bunt pan

Step 5 - Open one can of crescent rolls and cut into 8 pieces --- then cut each piece into 4 pieces.
Step 6 -  Roll each crescent  piece into a ball and roll in the sugar mixture
Step 7 -  Layer the sugar coated crescent pieces in the bunt pan.  Once one can of the crescent rolls  is finished ... pour 1/3 of the melted margarine on top of the layered pieces  and sprinkle more of the sugar mixture on top.  Repeat this step with the remaining 2 cans of Crescent Rolls.
Step 8 - Bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
Step 9 - Plate, Serve and Enjoy!

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Project 2012 - Week 14

 Day 92 - My mother-in-law is an amazing artist. Only a select few are honored with a portrait ... today was my middle daughter's turn.
 Day 93 - I love all the gifts of Spring!
 Day 94 -  I got my idea from another photographer  - she got the idea from Pinterest. I want to get my hands on a crystal ball but until I find one this idea works for the reverse reflection.
 Day 95 - I went on job interview yesterday and was hired on the spot. I took this photo of my new office building as I finished my first day of work.    
 Day 96 - My neighbors azalea's are blooming :)
 Day 97 - Last year there was 200 reports of sexual abuse against children here on the Cape & Islands. Several local businesses are currently displaying plots of 200 blue & silver pinwheels to raise awareness on this horrible crime against our children. 200 is a small number compared to the rest of the world but even 1 case of sexual abuse on a child is unacceptable!
Day 98 - I'm hoping that the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny get along .... both will be visiting our home this evening.