my blog title, explained

Hey blog readers!

Thought I take the time to explain the title of my blog. When I tried to think of a name a couple of years ago, I was thinking that my life was pretty normal, i.e. "not too crazy." I also am not that crazy of a person, pretty even keel, I guess.

I'll tell you about someone that is kind of crazy, in a fun way. That person is my mom. Here she is after T's piano recital. She is an awesome lady, and most people who know her, really love her. She works really hard at her job as a PT tech, and is super friendly and outgoing. She also has a reputation in our family for being crazy, especially during board games.

One time, she was holding T as a baby during a rousing game of Taboo. She made him cry with her crazy shouting and leaping. She has a reputation. And I LOVE her.

The only time I'm super crazy is when I'm teaching elementary music. I can act as crazy as I want, and my students love it. Did I ever tell you how much I love my job?

Love, me.

homemade strawberry ice cream

Kudos to H for sharing this recipe with me! I only changed it by adding 8 or so freshly picked crushed strawberries! And it does NOT require any special machinery.

1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

2 Tbls Bourbon (I used one teaspoon of Whisky, as we are not Bourbon drinkers)

2 cups heavy cream

(I also added the strawberries)

In a medium bowl, stir condensed milk, vanilla, and booze (he he).

In a large bowl (my awesome electric mixer), beat cream on high until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.

With a rubber spatula, gently fold whipped cream (and strawberries) into condensed milk mixture.

Pour into something, and freeze until firm.

This was the most delicious, creamy goodness I have ever tasted.

M really liked it, too.

lemon cucumber water

Hey there blog readers (wink wink)

This is my super cute new cup (from Shopko) filled with water, ice, lemon slice, and cucumber. Saw this idea somewhere else and stole it.

#1 Not a fan of plain water, unless I'm working out.

#2 LOVE the flavor of this! Surprising how much the cucumber comes through.

#3 Really like the new cup. It is cute, I like to drink through a straw, and it doesn't sweat. (Unlike me, when I'm working out)

Just thought I'd share!

Love, me

What is the theme?

Hey blog readers (of which I'm sure I have none) except maybe some who got here by accident!

I am in the midst of summer and am OBSESSED with blogs. Especially food blogs written by moms, and especially moms who want to cook more naturally/organically/healthily/whatever.

I even think in blog talk, as though I am speaking to my fictitious blog readers.

I don't want to be famous or anything. Truthfully, it would be nice for a few more people to know me. Being that I am quite shy in real life. I tend to like friends who carry the conversation. I HATE awkward moments of silence.

Anyway, I am really into cooking. But, I don't think my theme could be cooking. There's so many who already do that (and do it well).

It could be about being a Christ follower-but I'm surely not an expert there!

It could be about being a mom. Not sure my kids want all their junk out there on the web, though.

I really like reading, but don't think that works either.

I guess my blog will just be about all of these parts of me. No theme, definitely not going to get famous with that one. Oh, well. I am blessed.

Love, me.