Did you say this was a Plumeria?

I have been babysitting Jamie's plumeria trees since she left. She said they take 3-4 years to flower and she had them for 5 years before leaving with me when they moved. The first tree flowered a few days ago and it is not a Plumeria. What can I say but it is beautiful.

Tyler Turns Twelve

Tyler had a fun busy birthday. Friday night he had his first Scout Campout, then Saturday was a double header baseball game. Next he had 5 friends over along with family for a swimming barbecue party.
Sunday was a special day as he was ordained a deacon.In picture is Josh Pratt, Shad Hanis, Tyler Hanis,Craig Hanis and Scott Hunter.

Mother's Day 2009

This has been such a nice Day. Dan, Amber and Megan, Shad, Amy, Hailey, Zach and Chloe have been here for dinner and playing games and visiting.
We had a nice dinner all together. I have talked with Jamie and Carrie and read their blogs with such nice memories of me their Mother. Thanks children and grandchildren, you are such a wonderful part of my days and life.
The two littlest ones busy helping in the kitchen.

Discovery Green Splash Park

Amber, Megan, Amy, Zach, Chloe and I met our friends Linda Talbot, Kathry Barney and Kaden at this water park for a fun morning of play and a picnic.

Schilitterbahn Galveston Water Park

Tyler got to go to a band competition at Schilitterbahn Galveston. After they played they got to spend the rest of the day enjoying the water park.

Fresh Lemon Sorbet

For Christmas I got an electric icecream maker. I have loved using it. You keep the bowl part in the freezer and then when you are ready to make it , take it out and just add your icecream or sorbet mix, turn it on and it is ready in 25 minutes. No ice and salt mess, clean-up is easy and bowl goes right back to the freezer.

I had a baby shower luncheon a few weeks ago and tried this recipe.
It was so refreshing and delicious. I scooped it out using an icecream scoop and topped it with fresh berries. It makes my mouth water just thinking about it.
We have made it several times since. I just put it in the freezer and take a scoop out and add some water and have an instant frozen lemonade drink.
Fresh Lemon Sorbet

Makes 14 1/2 cup servings

3 cups sugar
3 cups water
2 1/4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (9 - 10 large lemons)
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped lemon zest

Instructions
Combine the sugar and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer without stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 3 to 5 minutes. Cool completely. This is called a simple syrup, and may be made ahead in larger quantities to have on hand for making Fresh Lemon Sorbet. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

When cool, add the lemon juice and zest; stir to combine. Turn the machine on. Pour the lemon mixture into the freezer bowl, and mix until the mixture thickens, about 25 to 30 minutes. The sorbet will have a soft texture similar to a freshly scooped Italian ice. If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer the sorbet to an airtight container and place in freezer for about 2 hours.

Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.

Tyler's Spring Band Concert

Tyler has been playing percussion in the Band this year at Pin Oak Middle School, in the advanced band. They had their Spring Concert and did a couple of really nice pieces. This Saturday the Advanced and Intermediate Band perform at Music Across Texas at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Galveston. After their performance they get to stay the rest of the day and play at the waterpark.