HippieDog

find something beautiful everyday........

As soon as we got back from Seattle, we started planning summertime adventures. Last week was science day....aka bug day. We found a Huge-O magnifying glass, with tweezers (yuck) and a capsule to store bugs at the dollar store.

I'm the kind of girl that saves all kinds of things, from spiders, to bugs and the occasional moth that gets trapped in the house. We decided the tweezers wouldn't be so nice, but we found an awesome fly, a red ant, a gross centipede, a couple of bees and some tiny green guy. Science day was a huge success. We just looked and snapped a few photos, I think we were both grossed out by anything other than your average potato bug.

The pink mini roses by the front walk are in full bloom. They are just the sweetest things.

I've been knitting more hats and resting. Seems I've caught a little bug and feeling a bit under the weather.

Must have been "bug day".

All I can figure.

 

a father's day wish......

Happy Father's Day.

You are an incredible dad to Jake and so very good to us :)

"Thank you for that little boy of ours that looks just like you, for our Magical 2nd date at Gas Works Park and for always taking care of us. 

We love you so.......

Love,
Michelle and Jake

xo

Strawberry Cream Cheese Freezer Loaf

Our strawberry patch is overflowing. I have at least three strawberry desserts to make this week. Maybe I'll even make a batch of strawberry freezer jam.

YUM :) Dan even said he would try some this year. 

That is huge.....just say'in.

This recipe couldn't be easier and is absolutely a dream. 

Strawberry Cream Cheese Freezer Loaf

1 store bought bakery pound cake loaf
1 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
8 ounce container Cool Whip
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 to 1 TB sugar 
additional whipped cream for topping

Slice pound cake in three horizontal slices. You can place parchment paper in the bottom of your bread pan but since this cake is frozen, it really comes out quite easy.

In small bowl, slice strawberries and sprinkle with 1/2 to 1 TB of sugar. Stir and set aside. I just sprinkle enough to give them a little added sweetness.

Place first slice of cake on bottom of pan.

In mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and 8 ounce container Cool Whip. Whip until smooth and creamy. Spread 1/3 mixture on top of cake. Place another slice of cake on top. Spread 1/3 mixture on top of cake, top with 1 cup strawberries. Top with last slice of cake, remaining cream cheese mixture and frost with whipped topping. I usually just buy the 12 or 16 ounce Cool Whip so I have enough left over for the frosting.

Cover cake with saran wrap or foil and freeze overnight. Remove cake about an hour before serving. With small spatula or knife, gently go around the sides and cake should pop right out. If using parchment paper just lift out. Place cake on pretty serving plate until ready to serve.

Just before serving, top with additional sweetened strawberries. 

Slice and serve. Refrigerate leftovers. 

 

Sweet Home Seattle

We spent the weekend in Seattle visiting family. 

Lots of walks and adventures---so nice to see everyone again.

Now it's back to work, but just for a few more days.

I think I can handle that :) Hope you're having a great week!

xo 

from marshmallow roasting to ice cream cones

I can't believe this is the last week of school. Last month I was counting down the days, but now I'm feeling sad that my sweet little 1st grader will be going into 2nd grade next year.

Good grief.

The last day of school is such a magical time, they have so many fun things planned, Jake particularly loves Bend the Rules day. 

Our backyard is shaping up and in the evening we move from the front porch to the backyard picnic table. Always a favorite spot. Jake is so excited to set up the tent and camp. He's been begging us to get an RV and go camping. He thinks they cost around $2.00. He's so funny!

Hope your weekend is absolutely fabulous! 

xo