DOGGIE BED

Enoch's Just Too Cute!

The lady that takes care of Dad during the day likes to tell me the cute things that the "babies" get into every day. She told me that Enoch had begun to crawl into the pillow case during the day for his nap. I just couldn't believe how cute he must look!

Daniel made me a "doggie" bed for my babies. It is wood and a regular size pillow fits perfectly in the bottom. You couldn't ask for anything more "kingly" for my boys. Yes, those are teeth marks on the bed; however, it just gives it more character.

The bed allows one to stretch out...

two to cuddle...

and three is a crowd.

They really do love their bed. They will hang their head over the edge and just snooze away. They really like the vent next to their bed. It keeps them cool during the summer and warm during the winter.

But let's get back to puppy, spotty-dog, the one and only attitude boy of the trio. He will crawl under the pillow case and take a nap. If anyone comes and tries to lay in the bed, he will give his "don't even think about it" growl. What a dictator!

But I must admit, he's just too cute!

Auntie Phiss

BACKYARD POST

SUNSHINE! GREEN GRASS! BLOOMING FLOWERS!

This wonderful rain has really made things burst with growth and color.

The yellow-green potato vine is one of my favorite plants as an additive to any yard. It spreads and twines throughout the area adding a unique spot of brilliant color to an otherwise dull place. After this rain, my potato vine has really taken off! It is just too pretty.

Another neat plant is my "lettuce" plant. I have no earthly idea what it really is, but I like it. It has dark crinkled green leaves and it is a real survivor. It my droop to the ground, but if you will give it a good watering, it perks right back up. It has been awhile since I have seen it bloom, but WHALA...after the rain I noticed the blooms. I had begun to think I had dreamed that they bloomed!

Well, I hope that everyone has enjoyed the rain...now enjoy the sunshine for awhile!

Love

Auntie Phiss

AUNTIE PHISS' TEXAS TRASH


Texas trash has been a tradition in our family for many years and it has been my pleasure to make it for the gang each family gathering...Christmas, New Year's, July 4th, etc. It has been fun trying different cereals and snacks to make the ultimate trash.


However, I became very ill one night and now the smell of trash makes my stomach churn. Therefore, I am sharing my terrific receipe with my precious nieces. Maybe one day I will be able to make it again.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup of pretzels
1 cup of gold fish
1 cup of honey sesame squares (Nut Vending Company)
1 cup of honey roasted nuts (pecans and cashews from the Nut Vending Company)
6 cups of cereal (I try to get honey cereal as well as the traditional Chex)

SAUCE

5 Tbs of butter
4 Tbs of Seasoning (3 Tbs if you don't want it too salty)
8 Tbs of Worcheshire Sauce

Melt the butter and stir in the seasoning and Worcheshire Sauce. Pour over the cereal mix and stir completely so that mix is coated.

Heat the oven to 250 degrees and bake for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes!

Pour on paper towels and let it cool.

Love
Auntie Phiss