Banana Bread

In an effort to save on the Grocery portion of our budget I've been trying to look at food and cooking in a new (for me) way. One of the things I had been wanting to do is use up the last few pieces of fruit in the bowl that seem to linger there.

I've been intending to catch the lingering bAnAnA's before they turn into a fruit fly haven and make some Banana Bread. I finally did it. My always-eager-to-help-in-the-kitchen helper decided we should pretend "cooking show". That's just what we did. Paula Dean and Sons, BEWARE!

The plan was to have it for breakfast. But the aroma tempted some weak after-schoolers and a couple of pretenders. There was very little left for breakfast.

But our budget and our bellies were happy and that's what really matters!

Who Doesn't Love Getting Mail?

Our family moved over 600 miles away from everything and everyone we love this summer. It sucked. Sorry. Just no other word for it.

From our very first night here to a couple months later, we received cards from friends and family. Getting those cards in the mail was like a balm to my weary soul. Just knowing someone took the time to let us know that they miss us. Those cards held a place of honor on my mantle for at least two months. I've finally put them away. But they are not far. They will continue to bring me a little joy when I'm feeling lonely here.

During our move quite a few people went out of their way to make the move a little easier for us. A wrote most of them a note. But there are a few that were forgotten. I've done this before. Forget to make the extra effort to write out a card to let them know I appreciate them and by the time I remember I feel like too much time has passed and it would just be awkward to send it now. So, I don't. But the nagging feeling doesn't leave.

I finally got those last few cards in the mail. I hope that it brightens their day even though it's a little late.

Getting personal mail is such a treat. Between email, Facebook, Myspace, Texting...and just busyness in general, getting personal mail is kind of rare. That's a sad thing!

Take the time to write someone a note this week. It will brighten your day and theirs!