Hello and Goodbye to Houston (Tamasy Visit)

We were fortunate to be able to make a trip to see Bernie and Marguerite before they move to Dallas.  We played alot of golf, soaked in the hot tub, ate out, had massages, and reminised.  It was great to see them. Their home and neighborhood are great and I really enjoyed the front court yard and our casita.   Everyone helped with Gma so she had visitors and activities everyday until we got home.

Easter 2017

Easter was happy this year and we had a wonderful time.  We had Aunt Arlene's stuffed shrimp, lemon chix, and ham.  I made wild rice, Tyler and Lauren made deviled eggs and Val made a delicious cake.  I think it was a Black Forest cake with dark chocolate layers, marscapone whipped cream, and a cherry sauce.  The weather was beautiful too and we colored eggs outside on the deck.  The Easter Bunny also came through with baskets again. 

Nick and Noah

Board art in the condo

Last week Nick and Noah were in Breckinridge for  skiing and fun.  We went up on Wednesday and ate lunch and walked around town.  Thursday we skied all day with them and Chris.  We hadn't been to Breck in many years and now have a new appreciation for the resort.  Arn was happy to ski with Chris for a couple of runs and got to ski the Whale's tail.  Hopefully next year Val, Tyler , and Mere get to see them too if they come on the weekend.

The Banks return to Colorado

Stacy, Bryan, and the kids have returned to Colorado.  It is great to have them back in town.  Cate wants to learn to crochet so lessons have started.  I'm even working on a couple of projects (helps me to stay awake in front of the TV!).

Dougan's Dualywed Visit

Bacon Bloody on the Paradise Deck

Nordic Ski up Cement Creek

Burger donut from Horseshoe Donuts (Monument)

Quarry Trail at Red Rock Canyon

Mike and Joy came for a visit last week and we took them to Crested Butte for 3 days of downhill, their first Nordic Ski experience, and a hike at Red Rock Canyon (5.7 mi.) after we got home.
It was a fun week with great weather with good friends.

Another Fav - Baked Oatmeal

The texture of oatmeal isn't one of my favorite things and after eating a similar dish at a local coffee shop I been making baked oatmeal.  I adjust the recipe according to what I have in the pantry.
Baked Oatmeal
2 tbsp melted butter, 2 cups oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar (or maple syrup), nuts, seeds, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup applesauce, 1 egg, fresh fruit
Bake at 375 for 15-20 min. depending on the texture desired.
I've also added dried fruit, protein powder, chia seeds, bran, whatever you have.
Place in a bowl of warm frothed milk and add a dollop of yogurt and fresh fruit.

Arn doesn't like oatmeal and he likes this!