Friendship, Love and Marriage

Our 18th Anniversary - July 11th

When I got home on Friday, the 9th my husband met me with roses and sparkling grape juice and asked me to go away with him for a couple of days. He had arranged the babysitter and someone to teach my Sunday School class. Of course, my delighted answer was Y-e-e-s!

We left Saturday about11:00 0'clock and went to Terre Haute where we got a motel. We had a very enjoyable weekend meandering through shops and visiting a pioneer village, covered bridges and more. It was a wonderful time for us to re-connect, talk and share with each other. We returned home Monday afternoon refreshed and ready to face life again.

ADDENDUM: For those who may be of a critical or judgmental mindset, remember the beverage was non-alcoholic

Thank you to my dear friend who agreed to babysit my kids those three days.

Anniversary Snapshots

Covered Bridges

Jackson Bridge built in 1891.

Lovely stream to wade in.

Thank you God for these past couple days.

Covered Bridge at Fowler Park.

Pioneer Village

Church services are held in this small chapel Sunday afternoon. This is where we went to church.

Fowler Park

What an awesome husband!

The blessed wife.

Blossoms on the Menu

If you want to cut down on your zucchini crop try eating the blossoms. M-m-m. Pick large blossoms in the morning while open. Pinch off bottom of blossom and pull out the stamen and pistil. (All that is left is the petal) Wash and place on plate. Cover with paper towel and store in fridge until ready to cook up.
Place 1/4 - 1/2 cup of milk in shallow bowl, in another shallow bowl or plate mix (these measurements are general for those cooks who need a real recipe. I usually do a spoonful of this and a pinch of that) 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp chicken boullioun granules, 1/4 tsp parsley, garlic and onion powder, maybe some seasoning salt and pepper to taste. Last time I added about 1/4 c of instant potato flakes to this mixture. Heat oil in skillet to cover about 1/2" deep. Dip blossoms in milk, then in flour mixture, fry till golden brown and slightly crispy. Good luck getting these to the table. In our house, my husband and the boys for some reason happen to be standing right there when I take them out of the pan. And of course they have to try one or two...to make sure they turned out right.