The Boss man was released from the hospital this morning and will undergo more tests at UVA next week. The latest ultrasound did not show any blockage, but pointed to an enlarged left kidney. Please continue to pray for God’s healing touch as their family awaits the next series of tests.
Now that we’ve got precious Boss back home, I want to tell you about my very talented and creative sister-in-law, who just opened an Etsy shop. Lauren is an absolute jewel to our family. Not only can she cook a mean macaroni and cheese, but she can also paint. Please stop by her shop and blog to browse through her unique collection of paintings, children’s wall art, and stationary. Here are a few of my favorite pieces.
Llama watercolor stationary
Pumpkin on old barnboard
Mary Reese wall art
Hendley wall art
Hand painted bathroom stool
Last but not least, I want to share a fabulous and easy peasy recipe for Banana Bread. The recipe comes from Garrett’s step-mom and is an absolute favorite around the Harvey house.
Meme’s Banana Bread: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a loaf pan.
1 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
2 1/3 cup Bisquick mix
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Beat all ingredients vigorously for 30 seconds. Bake 55-65 minutes.
To make your banana bread even more fabulous, cut off a slice, spread with butter, and zap it in the microwave for a few seconds. It is seriously melt in your mouth good! For an easy and delicious dessert, serve warm banana bread with a dollop of caramel sauce (I use the kind in the jar) and a scoop of vanilla ice cream! I promise you, you won’t be disappointed by this tasty treat!
I know we need it, but these last few days of rain have put a damper on our outside plans. Thank the good Lord for a front porch, rain boots, and Sesame Street.
Thanks for prayers, TuMama. Boss is better.
I loved that llama and pumpkin too! Good plug for Little L.
Those rain boots are precious.
Those rain boot photos are PRICELESS! So adorable. It’s been cold and rainy here too but should be better by the weekend! Happy belated New Year!
I’m so glad that Baby Trent is better and hope it continues.
Thank you for including the recipe–I’m always up for something EASY and it sounds yummy!
Elmo has saved our house this week, too!
I am going to try that recipe with some GF baking mix. I’ll bet it would just great!
OMG!!! MR in the rain boots and a diaper is the cutest thing I have EVER seen!!! the banana bread sounds awesome, and i love anything that uses up my old bananas! thanks for sharing!
I can’t get enough of that diaper and rain boots look! SO CUTE!!
Thanks for the info on Lauren’s work. I sure hope she’s kicking this thing into a business because I want some of her stuff!!
Enjoy a little rain. It’ll be summer before you know it!
I am happy to report that Meme’s banana bread converted to GF bread beautifully, and I was able to make it very low sugar, too, with molasses and brown sugar Splenda. YAY. It’s a keeper. I wll be paying tribute to you on my blog soon when I post the adaptation of Meme’s Nana Bread.