Our Yard

Summer is right around the corner for Carly and I; my last day with students is Friday.

Our yard is starting to show the effects of the sun and heat and we have gorgous flowers blooming! I can't wait to go to the plant sale this Saturday and get my annuals!

On another note, Shawna and the boys came over tonight to make homemade chicken fingers. They were delicious! All you need is chicken cut into strips, flour with salt, 4 egg whites, and bread crumbs mixed with seasonings to taste. Dip the chicken in the flour mixture and shake off the extra. Then dip the chicken in the egg whites. Finally, the chicken goes into the bread crumb mixture. Bake the chicken at 425 for 8 minutes a side. Kids will love them!

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

The countdown has begun! Today is my last Monday with students. It is always a bittersweet end for me because on one hand, I get to spend the summer days with Carly. On the other hand, another year has gone by, and rather quickly I might add!

Yesterday we celebrated my father's 70th birthday! Carly had a great time spending the weekend with her grandparents, aunts and uncles, and of course, her cousins! We surprised my Dad by having everyone meet at church where we had pews designated for our family. Some of his brothers and sisters were able to make it, making mass even more special. The priest also gave a special birthday blessing for him and his achievement.

We then went to famous "Fuzzy's" in Saginaw. Vice President Biden ate there recently and loved it. Everyone had terrific meals but we were trying to save room for Frankenmuth Zehnder's.

At Frankenmuth we shopped and had a celebratory chicken dinner. Grandpa even had a special cake waiting for him. Everyone was stuffed as we headed back home. Happy 70th Birthday, Dad!