The Water is Fine

Yesterday, Gillian & I went to the beach for a little while, with a couple of her aunties & a cousin & some friends. It was a lovely day. I little on the hot side. That made it the perfect day for going IN the ocean water. I didn't even think it was too cold. It was fine.
This was Gillian's first time in the ocean. She loved it!

Oatmeal is Versatile

My Dad eats oatmeal a lot. He really loves it. I think sometimes, he eats it for breakfast, lunch, dinner & dessert. There is so much you can do with the dish. You can add raisins, for example. And/or milk.
He has been encouraging me to make it for my poor little girl, who hadn't experienced the joy of eating oatmeal - until yesterday.
I made oatmeal for breakfast yesterday, & this morning. Thanks Dad! We all are healthier for it!

Here's to my Parents

Yesterday was my parents' - Mike & Mary Anne Lutz - 35th wedding anniversary. Congratulations to them!

Scott & I made this family tree for them, inspired by this one at Red Envelope.

The second time around

Tonight we used our yesterday's leftover grilled sirloin steak in this great dish - Penne with Beef & Arugula.
We thought it was TASTY.

Tempting

While browsing through the links on Raya's blog, I found this amazing online store for kids stuff. It is tempting to just go & buy nearly all the stuff on there... But, I am currently denying that temptation. I didn't buy anything yet. Do check it out, especially the toys. Mahar Drygoods
They also have a link on there to their blog. There I found a delightful post.

Practice what you Preach

I was really excited to learn a little bit about Charles Spurgeon's life, from reading this on George Grant's blog. George Grant knows just about everything about everything. One can learn a lot from reading his posts!

Timeless Tips for Personal Grooming

These little tips are from a book we have that is a collection of all things pertaining to the garden. In this little book, In & Out of the Garden, there are these precious recipes, which I only just now discovered. I thought some people might care to try them out.

For Absent Hair
The ashes of Southernwood, mixed with old salad oil will cause a beard to grow or hair on a bald head.

To Take Away Age Spots
by Sir Hugh Platt
The sappe that issueth out of a birch tree in great abundance, being opened in March or April, with a receiver of glasse set under the boring thereof to receive the same, doth performe the same most excellently and maketh the skin very cleare. This sap will dissolve pearle, a secret not known unto many.

(Sorry I am a bit late on that one. It sounds like the Spring is the best time to collect the magical sap...)

To Keep the Teeth- Both Clean & White
Take a quart of honey, as much vinegar, & half so much of white wine, boil them together, and wash your teeth therwith no & then.

Who knew honey & wine could keep your teeth clean & white?!! And, I guess using this method, you only have to clean those things every once in a while.

Sliders

See tonight's dinner here, on my epicurious profile.
These little suckers are so tasty.