this and that

highlights from a busy day.

we were invaded by two dogs and a carebear.

 we whipped out some delicious breakfast cookies.

and we climbed an immense mountain of laundry.

this was only half of it...

gettin' there...

I am thankful for a lawn that needs mowing, 

windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing

 because it means I have a home.... 

I am thankful for the piles of laundry and ironing 

because it means my loved ones are nearby. 

 ~Nancie J. Carmody

Healthy Breakfast Cookies

1 banana

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, quick cooking

1/2 cup all purpose flour

3/4 cup whole wheat flour

1 t baking powder

1/2 t baking soda

1/2 t cinnamon

1/2 t salt

1/2 cup macadamia nuts

1/4 cup craisins

1 baking apple, peeled, cored and chopped

Mash bananas and mix with butter and brown sugar.  In separate bowl mix dry ingredients and then mix with banana mixture.  Add the nuts, craisins and apples last.

Spoon onto greased cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yum!