God, Dr. Buzzard and the Bolito Man

For those that don't know, I was raised on a small, state-owned island off the coast of Georgia called Sapelo. My Dad worked for DNR so my family was lucky enough to get to enjoy this unspoiled land. The author of this book used to keep my brother and I while my Mom was working at the UGA Marine Institute or gone to the mainland via the 30-minute ferry ride. Reading this brings back a lot of memories! Travel to the island has been greatly reduced over the years but I do hope to go back soon...

When Levi gives you lemons...

you make lemonade! My brother gave this lemon tree to me for my birthday and I can't wait for it to start producing fruit. It already has a lot of buds on it and it smells yummy. More to come!

What I'm Reading...

I am sure most of y'all have heard of this or read it already but I am usually behind the 8 ball. Great, uplifting, inspirational book!

Fore!

It was such a beautiful day last Saturday that we decided to golf. Although it was only my third time, I am slowly but surely getting there. LPGA here I come! ; )

Gators everywhere!

Blurry pic but this guy was a monster!

Lazy Saturday

I have absolutely no plans for this weekend so I am taking advantage of my free time to get some things done that I put off all week - like my blog! So, here you go! First up, Eric's 30th birthday celebration in Sugar.

Snow! On the day we were leaving of course.

Brad and Eric getting ready for their first ski. They were so excited!

Here they are on the slopes for their night ski. Right outside our condo. Nice!

Eric, Melanie, me and Brad on that same slope.

Brad and I, bundled up in our ski gear.

SE Wildlife Expo Dock Dogs competition. My camera died but my phone didn't take half bad pictures. Love all the pooches!!!

Yellow Lab in flight. My timing was better this year for sure.

Dogs on the dock, getting ready to jump.

Big splash!

I love this picture!!! He is skiing!

This guy was a little skittish.

Getting set to go. He was ready!

Becky's dog, Mully. She is adorable!!!

Perfect shot. Superman to the rescue!

Silly Banjo. She doesn't like posing and keeps her ears back.

Checking out the camera. Cheese!

Back in Chucktown!

Sorry it's been awhile! Last weekend, Brad and I went to the Southeastern Wildlife Expo. My camera battery was dead but I do have some canine pictures on my phone to upload. This weekend we went to Sugar to celebrate Eric's 30th. We had a blast!!

I am preparing for another week at work and will get pictures up once I get a chance!

Have a great week!

Breakfast of Champions!

I have always loved cooking and have tried to do more of it lately. Inspired by Ali's posting of recipes, I thought I would do the same. These are amazing!!

Whole Wheat English Muffins

1 c milk

2 T honey

1/4 c butter

1 T salt

1 c water

1 package yeast

5-6 c whole wheat flour

cornmeal

Warm the milk to between 105-115 degrees in the microwave. Combine with the butter, honey and salt in a stand mixer. Warm the water to the same temperature and dissolve yeast in the water. If it is too hot, the yeast will die so be mindful of the heat. Make sure the milk has cooled down and add the water and yeast mixture to the mixer. Add flour gradually to ensure correct density, until dough pulls away from bowl. This dough will be very heavy. Let the dough rise for one hour in a well-greased, covered bowl. Punch the dough down and roll out to a 3/4 inch thickness. You can shape the dough by hand or use a glass or cookie cutter and let rise another hour, covered, on a cornmeal-dusted sheet pan. Heat a skillet on the stove to 300 degrees and grease. Transfer muffins to the pan very carefully. Do not let them fall! Flip once. You may need to cut them open to see if they are done in the middle.

Most bread recipes are very involved but this one is really easy and well worth it. Enjoy!!!