GEAUX GREENBAY & EASY KING CAKE!

So today I was a cheesehead...meaning I was rooting for Green Bay to beat the pants off of Seattle. Well not literally but you know what I mean! Of course I would much rather be rooting for my Saints but yeah...we won't go there!!! I so would have loved to see GreenBay make it all the way to SuperBowl champs...boooooo Seattle!

We are finally getting some decent weather here, still a little chilly, but sunny and dry for a change! I am sure that will change as the week goes on so enjoy it while you can!

Unlike "most" people, we are not off tomorrow...UGH! It would be nice to have a Monday off but then Tuesday would become Monday..the folks that work with me knows what I mean. To all of you who are off...whatever!

Soon Mardi Gras will be upon us...."throw me something mister" ! I used to love Mardi Gras when I was younger. Rene' and I used to take off for NOLA when he would get off of work and make as many parades as we could...sometimes 3-4 nights in a row! Now you would not catch him near NOLA for Mardi Gras. Me? if there was a bathroom close by...you bet I'd be there. Ahhhh signs of getting old...plotting out where the nearest bathroom is! Last year we did not go to 1 parade...not even local. Can't say I missed it...it was cold and rainy if I remember right. This year...not sure yet!

...the house is finally all de-Christmas-ized and most of it put away. I kind of miss my tree being up. Thought about keeping it up and decorating for each season...Poppa said Ummm no. Thats okay, I'll just keep decorating my mantle.

 

Have a wonderful week!

20 MINUTE KING CAKE-(AKA KING CAKE MONKEY BREAD)

4 tubes refrigerator biscuits
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 3/4 cups sugar, separated
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup butter

Mix the cinnamon with 3/4 cup sugar. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces and roll in sugar cinnamon mix. Layer with nuts in tube pan. Mix 1 cup sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk and butter in saucepan; bring to boil and pour over the biscuits. Bake at 350 degree F. for 30 minutes or until it looks done.  Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 2-3 minutes, then invert onto a plate.

For the Icing:

4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
Colored sprinkles (purple, green, yellow)
Mix the sugar, cream, and vanilla together. Spread over warm monkey bread. Sprinkle with colored sprinkles. Serve immediately.

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS!

Wish I could get excited about the NFL playoffs but without my Saint's in there, it's hard to get motivated! I am happy that Green Bay won today because that used to be my brother's fav team and now my nephew Alex thinks that GB is the best...so we root for GB!!

One of my blogger friends sent out a challenge to list a few of your favorite things....so being I am so totally bored today I decided to take the challenge!

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS....

1. My latest new perfume obsession is called Laila..the Essence of Norway. When we went to DisneyWorld in December...we were in Epcot and walked into a shop in Norway and the smell in there was devine. I knew whatever it was, I had to have it...so I bought some. 

It smells heavenly...clean...fresh...pure!

LAILA ESSENCE OF NORWAY 

2. I don't know about your skin in this crazy cold weather, but mine has been terrible...dry, flakey...terrible. Someone suggested using this Gold Bond Soothing lotion...I even was able to find it in a fragrance free lotion. It makes your skin so soft and not greasy at all...just soft and supple!

 I use it all over!

GOLD BOND ULTIMATE 

3. As for my face...I have used this for quite a while..it exfoliates and leaves your face feeling so clean and soft. Its called Aveeno Positively ageless daily exfoliating cleanser.  

LOVE it!

AVEENO 

4. O M G I stumbled upon this Pumpkin Pie flavored Pop-Tart and I can tell you, if you like pumpkin pie, you will love this pop-tart! Its not super sweet but tastes yummy! I know it was a seasonal item, so I kind of stocked up...don't judge!! There was a ginger bread one also but I didn't buy any. 

I had too many Pumpkin Pie ones in my buggy!!!

POP-TARTS

 5. About 6 months ago I found the best website that sold really cute and different things. I just had to have these measuring cups!!! They had the measuring spoons to match but were out of stock! :-(  Then I happened to find these really cute vintage measuring spoons...so I bought those too! 

Aren't these finds just so darn cute?

 

WORLD MARKET

And last but certainly not least..my most favorite thing in this world!

He has my heart...and Minnie's!

What are some of your favorite things?

2015 AND FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE

2015 - how in the heck did that happen?

 Seems like we just celebrated 2014! Although 2014 was not a wonderful year, I am still here, waking up each morning...so I am not complaining.

6 things that I did not like about 2014...

1. Way too much family turmoil...broke my heart.

2. Too much drama at work...no teamwork..too much backstabbing!

3. I did not keep my resolution to lose some weight and get healthier...all my own fault.

4. Witnessed some people that I love very much, in so much pain, and not knowing how to help them.

5. Seeing my husband struggle with a broken leg....so hard to keep him in one place!

6. I turned 60 !

I guess that list isn't too bad...

6 thinks I did like about 2014....

1. Seeing my girl happy again with a smile on her face! Thanks Brenan!!

2. Witnessing the magic and mind of a 3 year old and all the sweet things he does!

3. Being able to take not 1 but 2 vacations...to the beach and to Disneyworld!!!

4. Having all my chickies close by...one in my back yard and one 2 streets away!

5. Seeing healing begin in my family...on many levels!

6. I turned 60 with an amazing surprise birthday party!!!!

So I guess bring it on 2015...it can only get better from here on out right? I guess the saying is true..it's all about the attitude! 

What are your wishes for the new year?

If you like fruit cocktail then you will love this cake! Jordan made this for a competition when he was in 4-H many many years ago and won a blue ribbon!!

FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE

 Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
                           
Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x9 inch square baking pan.                            2.Combine the flour, white sugar, egg, baking soda, vanilla and undrained fruit cocktail. Mix until blended. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the brown sugar.                           
3.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes or until golden brown and firm.