Happy Sunday

We have had such beautiful weather this past week (even with the heat wave!) My husband has been deep in board study for about 2 months now. I am very proud of all of his hard work but I will be glad (and he will too!) when this is all over in August when he finally takes his boards. Yesterday he took at practice test to see how he has progressed and did REALLY well! He is very smart and I know he will do good job on the real thing as well. With all of Tyler's studying I have had to find something to occupy my time.

Doc has been the usual fun companion- snuggling, taking naps and playing with his daddy on breaks. Doesn't he just look so innocent?!

I on the other had was going stir crazy until I discovered (via instant Netflix) the world and obsession of 24. Jack Bower has taken over my free time and I feel as though I MUST keep watching the next episode to find out what happens next. If you have not fallen prey to this show I warn you not to begin watching unless you have ALOT of free time on your hands.

I have also been finding some new recipes to try. With the recent heat wave I am reminded of summers in Mississippi (though still not as hot and humid) and have been inspired to try my great-grandmother's praline recipe. They turned out perfect!

Southern Palines~

Ingredients:
2/3 cup half and half
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons melted margarine
1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Direction:
Combine sugar, half and half, and salt in a deep bowl. Mix well. Stir in butter. Microwave 8 minutes, stirring once. Stir in pecans. Cool about 1 minute. Beat by hand about 3 minutes until mixture is creamy and begins to thicken. Drop by Tablespoons on wax paper. Let stand until firm.

Hope everyone has a Happy Sunday!