Happy Camper Sofia

So a while ago they had told Sofia that because of the Corona virus she probably wouldn't be able to have a party with friends but that they could do an indoor camping trip. She was really excited about that and has been talking about making s'mores etc. We joined in and ordered her this cute tent for the occasion. Might as well make the camping into "glamping". I see there are bugs on the floor to add to the effect. Her auntie in Australia ordered a special sleeping bag for Sofia. I think it's safe to say she's a Happy Camper!

Happy 5th Birthday Sofia

Today Sofia is celebrating her 5th birthday. We face-timed today so I could see her open the presents we sent her (the purple haired "Mal" doll from The Descendants and a Chelsea/Barbie camper ). She helped her mom bake the cake which she loved showing me. They went on a nature hike at the lake, looked for birds and bugs

 and tonight they will have a little camping trip in their living room, make s'mores and watch the movie "The Great Outdoors". Her parents made a great video of her friends and family wishing her a happy birthday.

  I think even in these Corona Virus days this may be her most memorable Happy Birthday yet. Happy 5th Birthday Sofia!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

I like these nice chewy chocolate chip cookies:
Ingredients:

2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4  cups melted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 Tablespoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions: heat oven to 350
Grease cookie sheets ( I use silicon baking pads)
Sift together flour, baking soda, salt set aside

In a medium bowl cream together the melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, until well blended. Beat in vanilla, eggs, until light and creamy. Mix in the sifted ingredients stir in choc. chips and nuts. Drop by ice cream scoop fulls of batter. Cookies about 3 inches apart. bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden. ( I bake some and freeze some dough to bake later).

Hope

"You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the
world's problems at once, but don't ever underestimate the importance you can have because history
has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own."- Michelle Obama

 

Three Cheers For Us

 

 

 

 

“I'm normally a social girl

I love to meet my mates

But lately with the virus here

We can't go out the gates.

You see, we are the 'oldies' now

We need to stay inside

If they haven't seen us for a while

They'll think we've upped and died.

They'll never know the things we did

Before we got this old

There wasn't any Facebook

So not everything was told.

We may seem sweet old ladies

Who would never be uncouth

But we grew up in the 60s -

If you only knew the truth!

There was sex and drugs and rock 'n roll

The pill and miniskirts

We smoked, we drank, we partied

And were quite outrageous flirts.

Then we settled down, got married

And turned into someone's mum,

Somebody's wife, then nana,

Who on earth did we become?

We didn't mind the change of pace

Because our lives were full

But to bury us before we're dead

Is like a red rag to a bull!

So here you find me stuck inside

For 4 weeks, maybe more

I finally found myself again

Then I had to close the door!

It didnt really bother me

I'd while away the hour

I'd bake for all the family

But I've got no bloody flour!

Now Netflix is just wonderful

I like a gutsy thriller

I'm swooning over Idris

Or some random sexy killer.

At least I've got a stash of booze

For when I'm being idle

There's wine and whiskey, even gin

If I'm feeling suicidal!

So let's all drink to lockdown

To recovery and health

And hope this bloody virus

Doesn't decimate our wealth.

We'll all get through the crisis

And be back to join our mates

Just hoping I'm not far too wide

To fit through the flaming gates!”

Author - Jan Beaumont, Auckland NZ https://www.facebook.com/janbeamont/

Hello June

Every new month can give you hope
and stamina to celebrate every day
and you will spend it more perfectly.

I am A Conductor Of Light

"During these dark and violent times
try to be a light
instead of a match."