Lucy Lately: February

Lucy and I had a lot of fun together in February. Here are some of the things we did. 

Lucy working on her scrapbook project. 

Making Ooey Gooey Rocky Road Cookies with Mom. 

Lucy modeling her "new" tennis shoes.

She "loves them."

Art time.

Writing notes for Grandpa Billy and Bishop D.

Lucy enjoying her treat after her first successful day of potty training.

Mine.

Hers.

Lucy wasn't feeling well and put herself down for a nap. We found out a few days later that she had RSV!

Playing with marbles on foam.

Making Valentine Canadian Bacon Pizza.

Fun at the park.

Pink Tea Society: February & Cupid's Float Recipe

Lucy and I had a great time at a tea party our friends hosted in February. Each of us brought a snack or treat to share, and all the littles had a blast dancing, playing, and enjoying all the yummy treats.

Lucy and I brought ingredients to make our own version of Cupid Floats, as well as giant strawberry and vanilla marshmallows with food decorating markers for the kids to decorate and draw with.

Everyone looked great in their tea-time clothes and we can't wait for the next party!

Lucy enjoying her pizza.

Baby C taking her beauty nap.

I used a small cookie scooper to make mini-sized ice cream scoops for the floats. 

Cupid's Float

Ingredients:
- Vanilla Ice Cream (Bryers)
- Pink/red soda (IBC black cherry)
- Maraschino cherries
- Whipped cream (Cool Whip)

Yum!

Dancing, dancing, everywhere. 

I love the cut lace pattern on the tea saucers!

Valentine Breakfast: Overnight French Toast Bake

This dish was amazing! I loved it. It is perfect for any holiday for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. There are also lots of variations you can make just by adding extra ingredients in between the two layers of Texas toast. I would love to try it again with sliced pears or peaches in between.

We topped ours with fresh sliced strawberries and whipped cream. Yum!

Overnight French Toast Bake
Original recipe found here.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)

1 cup brown sugar

1 loaf Texas toast
4 eggs

1 1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Melt butter in microwave & add brown sugar. Stir till mixed.
2. Pour butter/sugar mix into bottom of 9 x 13 pan and spread evenly.
3. Beat eggs, milk, & vanilla together in seperate bowl.
4. Lay single layer of Texas Toast in pan on top of sauce.
5. Spoon 1/2 of egg mixture on bread layer.
6. Add second layer of Texas Toast.
7. Spoon on remaining egg mixture on top of bread.
8. Cover & chill in fridge overnight.
9. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes (covered for the first 30 minutes)
10. Serve warm, and flip the piece upside down on your plate to get all of the gooey sauce goodness

11. Top with your favorite fruits, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.

Lucy digging in!

We also visited one of our favorite local florists and enjoyed a walk around the green house.