My 1st attempt @ Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

 Before

As I have said before, I take care of my dad.  He is diabetic and really loves anything sweet.  I have fought it as long as I can so I am learning to like diet sugar. Ugh, it is not the best but if I cut it half n half with sugar it is not so bad.
So we went to the Farmers Market yesterday and found some beautiful Rhubarb and I had bought strawberries from a man selling them for a half flat on the corner a few weeks ago. (Yes I washed them really well).  I made the pie under pressure, it is my Pop's Bday on Thursday and I did have pie dough already in the freezer so I had no more excuses.  I had to do it.

 After

It is truely yummie. I have had 2 pieces, 1 yesterday and 1 today.  I had never had it before.  I guess my Pop does still know what he is talking about sometimes:)

It's Pop's Birthday soon!

My dad is turning 71 this month.  Its funny to say it has been a long time coming. Lol.  We have had lots of emotional struggles and medical problems.  He has had at least 4 heart attacks since 1988.  He is still hear for the most part.

For his birthday he asked for Lobster and I said "ugh" I don't eat lobster.  I was going to cook it @ home and have a BBQ but I just couldn't bring myself to be a Lobster murder.  So instead we are going to Red Lobster and I am making his cake A less sugar Chocolate cake with strawberries in the middle with less sugar chocolate icing.  The cake seems to be super moist.  I am going to try and decorate it with a fish theme, we will see how it goes.

About 12 friends n family are coming.  We haven't really done stuff like that since my mom passed away in 2003.  I am sure it will be fun, I just hope pop doesn't get tooo excited, he has some dementia and gets a little confused sometimes with lots of stimulus.

We have a whole bag of tricks to deal with, but we deal.  It is kind of nice not to be so alone.  One of my sisters helps n I talk with other family members when I can.  The situation is what it is, I am my pop's full time caregiver and would have it no other way.  I may not ever get breaks except when he goes to Sr. Center  and I don't get paid with money, but what I have learned and earned in the last 8 years is truly Priceless.

Cards, Cards, and more Cards!

1st piece of Jewelry posted

Today I took the plunge and listed my 1st bracelet on my Etsy shop today:)  I have had the bracelet done for a while, just lacking the courage to put myself out their.  Today was the day, it just seemed right.