Day 50: RFM Picnic

We went to Mom's company picnic and had some really good BBQ'd pork and free beer.

Day 49: BWWs

Sarah, Stephen, Dennis, Marc, and Kevin

For dinner, we went to Buffalo Wild Wings.  Later, because I had a few beers in me and didn't want to go to bed just yet, we played euchre on the back porch.  Good times.

Day 48: Writing

Today was pretty uneventful.  I went to work, I worked on my novel, and I went to class.  So, there wasn't a whole lot worth taking a picture of....  I ended up photographing my novel in progress (including notes and research material).  For an excerpt, check out my blog.

Day 47: New Recycling Bin

The new recycling bin arrived today and I'm so freakin' excited about it.  Previously we had a tiny green bin that didn't hold much of anything, so we'd have to load up Alcatraz and drive the recyclables to the recycling center, because Ash and I recycle everything that can be recycled.  Going to the RC kinda sucks, so we haven't been in a long time.  I was so excited when I pulled into the driveway and saw Ruby (the recycling bin) sitting next to Oscar (the garbage can).  I immediately filled the can with almost all our recyclables.  And they don't have to be sorted!  I LOVE our new recycle bin.

Day 46: Bug

When I went out to put chemicals in the pool, this weird little bug was hanging out on one of the beach towels.  Every time I got too close to him, he'd raise those weird back leg things.  And when I walked away, he'd tuck them back down.

Day 45: Picnic Lunch

Amy, Ashley, and Dennis.

We had a nice picnic lunch at Optimist Park.

Day 44: Penne & Vodka Sauce Recipe

Recipe:
1 (13 oz) pkg of penne pasta
2 T butter
3 oz thinly sliced pancetta bacon, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (4 oz) pkg pearl mushrooms
1/3 cup vodka
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
8 oz tomato sauce
grated Parmesan cheese

Boil pasta.  Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.  Add pancetta and saute until lightly browned.  Add chopped garlic and whole mushrooms.  Add vodka and stir until it is reduced by half, about 4 to 5 minutes.  Stir in tomato sauce and cream.  Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes.  Stir every few minutes.  Stir in pasta and heat through.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve with tossed salad.