Snap Shots of Life

So excited to say that we are finally taking our porch back from the cats! We had it screened in, but we are still waiting on back ordered doors . . . . . {1} We already had a four piece furniture set in this collection, unfortunately the cats have claimed the cushions.  I have plans to re-cover them with  this fabric  {2} which was approved by my sister and friend.   {3} Doug has been wanting a swing on the porch and I hope to find or make something similar to this  for him.   {4} I love this cute bolster pillow in a fun color to go with the patterned cushions.   {5} Thought this garden stool  would be cute with a potted plant or all of Doug's magazines.   {6} My handsome guy bought me a grill  similar to this  a couple years ago for my Birthday.  I know, I know, grills are suppose to be a guy thing but I am the cook in the family!   {7} Since we are outdoors this  wooden pedestal  should be our table centerpiece.   {8} I have put in a request

Here's a way to put more vegetables in your diet without going without your favorite meals - like lasagna!  Ingredients: 3-4 Medium Squash 3-4 Medium Zucchini Kosher Salt 1/2 Box Lasagna Noodles 1 pound Hamburger Your favorite marinara sauce 1 pound whole-milk ricotta cheese 1 large egg 2 pounds shredded mozzarella  Salt/Pepper Directions: Brown meat, season with salt/pepper or any other desired seasoning, drain, and add your sauce. Let simmer while you start on the veggies and noddles. Bring a large pot of water to boil for noodles. Slice squash and zucchini length wise into thin strips. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and line pans with sliced vegetables (I use a pan for each vegetable). Sprinkle kosher salt over veggies - this helps absorb water from them so your lasagna will not be watery or rubbery.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes then flip over and bake an additional 5 minutes.   Mix ricotta, mozzarella ( I reserve a couple h