First Sewing Lesson

Ayva learned how to thread the machine and pull the thread from the bobbin. Then she practiced a basic straight stitch.

We washed the material for her skirt, and measured her little waist. Next lesson will review today's lesson and start the skirt.

She is a very good student.

Hometown Hero

From Simone Niles Instagram a powerful quote from the statements of survivors.

From Glamour magazine:

After hearing the testimony of Amanda Cormier, a music lover who said she couldn’t write or perform after Nassar’s abuse, Aquilina said: “It seems to me, after this, you can finish writing. You found your voice. It's a strong, effective, brave voice, and you have a child coming. Maybe what you need to do is start and finish a lullaby."

Responding to Taylor Cole, a woman who testified she suffers from anxiety and lack of sleep because of Nassar, Aquilina said:“Push away those nightmares. He’s gone. Your words replace what he’s done to you.”

Aquilina told gymnast Bailey Lorencen:“The military has not yet come up with fiber as strong as you…. Mattel ought to make toys so that little girls can look at you and say, ‘I want to be her.’ Thank you so much for being here, and for your strength.”

To read the article click here 

Visit with Great Grandkids

I love when they come to visit. Last night Caroline brought my makeup that I ordered from her. As soon as they walked in the door they put the tablets down and found things to do. Ayva got the bag of felt and started making clothes for her stuffed dog toys, Mr. Pug Johnson and Weenie. Then Javier started helping her.

The boys got the blocks out and started building. Then the tow trucks to knock this down.

Before they left they had ice cream and pop. Hope they went to bed okay, Grandma Caroline!

Patrick

This man.... I'm so in love with him. He's reading a Michigan magazine.

I looked at my hands and noticed how wrinkled they are since losing weight. Half kidding I asked, "Will you still love me when I'm totally saggy baggy?"

He answered, "You'll be cute saggy baggy. Of course I'll love you. "

Chicken Stroganoff

Always looking for ways to used cooked chicken. Came up with a Chicken Stroganoff recipe for 6 Freestyle points per serving.

This recipe serves 2.

3/4 cup Fat Free Gravy
1 cup Fat Free Greek Yogurt
1/4 cup White Wine
3/4 cup Fat Free Cheddar Cheese
Mrs. Dash, Salt, Pepper, Minced Garlic, Minced Italian Herbs
Heat on low

Cook 3 cups Carba Nada Noodles in salted water, drain

Add to sauce
8 oz cooked chicken cubed or shredded
Cooked noodles

Serve over
Zucchini sauted with Chili Lime Seasoning

Cream Cheese Parfait

A Small Delicious Cheesecake Parfait - 3 pts

This recipe makes 12 small parfaits. They are delicious and our non Weight Watcher company loved them too. Just the right size to satisfy the craving for something sweet.

8 oz Fat Free Cream Cheese
1 cup Fat Free Whipped Topping
1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
1 single serving container FF Greek Yogurt

Blueberries, Raspberries, and Blackberries

36 Trader Joe's Crispy Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies (These are tiny.)

With hand mixer blend cream cheese, yogurt, powdered sugar and whipped topping.

Crush 3 cookies into the bottom of each parfait glass. Put a dollop of cream mixture on top. Add a layer of fruit. Top with another small dollop of cream mixture.

Peanut Butter, Chocolate & Banana Oh My

Trying a new dessert.

3 Bananas
1/4 cup PB2
1/4 cup Cocoa
1/2 cup Fiber One

Combine bananas, PB2, and cocoa until smooth with hand mixer. Fold in Fiber One.

Fill into 12 mini cupcakes. Freeze.
1 = 0 pts
2 = 1 pt

Freeze but take out of freezer for 10 minutes before eating.

Bagel Oh Yum

1 cup Self Rising Flour
1 cup FF Greek Yogurt

Mix
Knead in bowl (sticky)
Cut in 4
Roll into ball, push hole through middle

Put on parchment covered cookie sheet

Brush with egg

Sprinkle sesame or poppy or Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel seasoning

Cover with towel and let rise while oven gets preheated.

Bake 350° 20 minutes
Broil 500°  2 minutes

Makes 4 bagels 3 pt each