The Girl Loves Her Some Cake

I have been craving Texas sheet cake for over a week. I blame the lingering pregnancy hormones - baby needs cake in her milk, right? Anyway, last night I whipped one up (once I located my Edwards Soil Service cook book, of course!) and we had it for dessert after dinner. Gizmo enjoyed her piece so much we gave her another one tonight after dinner just to re-create how much she loved it. If her looks didn't already tell you, the girl is seriously one of the Poke family members after this.

"Mmmm, chok-wa-tee tweat!"


And right before she did this, Mitch says to me in a whisper: "How long do you think it will take her to pick it up and lick the frosting off her plate?"


Two seconds. Literally.

Papa must be so proud.

Minnesota: Where the Cold is Colder and the Hot is Hotter

Snowfall this winter: 5th highest in history. And damn cold.

Heat this summer: 102 degrees today - shattering the record. The Twin Cities were the hottest cities in the country today. Yesterday also set a record of 98 degrees. There has only been one other 100+ degree day here this century, and it hasn't been this hot since 1988.

Can we get some moderate temperatures, please? Because I'd really love to not run my heater or air conditioner for at least a month out of the year.

They're Not Ribbon Dresses, But the Idea is the Same

My mom was notorious for dressing my sisters and I in coordinating outfits, usually different by color or pattern. She made all of them herself, and I have no doubt that she has some of them stashed somewhere, just waiting to get out to dress her grandchildren in.

Grama Jersey Girl, a shopper supreme, bought these coordinating "fishie" outfits at Carter's a few weeks ago, and today it was finally warm enough to get out the tank tops (and Daisy Dukes, right Boston?) out.

And the cycle begins again.


And no, they could not be more adorable. And yes, that is Gonzo's real hair. Girlfriend is never going to need Bump-Its with that hair.