Ever Have One of Those Days...

...one of those weeks...one of those months...? I am telling you, it's been downright depressing here in Texas with all this rain. I don't think I have seen two sunny days in a row since May. I hate to complain, the rain is good, but COME ON! I've had enough rain. Our local weatherman called it, "The summer that never was." I can honestly say I miss the heat and humidity.

This is my favorite shirt to wear when I am feeling blue. I think it's quite appropriate. But guess what, when you're feeling bad, what do we want to do? Yep, EAT. So I made these things called Hello Dollies. I cannot tell you why they are called Hello Dollies but their taste packs a punch and will definitely make you feel better in a hurry.

They are sitting on my favorite plate. It's a plate with two poodles on it having malts. I bought it at a quilt store of all places. I know y'all have probably seen these treats before but I'll share anyway. I saw a guy on a talk show rattle off the recipe a long time ago. I don't even know if I got all the ingredients. But this is what I caught and this is how I've been making them forever.

Hello Dollies

1 1/2 packages of graham crackers-crushed
8 T margarine melted
12 oz. chocolate chips
14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup chopped almonds or pecans

Combine the margarine and crushed graham crackers into a pliable meal. Grease the bottom of a 9x13 glass pan and press the graham cracker crust on the bottom. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the crust covering it completely. Spread the chocolate chips and nuts over the top. Bake at 325 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

They are so close you can taste them can't you? Go ahead, smell the screen. You can also add coconut or marshmallows to the topping which is REALLY sinful.

I brewed myself a pot of Starbuck's Gold Coast and ate the whole plate. After I ate that I was feeling pretty good. So good in fact, that I actually started sewing.

So this photo right here proves I HAVE been making things. This is the way I do it: I needlefelt the bear...I make the body and limbs then stop. Then I decide what sort of color scheme I am going to do. After I decide that, I go back to the bear and add the color, string the joints and make the outfit. So I am very near completing another bear, finally!

Thanks to everybody that stopped by while I was on hiatus. And thank you to everybody that left comments. I read them all and appreciate every word. Oh yes, I am working on a new banner too. I was working in Photoshop so much this evening my fingers cramped so I had to stop. So bear with me, it will all come together shortly.

P.S. Go see Hairspray, it's fantastic.

Comments

[Michelle Sylvia]

Missed you while you were gone.

Sorry you are feeling blue...must be something in the "weather"??!!! Wacka...Wacka...Wacka...:0)
I can't wait to see your new creation! I look forward to them so much. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Blessings,
Michelle

[Shelley Noble]

Love the new cupcake bear! Your pieces are so delightful!

[Kim Sherrod]

I need a Fowl shirt! I love seeing a peek into your process! The post about the mohair bear brought back fond memories for me. It takes a lot of practice to get the expression that you are after, but persevere and it will happen! Hope you are mending well, my friend! kiss the horse for me! and those yummy treats look delicious- but they aren't on my diet!