I think that Spring has in fact...SPRUNG!!

The snow is not melting, the flowers are not blooming but the SUN IS OUT!! I don't know if anyone who does not live in Alaska can fully appreciate the darkness that we have been shrouded in for 9 MONTHS!! I go to work in the dark...I come home in the dark. I have grown sooooo weary of darkness but now..the sun has come back and life is good again! It is 6:15 and yes, the sun is still high in the sky ( not as high as it is going to be...but in the sky--YEA!!)

Here are a couple of photos that we took while Steph was in town--I MISS HER!!

Here is the diet version of our summer drink-

*crushed ice

*lemon juice

*light tequila (the color is light and Steph thinks that means the calories are less....not sure if this it true or not

***Blend and then add a couple of tablespoons of limeade

Rub a little lime juice on the rim of the glass, turn upside down onto a plate of sugar and a bit of salt...pretty much HEAVEN in a glass!!!

Dinner is in the oven as I speak (or write) and I am pretty excited about this concoction! It is a vegetarian lasagna which includes, eggplant, zucchini, red chard, onions, garlic, cheese and noodles. I think it is going to be AWESOME--I will let you know if it is! Here are some photos of the process-yes, it was a bit of a process but what the heck...it isn't like I have any little kids who need my help with anything, although these puppies...they are keeping me busy.

UPDATE: I was a "tad" confused by the recipe directions--It said DRY lasagna noodles and NO where in the directions did it mention cooking pasta--so...based on MUCH research that says noodles do NOT need to be cooked prior to making the lasagna...I seem to have less than perfect lasagna in the oven! I will need to ply the husband with MUCH wine prior to taking the crunchy lasagna out of the oven. Should be easy.....I will keep you posted !!