Circle of Friends

I have a circle of friends.  I remember my very first friend, her name was Beverly Crossfield.  I'm not sure where she is today.  But I think of her from time to time.  Our friendship started when we were probably three or four.  Crazy that I would remember her but I do.  Fast forward to today and over the years my circle of friends has grown and grown.  Many friends have passed through my life much like Beverly never to be seen or heard from again.  I'm not saddened by that, as the memories and the things I've learned and gained from these friends have become part of me. 

Candy

I have a sweet tooth sometimes.  Sometimes more than I want to have one.  I was thinking about what I would consider my favorite candy bar.  I know there must be many but for some reason the only one I can think of at this very moment in time is this one:

There is just something about the soft fluffy middle that I just love.  There are others I love but I think this one today and in years past has always been my number one favorite!

Tender Spot

Yesterday, April 27th was the anniversary of Lola's death.  Not necessarily my favorite time to remember but when it happened a friend shared this: When C.S. Lewis lost his wife, Joy, he wrote "the pain now is part of the happiness then..."  She was a happy, happy dog.  She made me happy. I think of her a lot and that is my favorite part.  My memory of her.

Driving The Hill

Now that I'm a solo driver I've gained a different appreciate for the hill.  And I've decided my favorite way to drive it is when no one else is driving on it with me.  It does and can happen.  Like yesterday morning.  Well for most of the ride up and over I was the only one headed to the other side.  It is not my favorite when someone is pushing behind me; there aren't many passing lanes.  But then it isn't great fun being behind a first timer.  Sorry but first timers shouldn't be on the hill during commute time..........just sayin'!

More New Favorite Goodness

Chocolate - Peanut Butter Grahamwiches

(Courtesy of The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook)

Whole Chocolate Graham Crackers

Reduced-Fat Peanut Butter

Frozen Fat-Free Whipped Topping, thawed

Break each graham cracker in half. Spread a teaspoon of peanut butter evenly over the inside of half the graham cracker. Spread 2 tablespoons whipped topping evenly on the other half of the graham cracker. Take the peanut butter half and place on top of the whipped topping half.  Place your "grahamwiches" in the freezer in an airtight container.  Freeze for about 2 hours or up to 1 month.  Serve frozen.

My variation:

I used regular graham crackers, since I couldn't find the chocolate ones.

I also tried the Nutella and peanut butter combination, it was lovely!

These little babies are my new favorite yummy goodness evening treat!