Fresh Corn Salsa

I will save the fresh corn for later.  For now the fresh corn salsa will have to do. 

Fresh Corn Salsa, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

OK. For those of you who know me, this is a summer tradition. My summer has officially started. Woo-whoo. We had three very lovely tomatoes fresh from the garden and a sweet onion. Yum. Here is my favorite recipe ever. However, I didn't follow the directions of the recipe because I added salt, black pepper, fresh clove of garlic, and ground Chipotle Chile Pepper. The reason for the chipotle spice is because I would have to throw out the rest of the jalapeno pepper. Yes, I am a wimp. By the way go easy on the chipotle pepper because it too can get very hot! The brand of Chipotle Chile Pepper is manufactured by McCormick. I also hate using the fresh corn out of the garden, so I bought the frozen super sweet corn distributed by Birds Eye. Here is the link to the recipe. Enjoy.

The Twenty Minute Tote Bag

The Twenty Minute Tote, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

One down and three more to go. I am making tote bags from a pattern on the purl bee blog. During the second week of June, I will be presenting a workshop to fellow teachers about the book entitled "Naked Reading". Our workshop should be fun because I am working with another Reading Specialist; we make a great team. I can't wait to give these out as prizes. There will be more totes made from this pattern during the next few days.  You can see the picture from flickr here.  My fabric is from Moda, and it is called Peas & Carrots by American Jane Patterns by Sandy Klop.  Only three more days of work and summer vacation starts.  Yippee.

In Honor of Memorial Day

In Honor of Memorial Day, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

Love the simplicty of this display. Here's to remembering those that fought for me. Thanks for all of your courage and strength.

Summer's Rainbow

Summer's Rainbow, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

I am enjoying the colors of summer before everything dries up and turns crispy.

Nope. I Didn't Lick the Paint off the Wall. It Wasn't Me.

Nope. I Didn't Lick the Paint off the Wall. It Wasn't Me., originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

The beauty of owning a new puppy. Yes the title is correct; she licked the paint off my wall. Gotta love a terrier.....

Updated Lighting

Updated Lighting, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

I refurbished this lamp and added the yo-yo detail.

A Sign of the Times

A Sign of the Times, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

Finished up TAKs tutoring this last week and my students retake the test this week. Discovered this sign in a co-worker's classroom, so I can't take credit for it. However, only a few more weeks until summer vacation, and I can hardly wait to craft up a storm.