Woolly Mule Ears

I found these "Mountain Mule Ears" growing in my backyard.
 They grow in Tahoe at lake level up to 8500'
 and all of the Sierra Nevada's to Oregon.

Late Spring graces us with their presence
 and always surprises us where they'll pop up!

Hope they make you smile....

"Moms on the Run"

My Little sister Bernadette and I did a 5K on Mother's Day in Reno,

 A Gift To Ourselves ...

She registered a good time running and I walked enjoying the scenery. 

The weather was perfect and we were both blessed to be able to spend the time together!

"Mom's on the Run"

 is a great organization in the Reno area that warrants looking into.

Who's that talented boy?

~~~~The Next American Idol Winner~~~~

Life doesn't get any better than this!!!

Grandma Charmaine



Shabby Chic Antiqued Pink Jewel Box....

This is a jewel box that I hand painted, distressed, antiqued and adorned with vintage jewels and buttons. I added some cute little design elements inside to add to its uniqueness.

For more pictures and info please visit my Shoppe at:

  http://charmainehansendesigns.com/

Happy Mother's Day

To all Mother's ~ Have a Terrific Day

 especially to my Little Sister's...

Bernadette and Jody

and my darling daughter in law

Elissa

I Love You All so much

 

Yummy.....Banana Cream Pie

Who doesn’t love Pie especially a Creamy Pie

This recipe is full proof and easy

 NOT low on calories

Serves 8 or more

Ingredients:

Pie Crust ~ Homemade or Frozen(I like Marie Callenders Deep Dish-frozen) 

5.1 oz Instant Pudding "Banana Cream"

1 Pt. Heavy Whipping Cream (I use 1 cup in the recipe the rest is for
 whipping up if you want to serve with)

1 1/2 cup Milk

3 Firm Bananas

Handfull of roasted Macadamia Nuts (only if you like)

Directions:

Bake Crust and COOL

Cut up Bananas into 1/4 " rounds and line cooled pie crust with them

Whip 1 Cup Whipping Cream, with your mixer, and set aside

In a Medium Bowl combine:

Package of Instant Pudding Mix and 1 1/2 Cups Milk

Gently Fold In Whipping Cream to Pudding/Milk mixture

Top Banana Lined Pie Crust with the Cream Pudding Mix

Mound up to your liking

Serve with roasted chopped macadamia nuts and a dollop of fresh cream

Mangiare e godere ~ Eat and Enjoy!

Two Girlfriends

Watch out wranglers...

These Two Girlfriends are not afraid of anything….

They’re sticking together and ready for you, now that there’s friendship!

A darling little box with a matching vintage picture is included.

My newest Etsy addition

http://www.etsy.com/shop/CharmainesWhimzy

PSYCHO SUZIE'S MOTOR LOUNGE

During my son and daughter in laws recent graduation in Minneapolis a group of us headed over to "Psycho Suzies". They have a terrific new location including an outside deck overlooking the Mississippi.. Abundant Tiki Drinks, Decor and Great Menu. Check it out if you happened to be in that neck of the woods, you won't be sorry!

Nestled in an unsuspecting part of the city lies Tiki paradise for all who dare...

Northeast Minneapolis · http://www.psychosuzis.com

Proud~Prouder~Proudest

It is with great honor and pleasure I introduce to you....

Dr. Lars Norman Hansen and Dr. Elisabeth M. Hansen

Lars received his Doctorate in Geophysics

and

Elissa received her Doctorate in Literature

with a Minor in Medieval Studies

University of Minnesota

Lars excepted a Post Doctorial Fellowship at Stanford University

We are so happy for what they have accomplished

and wanted to share the moment!