Okay...this is the really yummy salad that Graco made on mine and Kim's bday's. It is super duper good. Thanks mom for giving me the recipes to post.

blt salad

1 pound thick-sliced bacon
2 large heads romaine lettuce,washed & cut into bite-size pices (about 16 cups)
3 large ripe tomatoes (1 1/2 pounds)
cored and cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup whipped salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip)
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning mix (such as Mrs Dash)

1. cook bacon in a large skillet about 6 minutes, until crispy. drain on paper towels; crumble when cool.

2. place half of the lettuce in a 14- to 16- cup salad or trifle bowl. sprinkle half of the tomato pieces and half of the crumbled bacon over the lettuce. press to compress ingredients.

3. spread half of the salad dressing over the top. sprinkle with half the seasoning mix. repeat layering with remaining lettuce, tomato ( reserving some for garnish), bacon and dressing. sprinkle top with remaining seasoning and reserved tomato. cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

And then this is the sandwhiches that she made....

HAM & SWISS SANDWICH WITH DILL SPREAD

2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
course salt and ground pepper
2 thin slices Swiss cheese
2 slices pumpernickel bread
3 thin slices smoked ham
green leaf lettuce

1. in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and dill. season with salt and pepper; set dill spread aside.

2. place cheese on both slices of bread; top with dill spread. place ham and lettuce on one slice; top with other slice. refigerate, wrapped in parchment or waxed paper, up to overnite SERVES 1

Well, it's been a few days since I have blogged. I can't even remember what has happened it the few little days it has been. How's THAT for being 39? Oh, we had fun on our bday. Here is a photo with me and Kim and 2 of our friends. It was a really fun day.

mmmm... dairy queen cookie dough ice cream cake. Steve suprised me with this. Ain't he just the sweetest thang?

Here's some cute pictures of the cousins...

Check out Madison's poses in this layout. Is she a natural or what? Hope everyone had a good Monday! Peace out.

Oh, before I go....Guess who made the Dean's list? He is so awesome! He totally makes me proud. Way to go TyTy!