Packing up the kiddo

I'm packing Cassie's things up for her trip with my parents to Branson. They're leaving pretty early in the morning so I'm taking her over there tonight. She's so excited! They're staying at the Hotel Grand Victorian. I took her to the website and let her do the online tour so now she's counting down the hours :). It'll be really good for her to spend some time alone with them. I know she could also use a break from Joshua and I could use some time alone with him. I try to do things alone with her but rarely do things alone with him. I know we're going to see Transformers on Saturday. I think he wants to go bowling as well and we may pop in to Chuck E Cheese. I'm sure the time will fly by. I know he's gonna miss her when she's gone. They're taking our DVD player for the car and I bought her some new books to read so hopefully the drive will go fast. I think it's only about 6 or 7 hours. Joshua and I will be staying the night at my parent's house Thurs, Fri, and Sat. She's got a couple of furbabies that need tending to.

I was looking at sandwich recipes the other day on the Food Network's website. I found a yummy looking recipe for a grilled peanut butter, jelly, and banana sandwich. I made some yesterday and they were SO good! I didn't have a panini press or a brick (LOL!) so I just used a spatula and pressed down firmly on the sandwich. I thought they turned out really great! They're pretty messy though so if you make them you better have a napkin handy! The next sandwich I want to make is a Monte Cristo. That one lookes really good and simple so I think I'll shoot for that one. Instead of blackberry jam, I'll get some raspberry jam and I'll also sprinkle some powdered sugar on top of the sandwiches. I've really been in a cooking mood lately and I think sandwiches are fun to make :). I think this recipe for a California BLT looks really good. I love that it has avocados in it. I'm probably gonna have to give that one a try. After I drop Cassie off at my parent's house I'm gonna stop at the market and get some goodies to make some things. I'm not sure if I'll make anything tonight but if I do I'll be sure to post pics. I'm really craving avocados so may have to make one of those BLT's. I'd love to go to cooking school :).