I'll Take One Of Him, Please

Yes, please!!!

I'm pretty sure my obsession with Justin Timberlake is unhealthy.... ;)

Crystal's Dill Pickles

Ingredients

* 8 pounds 3 to 4 inch long pickling cucumbers
* 4 cups white vinegar
* 12 cups water
* 2/3 cup pickling salt
* 16 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
* 8 sprigs fresh dill weed
* 8 heads fresh dill weed

Directions

1. Wash cucumbers, and place in the sink (I use the bathtub!) with cold water and lots of ice cubes. Soak in ice water for at least 2 hours but no more than 8 hours. Refresh ice as required. Sterilize 8 (1 quart) canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes.
2. In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the vinegar, water, and pickling salt. Bring the brine to a rapid boil.
3. In each jar, place 2 half-cloves of garlic, one head of dill, then enough cucumbers to fill the jar (about 1 pound). Then add 2 more garlic halves, and 1 sprig of dill. Fill jars with hot brine. Seal jars, making sure you have cleaned the jar's rims of any residue.
4. Process sealed jars in a boiling water bath. Process quart jars for 15 minutes.
5. Store pickles for a minimum of 8 weeks before eating. Refrigerate after opening. Pickles will keep for up to 2 years if stored in a cool dry place.

Just 'Cause.... it's TRUE! :)

Weekend Shenanigans ~ Friday Night Board Game Night and JT

Friday night I had sushi with a friend then went to Friday Night Board game night at Margo's.  Every Friday night, we try and get together for boardgames and laughs.  It's always a good time when you get a bunch of high school buddies together! Pretty sure I love them to pieces!  

Below is Craigy and me, one of the besties!



Saturday, I spent the day with Craigy then spent my Saturday evening in watching JT on SNL!!!  I'm pretty sure I fell in love with him.....every second.he.was.on.  He makes a suit and tie look damn good....just sayin'!

Sunday, Church then brunch at the parentals! We were two weeks behind on the Bachelor, so we caught up on that too.  Spent the rest of Sunday evening doing laundry at my place!  Just a nice relaxing weekend with friends and family! 

Sunday Social ~ Movies, TV, And Excitement

1. What is one movie you are terrified to watch?
Hell Raiser always freaked me out!!!!!!

2. What is one TV show you have always wanted to get into but haven’t yet? The Walking Dead....but just to see what all the hype is!

3. What is one daring activity on your bucket list? flying in a hot air balloon! :)

4. Would you ever travel alone? INDEED!

5. What activities do you like to do alone?  edit pictures/work :)

Crystal's Dilled Cucumber, Tomato, and Celery Salad

Ingredients

* 1/3 cup water
* 1 tablespoon dill seed
* 1 tablespoon honey
* 1/3 cup buttermilk salad dressing and seasoning mix
* 2 cups mayonnaise
* 1 cup buttermilk
* 1 1/3 cups milk
* 1 cup white vinegar
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* 2 large cucumbers, quartered and thinly sliced
* 3 tomatoes, cubed
* 2 stalks celery, chopped
* 1/2 onion, sliced and quartered
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Place water and dill seed in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes. Whisk in honey and salad dressing mix, then pour mixture into a large bowl. Whisk in mayonnaise, buttermilk, milk, and vinegar until smooth.
2. Place cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, onion, garlic, and salt into a separate bowl, and pour half of the dressing onto the vegetables; toss well. Cover, and refrigerate salad for at least 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing for future use

Compliments

We all like compliments, right? This is by far the best compliment I have ever received from another brother in Christ. So beautiful that I had to share..... thank you Matt for making my day!

Still Celebrating

Friday Update - It's My Birthday!!

Today has been a busy busy day but a blessed one. Worked at the clinic til noon, back and forth with moving, birthday lunch with the fam, and now my step-dad is taking me to pick up the Daisers from surgery. After that, birthday dinner with the fam. Whoa, what a day but I must say, being in Texas with my family on my birthday is amazing!!! God is so good to me and I will never understand why, guess He loves me lots!  I am so super excited about life! It's pretty sweet right now! :)

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