Busy Busy...

So 5 am came early this morning. I have the house feeling all clean and sparkly and the pups fed and napping all before 7am. I have to say I was oddly productive for so early. Next up coffee and some book shopping. I have decided to upgrade my nook finally and get the nook simple touch. I am old school with the 1st gen nook. It still works but it's seen better days. Barnes and Nobles lowered their price to 99.00 from the 120.00 and I had another 10% off with an additional 5% off from Upromise which made it 15 bucks cheaper...I can handle that. It paid for the case to protect it in. I opted to have it shipped with free express 1 day shipping so that I didn't have to wait at the store. They were crazy backed up. I can use my old stand by for one more day.

Fayetteville is expected to be drowned in snow starting tonight again. But we shall see. We have plenty of food here so I say BRING IT! I live for more time with my hubby.

This weekend I made some baked oatmeal. Was pretty good I must say. Thick creamy and not to sweet. Makes a 9x13 pan so there is oatmeal for days which if this snow hits may come in handy.

Here is the recipe...

3 c. old fashioned oats

1½ c. brown sugar

5½ c. milk

½ c. peanut butter

3 eggs, beaten

1 c. raisins

1 c. chocolate chips

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine oats, sugar, milk, peanut butter, and eggs.
2. Simmer over medium heat 20 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
3. Stir in raisins.
4. Pour into greased 9x13 inch pan and top with chocolate chips.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until oatmeal is set.
6. Serve warm; top with milk or additional brown sugar if desired.