The great cat escape!

This is Buddy aka butter.

This cat is my baby, I found him when he was a week old, his mother abandoned him after the neighbors dog ate the rest of the litter. I bottle fed him for a month while I was preg with Ainsley.. so he is very special to me.

About a year ago he went outside and was bitten by something much bigger than he is and he got an infection, a visit to the vet and big bill to go with it. So after that he wouldn't go near the back door, scared to death of being outside, and of course I wouldn't let him out anyway.

Well Memorial Day morning, Shane thought Buddy might be getting "cabin fever" and let him out on the porch so he could "get some air". Now he's done this before but usually the cat runs right back inside. This time he must have been spooked, cause he ran straight to the woods. This cat is such a wuss and I was so worried he couldn't take care of himself.

Thankfully he was only gone 2 days cause shane felt so guilty..he would call several times from work and would get up every few hours at night to search for him. He was so happy to see him run inside this morning. I knew he would come back but I was afraid he would be hurt again.

Thankfully he is fine and loving all the attention he is getting. He won't be going back out anymore for sure!

Memorial Day Desserts

Here is what we are making for our family Memorial Day picnic:

Smore Peanut Butter Bars (Cookie Mix)

When was the first time you got hooked on rich and gooey s'mores? Try this version of a best-loved classic.

Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:1 hr 20 min
Makes:24 bars

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® peanut butter cookie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for in cookie mix directions
1 container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups Golden Grahams® cereal

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Make cookie dough as directed on pouch. Press dough into ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
2. Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown around edges.
3. Spoon frosting into microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 15 to 20 seconds; stir frosting until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup. Pour remaining frosting over warm bars. Sprinkle marshmallows and cereal over frosting.
4. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed. Cool 15 minutes. Drizzle reserved frosting over bars. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Increase first bake time to 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Information

1 Serving: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 1 1/2g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 200mg; Total Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 22g); Protein 2g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 6% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Family Fun
Kids can do the easy steps of pressing the cookie dough into the pan and sprinkling marshmallows and cereal over the frosting.
Variation
Use 1 pouch Betty Crocker® chocolate chip cookie mix for the peanut butter mix.

German Chocolate Bars

These mouthwatering bars taste just like German chocolate cake! A great change of pace from the standard brownie.

Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:2 hr 50 min
Makes:48 bars

2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® German chocolate cake mix
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy coconut pecan frosting
1/4 cup milk

1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Lightly grease or spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan.
2. In medium bowl, cut butter into cake mix, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Press half of the mixture (2 1/2 cups) in bottom of pan.
3. Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked layer. Drop frosting by tablespoonfuls over chocolate chips. Stir milk into remaining cake mixture. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto frosting layer.
4. Bake 24 to 28 minutes or until cake portion is slightly dry to touch; cool completely. Refrigerate until firm. For 48 bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store loosely covered.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake 28 to 32 minutes.

Nutrition Information

1 Serving: Calories 120 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, Trans Fat 1/2g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 115mg; Total Carbohydrate 16g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 11g); Protein 0g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 0% Exchanges: 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Time Saver
Pack 'em for a picnic! Save time by taking them right in the pan and serving them when you reach your picnic site.
Special Touch
Make each bite better with a dollop of whipped topping.

Find these and more yummy recipes at BettyCrocker.com!