Nurses Day!

Last week we celebrated nurses day.  I work with some pretty amazing nurses.  Most of you know that we went through quite a hard time last year and didn't have enough nurses.  Several of my co-workers really stepped up and helped out during that time, and we managers wanted to do something nice to thank them on nurses day.
We decided to invite them all to an afternoon tea. Of course, it was held at work, so those who were working at the time could come for a while too.
We decorated our training room, and had a nice luncheon.

 This little packet was full of fun things, things that make nurses laugh, some trivia, tips on relaxing...  It says we are celebrating our "TEA"riffic nurses.

 Flowers on the table

 Big flower poofs in the windows

The welcome table, with little gift bags and thank you cards for each nurse.  The bags had bandage scissors, pens, pads and chocolate in them - all necessary items for a nurse.

Also on the table were Mounds and Almond Joy candy bars.  The paper above them says Nursing.. this job.. Some days it makes you feel like a nut,   Some days it don't!

 Some beautiful flower arrangements provided by our Director of Nursing's husband.   He sent 5 of these to put on tables and said he wanted to thank them too.

Our dietary manager brought in antique tablecloths to use.

 The food!  Sub sandwiches, fruit, crackers and cheese, veggies and dip, cookies, mint brownies and cream cheese bars.

Chocolates and mints to finish with.

 We had beautiful tea cups to drink punch or tea.

Here's our room with some of the people there.  Those that were working came in a little later.

 Two of our nurses enjoying their gift bags.  The one on the right has been a Director of nursing, a nursing instructor, a nursing manager and then she retired.  After she was gone about 3 weeks, she came back on call because she just couldn't stay away!

I found this in my office with a thank you card on nurses day.  It was from one of our nurses who said she wanted to thank me for the ways I help her, but she thought she'd make it pandemic worthy.  It's a bottle of Corona beer, tucked into a roll of toilet paper!    I don't like beer, but it sure did make me laugh!

I also got this beautiful hanging basket from our administrator.  It's prettier in person and the color of the flowers is gorgeous!

One other thing appeared at our building on nurses day.  This sign made from a wooden pallet was put by the front door.  No one saw it being delivered so we don't know who it's from.  There was a note that said - from a grateful family.  The sign says "Our heroes, Love and thanks".  Heroes is misspelled, but we appreciated that anonymous gift!
It was a fun day for all of us!

Friday Funny

Cooking Thursday

My sister Cheri has been off work because of Covid 19.  She is a fantastic cook, and since she's not working she's doing more baking.  She also has more will power than me, because she often gives things away that she bakes, to avoid eating them.  Last week we were the recipient of some absolutely delicious cookies!  They are called French Toast Cookies, which gives you an idea of the unusual flavor. They also have great texture - a little crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle.  You have to try this recipe, you won't be sorry!

French toast cookies  
1/2 cup butter  
1/3 cup sugar  
1/2 cup brown sugar  
1 large egg yolk  
1/2 cup light corn syrup  
2 teaspoons vanilla extract  
2 teaspoons maple extract  
2 1/3 cups all purpose flour  
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg  
1 teaspoon baking soda 
 1/4 teaspoon salt  
1/4 cup sugar, for rolling 

Instructions 
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick silicone baking pads. 
2. Cream together the butter and sugars. Add the egg yolk, corn syrup, vanilla, and maple extracts and mix well, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. 
3. Next add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Blend thoroughly. Roll the cookie dough into 1.5 inch balls and then roll each ball in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. 
4. Bake the cookies at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to rest for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. 
5. Store in an airtight container.