Spring Dreams and Perfect Punch

I don't know about you guys, but I am so ready for "Spring-like" temperatures.  This constant change in weather makes me long for it even more.  I am ready to spend our days outside.  Landry loves to ride his tricycle and we are trying to conquer his bike with training wheels.  He loves to play on his sand table.  Brynley is still trying to conquer the whole walking thing, but I know she will have so much to explore this Spring when she can walk around to see it all.  She loves to go up and down our little slide.  We all enjoy having lunch out on the picnic table.  Can you tell that this dreary weather has got me dreaming for the days to come?

I recently had a wedding shower for a good friend of mine.  I love planning things like this.  We had cheesecake with all the toppings and fruit trays.  The thing I wanted to share with you is an amazing punch recipe that I got from a lady at our church.  It is absolutely the best punch ever if you like Frappuccinos from Starbucks and it is super easy!!!

Mocha Punch

6 cups water

1/2 cup instant chocolate drink mix (Ovaltine)

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup instant coffee granules

1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream

1/2 gallon chocolate ice cream

1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Chocolate curls, optional

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add drink mix, sugar and coffee; stir until dissolved. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

About 30 minutes before serving, pour mixture into a large punch bowl. Add ice cream by scoopfuls; stir until partially melted.

Garnish with dollops of whipped cream and chocolate curls if desired. Yield: 20-25 servings (about 5 quarts).

I hope you all try it and enjoy!  Well I better get off of here.  We are headed to the gymnastics place again today.  Landry is so excited.