Tuesday, 15 May 2012
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~It's Tuesday!~
Outside my window... It's rainy. It rained off and on yesterday and has been raining most of today. I don't mind the rain. It sure does keep the grass green and healthy.
This is what I saw outside my window on Saturday. We have a few dead trees in the back yard. During one of the last big winds this spring, we lost the top of a tree. When it fell, it fell onto another tree. Fearing for the children of the new tenant, my husband thought he'd chop the tree down and make the back yard a bit safer. He was going to use the winch on the TOY-ota to help pull the tree over, but that required pulling the TOY-ota out of the garage, too much work. He used the new MONSTER truck's winch instead. Even for such a big truck, it seemed small in this backyard!
(if you click on the image, it will blow it up larger so you may be able to see the winch cable hooked to the tree and monster truck!)
I am thinking...I am thinking only 15 more days!! We're so excited!
I am thankful...I am thankful for the provision of the Lord, over and above, anything I could want or need!
In the kitchen...An inspired cooking day today. Tomato Soup with grilled cheese sandwiches, a great dinner on a rainy day!
I do have a menu for the next week or so.
Chef salads, baked potatoes
Lasagna, garlic bread, salad
Macaroni and cheese with hot dogs, cooked carrots, pear salads
Cheese baked chicken, onion roasted potato, green beans and tomatoes, sour cream coffeecake
Taco's
Velveeta shells, grilled chicken breasts,garlic broccoli
Afredo stuffed shells, grilled chicken, garlic bread, salad
Beef Stew with crackers
Aldi's barbecue riblets, garlic mashed potato, wilted spinach, garlic snow peas
Pork Steaks, baked potatoes, green salad
picnic sandwiches, cookies, chips
Memorial Day-pizza or Chinese buffet
I am wearing...I am wearing a fantastic sunburn from our Mother's Day fishing adventure.
I am creating... I made a watch as a thank you present for #2 son's piano teacher. We will present her with it on Monday. Monday is our last lesson until September when we resume with a new teacher!
I am reading/watching...We're still watching Due South and loving it!
I read a juvenile fiction book by John Grisham yesterday. It was called Theodore Boone- The Abduction
I am praying...Praying always for the desires of my heart. Praying for my mother's recovery from her fall and healing of her knee. Praying for travel mercies for us. Praying for God to have our special house saved and ready for us in San Diego. Praying for my health.
From the learning rooms...Multiplication, Division, Sentences, spelling
Around the house... Around the house, my ever shifting piles. We've patched nail holes, done some touch up painting, I've taken a load to the thrift store, completed yard work, I need to dust off pictures, finish cleaning in the two bedrooms, wipe out cupboards, clean carpets.
One of my favorite things...Dreaming about a new house and furnishing it!
A few plans for the rest of the week: Cleaning, patching, Bachelor David on Friday or Saturday, a Wal Mart trip, grocery store trip
What I've been doing... Mother's Day Fishing in the canoe with my guys. We caught, and released 19 fish total. Crappie, Sun Fish, and Bass.
Thirsty butterflies at the lake's edge.
That's #2 son's fish!
That's his too!
mamma's fishie!
That's my bass he is holding . . .really!
Something to share... A recipe by request from @donnaledford I made this cake for her son's birthday. It's a nice alternative from German Chocolate Cake. . .he (my manly man) loves the topping best!
Oatmeal Cake
1 c. quick oats
1 1/4 c. hot water
1/2 c. shortening or butter
1 c. white sugar**
1 c. brown sugar**
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
In small bowl, pur hot water over oatmeal, let stand. In medium bowl, cream together shortening and sugars. add beaten eggs and vanilla. Sift in flour, soda, salt and cinnamon. Add Oatmeal. Stir to combine. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees.
ICING: Boil for 1 minute, one stick of butter, 1 T. milk, one c. brown sugar. Then add 1 c. flaked coconut and 1/2 c. chopped walnuts. Pour over baked HOT cake and then brown topping in broiler. (I've even doubled this frosting recipe. I've also used chopped mixed nuts. We prefer pecans around here too!)
** (I'm going to try to cut the sugar amounts next time. It seemed too sweet this time.)
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I saw the following recipe on food network yesterday. I love most anything from Paula Deen. I also love Almond Joy candy bars!
Volcano CakeIngredients
Cream mixture:
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 stick butter, room temperature
- 2 cups 4X or 10X sugar
Cake:
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 (18.25-ounce) box German chocolate cake mix, prepare by following directions on box
- 10 bite-sized almond and chocolate covered candy (ALMOND JOY"S) or candy of choice
Glaze:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
---------------------------For the cream mixture:
Beat ingredients together with an electric mixer. Set aside until ready to use.
Cake:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 by 9 by 2-inch cake pan.
Line bottom of greased pan with coconut flakes. Sprinkle pecans on top of coconut. Set aside.
Follow directions on back of box to prepare cake. Beat for approximately 2 minutes, using an electric mixer. Fold in bite-sized candy. Pour into cake pan. Evenly space dollops of cream mixture on top of the cake. When the cake cooks, the cream will sink down to the bottom. This will be your "volcano" of flavor. Place in oven for 40 to 45 minutes. While cake is still hot spread the glaze evenly over the cake.
For the glaze:
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in cocoa powder and add milk until you get a thin consistency. If glaze is too thick, add more milk. While bringing the butter and milk mixture to a boil, whisk in confectioners' sugar and almond extract. Glaze should be thin. Remove from the heat and allow to cool before using.
Have a great week friends!
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Tuesday, 08 May 2012
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Terrific Tuesday With Recipes!
Easy Apricot Chicken
1 pkg onion soup mix
1 8oz bottle Russian dressing
10 oz apricot preserves
2.5 lbs boneless chicken, cut into 1" pieces
Cooked sticky rice
Preheat oven to 350*. Grease a 9x13 casserole dish. Dump soup mix, dressing, and preserves into dish. Whisk together well.. Stir to coat the chicken. Cover with foil. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes . Serve over a bed of sticky rice. *this would also cook well in a crock pot on low for 4-5 hours.
Easy Tereaki Chicken Dinner
2-3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, breasts or a mixture of both, cut into 1" chunks
2 cups green beans (or whatever frozen veggies you have on hand, Oriental Mix would be Fantastic!)
1 1/2 cups Mr. Yoshida's Original Gourmet Sweet & Savory Sauce
2 cups prepared sticky rice
garlic salt & pepper
olive oil
Saute the thighs in a hot pan with olive oil. Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt and pepper, turning to cook on all sides. When chicken is fully cooked and starts to caramelize, add the Yoshida's sauce. Allow chicken and sauce to come back to a boil (add more sauce if you think you need it) and then let simmer for about 5-10 minutes, so that the meat soaks up the sauce a little. Add green beans (or any frozen veggie) for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Serve over sticky rice.Enjoy!!
Monday, 07 May 2012
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~~It's Monday!~~*Edit added!
Outside my window... It's cool today. Rain showers are expected most of the week. I like rain showers. The rain helps keep the temperatures down and the grass very green.
I am thinking... Thinking about all my things to do. I guess that's a never ending project right now.
I am thankful... I am so thankful for my little family.
In the kitchen... A Menu!
Monday- green salad and baked sweet potatoes
Tuesday- Soft Taco Dinner
Wednesday- Apricot Chicken, Rice a Roni, Green Beans, Fruit
Thursday- Tomato Soup, grilled cheese sandwiches
Friday- Afredo Stuffed Jumbo Shells, green salad, garlic bread, cupcakes
Saturday- firepit hotdogs, macaroni salad, baked beans, pistachio salad
Sunday- Grilled Pork Chops, baked potatoes, salad
I am wearing... Black tee shirt, comfy skirt, long socks
I am creating... My creating looks like a big dis-assembly. I've gotten some things down from the walls.
Patched a few holes. I'm just trying to do a bit here and there and not do it all at once. That's hard for me.- Clean out freezer
- Install the new seat covers in the truck
- Wipe down fridge in/out
- clean stove
- wash windows in/out
- vacuum thoroughly
- finish pulling stuff off walls
- patch holes
- clean area rugs
- rub out stain on downstairs carpet
- clean cupboards
- pack the things for the trip
I am praying... Praying for the desires of my heart. Praying for my health. Praying for far away family. Praying for my married children. Praying for the desires of my heart.
I am reading... I am reading Lionclaw by Nancy Springer. These books are not as good as the sister of Sherlock Holmes ones were. There is a lot more magic and mysticism in this series about Robin Hoods daughter.
We are continuing our Due South series. Also watching a bit of Quincy.
I watched a great chic flick the other night called Bonneville. Three friends travel in an old Bonneville car from Idaho to Santa Barbara, California. (There is more to the story, but the story was the movie, I'd hate to give it away.)
I am looking forward to... We're all looking forward to our drive out to California and the beautiful scenery we will see. We're all looking forward to getting to San Diego and starting our house hunt. I think my husband looks forward to getting settled into his new job.
From the learning rooms...Multiplication, synonyms, antonyms, sentences, spelling. School on the bed toady. The teacher is taking a rest day.
Around the house... Ha! I apologize for my poor houses appearance every time someone comes over. I am not a messy housekeeper.
One of my favorite things... One of my favorite things. . .catalogs and magazines! I love to look at them!
This is a good free catalog with cutesie things in it. The furniture reminds me of Pottery Barn. The rugs and bedding seem to be good prices.
(I'm really loving this quilt. Maybe with a teal accent wall and lots of teal throw pillows with a lime green bed skirt.)
Leaving you with~ We drove to New London, Connecticut last Wednesday to attend and a graduation at the Coast Guard Academy for an Officer Candidate. The young man had been a co-worker of my husbands about 8 years ago. It was a LONG drive. After the graduation we drove into Mystic Connecticut and had pizza at Angie's Pizza "Where the locals go!"
Sunday, 29 April 2012
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I'm A Bad Blogger
I'm a bad blogger. Does it just mess up your Thursday's when I don't do my regular post? I really have no good excuse for not blogging regularly or commenting on your posts regularly. My days are filled with home schooling, family activities, and preparing for a move.
Outside my window... It's a beautiful Sunday in our neighborhood. The wind we had yesterday is all but disappeared. The temperature is cool but pleasant. I'm enjoying the sound of mowing and car washing in the neighborhood right now.
I am thinking... Only 31 more days to go! We couldn't be more excited. We must talk about our move a thousand times a day! We're in the final planning stages of mapping our route. I'm doing well at pacing myself for getting the house things ready. Thinking, dreaming and praying. . .yes I am!
I am thankful... Always thankful for the provisions the Lord provides. Thankful for my friends. I am thankful for my family both near and far.
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
From the kitchen... I don't really have a menu now. I have a few meals written on a dry erase board on my fridge. We're having Bachelor David, Sharona and baby Anastasia over this afternoon to share a meal with us. Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole, large green salad, fruit salad, homemade rosemary herb bread, sour cream coffeecake with butter pecan ice cream for dessert.
(sour cream coffeecake)
I am wearing...Nothing exciting. Feeling 'wicked' today.
I did dress up on Friday for a whole day spent with my men.
We went to Target and DSW shoes for my manly man. He got two pairs of shoes and two pairs of summer shorts. This is what #2 son did while waiting for Daddy to try on clothes.
(he was watching himself in the security camera)
I am creating... I am creating piles of stuff that move from here to there and back again.
I am praying... I am praying for the desires of my heart, praying for the Lord to be preparing us just the right place to live in San Diego. Praying for my married children and their safety. Praying for far away family, all of them. Praying for my Mom's recovery from her fall and surgery. She is excited to return home this week.
I am reading... I am reading The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline by Nancy Springer. This series is very good!
We are watching Due South from netflix. (Some of the material may not be suited for family viewing.)
From the learning rooms... Multiplication and abbreviations. Working on complete sentences and spelling practice. His piano lessons are progressing so well. I can't wait to see how well he does when he resumes lessons in the fall with a new teacher.
Around the house... Around the house are the ever present piles. I did clean off the table for my guests today. After today, the table probably wont be clean again. I plan on placing all the wall pictures on the table top. Tomorrow is laundry day. I did vacuum yesterday. Excluding the piles, everything looks pretty good.
One of my favorite things... I actually have two favorites this week.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Aldi's stores!!
I will miss Aldi's when we move. We had a store called Canned Food Grocery Outlet in San Diego.
I love these pretzels found at Aldi's.
A few plans for the week: The moving company is sending out a man this week to do a pre-move survey. Our days are set in stone now for the move. May 29-31st. I've got to make an easy menu. Wash out my upright freezer. Patch holes and do some touch up painting. I also need to get a plastic tote with handles and a X-Large suitcase.
Leaving you with... San Diego House pictures, of course!
See the shop peeking out in the background of this next picture? I'm always looking out for my MAN!
~~Have great week dear friends!~~
Monday, 23 April 2012
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Weekend Doings at Our Place
#2 son grabbed the camera over the weekend. This is what he took pictures of. He is building a bird nest for the birds in our yard to use. He thinks they will move into it any day.
We've been doing a bit of studying on hummingbirds in Science. We've recently also studied crows and ravens. It's fascinating to my student how the birds 'marry' and have babies. It's led to some interesting questions lately! FUN!!
I guess picture is because Banjo is so photogenic.
The next pictures are what my manly man wanted to do with is new trailer.
He had to hook everything up to see how it looked.
After he was all done playing with the toys in the driveway, we worked in the garage packing up hand tools, taking inventory, writing down serial numbers and snapping pictures of high dollar tools. Now we've got all his paint and cleaning supplies ready to donate. Most everything in the garage is ready. I've just got to patch holes and clean the freezer.
Tonight for dinner~ Tuna Twist Casserole and salad. Then we're heading to the gym to swim and sit in the hot tub for our evening entertainment.
That's all from house for now. Have a great week!
Thursday, 19 April 2012
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~~It's Thursday, Isn't it?~~
Outside my window... Beautiful day today. It's a comfortable temperature. We're expecting a good soaking rain this weekend. All the allergy sufferers are rejoicing. Tree pollen is especially bothersome right now.
Tree pollen on the vehicles.
I am thinking... I am thinking, yep.
Actually, I am thinking that the man who recently took my passport photo, should work for the DMV and the Military ID office taking their pictures.
Passport photo
DMV photo
Military ID photo
I am thankful... I am thankful for husband, for who he is and what he does for me and his family. I am thankful that we're still enjoy each others company after 23 years together.
In the kitchen... I don't remember what is on my menu. I've misplaced the menu among piles of stuff here and there around the house. I made salmon patties, mashed potatoes and garlic broccoli for dinner. I also cleaned out a few baking items today and made Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread and a small pan of Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars. My husband is due for his semi-annual Coast Guard weigh in at the end of this month. I feel like we've been on a salad diet since February. . .I'm sure we haven't.
I am wearing... Long, comfortable khaki green, skirt, turquoise colored tee and navy colored sweater. I pulled my hair out of my eyes this morning and secured it with bobby-pins. I haven't looked at myself since!
I am creating... Piles, Piles Everywhere. If I had a picture, I'd show you that I've added some piles since last week. I think maybe I'm a bit lazy and don't want to walk downstairs to get the camera. . . O.K. I got the camera.
I'm taking down the chicken collection in the kitchen, washing and drying them all and moving them to an area in the dining room. The shelves will come down, and the holes will get patched. On the counter you can see the pumpkin bread and pan of peanut butter chocolate chip bars I made today. And yes, that is the dog food bowl right next to the people food. Banjo gets to have Salmon juice all over his dog food tonight. A special treat for him.
this is the area that the chickens have moved.
This is the pile of stuff on the dining room table. Next to the table, is the area rug from the family room downstairs. I want to rent a rug cleaner and clean both my area rugs before rolling them up and getting them out of my way.
I updated my photo wall. I've bagged all the loose photo's and have yet to purchase another photo album. If I get some time and get major bored, I may put the loose photos in an album before everything gets packed up.
That photo is of the ever-growing pile of thrift store donations. I'm sure I'll have lots more soon.
I am going... Tomorrow I am going to go get Bachelor David. We're going to Chinese buffet for lunch with Baby Anastasia and #2 son, then David has a follow-up appointment with a Dr. My dessert baking marathon today will pay off tomorrow as David and Sharon can help us eat those desserts.
I am praying. . . praying always for the desires of my heart. Praying for my health. Praying for wisdom. Praying that the Lord will continue to make the way smooth for the move to San Diego. Praying for @mggkln as her husband is due to come home from a long deployment on his ship. Praying for my Mom, @sharolsplace as she continues to heal from the surgery to repair a fractured knee.
I am reading/watching...I am continuing to read all the Nancy Springer books I could find in the juvenile section of the library. I started The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets last night. Ms. Springer has also penned a series about the daughter of Robin Hood, called Rowan Hood. I look forward to those as well.
If I have any time left at all, I've been watching a few episodes of Quincy, M.E. on netflix.
I am looking forward to... Moving
From the learning rooms...My student got done early today and will have a free day tomorrow. He did well with multiplication this week. He learned all about the two and three multiplication tables. He is practicing on writing answers in complete sentences, it's not his favorite.
Around the house... Ha!
One of my favorite things...
Strawberry limeaid or cherry limeaid form Sonic. YUM!
A few plans for the rest of the week:
My manly man volunteered for a protective service detail next week. That means we wont be going to Rhode Island, I wont be sitting around the pool or soaking in the hot tub with my frosty iced tea while he is in training. I am a bit bummed. But, we do save on food and gas money by not going. I've been promised a 'date' night instead.
We need to catalog serial numbers and inventory tools and electronic equipment. I'd like to do that Saturday. My manly man needs to pile up some of his paint and chemicals and take them down the street to a business that said they'd use them.
Something to Share...
We skipped church on Sunday and enjoyed the beauty of God's creation and the almost 80 degree weather. The following are pictures with captions of a great family day at our house.
A vsit to a fish hatchery. It was closed, so we walked around and had the place all to ourselves. We didn't go past the fences and look at the fish pond however.
One of my favorite flowers are the little spring violets that are blooming right now.
I spotted this little, orange and black, wooly caterpillar. I think it's way too early for them to be out, isn't it?
#2 son wanted the camera to take the next picture. I think it was a deer.
What I wore.
A 2 mile hike to a Geo-caching location through the wild woods. I'm not kidding when I say it was buggy. We probably pulled off 30 ticks from our clothing and Banjo by the time we got back to the truck. THAT WAS NOT FUN!! I predict it will be a bad insect summer.
My men.
Can you tell what branch of service we proudly serve?
Have a great weekend friends!
Thursday, 12 April 2012
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~~It's Thursday!~~
FOR TODAY
Outside my window... Outside my window, it's SPRING! It's so pretty outside. Some of my favorite blooms, the Dogwoods started blooming this week. Dogwood blossoms remind me of the beautiful mountains of Oregon.
I am thinking... I am thinking of all things I need to do. I'm trying to wait a few more weeks before jumping into to chaos feet first. Cleaning, organizing patching holes. Moving different piles of stuff here and then there.
(my to-do list)
I am thankful... I am thankful for my salvation. One of my favorite Resurrection songs is "He Lives" My second favorite is "Written In Red". I love this time of year when I can remember, with amazing gratefullness, what Christ did for me.
From the kitchen... A quick, easy company dinner tonight. A meal shared with Chris and Sharon before he heads to Seattle this weekend.
Chicken and Apple Sausages, Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans with Onions and Carrots, Pistachio salad, Green salad, Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
I am wearing... Denim Capri's, fushia colored short sleeve tee with lavender cardigan on top. No make up, no fixed hair. YUK!
I am creating... Working on that picture wall. I'm expecting some photos in the mail today someday to complete that project. I need to get a photo album to hold a huge bag of photo's that need to be put into such an album.
My manly man and I made patterns for the seat covers for the TOY-ota. I cut some fabric to sew two sun visors. . . . .and $25.00 worth of special needles later, I can't sew them. It's a special, waterproof fabric and the coating on it sticks to the needles. It needs a special upholstery sewing machine to sew it. Bummer! So, sometime in the future, we'll be ordering a different type of fabric.
(my sewing pile.)
I am praying... I am praying as always, for the desires of my heart. Praying for my married children. Praying for far away family. Praying for my Mom, @sharolsplace. She fell on Tuesday and fractured her knee. She was scheduled for surgery yesterday afternoon. I haven't heard how that went. Praying for her speedy recovery. She expected to be sent home possibly today or tomorrow. Praying for our move. . .praying ahead of time for safety and protection. Praying for the Lord to prepare that perfect place for us in San Diego.
I am reading/watching... I randomly picked up a book in the juvenile section of the library it looked like a good read so I came home with two books. . .they are very good. The Case of the Missing Marquess ,The Case of the Left Handed Lady by Nancy Springer.
I am looking forward to... We are going to Rhode Island on April 23rd to accompany my manly man on his annual, all- hands, week long, regional training. I'm looking forward to relaxing by the pool, soaking in the hot tub, recharging my batteries before I dis-organize my entire house.
From the learning rooms... We are at the halfway point. We've mixed it up a bit. We're doing one subject a day. My student seems to like the change. We'll be doing school work into the summer this year. We're still really far behind. I can't motivate my student to want to work ahead. He'd rather play with his free time.
I have a bunch of notes of my little study of New Testament Giving.
It's been good for me to study these last two years. I've been studying to see if what I believe about my convictions/preferences/etc are what I really believe or what someone else believed and I was taught their particular conviction/preference/etc.
Around the house... Piles of stuff everywhere. Dust bunnies, dust. I think it looks terrible.
One Some of my favorite things... We've been reminiscing about some of our favorite things about San Diego.
Baja Fresh - Fish Taco's
Old Town - San Diego
A few plans for the rest of the week: Dinner tonight with friends, Bachelor David tomorrow (he needs a ride to the barber for a haircut and he'll stay for dinner) Projects around the house with manly man Saturday.
Something to share...We took Tuesday to be with my manly man on a trip to Pennsylvania to pick up his new trailer.
We drove through Lancaster County, Pennsylvania again. The scenery is just gorgeous. The farms are all starting to get very green.
The old, cute, little towns are fascinating. I wish we had more time to explore.
Guess where we ate. . .again. Shady Maple Smorgasbord. YUM! We also took the time to browse a few shops. My husband got a new spring jacket for $14.99.
See the new trailer?
Leaving you with . . . More San Diego house pictures!
I'd LOVE to live here. 13 wonderful acres. And, I'm looking out for my man, see that SHOP?
I don't know too much about this one. It's . . . just . . . different.
Cozy
Have a Great weekend dear friends!
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Monday, 02 April 2012
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~~Menu Monday~~
Monday- Parmesan Cod, Garlic Broccoli, Rice A Roni, Dinner Salads
Tuesday- Bisquick Cheeseburger Pie
Wednesday- Kung Pow Chicken, Brown Rice
Thursday- Enchilada Casserole, Spanish Rice, Re-fried Beans
Friday- Barbecue Lil Smokies, Macaroni and Cheese, Wilted Spinach Salad, Cottage Cheese and Fruit
Saturday- Firepit! Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Pistachio Salad, Cole Slaw
Sunday- Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Ambrosia Salad, Garlic Asparagus, Pistachio Layered Dessert
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Forty Two
My 42nd birthday was wonderful. I got everything that I asked for. It was a great day.
Tim Hawkins ISANITIZED, The Peasall Sisters HOME TO YOU, Surprise FLOWERS, Lunch at Golden Corral (106 miles away . . .my family loves me ),
a drive through the 4X4 forest in the big Monster truck,
watching my manly man catch a beautiful fish,
While driving through the forest we say many turkey's. We were looking for deer. All the sudden I said, "I saw a face! Go Back!"
"What!??" Say the manly men. I grabbed my camera and jumped out of the truck and walked a short way into the forest. This is what I saw.
A HUGE knot on a tree with a shelf lichen growing out of it. It was SO COOL!
Thank you dear friends for the sweet birthday wishes!
Thursday, 29 March 2012
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~~It's Thursday!~~
Outside my window... Outside my window it's breezy and cool. We had a short thunder storm blow through early yesterday. It left Banjo scrambling to find cover under Momma's legs for a few minutes. The grass is greening up very fast. We'll have to mow shortly.
I am thinking... Thinking about my never ending to do list. Thinking about moving. Thinking about cleaning.
I am thankful... I am always thankful for the things the Lord does for me each week. I am thankful for my salvation. For grace and mercy. I am thankful for my friends and for my family, far and near!
In the kitchen... We had chicken nuggets, french fries and buttered corn for lunch. Daddy is working tonight keeping you all safe. It will be an easy dinner tonight, maybe sandwiches. I am trying to decide if I want to do my grocery shopping this afternoon.
I cleaned the oven yesterday. It was BAD dirty! It took me two hours on my hands and knees . . . scrubbing . . . scrubbing! (On my wish list for my next place, a self cleaning oven. . .please!)
I've been trying to empty things out of my pantry, freezer and cupboards. The shelves are all getting bare-er. I've got a little bag of things I know I wont use in the next 6 weeks all packed to go to the neighborhood food pantry. My menu the next few weeks reflects the cleaning process, using up pasta, meats and a few of the casseroles in the freezer.
I am wearing...
I am wearing army green cargo pants and a white tee. I am a bit cold as my arms are bare. I'm holding in my hand a hot mug of 'Constant Comment' tea lightly sweetened with natural Tennessee honey.
I am creating... My husband and I started the seat cover project for his TOY-ota today. We've got the patterns made. I may surprise him and sew the covers for the sun visors this evening.
I am reading/watching...
I am reading "The Jungle" by Clive Cussler and Jack DuBrul
Still on The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones. We don't watch it every night so it is taking a long time to finish the series.
I moved a few items up on my netflix queue and recently watched Chonda Pierce
"A Piece of my Mind"
At home to watch this weekend . . .
The Trial
Rabbit-Proof Fence
I am praying... As always I am praying for the desires of my heart. I've really had the 'want another baby bug' bad the last month or so. I'd LOVE to have more children, that's one of the desires of my heart. Praying for our move. Praying for far away family. Praying for me. Praying for my husband.
I am looking forward to... I am looking forward to the weekend. It's my 42nd birthday on Sunday. I'm making my own cake, Coconut.
We'll have homemade burgers and fries Saturday with the cake.
As a present, I want to spend the whole day with only my family and to go to Golden Corral for my meal. Golden Corral is about 80 miles away!
From the learning rooms... We're plugging along~ Addition of large numbers. Addition of money. Writing practice. Spelling practice. On his spelling list this week, a word I miss-spell frequently, excersize! EXERCISE!!
One of my favorite things... Surfing craigslist
5 car garage for my manly man
Adorable cottage for me
A ranch style home in my favorite town, Ramona, CA.
A small 2 bedroom ranch nestled among a vineyard.
Something to Share...Remember the seat cover I told you we wanted to order for our new Monster Truck?
We changed our minds.
They will be Aztec Blue and will be delivered in a few weeks.
We bought a canopy for the new Monster Truck on Monday. This will give us a secure place to haul some things we don't trust with movers. It has tinted windows and a locking door. My husbands BRAND NEW trailer should be ready to pick up the week after next.
A few plans for the rest of the week:
In few moments I am leaving to take Chris, Sharon and baby Anastasia to the airport. They are flying out to Seattle to house hunt. Chris has a new job!!
We are so excited for this HUGE change for them. She is a Jersey girl who has lived here most of her life. He is a military brat, so change is normal for him. They are excited to see what the LORD has in store for them in Seattle.
~~Have a great weekend dear FRIENDS!!~~
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Wouldn't You Like To Know For Sure?
…that you will go to heaven when you die?
There are a few things that we can know
for sure, but, we do know that we will eventually
die, and we can know that after death we will
live forever in heaven with God.(I John 5:13)
SO WHAT MUST WE DO TO BE SAVED?
We must know three things:
1.That we are sinners.Romans 3:23
“For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
2.That there is a price for sin.Romans 6 :23
“For the wages of sin is death…”Ultimately this
will lead to separation form God in Hell.
3.Christ has paid the price for us.Romans 5:8
“While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
WE MUST ONLY DO ONE THING.
1.Call upon the name of the Lord and ask for his gift
of salvation.Romans 10:13“For whosoever shall
call upon the name of the Lord SHALL BE SAVED.”
Millions of people from all walks of life and through
all the ages have called upon the Lord and
have the assurance they will go to heaven when they die.
Wouldn’t you like to know ?
Pray a simple prayer like this:
“Dear Lord, I am a sinner.I need to be saved.
As best I know how, I call upon you
and ask you to save me now.
In Jesus name, Amen.”
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@sharolsplace is resting comfortably today after surgery yesterday has a plate and pin in knee. Praying for fast recovery!
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June 1st. Subject to change when we speak to the transportaion/moving office. Thanks for praying. One less stressor for my man :-)
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