Yup, I absolutely don't feel like putting my feelings down in typed out words. I've got nothing 'cute' or 'catchy' or even 'interesting' to blog about...so I'm just not....or maybeeeee its because I have let myself get into a funk and I'm just not ready to work myself out of it...or or how 'bout this one- I'm so physically and mentally exhausted I have little to no creativity left to sit down and write!
Well, whatever it is, I'm just not feelin' it right now in the blogoshpere. I have chemistry and anatomy homework to battle through.
I'll be back though, perhaps tomorrow, next week or so, but just not today :)
I really only know of one person who actively reads this stuff anyways lol.
19 October 2010
Tuesday's True Confession: I'm in love...
...with my Deputy! Yup, its my anniversary AND its a Tuesday so in the name of all thats corny and silly, I confess my love for this man I have been with for a solid DOZEN years ♥ And just one more bit of corny-ness
D-dedicated to family, and the law
E-eternal companion! SCORE ONE FOR ME!!!
P-purrrty dang HOT!
U-UNIQUE! <-- It has an 'inside' story kinda meaning :)
T-tall, tender(yikes! he might not like that lol),
Y-you know what? He belongs to ME!!!
D-dedicated to family, and the law
E-eternal companion! SCORE ONE FOR ME!!!
P-purrrty dang HOT!
U-UNIQUE! <-- It has an 'inside' story kinda meaning :)
T-tall, tender(yikes! he might not like that lol),
Y-you know what? He belongs to ME!!!
15 October 2010
Feed Me Friday: Company's Coming Mac & Cheese
This is an old standby that I actually haven't made in quite awhile. However, it's a warm satifying meal either on its own or as a side dish.
14 ounces dry Macaroni
6 Tablespoons Butter -divided
3 Tablespoons Flour
2 Cups milk
1 8 ounce package of cream cheese-cubed
2 Tsp. spicy brown mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs-italian
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Cook Macaroni, meanwhile melt 4 Tbsp butter, stirr in flour till smooth, add milk slowly-bring to a boil. cook 2 minutes. Reduce heat and add next five ingredients. Stir until smooth add to drained macaroni mix to combine. Dump into a greased 9x13 pan melt remaining butter and combine with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole Bake for 15-20 minutes
As a bonus I'm throwing out a recipe I use for a warm drink...We call it Russian Tea, don't know where the name came from , but this stuff is a great pick me up with the cooler morning weather and helps deal with the sniffles. Keep in mind that you can use Regular instant Nestea, I use decaf, because as anyone who knows me well will tell you...caffeine really does make me bounce off the walls!
1/2 cup instant Decaf Nestea
2 cups Tang
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
combine well! I use two heaping spoonfuls in a coffee cup of boiling water. I also store this in an airtight container.
14 ounces dry Macaroni
6 Tablespoons Butter -divided
3 Tablespoons Flour
2 Cups milk
1 8 ounce package of cream cheese-cubed
2 Tsp. spicy brown mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs-italian
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Cook Macaroni, meanwhile melt 4 Tbsp butter, stirr in flour till smooth, add milk slowly-bring to a boil. cook 2 minutes. Reduce heat and add next five ingredients. Stir until smooth add to drained macaroni mix to combine. Dump into a greased 9x13 pan melt remaining butter and combine with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole Bake for 15-20 minutes
As a bonus I'm throwing out a recipe I use for a warm drink...We call it Russian Tea, don't know where the name came from , but this stuff is a great pick me up with the cooler morning weather and helps deal with the sniffles. Keep in mind that you can use Regular instant Nestea, I use decaf, because as anyone who knows me well will tell you...caffeine really does make me bounce off the walls!
1/2 cup instant Decaf Nestea
2 cups Tang
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
combine well! I use two heaping spoonfuls in a coffee cup of boiling water. I also store this in an airtight container.
12 October 2010
Tuesdays True Confession: READ ME A BOOK!
I'm a book hound. Born, bred, and there is little I haven't read! I know that I have mentioned that I have trouble going to sleep unless I read....well....my bathroom is like a library unto itself lol. There is just as much reading material in there as there is in almost any other room of my house!
I love that I have passed my love of reading on to my children. We haven't even finished the first semester of school and my kindergartener is already reading! Slowly yes, but he is doing it! Emily and Nataly both love reading, they will even read to their younger siblings which warms my heart on many levels. I also have to confess that I secretly love it when I have to get after my girls for sneaking out of bed to read by the light in the hallway.
I do have to be very careful with my habit though...I will get so caught up in a pleasure book that I neglect my studies...this semester I promised myself that I would not start any new books until I finish my finals...so its just re-reads for me right now. I think if I tried to go cold turkey, and stick to just academics I would end up harming someone :) What were some of the last books you read that you enjoyed?
P.S. I adore books that are a part of a series!
I love that I have passed my love of reading on to my children. We haven't even finished the first semester of school and my kindergartener is already reading! Slowly yes, but he is doing it! Emily and Nataly both love reading, they will even read to their younger siblings which warms my heart on many levels. I also have to confess that I secretly love it when I have to get after my girls for sneaking out of bed to read by the light in the hallway.
I do have to be very careful with my habit though...I will get so caught up in a pleasure book that I neglect my studies...this semester I promised myself that I would not start any new books until I finish my finals...so its just re-reads for me right now. I think if I tried to go cold turkey, and stick to just academics I would end up harming someone :) What were some of the last books you read that you enjoyed?
P.S. I adore books that are a part of a series!
11 October 2010
Somebody is missing Gram
One morning recently, Rylee kept pestering Cory and I that she wanted to go see my mom. All fine and dandy except for the facts: my mom lives 2 and 1/2 hours away, she was at work, we needed to be home when the kids got home from school, it was an early release day, I had girl scouts that night, and we had plans for the weekend already. It just wasn't possible to pack up and head to see Gram and Grandpa....sorry Roober!
Cory and I were have an indepth discussion and Rylee had finally found something to occupy herself. She sat coloring at the table. I asked her what she was drawing...I get a little teary at this part....She told me that she drew a picture of Gram so that she could be with her and hug and kiss her because she missed her so much ♥♥ She carried that hand drawn picture with her for around 4 hours. She hugged and kissed and talked to 'Gram' the whole time...
Oh how I wish that we could spend more time with my parents. With my schooling and Cory's work schedule...its just not possible and I have tried to explain this to the kiddos so many times. Right now we are making sacrifices so that I can get through my schooling. In fact...part of the reason that Cory's schedule is inflexible is because of my classes.....I think that for a week or so of Christmas break we will head to Gram and Grandpa's house....now if they can only hold out that long...
Cory and I were have an indepth discussion and Rylee had finally found something to occupy herself. She sat coloring at the table. I asked her what she was drawing...I get a little teary at this part....She told me that she drew a picture of Gram so that she could be with her and hug and kiss her because she missed her so much ♥♥ She carried that hand drawn picture with her for around 4 hours. She hugged and kissed and talked to 'Gram' the whole time...
Oh how I wish that we could spend more time with my parents. With my schooling and Cory's work schedule...its just not possible and I have tried to explain this to the kiddos so many times. Right now we are making sacrifices so that I can get through my schooling. In fact...part of the reason that Cory's schedule is inflexible is because of my classes.....I think that for a week or so of Christmas break we will head to Gram and Grandpa's house....now if they can only hold out that long...
08 October 2010
Feed Me Friday: White Chicken Chili
This is one of my all time favorite fall/winter meals. I do make it during the summer as well, but its just not the same. Although this has cayenne and white pepper and green chilis, don't be deceived....This is NOT a spicy dish. Hope you love it as much as I do ♥
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1/2in cubes
1 medium onion chopped
1 TBSP oil
1 15 ounce can of white hominy drained
1 15 ounce can of cannellini beans(white kidney beans) rinsed and drained
1 14 ounce can of chicken broth
2 4 ounce cans chopped green chilis
1 tsp. garlic (granulated)
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 cayenne pepper
8 ounces Sour Cream
1/3 cup half and half
2 TBSP minced fresh cilantro, divided
Saute chicken and onion in oil until no longer pink. Add hominy, beans, broth, chilis and seasonings. Bring to boil, turn down and simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream nad half and half, and 1/2 the minced cilantro. Garnish with remaining cilantro.
6(ish) servings
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1/2in cubes
1 medium onion chopped
1 TBSP oil
1 15 ounce can of white hominy drained
1 15 ounce can of cannellini beans(white kidney beans) rinsed and drained
1 14 ounce can of chicken broth
2 4 ounce cans chopped green chilis
1 tsp. garlic (granulated)
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 cayenne pepper
8 ounces Sour Cream
1/3 cup half and half
2 TBSP minced fresh cilantro, divided
Saute chicken and onion in oil until no longer pink. Add hominy, beans, broth, chilis and seasonings. Bring to boil, turn down and simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream nad half and half, and 1/2 the minced cilantro. Garnish with remaining cilantro.
6(ish) servings
06 October 2010
Conflict
As the ad says 'You've come a long way baby!' Just don't stop now that the door is open. It is only through conflict that issues are resolved. The conflict may be within ourselves. ~Mr. Bill
2-17-97
Life is too short to have it consumed with anger. Try the attitude of forgiveness. It does wonders for one's inner beauty. ~Mr. Bill 03-10-97
2-17-97
Life is too short to have it consumed with anger. Try the attitude of forgiveness. It does wonders for one's inner beauty. ~Mr. Bill 03-10-97
05 October 2010
Tuesday's True Confession....
I am a music junky! The hardest part about having my computer down a few weeks ago was that all my music is on it.
I think I even posted something about my world being grey with no music....it was true! Now that I have my music back I feel so vibrant again!
I have quite the eclectic taste in music...you will find Mozart, to Jars of Clay, to Nickelback, to ACDC and Metallica...and I have to admit, you will even find Justin Beiber on my playlist...as well as Britney Spears and a plethora of stuff in between....
Just for grins and giggles I decided to play the list on random (I usually do anyways) and post the first 5 songs that play.
Awesome God-Jars of Clay
Stiletto......-Myah Marie
If today was your last day-Nickelback
How to believe-Bridgit Mendler
Billionaire-Travie McCoy
Stab my back-All-American Rejectswow, hum what a mix! Call me crazy, I don't mind :)
04 October 2010
Only my child.....
Last week Ethan, who already suffers from asthma, came down with croup. I kept him home and close to his treatments and when it came time for him to finally return to school this past week I called his teacher to give her a heads up on the coughing and what should be the course of action.
We get ready to conclude the phone call and she tells me that Ethan said the cutest thing today...I must be the only parent to actually cringe when hearing that phrase. My kids never stop at just cute they embarrass the heck outta me! She goes on to tell me that the kids had to use "I go" in a sentence pertaining to how they get to school. Ethan ponders for a minute. Let me tell you this kid has a fantastic pondering face too lol. And then his eyes light up and he says....wait, are you sure you are ready for this? Are you really sure?
He says "I go to school in my dad's blue car that isn't registered...because he forgot." ACK GAH OMHEAVENS!!! His teacher replied "Ethan!, Your dad is a Deputy, I can't believe he would do that! Are you sure he did that?" To which Ethan replied with nothing more than a smile.
First of all, let me say that his teacher was incredibly impressed that Ethan even knew that cars need to be registered before you can drive them. And Second, well, she thought this was so cute that she put it in the school newsletter, sighhhhhhh.
I was STEAMING mad, thinking that Cory actually had taken them to school in the blue car that seriously is not registered, but I had left the red car that IS registered for him to take them to school, and I rode with a friend to Show Low for class...Later I find out that Cory DID NOT take them in the unregistered car. However, Ethan did try to persuade him to take that one, and Cory replied, "No son, its not registered"
So folks, no need to worry, we really are law abiding citizens and not hypocrites. I promise.
We get ready to conclude the phone call and she tells me that Ethan said the cutest thing today...I must be the only parent to actually cringe when hearing that phrase. My kids never stop at just cute they embarrass the heck outta me! She goes on to tell me that the kids had to use "I go" in a sentence pertaining to how they get to school. Ethan ponders for a minute. Let me tell you this kid has a fantastic pondering face too lol. And then his eyes light up and he says....wait, are you sure you are ready for this? Are you really sure?
He says "I go to school in my dad's blue car that isn't registered...because he forgot." ACK GAH OMHEAVENS!!! His teacher replied "Ethan!, Your dad is a Deputy, I can't believe he would do that! Are you sure he did that?" To which Ethan replied with nothing more than a smile.
First of all, let me say that his teacher was incredibly impressed that Ethan even knew that cars need to be registered before you can drive them. And Second, well, she thought this was so cute that she put it in the school newsletter, sighhhhhhh.
I was STEAMING mad, thinking that Cory actually had taken them to school in the blue car that seriously is not registered, but I had left the red car that IS registered for him to take them to school, and I rode with a friend to Show Low for class...Later I find out that Cory DID NOT take them in the unregistered car. However, Ethan did try to persuade him to take that one, and Cory replied, "No son, its not registered"
So folks, no need to worry, we really are law abiding citizens and not hypocrites. I promise.
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