I'm really surprised that my mother has not continually reminded me that I have not posted anything in quite sometime, but WOW! it has been busy. So, Let's Catch Up ...
El began gymnastics this month & LOVES it! She literally bounces with excitement during her class. She loved doing cartwheels & flips before she began her classes, so we maybe creating a tumbling monster.
A couple of funny stories:
During a recent snow day, El hung out w/ her aunt "Jenner"... well, "Jenner" looks out the window to check on the kids playing in the snow to behold El standing on a patio chair w/ just her toboggan, sweatshirt, and socks on (yep, that's what she saw). She proceeds to holler "What are you doing?!?" El's reply: "I had to use the bathroom & didn't want to take off all my clothes!" Because it just makes so much sense to use the bathroom in sub-zero temps outside in the flower bed. Sometimes, I really wonder how blonde her hair is.
Well, the 2nd story is a little brash...
Hanging out w/ Jenner on another day. Cousin Macy tells El that they have to go to the vet to pick up their cat, Moe (who btw is as big a small child). El is really concerned that Moe is sick, to which Macy replies "No, he went to get his b@!!s cut" (yes, Macy has an older brother who likes to aggravate). El, wide-eyed with innocence asks: "But Macy, he won't be able to see w/o his eyeballs?" Needless to say, El was a little surprised that Moe could see when they went to pick him up.
In other news ...
I am wanting to repaint most of my house, but I get totally confused on colors. Top of my list is El's room (basically everything from paint, new furniture, etc.), our den & the utility room (which I painted last year, but tired of the color). I am thinking of going more neutral in color & accent w/ pops of color ...which is not usually my style.
We now have 2 dogs. Yep, after our failed run of keeping cats (which have disappeared), we have dogs. The Heniz 57 dog, "Ruby", is courtsey of Granddaddy. Then, Jamie got a lab/retriever mixed dog that El name "Louise" (think cartoon Max & Ruby), but we call her "LuLu" for short.
We are beginning a Beth Moore Bible study at church, which I am really excited about. And, our HOP is gearing up for some performances to raise money for the TN Bapt Children's Home.
El has taken over control of my iPOD. Hub's has downloaded some game applications and we have found out that she is a SORE LOSER! oh my - any suggestions on how to break her from acting awful?
I have rediscovered my love of reading, hence the reason why I haven't been on the computer lately.
Well..that's all that is happening in our life at the moment. Hopefully, I will be posting some new pictures soon.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Warm Up
I am like a little kid these days wishing for the snow to come! I WANT SNOW! I want sledding snow! Unfortunantely, I don't have a job that lets me have "snow days", but I still want a good snow. Call me crazy!
Nothing is better than a cozy home, a good movie or book, and something to warm your tummy on the cold winter days. That is exactly what we have done this weekend! A few rentals from the movie store (MOVIE REVIEW: "It's Complicated" - leave it! "Date Night" - rent it!) and a big pot of soup. I don't share lots of recipes or anything here, but I am always on the lookout for a good soup/chili and thought you might be as well.
Easy Potato Soup
1 2lb. bag of country-style hashbrowns (you can use the plain or the O'brien style w/ onions & peppers for an extra zip)
1 onion, chopped (if you don't use the O'brien style hashbrowns)
1 14.5 oz. can of chicken broth
2 c. water
1 can of Cream of Chicken soup
1 can of cream of Celery soup
2 c. milk
Saute onions in a little butter (if used) in a large soup pot until soft. Add hashbrowns, chicken broth & water; salt & pepper to taste. Bring to a boil; cover & simmer for 30 mins. Add the soups and milk & heat thru until melted into the soup. Garnish w/ shredded cheeze and bacon bits.
It is a really fast soup to put together. I have also improvised by changing it up to whatever I had on hand - Cream of Mushroom soup instead of the Chicken; adding a can of Cheddar Cheese soup; adding a container of sour cream; more chicken broth than water. And they have all been good! This is one of the few things that E actually requests.
Nothing is better than a cozy home, a good movie or book, and something to warm your tummy on the cold winter days. That is exactly what we have done this weekend! A few rentals from the movie store (MOVIE REVIEW: "It's Complicated" - leave it! "Date Night" - rent it!) and a big pot of soup. I don't share lots of recipes or anything here, but I am always on the lookout for a good soup/chili and thought you might be as well.
Easy Potato Soup
1 2lb. bag of country-style hashbrowns (you can use the plain or the O'brien style w/ onions & peppers for an extra zip)
1 onion, chopped (if you don't use the O'brien style hashbrowns)
1 14.5 oz. can of chicken broth
2 c. water
1 can of Cream of Chicken soup
1 can of cream of Celery soup
2 c. milk
Saute onions in a little butter (if used) in a large soup pot until soft. Add hashbrowns, chicken broth & water; salt & pepper to taste. Bring to a boil; cover & simmer for 30 mins. Add the soups and milk & heat thru until melted into the soup. Garnish w/ shredded cheeze and bacon bits.
It is a really fast soup to put together. I have also improvised by changing it up to whatever I had on hand - Cream of Mushroom soup instead of the Chicken; adding a can of Cheddar Cheese soup; adding a container of sour cream; more chicken broth than water. And they have all been good! This is one of the few things that E actually requests.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
BLESSED
Happy 2011!
I had planned on posting some of my favorite photos from 2010, but I am pulling the "lazy card" since I have uploaded 800+ photos to my photo account. But, I still wanted to write about the past year. Background: 2009 would be best described as a challenge. Due to economic conditions, Hub's work was cut back - like waaayy back; and I was in the middle of classes. We survived and overcame the challenge much more grateful. We were allowed to spend lots of time together as a family. Our 2010 could be summed up in one word - BLESSED. 2010 offered both Hub's & I wonderful opportunities and work schedules were back to normal. We witnessed Ellie learning new things like riding her bike w/o training wheels. It was truly a blessed year for us as a family. I wonder what word will best describe 2011?
Wishing you a 2011 filled w/ opportunities, contentment, and happiness.
I had planned on posting some of my favorite photos from 2010, but I am pulling the "lazy card" since I have uploaded 800+ photos to my photo account. But, I still wanted to write about the past year. Background: 2009 would be best described as a challenge. Due to economic conditions, Hub's work was cut back - like waaayy back; and I was in the middle of classes. We survived and overcame the challenge much more grateful. We were allowed to spend lots of time together as a family. Our 2010 could be summed up in one word - BLESSED. 2010 offered both Hub's & I wonderful opportunities and work schedules were back to normal. We witnessed Ellie learning new things like riding her bike w/o training wheels. It was truly a blessed year for us as a family. I wonder what word will best describe 2011?
Wishing you a 2011 filled w/ opportunities, contentment, and happiness.
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