Today is my sister's birthday. She's a whoppin 34. Oh to be 34 again!!! Happy Birthday Sis! I hope you have a great day!!! 34 was one of my favorite year's ever. It was the year I became an aunt. I've been exhausted ever since!
Today is also the birthday of my dear friend Sage. I'm not going to say her age, but she's between me(I'm 40) and Sis#4. Sage has been connected with my family in some way or another for about 27 years now. She and Sis #3 were in the same class in 5th grade. She's not been able to shake us since! Happy Birthday great friend! I'm hoping you have a fun filled and exciting year!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Another first!
Well, you know, I'm still trying to do 40 new things for my 40th year. Yesterday I added a new item to my list. Although I'm not sure how many things are on the list at this point. I don't think I've hit 10 yet. I better get with it!
I have never just made up a recipe before. I'm talking the whole thing! It was kinda exciting and empowering. For just a little bit I felt like Martha Stewart, Rachel Ray, The Pioneer Woman, and my friend Sarah(who probably cooks better than all the others!).
I got home late from work and didn't have a whole lot of time. I usually cook supper at my folks house since my mom works down in the City and gets home kinda late. I was struggling to find something to fix. Mom had fixed a big ol' bag of noodles the other night and they were still in the fridge. I browned some ground beef with a chopped onion then added some Italion Seasonings, ground garlic, and black pepper. It smelled pretty good at this point. Then I added a can of diced tomatoes(drained) and a can of tomatoe sauce and let it kinda cook for a little bit. I then added some heavy cream and let it cook for a while longer. I put the noodles in a 9 x 13 dish and poured the saucy stuff over it and stirred it all up. Put it in a hot oven covered for awhile til mom got home with some Mozarella. I pulled it out of the oven, added the cheese, then put it back in uncovered for a little bit til it melted. It was Yummy!!! My dad even liked it and he's pretty picky! Mom said it was kinda like Hamburger Helper which we never at when I was growing up so I wasn't sure if that was a compliment or not, but she said she liked it.
When my dad said he liked it I told him he could thank The Pioneer Woman. He said, "Do I have to?" What I meant was that since I've been looking at her cooking blog and cookbook I've been a little more open to trying something a little different and new. Maybe a little more aggressive cook. I've always been a cook who had to have the recipe right in front of me and pretty much follow it to a tee! Now, it wasn't exactly the most healthy meal we've ever eaten, but it was low in sodium for my dad! That's huge!!! I think next time I'll try it with some penne pasta. That would be great!
So, what can I call this? Any ideas???? Homemade Hamburger Helper is not an options by the way! I only need to come up with something so that when my dad says, "Hey can you fix that noodle thing" we can actually call it something nice.
I have never just made up a recipe before. I'm talking the whole thing! It was kinda exciting and empowering. For just a little bit I felt like Martha Stewart, Rachel Ray, The Pioneer Woman, and my friend Sarah(who probably cooks better than all the others!).
I got home late from work and didn't have a whole lot of time. I usually cook supper at my folks house since my mom works down in the City and gets home kinda late. I was struggling to find something to fix. Mom had fixed a big ol' bag of noodles the other night and they were still in the fridge. I browned some ground beef with a chopped onion then added some Italion Seasonings, ground garlic, and black pepper. It smelled pretty good at this point. Then I added a can of diced tomatoes(drained) and a can of tomatoe sauce and let it kinda cook for a little bit. I then added some heavy cream and let it cook for a while longer. I put the noodles in a 9 x 13 dish and poured the saucy stuff over it and stirred it all up. Put it in a hot oven covered for awhile til mom got home with some Mozarella. I pulled it out of the oven, added the cheese, then put it back in uncovered for a little bit til it melted. It was Yummy!!! My dad even liked it and he's pretty picky! Mom said it was kinda like Hamburger Helper which we never at when I was growing up so I wasn't sure if that was a compliment or not, but she said she liked it.
When my dad said he liked it I told him he could thank The Pioneer Woman. He said, "Do I have to?" What I meant was that since I've been looking at her cooking blog and cookbook I've been a little more open to trying something a little different and new. Maybe a little more aggressive cook. I've always been a cook who had to have the recipe right in front of me and pretty much follow it to a tee! Now, it wasn't exactly the most healthy meal we've ever eaten, but it was low in sodium for my dad! That's huge!!! I think next time I'll try it with some penne pasta. That would be great!
So, what can I call this? Any ideas???? Homemade Hamburger Helper is not an options by the way! I only need to come up with something so that when my dad says, "Hey can you fix that noodle thing" we can actually call it something nice.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
"Okie Woman"
Oh my lands! Karin I love that poem!! Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us and thinking of me.
That's exactly how I feel about this place. It's crazy, I know, and I'm not saying I couldn't ever live anywhere else. But this is home for me and always will be. I love so many things about it. Sometimes it's the very things that drive me bananas! You know, things like the wind which is whippin today like crazy. However, sometimes without the wind we'd never dry out!
Our "friends" across the Red River think their state is the best at everything. It's an ok place, but our state is pretty good too. It might be 1/4 the size, but sometimes big is just big, not necessarily better!
That's exactly how I feel about this place. It's crazy, I know, and I'm not saying I couldn't ever live anywhere else. But this is home for me and always will be. I love so many things about it. Sometimes it's the very things that drive me bananas! You know, things like the wind which is whippin today like crazy. However, sometimes without the wind we'd never dry out!
Our "friends" across the Red River think their state is the best at everything. It's an ok place, but our state is pretty good too. It might be 1/4 the size, but sometimes big is just big, not necessarily better!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
A Bare Minerals Makeover
My dear friend Sage has signed us up for a makeover at the Bare Escentuals store in OKC. It will be Sage, Tera, Anna, and myself heading down there Sunday afternoon. I think Sarah must have more sense than the rest of us because she isn't going!!
I have to tell you that I can't wait!!! Mostly because I'm gonna get to spend some time with my friends who I rarely get to see these days even though we only live about 6 miles(as the crow flies) apart. None of us grew up wearing make-up. This is all new to us. So we like this brand for the following reasons:
It's easy!
It looks very natural!
and.....
It's kinda like a cult!
I'm not kidding! Once you get to using this stuff you just want more. I love it.
And here's what I really hope from our outing on Sunday afternoon. I really, really hope we get to go to The Cheesecake Factory!!!
I love that place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have to tell you that I can't wait!!! Mostly because I'm gonna get to spend some time with my friends who I rarely get to see these days even though we only live about 6 miles(as the crow flies) apart. None of us grew up wearing make-up. This is all new to us. So we like this brand for the following reasons:
It's easy!
It looks very natural!
and.....
It's kinda like a cult!
I'm not kidding! Once you get to using this stuff you just want more. I love it.
And here's what I really hope from our outing on Sunday afternoon. I really, really hope we get to go to The Cheesecake Factory!!!
I love that place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Little Joe and Family visit
It seems like ages since New Year's and the whole family was here for our holiday together. Sis #4 and family are here this weekend for a visit. How can a 5 year old grow so much in so little time? Little Joe is so much taller than he was a few weeks ago!!! I couldn't hardly believe it. He's always had allergy problems and it's giving him fits right now.
This trip they are staying up at our folks house since no one else is here visiting. Little Joe wanted to come to my house and stay last night. Great! We trekked down there about 9:30, did his breathing treatment, and read "Ernest and Twist" (love that book!). He didn't want to stay in the kids' room since his mom and dad weren't in the guest room next door I guess. So he bunked with me. No big deal except he wakes up coughing several times and the dog keeps barking outside so I have to let her in. That wasn't Little Joe's fault. Then about 5:45am he wakes up telling me he's hungry. I think my response might have been, "Are you kidding me?"
I kept putting him off on the hungry thing, but all of a sudden he says my ear hurts. I got the flashlight and looked at it. I don't see anything. Every little bit he said it hurt. So we finally got up and went to the living room. I got him so goldfish and a drink. Then the ear thing got worse. He said when he swallowed it hurt. I thought maybe a warm wet cloth would help. It did for a little bit, but then the hurting kept up. He started crying and about 7 I said let's go. I got his stuff on him and I pulled on my coat and stocking cap(over my flannel pj's and robe, NOT PRETTY) and we jumped in the truck to go up to MaMaw and Papa's.
Papa was sitting at the table eating his breakfast when we walked in. I guess everyone heard up pull up and come in the door. Joe's dad came out of the room and started to take him in with him. I told him what was goin on. My dad, that would be Papa, said "It's a little early for you to be goin to work isn't it?" I stepped around the chair and said, "Do I look like I'm ready for work?" He kinda chuckled and said he couldn't see below my coat where I was before. Everyone had a little laugh at my scary looking get up. Then my dad chimes in,"You should get a picture of that outfit and put it on your blog." I don't think so!!!
It was determined that Little Joe had an ear infection. They gave him some tylenol and it wasn't hurting so bad after that. They started making phone calls to get him into a clinic this morning. Turns out he didn't really have an ear infection yet, but he need more meds for his asthma and a little ear cleaning. I won't go into details there.
After that I left the folks house and went back down to my place to get ready for work. I was just about to go up the back door steps when I heard a laugh coming from the direction of my Aunt and Uncle's house. Uncle happened to be out on his back porch and saw me. I guess he thought my outfit was funny too. I didn't really think too much about it when the kid was crying and I was just pulling stuff on to get him out.
Thing is, they've all seen me like that before. I don't know why it's so surprising!!! But don't think I'm ever gonna post a pic like that on here!!!!!!!!!!
This trip they are staying up at our folks house since no one else is here visiting. Little Joe wanted to come to my house and stay last night. Great! We trekked down there about 9:30, did his breathing treatment, and read "Ernest and Twist" (love that book!). He didn't want to stay in the kids' room since his mom and dad weren't in the guest room next door I guess. So he bunked with me. No big deal except he wakes up coughing several times and the dog keeps barking outside so I have to let her in. That wasn't Little Joe's fault. Then about 5:45am he wakes up telling me he's hungry. I think my response might have been, "Are you kidding me?"
I kept putting him off on the hungry thing, but all of a sudden he says my ear hurts. I got the flashlight and looked at it. I don't see anything. Every little bit he said it hurt. So we finally got up and went to the living room. I got him so goldfish and a drink. Then the ear thing got worse. He said when he swallowed it hurt. I thought maybe a warm wet cloth would help. It did for a little bit, but then the hurting kept up. He started crying and about 7 I said let's go. I got his stuff on him and I pulled on my coat and stocking cap(over my flannel pj's and robe, NOT PRETTY) and we jumped in the truck to go up to MaMaw and Papa's.
Papa was sitting at the table eating his breakfast when we walked in. I guess everyone heard up pull up and come in the door. Joe's dad came out of the room and started to take him in with him. I told him what was goin on. My dad, that would be Papa, said "It's a little early for you to be goin to work isn't it?" I stepped around the chair and said, "Do I look like I'm ready for work?" He kinda chuckled and said he couldn't see below my coat where I was before. Everyone had a little laugh at my scary looking get up. Then my dad chimes in,"You should get a picture of that outfit and put it on your blog." I don't think so!!!
It was determined that Little Joe had an ear infection. They gave him some tylenol and it wasn't hurting so bad after that. They started making phone calls to get him into a clinic this morning. Turns out he didn't really have an ear infection yet, but he need more meds for his asthma and a little ear cleaning. I won't go into details there.
After that I left the folks house and went back down to my place to get ready for work. I was just about to go up the back door steps when I heard a laugh coming from the direction of my Aunt and Uncle's house. Uncle happened to be out on his back porch and saw me. I guess he thought my outfit was funny too. I didn't really think too much about it when the kid was crying and I was just pulling stuff on to get him out.
Thing is, they've all seen me like that before. I don't know why it's so surprising!!! But don't think I'm ever gonna post a pic like that on here!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
A day with Ruby
I have a new job. It's just temporary, but I think I'm gonna like it!
I will be watching Ruby on Tuesday's til my bro and sis-in-law find a regular sitter. Yesterday was my first day. I haven't really gotten to spend much time with her the first 5 weeks of her life, so I wasn't positive how she would take to me. Thankfully, she's been held by a lot of different people and probably thinks we are all the same one and didn't seem to mind.
She started crying while her parents were getting ready to leave. She was very tired and fights going to sleep like crazy. By the time they left she was ready to eat and take a nap.
We had a great day! No major problems. Just the normal eat, sleep, change diaper, etc. She's so sweet!! I'm sure all aunt's think this of their newest niece.
I'm still coming to grips with the fact that my brother is a dad. For some reason this is harder than my sister's being mom's! Maybe it's because he's the youngest. Or maybe it's cause he looks like Howdy Doody. Or maybe it's just because I'd conviced myself it wasn't ever gonna happen to them. Anyway, when I see them with her I'm so happy for them, and for all of us!
And then I get to go home and get a good nights sleep! I love being an AUNT!!!!!!
I will be watching Ruby on Tuesday's til my bro and sis-in-law find a regular sitter. Yesterday was my first day. I haven't really gotten to spend much time with her the first 5 weeks of her life, so I wasn't positive how she would take to me. Thankfully, she's been held by a lot of different people and probably thinks we are all the same one and didn't seem to mind.
She started crying while her parents were getting ready to leave. She was very tired and fights going to sleep like crazy. By the time they left she was ready to eat and take a nap.
We had a great day! No major problems. Just the normal eat, sleep, change diaper, etc. She's so sweet!! I'm sure all aunt's think this of their newest niece.
I'm still coming to grips with the fact that my brother is a dad. For some reason this is harder than my sister's being mom's! Maybe it's because he's the youngest. Or maybe it's cause he looks like Howdy Doody. Or maybe it's just because I'd conviced myself it wasn't ever gonna happen to them. Anyway, when I see them with her I'm so happy for them, and for all of us!
And then I get to go home and get a good nights sleep! I love being an AUNT!!!!!!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
I'm a Copy Cat!
On Pdub's blog yesterday she listed things that she loves. The list was very entertaining and diverse. Not that my list will be entertaining to anyone, here it is anyway.
Sunshine
Rain
Green grass
Babies
Family
Good Friends
Milk Chocolate
George Strait music
Hooded Sweatshirts
Tall mud boots
Dublin Dr. Pepper
Sonic Dr. Pepper
Any Dr. Pepper
Crushed Ice
Jokes told by a 3 year old
Fat Jeans
My dog
Pride and Prejudice
John Wayne movies
Gerbera Daisies
Cactus
Apple Pie
What's some thing's you love????
Sunshine
Rain
Green grass
Babies
Family
Good Friends
Milk Chocolate
George Strait music
Hooded Sweatshirts
Tall mud boots
Dublin Dr. Pepper
Sonic Dr. Pepper
Any Dr. Pepper
Crushed Ice
Jokes told by a 3 year old
Fat Jeans
My dog
Pride and Prejudice
John Wayne movies
Gerbera Daisies
Cactus
Apple Pie
What's some thing's you love????
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