Look what I found - Siesta Sak, XXL 6 foot lounge sak!
I think it is love at first sight!
There is absolutely no extra space in the home right now for something that cool.
The moment there is space and cash for this wonderful invention I will convince my husband how much of an asset this will be for our home.
I love that it is XXL.
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
it did not snow much here
All day yesterday the local news kept telling us over and over that the snow was coming overnight, so look out. We woke up this morning to no snow. That is what happens here. It may snow many inches somewhere but not in Tacoma. Or the news will barely hint that snow may come, and we will wake up to massive mounds of snow.
Now it did snow in this area today, but not anywhere I was. It did not stick when the big flakes came down starting at 10 am. Then by noon, it turned to rain again, and everything was turning to slushy mush. It sucks to walk through. Daria told me she saw the big flakes, but she did not make a snowman. She is looking forward to building a huge snowman.
Today, I adventured out to finish up the holiday shopping, and I even went to the mall. I did pretty good, and I only have two more kid gifts to buy. I am going to Big Lots to accomplish that task. I decided I am going to make soap again this year, green tea and cucumber bars. This weekend I will begin my first round of baking for the goodies I am shipping out next week. Cookies are the main attraction for the first round.
Speaking of next week, next Tuesday, Daria turns 5! I cannot believe my baby girl is going to be 5 years old! On Monday, I am bringing brownies and juice to her class for her birthday celebration. She gets to make a birthday crown in class that day. She will be so excited and thrilled - I cannot wait. On her birthday, I think we will go and visit Santa. We might adventure to the zoo if the weather is permitting - there is a light show there after dark. Daria requested a chocolate cake with white frosting. I am not sure which recipe I will choose, but it needs to be a round cake, according to the birthday girl.
Okay, I am off to search and drool over chocolate cake recipes.
Now it did snow in this area today, but not anywhere I was. It did not stick when the big flakes came down starting at 10 am. Then by noon, it turned to rain again, and everything was turning to slushy mush. It sucks to walk through. Daria told me she saw the big flakes, but she did not make a snowman. She is looking forward to building a huge snowman.
Today, I adventured out to finish up the holiday shopping, and I even went to the mall. I did pretty good, and I only have two more kid gifts to buy. I am going to Big Lots to accomplish that task. I decided I am going to make soap again this year, green tea and cucumber bars. This weekend I will begin my first round of baking for the goodies I am shipping out next week. Cookies are the main attraction for the first round.
Speaking of next week, next Tuesday, Daria turns 5! I cannot believe my baby girl is going to be 5 years old! On Monday, I am bringing brownies and juice to her class for her birthday celebration. She gets to make a birthday crown in class that day. She will be so excited and thrilled - I cannot wait. On her birthday, I think we will go and visit Santa. We might adventure to the zoo if the weather is permitting - there is a light show there after dark. Daria requested a chocolate cake with white frosting. I am not sure which recipe I will choose, but it needs to be a round cake, according to the birthday girl.
Okay, I am off to search and drool over chocolate cake recipes.
Friday, November 25, 2005
Hooray
The Christmas cards are finished
Some are stamped and waiting to hit the mailbox
Half of the decorations are up
I just started and finished Daria's holiday shopping
And Micah's - well, I started his shopping
Yippie
I love shopping online
Even though, I still cannot find anything to buy my in-laws
That is my goal for the following week
I am off to a good holiday start and I hope I can keep this up
Some are stamped and waiting to hit the mailbox
Half of the decorations are up
I just started and finished Daria's holiday shopping
And Micah's - well, I started his shopping
Yippie
I love shopping online
Even though, I still cannot find anything to buy my in-laws
That is my goal for the following week
I am off to a good holiday start and I hope I can keep this up
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Happy Thanksgiving to all, and here is a great picture of our nation's leader from Dlisted. (I love this site.) I think he looks so shocked because he is enjoying the turkey attention!
Cheesecake update:
The cheesecake looks wonderful, no cracks. Smells so yummy, cannot wait to taste it!
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Tuesday night dinner
I made one our favorite meals tonight:
Garlic Bubble Ring and Tofu Parmigiana and a green salad
I set up two pages, one for each cat, at Catster.com. I discovered this site yesterday, and I found it so cute and fun.
I watched the first hour of the American Music Awards. This was one of the most torturous 60 minutes of my day. Is this what America is listening to? The fashion will probably be all over the Fugly-type sites tomorrow. I was just killing time while I browse the Internet for holiday gifts and wait for House to start.
Tomorrow:
baking Butterscotch Caramel Cheesecake
Garlic Bubble Ring and Tofu Parmigiana and a green salad
I set up two pages, one for each cat, at Catster.com. I discovered this site yesterday, and I found it so cute and fun.
I watched the first hour of the American Music Awards. This was one of the most torturous 60 minutes of my day. Is this what America is listening to? The fashion will probably be all over the Fugly-type sites tomorrow. I was just killing time while I browse the Internet for holiday gifts and wait for House to start.
Tomorrow:
baking Butterscotch Caramel Cheesecake
Sunday, November 20, 2005
what is going on in your town??
This was the big and scary news today in Tacoma.
That is some crazy s#*t!!
That is some crazy s#*t!!
Friday, November 18, 2005
say cheese....
And the winner is ....
Butterscotch Caramel Cheesecake
This is the cheesecake I finally picked to make for Thanksgiving dinner
The runner's up....
Black Bottom Cheesecake
and
Toffee Crunch Caramel Cheesecake
And now by popular request...
my recipe for homemade mac-n-cheese
12 oz. macaroni pasta or penne pasta
8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
favorite dried herbs, like ground mustard, garlic powder, italian seasoning, and pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8 glass baking dish. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain. Place half of pasta in the dish, top with half of the grated cheddar cheese, top with rest of pasta and top with the rest of the cheese.
In a med. saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute. Take off heat and whisk in milk. Return to heat, add seasoning, whisk constantly until sauce begins to thicken - this will take about 10 minutes or less. When sauce is thicken pour over pasta and cheese. Top with parmesan cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs.
Bake in oven for about 25 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.
I sometimes add a can of diced tomatoes to this recipe. Either way it is yummy and a very easy dinner.
On a off note...
Last night's ER was one of the best episodes....fast pace and a good ending...
Butterscotch Caramel Cheesecake
This is the cheesecake I finally picked to make for Thanksgiving dinner
The runner's up....
Black Bottom Cheesecake
and
Toffee Crunch Caramel Cheesecake
And now by popular request...
my recipe for homemade mac-n-cheese
12 oz. macaroni pasta or penne pasta
8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
favorite dried herbs, like ground mustard, garlic powder, italian seasoning, and pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8 glass baking dish. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain. Place half of pasta in the dish, top with half of the grated cheddar cheese, top with rest of pasta and top with the rest of the cheese.
In a med. saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute. Take off heat and whisk in milk. Return to heat, add seasoning, whisk constantly until sauce begins to thicken - this will take about 10 minutes or less. When sauce is thicken pour over pasta and cheese. Top with parmesan cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs.
Bake in oven for about 25 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.
I sometimes add a can of diced tomatoes to this recipe. Either way it is yummy and a very easy dinner.
On a off note...
Last night's ER was one of the best episodes....fast pace and a good ending...
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
what's for dinner tonight
Dinner menu for Wednesday night:
homemade macaroni and cheese
green salad
whole wheat rolls
homemade macaroni and cheese
green salad
whole wheat rolls
Monday, November 14, 2005
Hot Lemon
On Thursday, I realized I was getting Daria's sickness, or as many would call it a cold.
We just had a cold earlier last month.
The cough lasted forever, and I was so happy when it finally ended.
The first two days of the latest cold I suffered with a sinus headache, so I took Nyquil when I went to bed.
This made me feel like I was in a daze for 2 days and that was not good.
Yesterday, the sinus headaches transformed into an annoying cough.
I found a recipe for Hot Lemon when I did a google search of herbal cold remedies.
Now, I must praise the power of the lemon!
I am so impressed with its strength.
I did not cough last night.
I woke up feeling better than I have the last few mornings I have opened my eyes.
Hooray for the lemon!
We just had a cold earlier last month.
The cough lasted forever, and I was so happy when it finally ended.
The first two days of the latest cold I suffered with a sinus headache, so I took Nyquil when I went to bed.
This made me feel like I was in a daze for 2 days and that was not good.
Yesterday, the sinus headaches transformed into an annoying cough.
I found a recipe for Hot Lemon when I did a google search of herbal cold remedies.
Now, I must praise the power of the lemon!
I am so impressed with its strength.
I did not cough last night.
I woke up feeling better than I have the last few mornings I have opened my eyes.
Hooray for the lemon!
it is falling out
On Saturday, after Daria ate a cookie, she told me her teeth hurt.
I looked in her mouth and saw nothing unusual.
Later, when I gave her dinner, I asked her if her teeth still hurt and she told me "they were falling out."
I was like "what!"
"What do you mean they are falling out?"
She touched her tooth - bottom right front tooth.
She wiggled it a little.
I touched it in disbelief, and sure enough, it was loose.
I told her the tooth was loose because her permanent teeth were growing.
She was a little freaked out, but I told her how exciting it is that her permanent teeth are growing.
We looked at a book about it - to reassure her I knew what I was talking about.
We went over and over what to do when the tooth falls out - bring it to Mommy immediately, DO NOT eat it!!
I cannot believe the tooth fairy will be visiting our home in the next few days!
I thought I had another year until this event.
When Daria and I went to the store on Saturday, we had a blue parrot with us.
As we were driving to the store she told me from the backseat - "I have a blue parrot."
She was holding her arm up like she was holding a bird.
When I helped her out of the car and took her hand because we were in a parking lot - she informed me I could not hold her hand because the blue parrot was there.
I asked her to move the parrot to the other arm.
She moved it.
All throughout the grocery store, she had her arm held up because she was carrying a blue parrot,
AND
she was squawking like a parrot.
I told she was a silly girl when we got back into the car.
Then she told me she was not a silly girl, she was a yellow fish.
She is my yellow fish carrying around a blue parrot.
The blue parrot stayed with us for most of the day.
The yellow fish thing has been going on for a few days now.
For Daria's birthday next month, we bought her the Thomas the Train set.
And some Imaginarium tracks and Percy - he is a useful engine.
This is a new collection for her, and she has been telling us how much she would want trains for her birthday or from Santa.
I really cannot wait to give it to her because she is going to be so excited about it.
Everytime we hear a train or see one - she says "Hello Thomas" or "That's Gordon, Mommy!"
I looked in her mouth and saw nothing unusual.
Later, when I gave her dinner, I asked her if her teeth still hurt and she told me "they were falling out."
I was like "what!"
"What do you mean they are falling out?"
She touched her tooth - bottom right front tooth.
She wiggled it a little.
I touched it in disbelief, and sure enough, it was loose.
I told her the tooth was loose because her permanent teeth were growing.
She was a little freaked out, but I told her how exciting it is that her permanent teeth are growing.
We looked at a book about it - to reassure her I knew what I was talking about.
We went over and over what to do when the tooth falls out - bring it to Mommy immediately, DO NOT eat it!!
I cannot believe the tooth fairy will be visiting our home in the next few days!
I thought I had another year until this event.
When Daria and I went to the store on Saturday, we had a blue parrot with us.
As we were driving to the store she told me from the backseat - "I have a blue parrot."
She was holding her arm up like she was holding a bird.
When I helped her out of the car and took her hand because we were in a parking lot - she informed me I could not hold her hand because the blue parrot was there.
I asked her to move the parrot to the other arm.
She moved it.
All throughout the grocery store, she had her arm held up because she was carrying a blue parrot,
AND
she was squawking like a parrot.
I told she was a silly girl when we got back into the car.
Then she told me she was not a silly girl, she was a yellow fish.
She is my yellow fish carrying around a blue parrot.
The blue parrot stayed with us for most of the day.
The yellow fish thing has been going on for a few days now.
For Daria's birthday next month, we bought her the Thomas the Train set.
And some Imaginarium tracks and Percy - he is a useful engine.
This is a new collection for her, and she has been telling us how much she would want trains for her birthday or from Santa.
I really cannot wait to give it to her because she is going to be so excited about it.
Everytime we hear a train or see one - she says "Hello Thomas" or "That's Gordon, Mommy!"
heads up
I received this in my in box this afternoon from MediaChannel.org. Do not be surprised if this does not happen soon.
You have all read this story by now I would guess: “GOP memo touts new terror attack as way to reverse party's decline.”
It broke in Capitol Hill Blue and probably shocked very few us us which is in itself a comment on the low regard many hold this administration. Wrote Publisher Doug Thomspson:
” A confidential memo circulating among senior Republican leaders suggests that a new attack by terrorists on U.S. soil could reverse the sagging fortunes of President George W. Bush as well as the GOP and "restore his image as a leader of the American people."
“ The closely-guarded memo lays out a list of scenarios to bring the Republican party back from the political brink, including a devastating attack by terrorists that could "validate" the President's war on terror and allow Bush to "unite the country" in a "time of national shock and sorrow."
Funny thing about this story is that this scenario is layed out in Larry Beinhardt’s must read novel The Librarian, a political thriller about a plot to steal an election. Beinhart wrote an earlier novel that inspired the movie “Wag the Dog.” I quote from the book in my report from Amsterdam.
You have all read this story by now I would guess: “GOP memo touts new terror attack as way to reverse party's decline.”
It broke in Capitol Hill Blue and probably shocked very few us us which is in itself a comment on the low regard many hold this administration. Wrote Publisher Doug Thomspson:
” A confidential memo circulating among senior Republican leaders suggests that a new attack by terrorists on U.S. soil could reverse the sagging fortunes of President George W. Bush as well as the GOP and "restore his image as a leader of the American people."
“ The closely-guarded memo lays out a list of scenarios to bring the Republican party back from the political brink, including a devastating attack by terrorists that could "validate" the President's war on terror and allow Bush to "unite the country" in a "time of national shock and sorrow."
Funny thing about this story is that this scenario is layed out in Larry Beinhardt’s must read novel The Librarian, a political thriller about a plot to steal an election. Beinhart wrote an earlier novel that inspired the movie “Wag the Dog.” I quote from the book in my report from Amsterdam.
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Friday, November 11, 2005
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
I found this meme at gemmak's blogs. Y'all are tagged, if you want!
10 Favorites
Favorite Season: fall and spring
Favorite Sport: to do - swimming, to watch - diving
Favorite Time: quiet time
Favorite Color: black
Favorite Actor: Ben Stiller
Favorite Actress: Catherine Zeta-Jones
Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Favorite Food: x-tra spicy thai food
Favorite Drink: odwalla chocolate soy shake
Favorite Place: home
9 Currents
Current Feeling: a little stuffy, my sinuses ache - stupid cold
Current Underwear Color: black
Current Windows Open: blogger, ms explorer
Current Drink: water
Current Time: 2:21 PM
Current Mobile(s) Used: we do not have cell phone - can u believe it?
Current Show on TV: food network
Current Thought: I hope the computer does not freeze while I am doing this
Current Clothes: sweatpants and two shirts
8 Firsts
First Nickname: slim
First Kiss: 7th grade at the Halloween dance
First Crush: Jason - in Kindergarten
First Best Friend: Sherri
First Vehicle I drove: blue 1979 Volare
First Job: I collected newspapers and cans for recycling cash
First Movie: One movie I remember strongly from my childhood is Benji
First Pet: black cat named Buckwheat - he came with that name, we did not pick it.
First Shave: 12 years or so, I do not know
7 Lasts
Last Drink : herbal cold tea
Last Kiss: gave Daria a kiss before nap
Last Time: 2 hours ago
Last Time Shaved: silly question
Last Web Site Visited: recipe search
Last Movie Watched: Meet the Fockers
Last Pill I Had: vitamins this morning
6 Have You Evers
Have You Ever Broken the Law: Yes, please do not tell
Have You Ever Been Drunk: yes, but not in a very long time
Have You Ever Kissed Someone You Didn't Know: Yes
Have You Ever Been in the Middle/Close to Gunfire or Bomb Blast: thankfully, no
Have You Ever Skinny Dipped: No
Have You Ever Broken Anyone's Heart: I am sure it is a possibility, but not as bad as my heart has been smashed into a million of pieces
5 Things
Things You Can Hear Right Now:heater, Daria's movie
Things on Your Bed: sheets, blankets, comforter, and pillows
Things You Ate Today: toast, egg, cheese tortillas with meat-free turkey, bunny crackers
Things You Can’t Live Without: Micah, Daria, cake
Things You Do When You Are Bored: pace, talk on the phone, watch tv
4 Places You Have Been today
we have stayed in all day
kitchen
bathroom
bedroom
living room
3 Things On Your Desk Right Now
water
Christmas cards
pen
2 Choices
Black or White: black
Hot or Cold: lukewarm
1 Thing You Want To Do Before You Die
have a beach house
plus much, much more...
10 Favorites
Favorite Season: fall and spring
Favorite Sport: to do - swimming, to watch - diving
Favorite Time: quiet time
Favorite Color: black
Favorite Actor: Ben Stiller
Favorite Actress: Catherine Zeta-Jones
Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Favorite Food: x-tra spicy thai food
Favorite Drink: odwalla chocolate soy shake
Favorite Place: home
9 Currents
Current Feeling: a little stuffy, my sinuses ache - stupid cold
Current Underwear Color: black
Current Windows Open: blogger, ms explorer
Current Drink: water
Current Time: 2:21 PM
Current Mobile(s) Used: we do not have cell phone - can u believe it?
Current Show on TV: food network
Current Thought: I hope the computer does not freeze while I am doing this
Current Clothes: sweatpants and two shirts
8 Firsts
First Nickname: slim
First Kiss: 7th grade at the Halloween dance
First Crush: Jason - in Kindergarten
First Best Friend: Sherri
First Vehicle I drove: blue 1979 Volare
First Job: I collected newspapers and cans for recycling cash
First Movie: One movie I remember strongly from my childhood is Benji
First Pet: black cat named Buckwheat - he came with that name, we did not pick it.
First Shave: 12 years or so, I do not know
7 Lasts
Last Drink : herbal cold tea
Last Kiss: gave Daria a kiss before nap
Last Time: 2 hours ago
Last Time Shaved: silly question
Last Web Site Visited: recipe search
Last Movie Watched: Meet the Fockers
Last Pill I Had: vitamins this morning
6 Have You Evers
Have You Ever Broken the Law: Yes, please do not tell
Have You Ever Been Drunk: yes, but not in a very long time
Have You Ever Kissed Someone You Didn't Know: Yes
Have You Ever Been in the Middle/Close to Gunfire or Bomb Blast: thankfully, no
Have You Ever Skinny Dipped: No
Have You Ever Broken Anyone's Heart: I am sure it is a possibility, but not as bad as my heart has been smashed into a million of pieces
5 Things
Things You Can Hear Right Now:heater, Daria's movie
Things on Your Bed: sheets, blankets, comforter, and pillows
Things You Ate Today: toast, egg, cheese tortillas with meat-free turkey, bunny crackers
Things You Can’t Live Without: Micah, Daria, cake
Things You Do When You Are Bored: pace, talk on the phone, watch tv
4 Places You Have Been today
we have stayed in all day
kitchen
bathroom
bedroom
living room
3 Things On Your Desk Right Now
water
Christmas cards
pen
2 Choices
Black or White: black
Hot or Cold: lukewarm
1 Thing You Want To Do Before You Die
have a beach house
plus much, much more...
Thursday, November 10, 2005
today
Daria and I woke up at 8 AM
I made her oatmeal and toast
her cold was with us all day
and now a cough has entered the picture
I paid bills and balanced the checkbook during breakfast
I did a 40 minute cardio and ab workout
showered
started first load of laundry
we left to run errands
to the bank
to the Mailbox store
to the library
and finally, to Starbucks
back home to switch laundry
started 2nd load of laundry
gave Daria a haircut
I think I cut off 2 1/2 inches
made lunch
fed outside kitty
read Daria naptime story - about flamingos
folded laundry
ate a cheese tortilla
checked e-mail
so happy because I received mail from a fun friend I used to work with at the bucks
Daria woke from her nap, suprisingly pleasant
she ate her snack and watched Mulan 2
that is the movie she picked from the library earlier
I switched laundry
started the 3rd and final load
folded laundry
put clothes away and fresh sheets on all the beds
Micah was getting home later than expected
decided to make waffles for dinner
breakfast for dinner is always a good choice
cleaned the kitchen
wiped down the bathroom
Daria and Micah colored for a while
then bedtime came upon us
Yippie!
bedtime story tonight was about a turtle and a beaver
not sure of the story - Micah read it tonight
then, I watched Alias
and then I watched Night Stalker - I really like this show
drank 3 cups of tea from after dinner to bedtime
went to the bathroom a million times before heading off to dreamland
good night and happy dreams
plan to make something sweet and yummy tomorrow
I made her oatmeal and toast
her cold was with us all day
and now a cough has entered the picture
I paid bills and balanced the checkbook during breakfast
I did a 40 minute cardio and ab workout
showered
started first load of laundry
we left to run errands
to the bank
to the Mailbox store
to the library
and finally, to Starbucks
back home to switch laundry
started 2nd load of laundry
gave Daria a haircut
I think I cut off 2 1/2 inches
made lunch
fed outside kitty
read Daria naptime story - about flamingos
folded laundry
ate a cheese tortilla
checked e-mail
so happy because I received mail from a fun friend I used to work with at the bucks
Daria woke from her nap, suprisingly pleasant
she ate her snack and watched Mulan 2
that is the movie she picked from the library earlier
I switched laundry
started the 3rd and final load
folded laundry
put clothes away and fresh sheets on all the beds
Micah was getting home later than expected
decided to make waffles for dinner
breakfast for dinner is always a good choice
cleaned the kitchen
wiped down the bathroom
Daria and Micah colored for a while
then bedtime came upon us
Yippie!
bedtime story tonight was about a turtle and a beaver
not sure of the story - Micah read it tonight
then, I watched Alias
and then I watched Night Stalker - I really like this show
drank 3 cups of tea from after dinner to bedtime
went to the bathroom a million times before heading off to dreamland
good night and happy dreams
plan to make something sweet and yummy tomorrow
finally, some good news from our government
This evening the House rules committee announced it was DROPPING the planned invasion of the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve from their version of the budget bill.
Yes!!!!!!
I am sure much more horrible news will be announced any second from our wonderful government, but let's all take a moment and be happy about this.
Ahhhhhhh....
Yes!!!!!!
I am sure much more horrible news will be announced any second from our wonderful government, but let's all take a moment and be happy about this.
Ahhhhhhh....
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
cold - day two
Daria is on day two of her cold. There is a continuous flow of snot oozing out her nose. I did not send her to school today because I did not want the other kids to become infected. Even though, she probably caught the bad cooties there.
Her class was going on a fieldtrip today to see the totem pole in a park downtown, so we missed it. If it stops raining, I will take her down there to look at it in the next couple of days. Actually, today it is cloudy and not raining. I did get the yard raked, just in time for pick up tomorrow! Raking the yard is my huge accomplishment for today.
Yesterday, I made one of my favorite quick breads, Pina Colada Bread. There is a 1/4 cup of rum in it. It is so tasty, now if I just had a real pina colada to sip while I eat my bread. I am very happy to say I made it to the thrift store yesterday and purchased tins for cookies and jars for BBQ sauces. However, I did not find a cool bottle for the liqueur, maybe I will find it next week when I go back out. I found a cool Eddie Bauer skirt at the thrift store - it is green and very comfy. There is progress being made on the holiday front in our house! Yippie - break out the cake.
What I learned today: November 26th is National Cake Day
Let's not forget about all the cakes to bake and taste!
I am off to drink some cocoa - my nose is chilly.
Her class was going on a fieldtrip today to see the totem pole in a park downtown, so we missed it. If it stops raining, I will take her down there to look at it in the next couple of days. Actually, today it is cloudy and not raining. I did get the yard raked, just in time for pick up tomorrow! Raking the yard is my huge accomplishment for today.
Yesterday, I made one of my favorite quick breads, Pina Colada Bread. There is a 1/4 cup of rum in it. It is so tasty, now if I just had a real pina colada to sip while I eat my bread. I am very happy to say I made it to the thrift store yesterday and purchased tins for cookies and jars for BBQ sauces. However, I did not find a cool bottle for the liqueur, maybe I will find it next week when I go back out. I found a cool Eddie Bauer skirt at the thrift store - it is green and very comfy. There is progress being made on the holiday front in our house! Yippie - break out the cake.
What I learned today: November 26th is National Cake Day
Let's not forget about all the cakes to bake and taste!
I am off to drink some cocoa - my nose is chilly.
Monday, November 07, 2005
Here are our halloween pics
We call this one bat-cat.
Isn't she just the cutest black cat? The trick-or-treating version included a black garbage bag.
This cute little cat informed me this evening her throat did not feel good. Great! We all know what kind of talk this leads to. I am eating an orange as I type.
Arrested Development was brilliant and so funny tonight. From 8-9, it was giggles gallore in our living room. 2 new episodes! I was in tears by the end because of Buster and Gob. So great, and of course, Rob Loblaw.
I stuck to my goals and started my holiday lists today. I will go thrift store shopping to search for baskets, jars, and bottles tomorrow. I want to find a cool bottle for the liqueur I have brewing in the darks of my cupboards. I would like to find some cool tins for all the cookies and treats I want to make this year. I have not finished picking out all the goodies I want to make for everyone this year. I will post a list when I narrow it down, or whenever I stop finding yummy recipes I want to try.
Back to my lists and oranges.
Sunday, November 06, 2005
what's new
I went to my brother's fiance's baby shower this afternoon. The best part about the shower was that no games were played. Yippie!! Everyone received a gift bag with a candle, pen, and small notebook. The cake was good and super sweet.
I left the shower feeling that I need to get my act together because my future sister-in-law informed me she already had all her holiday gifts bought and wrapped and hidden at her mother's house. IT'S NOVEMBER 6TH!!! She does have a reason for this - the baby is due a week before Christmas. I just wanted to bow down at her feet for being so organized. Besides being very pregnant, she has 2 children, full-time job, 3 "step" children - need I say more - and she is completely organized for the holidays. She is my hero today.
What I have accomplished for the holidays: started one gift - the liqueur that takes 30+ days produce.
After today, my goal is to get my holiday act together. Tomorrow, I will finish our gift giving list and start addressing the holiday cards. I want to know what it is like to have holiday things done before they get here.
Super good news: Micah brought home a piece of cheesecake from the bakery at his store last night. Double Yippie!!!
I left the shower feeling that I need to get my act together because my future sister-in-law informed me she already had all her holiday gifts bought and wrapped and hidden at her mother's house. IT'S NOVEMBER 6TH!!! She does have a reason for this - the baby is due a week before Christmas. I just wanted to bow down at her feet for being so organized. Besides being very pregnant, she has 2 children, full-time job, 3 "step" children - need I say more - and she is completely organized for the holidays. She is my hero today.
What I have accomplished for the holidays: started one gift - the liqueur that takes 30+ days produce.
After today, my goal is to get my holiday act together. Tomorrow, I will finish our gift giving list and start addressing the holiday cards. I want to know what it is like to have holiday things done before they get here.
Super good news: Micah brought home a piece of cheesecake from the bakery at his store last night. Double Yippie!!!
Friday, November 04, 2005
a good laugh
This is what Daria drew at preschool today. I call it "I am so sad about my STD." Note: the sad face and the letters written. Also note: there is a bright, happy, yellow sun on the other side.
I thought they were learning the letter 'g' this week.
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
it is like a walk down memory lane
I was searching for drink recipes and this site popped up in the search. What a fun place. I remember seeing some of these products in our cupboards, do you?
Now if you want to find a vast variety of drink recipes go here. There are punch, cocoa, alcoholic, non-alcoholic, smoothies, and shake recipes. This is one of my favorite sites. I am making a liqueur for the holidays, and this is where I found the recipe.
Now if you want to find a vast variety of drink recipes go here. There are punch, cocoa, alcoholic, non-alcoholic, smoothies, and shake recipes. This is one of my favorite sites. I am making a liqueur for the holidays, and this is where I found the recipe.
amazing products
For all of you that have little boys, would you use this product? Here is where I found this. Cool stuff here, but I am not too sure about this.
let's try again
I have written 2 posts in the last two days, and I have lost them. I do not think it is a blogger issue. We have had computer issues this week, so I am blaming my end. I think any object that begins with a 'c' is having issues this week - car, computer. Good news: car is running and starting!
Daria and I went to Big Lots after school today. I love the prices, but the store is always a mess. It is such a challenge pushing a cart around. I bought Daria stickers, toy fish, and underwear. She already has a bunch of under the sea toys, and the fish were only $1.99 and it came with 9 different fish. After nap, she is going to have an under the sea adventure in the living room. That is why I love Big Lots.
Let's note that Daria has asked me twice since Halloween was over when we are going to put up the Christmas stuff. It is way too early decorate, and I am already tired of it in all the stores.
Speaking of Christmas, Micah's mom told us yesterday she would not mind a professional portrait of us for Christmas. (Wow, that was a straight-forward hint.) There is really no way this will happen for many, many reasons. Both Micah and I cannot stand doing the whole professional picture thing. I was shocked at her request and so was Micah. I really like regular, candid pictures and that is usually what we give out during the holidays. I can feel the stress of the holiday madness starting to leak in.
Today in the Pacific Northwest, the weather is cold, rainy, and windy. The heat is on, and hot cocoa is sounding better each moment I think about it. It is suppose to rain forever because it is November. I really do not mind the rain, but I am tired of the mud, leaves and pine needles we keep tracking in. I refuse to mop more than once a week, unless there is an emergency. The yard needs to be raked, but the rain has not stopped long enough to dry thing out just a bit. There is going to be 24+ inches of snow falling in the mountains tonight and tomorrow. I bet we have a few snow days this year down here at sea level.
I am off to drink cocoa and stand by the heat vent like the cats.
Let's hope this makes it to post.
Daria and I went to Big Lots after school today. I love the prices, but the store is always a mess. It is such a challenge pushing a cart around. I bought Daria stickers, toy fish, and underwear. She already has a bunch of under the sea toys, and the fish were only $1.99 and it came with 9 different fish. After nap, she is going to have an under the sea adventure in the living room. That is why I love Big Lots.
Let's note that Daria has asked me twice since Halloween was over when we are going to put up the Christmas stuff. It is way too early decorate, and I am already tired of it in all the stores.
Speaking of Christmas, Micah's mom told us yesterday she would not mind a professional portrait of us for Christmas. (Wow, that was a straight-forward hint.) There is really no way this will happen for many, many reasons. Both Micah and I cannot stand doing the whole professional picture thing. I was shocked at her request and so was Micah. I really like regular, candid pictures and that is usually what we give out during the holidays. I can feel the stress of the holiday madness starting to leak in.
Today in the Pacific Northwest, the weather is cold, rainy, and windy. The heat is on, and hot cocoa is sounding better each moment I think about it. It is suppose to rain forever because it is November. I really do not mind the rain, but I am tired of the mud, leaves and pine needles we keep tracking in. I refuse to mop more than once a week, unless there is an emergency. The yard needs to be raked, but the rain has not stopped long enough to dry thing out just a bit. There is going to be 24+ inches of snow falling in the mountains tonight and tomorrow. I bet we have a few snow days this year down here at sea level.
I am off to drink cocoa and stand by the heat vent like the cats.
Let's hope this makes it to post.
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