Tonight I made Creamy Penne Pasta because it was so freakin' warm today to turn on the oven. It was served with a simple green salad. I like this pasta recipe because it is simple, quick, and I used fresh herbs from my garden. Although, it is very rich because of the cream cheese, but do not let that stop you.
As of now, we have no exciting plans for the 4th. We live close to the fireworks show, so we can adventure down to the waterfront and watch if we want.
The Taste of Tacoma is happening as we speak. It is a free, fun, and very crowded event. Every year we attend, the same vendors are there. In fact, the same vendors at the Taste will be at the 4th of July event all day on the waterfront. So that being said, we will probably not go because of heat, crowds, and the fact I would be attending alone with Daria, and that is not the fun holiday good times I am looking for.
Actually, my real reason for not wanting to gorge myself with really bad food is because I have my annual physical on Monday morning and I do not want to put bad things in my system. Speaking of my physical, I just cannot decide if I should weigh myself before the appointment so I know what number to expect or not. Lately, I have been feeling like I might have lost a few, BUT I do not want to weigh in to find out because last time I thought this I was SO disappointed. However, I do not want to be surprised in the wrong direction at the doctor's office because that will make my blood pressure rise.
This is what goes through my mind on a Friday night.
Friday, June 30, 2006
Thursday, June 29, 2006
let's feast
Friday Feast Hundred!
Woohoo!
One Hundred Feasts!
Appetizer
On average, approximately how many times per day do you yawn?
Obviously, not enough, because my brain needs more oxygen!
Soup
What was your most memorable school field trip?
4th grade
our class was a part of the opening ceremonies of the Tacoma Dome
we were on TV
it was a VERY big deal back in the day.
Salad
Fill in the blank: I was extremely __________________ this week.
I was extremely busy, hot, tired, and patient this week.
Main Course
Which color do you think of when you hear the word "soothing"?
The colors in this picture are screaming "soothing".
Woohoo!
One Hundred Feasts!
Appetizer
On average, approximately how many times per day do you yawn?
Obviously, not enough, because my brain needs more oxygen!
Soup
What was your most memorable school field trip?
4th grade
our class was a part of the opening ceremonies of the Tacoma Dome
we were on TV
it was a VERY big deal back in the day.
Salad
Fill in the blank: I was extremely __________________ this week.
I was extremely busy, hot, tired, and patient this week.
Main Course
Which color do you think of when you hear the word "soothing"?
The colors in this picture are screaming "soothing".
Dessert
What is something that, if you had to, you could save up the money to buy within one month?
Okay, that is the most challenging question EVER because I feel like I am trying to save all our pennies every month these days.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
what are you cookin' up?
Sunday night I made:
Kahlua Fudge Sauce
1 3/4 cups
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup boiling water
6 TBS. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. instant espresso powder or 2 tsp. instant coffee granules
3 TBS. kahlua
Place milk in a small saucepan; cook 5 minutes over low heat. Combine water, cocoa and espresso in a small bowl, stirring until granules dissolve. Stir cocoa mixture into milk; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in liqueur; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Serve warm or chilled.
I poured it in a jar and sealed it, and there was part of the father's day gift of Micah's dad. (yes, I know it is late, that is Micah's choice)
Last night, when it was 90 degrees, I baked up Gooey Brownies with Shortbread Crust. It was so freakin' hot in our home - I did not think a little more unbearable heat would make the difference. At a certain point, hot is hot.
Let's just say....make these brownies because they are Super Good!!! We took them to Micah's folk's for dessert, and there is only 1 left! And that last one is mine because I have only had a small bite of one. Not fair I say!
Oh yes, here is what I have learned about quinoa. It is a wonderful whole grain and I highly recommend trying recipes that include quinoa. It is so easy and quick to cook up.
Kahlua Fudge Sauce
1 3/4 cups
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup boiling water
6 TBS. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. instant espresso powder or 2 tsp. instant coffee granules
3 TBS. kahlua
Place milk in a small saucepan; cook 5 minutes over low heat. Combine water, cocoa and espresso in a small bowl, stirring until granules dissolve. Stir cocoa mixture into milk; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in liqueur; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Serve warm or chilled.
I poured it in a jar and sealed it, and there was part of the father's day gift of Micah's dad. (yes, I know it is late, that is Micah's choice)
Last night, when it was 90 degrees, I baked up Gooey Brownies with Shortbread Crust. It was so freakin' hot in our home - I did not think a little more unbearable heat would make the difference. At a certain point, hot is hot.
Let's just say....make these brownies because they are Super Good!!! We took them to Micah's folk's for dessert, and there is only 1 left! And that last one is mine because I have only had a small bite of one. Not fair I say!
Oh yes, here is what I have learned about quinoa. It is a wonderful whole grain and I highly recommend trying recipes that include quinoa. It is so easy and quick to cook up.
love this
The new version of The Gong Show has brought us the most brilliant and insane entertainer in the world. Check it out....
Monday, June 26, 2006
hello summer...
Oh my...summer is here! And it is freakin' HOT! Last week, we were enjoying 65 degrees, and now the weather is record breaking. I just wish there was a nice breeze.
Here is something new:
The pool is no longer existing in our yard. Here is what happened:
Thursday: Micah inflated the upper ring of the pool.
Friday morning: I cleaned the pool like a crazy clean freak mother.
Friday afternoon: Started to fill the pool, but I realized the pool was not level and stopped the filling process. Emptied the pool - somewhat. Moved the pool to 2 more locations to see if it there is any piece of flat land in our backyard - the only small area is in the shade, in the dirt, and under a huge pine tree. The pool would never get warm there.
Friday night:Decide to wait for Micah to get home - which would be late. He could help me Saturday morning with the whole thing. I was sure the both of us could figure something out.
Saturday morning: We thought we figured out a way to make the pool level. At first, it seemed to be working, but after a while, it became quite apparent that the pool was NOT at all level. It was sagging in a completely new spot. I was able to partly fill it, so Daria could enjoy it that afternoon.
Saturday afternoon: Daria enjoyed the sagging pool. She had fun splashing and bouncing around on her pool toys. It was great entertainment. I just figured that on Sunday I would recruit my dad to help me get sandbags to level it out and set out on a new plan of attack to get the pool up and going.
Saturday night: Plans were in motion to get free sand on Sunday, and Monday we would have the pool level. Yippy! I went to bed feeling good with a sense of accomplishment because this pool will bring Daria so much joy this summer.
Sunday morning: After Daria and I eat breakfast, I decide to go out and check the pool, expecting to find it just how I left it Saturday night. Well, the pool was completely flattened and all the water was GONE! The cover was all balled up in the middle. I was shocked! I ran upstairs and told Micah that ALL the water is gone and the pool was deflated. Believe me, he was not pleased to be awakened by such an announcement.
At first, we did not know what really happened, but then we realized who destroyed our pool.
Here is something new:
The pool is no longer existing in our yard. Here is what happened:
Thursday: Micah inflated the upper ring of the pool.
Friday morning: I cleaned the pool like a crazy clean freak mother.
Friday afternoon: Started to fill the pool, but I realized the pool was not level and stopped the filling process. Emptied the pool - somewhat. Moved the pool to 2 more locations to see if it there is any piece of flat land in our backyard - the only small area is in the shade, in the dirt, and under a huge pine tree. The pool would never get warm there.
Friday night:Decide to wait for Micah to get home - which would be late. He could help me Saturday morning with the whole thing. I was sure the both of us could figure something out.
Saturday morning: We thought we figured out a way to make the pool level. At first, it seemed to be working, but after a while, it became quite apparent that the pool was NOT at all level. It was sagging in a completely new spot. I was able to partly fill it, so Daria could enjoy it that afternoon.
Saturday afternoon: Daria enjoyed the sagging pool. She had fun splashing and bouncing around on her pool toys. It was great entertainment. I just figured that on Sunday I would recruit my dad to help me get sandbags to level it out and set out on a new plan of attack to get the pool up and going.
Saturday night: Plans were in motion to get free sand on Sunday, and Monday we would have the pool level. Yippy! I went to bed feeling good with a sense of accomplishment because this pool will bring Daria so much joy this summer.
Sunday morning: After Daria and I eat breakfast, I decide to go out and check the pool, expecting to find it just how I left it Saturday night. Well, the pool was completely flattened and all the water was GONE! The cover was all balled up in the middle. I was shocked! I ran upstairs and told Micah that ALL the water is gone and the pool was deflated. Believe me, he was not pleased to be awakened by such an announcement.
At first, we did not know what really happened, but then we realized who destroyed our pool.
We have a family of raccoons living in the cedar tree by the alley. Micah saw them the other night when he came home. And it is known that these lovely creatures love to wash their food before they eat it, so when they saw our saggy pool sitting there half filled, they could not stop themselves.
Sunday afternoon: We went to Toys R Us and bought a kiddie pool that does not require a level yard. And it is hard plastic so the raccoons will not destroy our summertime toy.
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Friday, June 23, 2006
Let's eat...it's Friday Feast
Feast Ninety-Nine
Appetizer
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how much do you like your job?
Somedays I would rate my job as high as 15, and then there are the days that register in the negative numbers. I would rate today as a 8, and that is only because some projects did not turn out the way I wanted them to.
Soup
When was the last time you think you were lied to?
A few weeks back one of Micah's bandmates called and told me he was sick and could not practice. Two days later the same bandmate told Micah that he never said that and he was not sick. That is silly band drama for you - and they are guys!
Salad
Share some lyrics from own of your favorite songs.
"I was doing time in the universal mind.
I was feeling fine."
Jim Morrison and The Doors
Main Course
What do you do/take when you are in pain?
Sometimes whatever it is, it is not enough!
Dessert
Fill in the blanks: My __________ is very __________.
My table is very cluttered with pictures STILL!
Appetizer
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how much do you like your job?
Somedays I would rate my job as high as 15, and then there are the days that register in the negative numbers. I would rate today as a 8, and that is only because some projects did not turn out the way I wanted them to.
Soup
When was the last time you think you were lied to?
A few weeks back one of Micah's bandmates called and told me he was sick and could not practice. Two days later the same bandmate told Micah that he never said that and he was not sick. That is silly band drama for you - and they are guys!
Salad
Share some lyrics from own of your favorite songs.
"I was doing time in the universal mind.
I was feeling fine."
Jim Morrison and The Doors
Main Course
What do you do/take when you are in pain?
Sometimes whatever it is, it is not enough!
Dessert
Fill in the blanks: My __________ is very __________.
My table is very cluttered with pictures STILL!
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
look what is back
It looks like they brought back The Gong Show minus the psychedelic drugs BUT with David Hasslehof!
C'mon people, it is 2006!
C'mon people, it is 2006!
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Happy Father's Day!!!
For Father's Day, we are serving the following fore dinner this evening...
This afternoon, Daria and I made homemade baguettes.
The baguettes are for the garlic bread Micah requested.
Back to the menu...
Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms
Honey-Garlic Angel Hair with Field Roast vegan sausage - Italian flavor
Parmesan Garlic Bread
Caramel Apple Crunch with vanilla soy ice cream
Here are the recipes to most of it. Enjoy!
Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms
12 mushrooms, wiped clean
4 TBS. butter, divided
2 grn. onions, trimmed and sliced
1 1/2 TBS. finely chopped walnuts
1 1/2 TBS. dry breadcrumbs
1 1/2 TBS. grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp. bk. pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish; set aside.
Remove stems from mushrooms; chop and set aside. Scoop out the mushrooms just a little to make a little bowl. Put the mushrooms in the pan open side up.
In a skillet, melt half the butter. Add the mushroom stems and grn. onions; saute until tender. Add walnuts, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and remaining butter. Stir until butter is melted and absorbed. Stir in garlic and grd. pepper. Stuff each mushroom cap with stem mixture, mounding it neatly over the top. Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
The baguettes were just the basic baguette recipe. For the garlic bread, I made a fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan butter and partially sliced the bread and spread the butter between each slice. Wrapped it up in foil, loosely and baked it for 15 minutes when the mushrooms were baking.
Honey-Garlic Angel Hair
First I sliced and cooked up two Field Roast vegan sausages, and set them aside.
Pasta:
16 oz. angel hair pasta
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup honey
1 TBS. fresh basil, chopped
1 TBS. fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cook pasta according to package. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute the garlic in butter. Stir in the honey, basil, and parsley. This is where I added the Italian sausage. Drain pasta; add to garlic mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
And here is my favorite part, dessert....
Caramel Apple-Strawberry Crunch
5 lg. Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced strawberries
3/4 cup favorite caramel sauce
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup packed br. sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter or margarine
Vanilla Soy Delicious for ultimate enjoyment
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place sliced apples and strawberries in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Combine, so everything is evenly distributed. Drizzle caramel sauce evenly over the fruit.
In a lg. bowl, combine flour, oats, br. sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over apples and strawberries.
Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes. Enjoy with scoops of Vanilla Soy Delicious!
May need to change into something with an elastic waist.
This afternoon, Daria and I made homemade baguettes.
The baguettes are for the garlic bread Micah requested.
Back to the menu...
Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms
Honey-Garlic Angel Hair with Field Roast vegan sausage - Italian flavor
Parmesan Garlic Bread
Caramel Apple Crunch with vanilla soy ice cream
Here are the recipes to most of it. Enjoy!
Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms
12 mushrooms, wiped clean
4 TBS. butter, divided
2 grn. onions, trimmed and sliced
1 1/2 TBS. finely chopped walnuts
1 1/2 TBS. dry breadcrumbs
1 1/2 TBS. grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp. bk. pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish; set aside.
Remove stems from mushrooms; chop and set aside. Scoop out the mushrooms just a little to make a little bowl. Put the mushrooms in the pan open side up.
In a skillet, melt half the butter. Add the mushroom stems and grn. onions; saute until tender. Add walnuts, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and remaining butter. Stir until butter is melted and absorbed. Stir in garlic and grd. pepper. Stuff each mushroom cap with stem mixture, mounding it neatly over the top. Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
The baguettes were just the basic baguette recipe. For the garlic bread, I made a fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan butter and partially sliced the bread and spread the butter between each slice. Wrapped it up in foil, loosely and baked it for 15 minutes when the mushrooms were baking.
Honey-Garlic Angel Hair
First I sliced and cooked up two Field Roast vegan sausages, and set them aside.
Pasta:
16 oz. angel hair pasta
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup honey
1 TBS. fresh basil, chopped
1 TBS. fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cook pasta according to package. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute the garlic in butter. Stir in the honey, basil, and parsley. This is where I added the Italian sausage. Drain pasta; add to garlic mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
And here is my favorite part, dessert....
Caramel Apple-Strawberry Crunch
5 lg. Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced strawberries
3/4 cup favorite caramel sauce
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup packed br. sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter or margarine
Vanilla Soy Delicious for ultimate enjoyment
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place sliced apples and strawberries in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Combine, so everything is evenly distributed. Drizzle caramel sauce evenly over the fruit.
In a lg. bowl, combine flour, oats, br. sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over apples and strawberries.
Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes. Enjoy with scoops of Vanilla Soy Delicious!
May need to change into something with an elastic waist.
I found a new toy
As you can see, from below, I have discovered the fun in youtube!
Now, I wish we had a video camera or maybe a video phone.
Now, I wish we had a video camera or maybe a video phone.
nice goin', boys
Remember, how I was raving how Wolfmother rocked on Letterman last Friday? Now you can enjoy for yourself!
Thursday, June 15, 2006
so comfy
Hooray!
My shoes arrived today!!
When I checked the shipping status last night it said they would arrive towards the end of NEXT week.
Suprise!
The mailman rang the bell and there they were.
I put them on immediately, and let me tell you, they are the most comfortable shoe EVER!
I wore them all afternoon, and they feel so soft with good cushion.
I think they will work great on our trek through Disneyland.
I embarked on a new organizational task yesterday.
I am starting to put all our photos in order.
I had stacks of envelopes with pictures from 2003 to present day to frame, put in a photo album, giveaway, and/or toss out.
All over our kitchen table there are piles of photos.
About 7 different piles so far, and each pile can be divided into years and months and so on and so on.
I feel like it is never ending.
Why do I put off such a task to the point it takes days to finish?
I love looking at all the pictures, especially when they are put away and labeled.
My plan is to have this task mostly complete by next week or earlier - the earlier just depends on when I get to the store to find cheap photo albums.
Why are most photo albums so costly?
My wrist and fingers ache from labeling 2 years worth of photos.
Okay enough of that - I am going to walk around the house in my new shoes.
My shoes arrived today!!
When I checked the shipping status last night it said they would arrive towards the end of NEXT week.
Suprise!
The mailman rang the bell and there they were.
I put them on immediately, and let me tell you, they are the most comfortable shoe EVER!
I wore them all afternoon, and they feel so soft with good cushion.
I think they will work great on our trek through Disneyland.
I embarked on a new organizational task yesterday.
I am starting to put all our photos in order.
I had stacks of envelopes with pictures from 2003 to present day to frame, put in a photo album, giveaway, and/or toss out.
All over our kitchen table there are piles of photos.
About 7 different piles so far, and each pile can be divided into years and months and so on and so on.
I feel like it is never ending.
Why do I put off such a task to the point it takes days to finish?
I love looking at all the pictures, especially when they are put away and labeled.
My plan is to have this task mostly complete by next week or earlier - the earlier just depends on when I get to the store to find cheap photo albums.
Why are most photo albums so costly?
My wrist and fingers ache from labeling 2 years worth of photos.
Okay enough of that - I am going to walk around the house in my new shoes.
get your cookies here
I made up a new cookie recipe today, and I want to share it you.
Milky Way Dreams
about 3 dozen or so
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup margarine or butter, softened
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 pkg. of mini Milky Way bars, unwrapped and kept frozen until ready to use
1 TBS. sugar
In sm. bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda; blend well. In lg. bowl, beat 1 cup sugar, brown sugar, and margarine until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; beat well. Add flour mixture; blend well. Stir in 1/2 cup of the walnuts. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes for easier handling.
Heat oven to 350 degrees. For each cookie, with floured hands, shape about 1 TBS. dough around 1 mini Milky Way candy, covering it completely.
In sm. bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup walnuts and 1 TBS. sugar. Press one side of each ball into walnut mixture. Place nut side up 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 7-9 minutes or until set and slightly cracked. Remove from cookie sheet and cool on racks completely before inhaling!
OMG, this was such a good cookie!! They are flying out of the cookie jar. I usually do not like Milky Ways but this is the exception for me.
Milky Way Dreams
about 3 dozen or so
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup margarine or butter, softened
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 pkg. of mini Milky Way bars, unwrapped and kept frozen until ready to use
1 TBS. sugar
In sm. bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda; blend well. In lg. bowl, beat 1 cup sugar, brown sugar, and margarine until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; beat well. Add flour mixture; blend well. Stir in 1/2 cup of the walnuts. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes for easier handling.
Heat oven to 350 degrees. For each cookie, with floured hands, shape about 1 TBS. dough around 1 mini Milky Way candy, covering it completely.
In sm. bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup walnuts and 1 TBS. sugar. Press one side of each ball into walnut mixture. Place nut side up 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 7-9 minutes or until set and slightly cracked. Remove from cookie sheet and cool on racks completely before inhaling!
OMG, this was such a good cookie!! They are flying out of the cookie jar. I usually do not like Milky Ways but this is the exception for me.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Let's Celebrate
Look at all the things that are going on today:
It is flag day in the USA, International Webloggers Day in the World and the birthday of Donald Trump and the US. Army!
I guess I should bust out the cake and the cocktails!
It is flag day in the USA, International Webloggers Day in the World and the birthday of Donald Trump and the US. Army!
I guess I should bust out the cake and the cocktails!
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Monday, June 12, 2006
what the hell
I was just clicking through the channels tonight.
I came across this show on ABC.
I feel like this is pushing us back a few decades.
Why do people volunteer for these types of shows?
What qualifies someone as a 'love coach'?
Are these women embarrassed when they watch the show after they have been edited??
I just do not get it.
I am changing the channel.
Seinfeld is on somewhere.
I came across this show on ABC.
I feel like this is pushing us back a few decades.
Why do people volunteer for these types of shows?
What qualifies someone as a 'love coach'?
Are these women embarrassed when they watch the show after they have been edited??
I just do not get it.
I am changing the channel.
Seinfeld is on somewhere.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
look at my cool new shoes that are on their way
Well, I finally decided on a Mother's Day gift for myself. Yes, it is sad but true, I have not received my Mom's Day gift yet. The reason is because Micah gave me the freedom to pick something out myself then I get what I want and blah, blah, blah. The truth is this takes any pressure or shopping experience off him.
So, I finally decided I wanted shoes. Then came the quest of what kind of shoes - my shoe collection told me I desperately needed a new summer shoe. Part of my shoe choice has to do with the fact we are going to Disneyland in August, so I wanted a shoe that would be ideal to wear around the park in the super summer heat.
I picked the green ones 0r jade as the designer calls 'em. They are on their way as we speak. Yippy! I thought they would help keep my feet cool and comfortable as we are trekking around the happiest place on earth.
Speaking of Disneyland, does anyone have any tips, links, or wisdom on taking such a trip with a 5 year old?? Where to eat on the reasonable end of the spectrum and eat vegetarian?? I want to have a good game plan before we get there, so we are not overwhelmed by all the lights and pretty colors. This will be Daria's first plane ride too - so any good advice on flying with a child would be greatly appreciated. Luckily, the plane ride is only 2 1/2 hours and non-stop, so I think excitement will last the whole ride.
My lists are already compiled in my head - I will be putting things to paper tonight.
And in other news....
These vegan sausages are a new item at the store. I bought the Mexican Chipotle, and OMG they are spicy and oh so good. The come in a package of 4 sausages. I used 2 for our dinner and made scramble eggs with spicy "sausage" with cheese wrapped in tortillas. This was too spicy for Daria, but Micah and I enjoyed it. I think I will put the other 2 on pizza tomorrow night.
Earlier in the week, I made Rich Banana Bread. This was so simple and super delicious! I highly recommend this one when you have extra ripe bananas around .
So, I finally decided I wanted shoes. Then came the quest of what kind of shoes - my shoe collection told me I desperately needed a new summer shoe. Part of my shoe choice has to do with the fact we are going to Disneyland in August, so I wanted a shoe that would be ideal to wear around the park in the super summer heat.
I picked the green ones 0r jade as the designer calls 'em. They are on their way as we speak. Yippy! I thought they would help keep my feet cool and comfortable as we are trekking around the happiest place on earth.
Speaking of Disneyland, does anyone have any tips, links, or wisdom on taking such a trip with a 5 year old?? Where to eat on the reasonable end of the spectrum and eat vegetarian?? I want to have a good game plan before we get there, so we are not overwhelmed by all the lights and pretty colors. This will be Daria's first plane ride too - so any good advice on flying with a child would be greatly appreciated. Luckily, the plane ride is only 2 1/2 hours and non-stop, so I think excitement will last the whole ride.
My lists are already compiled in my head - I will be putting things to paper tonight.
And in other news....
These vegan sausages are a new item at the store. I bought the Mexican Chipotle, and OMG they are spicy and oh so good. The come in a package of 4 sausages. I used 2 for our dinner and made scramble eggs with spicy "sausage" with cheese wrapped in tortillas. This was too spicy for Daria, but Micah and I enjoyed it. I think I will put the other 2 on pizza tomorrow night.
Earlier in the week, I made Rich Banana Bread. This was so simple and super delicious! I highly recommend this one when you have extra ripe bananas around .
Friday, June 09, 2006
Thursday, June 08, 2006
my jaw dropped and I wanted to cry after I heard this...
We have new neighbors in the house next to us.
They moved in about 2 1/2 weeks ago.
There is a mother, father, 10 year old daughter, and 8 year old son.
You see, this house has been pretty much vacant since last September.
It has been nice not having anyone living there.
Nice and quiet.
Quiet and nice.
I knew that the quiet was ending soon.
I just did not know that the volume would increase over 200%.
Well, tonight we were given a little more insight into their family dynamic.
As I sat down here at the computer, I heard loud voices coming from the kitchen window - which faces towards the neighbor's backyard.
Being the noisy bitch that I am, I went to the window to hear what all the yelling was about.
Well, this is what I heard: (and this is word for word true)
mother: I drink because of YOU guys around here! and I am going out tonight!
10 year old daughter: Oh yeah, well go then.
mother: NO ONE up here on the deck. It is MY deck! This is the drinking deck. NO ONE up here unless you are drinking! I am going out tonight away from you guys!
10 year old daughter: Get your DRUNK ASS out of here then!!!
mother: I am going out tonight.....
Wow! Now that is neighborhood entertainment.
They moved in about 2 1/2 weeks ago.
There is a mother, father, 10 year old daughter, and 8 year old son.
You see, this house has been pretty much vacant since last September.
It has been nice not having anyone living there.
Nice and quiet.
Quiet and nice.
I knew that the quiet was ending soon.
I just did not know that the volume would increase over 200%.
Well, tonight we were given a little more insight into their family dynamic.
As I sat down here at the computer, I heard loud voices coming from the kitchen window - which faces towards the neighbor's backyard.
Being the noisy bitch that I am, I went to the window to hear what all the yelling was about.
Well, this is what I heard: (and this is word for word true)
mother: I drink because of YOU guys around here! and I am going out tonight!
10 year old daughter: Oh yeah, well go then.
mother: NO ONE up here on the deck. It is MY deck! This is the drinking deck. NO ONE up here unless you are drinking! I am going out tonight away from you guys!
10 year old daughter: Get your DRUNK ASS out of here then!!!
mother: I am going out tonight.....
Wow! Now that is neighborhood entertainment.
feast time
I do not know why I like these, but here is another Friday Feast.
Friday, June 09, 2006
Feast Ninety-Seven
Appetizer
About how much money did you spend on gas this week?
So far, I have only spent $20.00. And I must note that my tank was already 3/4 full when I put the 20 in it.
Soup
What is your favorite brand of toilet paper?
Lately, I have been buying Scott because it has been on sale and I had a coupon. Oh yeah, I love a bargain!
Salad
When was the last time you discovered something that you thought was pure genius?
A few months back when I first heard Wolfmother.
Main Course
What is the least amount of sleep you can get by on per night?
4 or 5 - it is not a real good idea that happens on a regular basis.
Dessert
June is a popular month for weddings. Do you know anyone who is getting married this month?
Thankfully, we are not attending any weddings in June. We do have one to go to in July, and it is on freakin' Sunday at 5 pm!
Friday, June 09, 2006
Feast Ninety-Seven
Appetizer
About how much money did you spend on gas this week?
So far, I have only spent $20.00. And I must note that my tank was already 3/4 full when I put the 20 in it.
Soup
What is your favorite brand of toilet paper?
Lately, I have been buying Scott because it has been on sale and I had a coupon. Oh yeah, I love a bargain!
Salad
When was the last time you discovered something that you thought was pure genius?
A few months back when I first heard Wolfmother.
Main Course
What is the least amount of sleep you can get by on per night?
4 or 5 - it is not a real good idea that happens on a regular basis.
Dessert
June is a popular month for weddings. Do you know anyone who is getting married this month?
Thankfully, we are not attending any weddings in June. We do have one to go to in July, and it is on freakin' Sunday at 5 pm!
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
I want a panda-dog!
This is the coolest looking dog I have EVER seen!
After all the hype and hoopla, 6-6-06 was just a day around here. A couple of you mentioned the crazy weather you experienced, but in our neck of the woods, the weather was beautiful and the day's interactions and experiences were pleasant. Micah even made dinner last night, and that is just telling me Beezlebub works in mysterious ways.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Thursday, June 01, 2006
the butterfly dress and more
I finally have all the pictures from Daria's final days and events at school. I cannot believe she is going to begin Kindergarten in a few months. I feel like so much of her will change in the next school year that I have to cherish every single moment I have right now - no matter how stressful the moments are.
Okay, here come the photos.
Okay, here come the photos.
Okay, she is looking a little intense here, but I think it was from all the excitement of singing on stage.
She loved performing on stage - there was no stage fright from this girl.
Here is the Homer and my cool 70's phone.
What is cuter than Sugarfoot in a bag???
This was taken back in March when Daria fell flat on her face at school. This picture was taken a couple of hours later, and she was so happy to get her picture taken.
Okay, I have to go to bed now because tomorrow is almost here.
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