I’ve had this post about half way done for awhile and am finally making myself finish. We did our traditional sleepover for TV Boy’s birthday. 8 boys came this year. They were really loud and rambunctios for the first few hours, but when it was time to ‘chill’ they did! They watched The Goonies and loved it! Each year we notice a little differing conversations and focuses of the party. This year they were really into throwing the football, texting each other their cell... (more...)
The bottom-left side of the picture is the Italian sausage cut up. Servings: 6-8 Prep Time: 45 minutes Cooking Time: 3 hours + Ingredients: For sauce: 1 lb. of Italian Sauage 1 large can of tomato sauce 1 large can of crushed tomatoes 1 can of tomato paste Italian seasonings (Oregono, Basil, Red pepper flake) Garlic powder For Meatballs: 2 lbs of ground beef 2 cups of Italian Bread crumbs 1 egg Directions: Put Italian Sausage in large pot with a 2 tablespoons of EVOO Brown sausage on both sides Pour... (more...)
So while at K-mart shopping for a birthday gift for a classmate of Monkey’s…We’ve picked out the gift just had to get her a card since he instisted on it! Here’s the conversation that took place: Monkey: Mom, I gotta fart. Where can we go so I can do it? Me: We’re almost done here, so just squeeze your butt cheeks together. Monkey: Mom, I don’t know how to do that. Me: Just squeeze. Monkey: I can’t Me: Ok, well then just let it go, no one is around. Monkey:... (more...)
Yesterday’s sermon was over 2 of the 4 Biblical principles that our Preacher lives by daily. It was again another one of those sermons that I needed to hear. The 2 standards that he spoke of were: 1. Trusting in God. 2. Knowing that Happiness is a choice. These are things that I try to keep in mind, but these last couple of years have been quite trying for me. I’ve almost felt like anytime I decided I was going to be happy, I couldn’t because I am “unemployed.” I’m... (more...)
Servings: 16 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: Ingredients1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix (baked according to package directions 5 Butterfinger candy bars 1 jar caramel ice cream topping Cool Whip chocolate syrup Directions: 1. Use cake box instructions for the 13×9 inch pan. 2. After cake bakes, punch holes with a straw in the cake. 3. While cake is baking grind Butterfingers up in food processor or break up in package before opening. 4. Pour 1 1/2 cups of... (more...)
Dear TV Boy, Today is your birthday. You are a DOZEN today. Your last year before teenhood. Scary thought?…yes, very much so. This past year have brought many changed for you. - leaving behind elementary school - starting middle school - making new friends - not giving into peer pressure - getting your Arrow of Light - choosing a Boy Scout troop - going away to Boy Scout Camp for a week - getting Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, & 1st Class - wanting to be a leader in scouts - being open to making... (more...)
Rob’s cousin, Candi, gave me a blog award, Beautiful Blogger Award. I’m passing this award along to 3 very different bloggers: 1. The Flossip, who I’ve read for years on her previous blogs. She’s a great writer. 2. Southern Gal Goes North , who I’ve read for a couple years. 3. Vitafamiliae, who I’ve read for a little over a year. Her Dad is Rob’s boss. When awarded you’re supposed to list 7 things about yourself. So, ummm…. let me think... (more...)
Delurk, delurk…come out from wherever you are! So wherever you are, whoever you are, whether you’ve commented here before or not, please leave a comment and show me some love. I love to hear from my visitors and have proof that someone besides myself reads this thing. AKPC_IDS += "4639,";Popularity: 6% [?] Read More →
I was awarded this Friendship Award by Fun Mama, who was a very good friend of my husband’s in high school. We met at one of his high school reunions last year and have been falling each other ever since. I’ld like to give this award to Candi, who is Rob’s cousin. We have several things in common one of which is our photography addiction , husbands who are sports fanatics, and we enjoy traveling. AKPC_IDS += "4646,";Popularity: 2% [?] Read More →
Servings: 6-8 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 6 hours Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce 1 c chopped onion 1 c water 1/2 c chopped celery 2 c beef broth1 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning 3 tbsp sugar 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp salt 1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 c diced zucchini 3 tsp minced fresh parsley Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, optional Directions: 1.... (more...)
