Wednesday, March 30, 2011
GO AWAY
The Rain that is! Today the boys and I sang Rain Rain go away so we can go out and play! I dont mind a good rain, but i would like it if it wasnt EVERY day. Boys are mad they cant go outside and have picnics at lunch time and go play after nap. They are cranksters! Which occasionally makes me a little cranky too. Looking forward to the sunshine. :)
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
my love
Although I wish we would have gotten all dressed up for a real date, it was nice to be get all dressed fancied and go across the street to Riverside (the Commanding Generals house) and mingle with people for a bit. Not much mingling really it was very crowded, BUT it was nice seeing my handsome man all dressed up!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Relay For Life
I try to do the relay for life with my family as much as possible. Our constant moving around and Widmar's insane schedule does not always allow. This year we will not be able to make it to Texas for the relay for life because we will be on our way to NY. I am however still apart of the team and am hosting a fundraiser to raise money for the american cancer society. Before I tell you what the fundraiser is, let me tell you why I do the relay for life.
First, its fun! If you have never done a relay for life event you really should. It's a blast! You get a team together and you take turn walking all night long. There is entertainment, games, food, lots of fun had by all.
The real reason I do it is because cancer has affected my family personally. I posted awhile back about my feelings on cancer and how awful I think it is and how I find myself questioning God frequently about why people are diagnosed with cancer because it is so ugly. My mom had ovarian cancer and I believe we are coming up on 15 years of her being cancer free! GO MOM!!! I walk for my mom! I raise money for my mom and all the other people out there that i know that have been affected by cancer in some way. (which I know a lot of people that have been) Next year I can guarantee that I will be out walking in Watertown NY for the relay for life (maybe this year too if we make it in time).
Here's how you can help. GET INVOLVED is number 1. Find a relay for life near you. Form a team and raise money.
Ways to help: as most of you know I sell Thirty-One. I have set up a few things to help raise money for the Relay for Life Team
1. I am selling raffle tickets 1 for $5 and 3 for $10. I will raffle off the Exclusive Hostess Rolling Tote in Black. You can purchase tickets anytime between now and March 30.
http://www.thirtyonetoday.com/Portals/0/rollingtote.jpg
2. Any order that is placed under the Relay for Life Party on my website I will donate my entire paycheck from that party to The team. If you place an order you get your name put in a hat for free products as well. Go here to Order:
http://www.mythirtyone.com/forms/frm_event_my_events.aspx
3. You can donate straight to the Relay for Life Team. If you do this way I will put tickets in the hat for the rolling luggage. (this makes it easy for you to take part in the raffle if you live far away. Same applies 2 for $5 or 5 for $10 (and up from there)
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11PL?px=10647196&pg=personal&fr_id=32437
Thank you in advance for your support! I am hoping one day there will be a cure for some of these cancers. Remember to keep those who are fighting cancer in your prayers!
Today I find myself thinking of my grandparents. I have lost 3 grandparents to cancer. One was just this last year. I miss them with all of my heart and they are another reason I participate in the relay for life.
First, its fun! If you have never done a relay for life event you really should. It's a blast! You get a team together and you take turn walking all night long. There is entertainment, games, food, lots of fun had by all.
The real reason I do it is because cancer has affected my family personally. I posted awhile back about my feelings on cancer and how awful I think it is and how I find myself questioning God frequently about why people are diagnosed with cancer because it is so ugly. My mom had ovarian cancer and I believe we are coming up on 15 years of her being cancer free! GO MOM!!! I walk for my mom! I raise money for my mom and all the other people out there that i know that have been affected by cancer in some way. (which I know a lot of people that have been) Next year I can guarantee that I will be out walking in Watertown NY for the relay for life (maybe this year too if we make it in time).
Here's how you can help. GET INVOLVED is number 1. Find a relay for life near you. Form a team and raise money.
Ways to help: as most of you know I sell Thirty-One. I have set up a few things to help raise money for the Relay for Life Team
1. I am selling raffle tickets 1 for $5 and 3 for $10. I will raffle off the Exclusive Hostess Rolling Tote in Black. You can purchase tickets anytime between now and March 30.
http://www.thirtyonetoday.com/Portals/0/rollingtote.jpg
2. Any order that is placed under the Relay for Life Party on my website I will donate my entire paycheck from that party to The team. If you place an order you get your name put in a hat for free products as well. Go here to Order:
http://www.mythirtyone.com/forms/frm_event_my_events.aspx
3. You can donate straight to the Relay for Life Team. If you do this way I will put tickets in the hat for the rolling luggage. (this makes it easy for you to take part in the raffle if you live far away. Same applies 2 for $5 or 5 for $10 (and up from there)
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11PL?px=10647196&pg=personal&fr_id=32437
Thank you in advance for your support! I am hoping one day there will be a cure for some of these cancers. Remember to keep those who are fighting cancer in your prayers!
Today I find myself thinking of my grandparents. I have lost 3 grandparents to cancer. One was just this last year. I miss them with all of my heart and they are another reason I participate in the relay for life.
Monday, March 14, 2011
6 weeks
5 weeks (or so) until packers come and less than 6 weeks til we are out of Georgia and on our way to NY. Although I have taken a laid back give it to God kind of approach to this move...we still have a lot to do and a lot going on for us in this small ammount of time. That coupled with my emotions of leaving my dear friends is making my heart ache. :( Today I think I will enjoy the day with my kids, tomorrow I will start arranging my do not pack stuff.
I'm working on putting new pics on here, it takes me like a year because I dont know what i'm doing!!! Stay tuned....
I'm working on putting new pics on here, it takes me like a year because I dont know what i'm doing!!! Stay tuned....
Monday, March 7, 2011
7 on the 7th: Meals I make
So a couple weeks ago my friend Amanda ( i cant figure out how to put the link in here) started the 7 on the 7th and I decided to jump on board with her great idea. This weeks is the top 7 go to meals we make often. So here goes...in no particular order...
1.) Chicken, Corn, Black Bean Quesadillas. So easy and soo yummy. Dice chicken and cook with a little seasoning of choice. I use Adobo seasoning. In a bowl mix 1 can corn, 1 can black beans (or cooked dried beans I sometimes make), chicken pieces and some more seasoning along with a little onion powder and garlic salt. I cook them on the stove top place a little butter on one side of a whole wheat tortilla place buttered side on pan, sprinkle some cheese...chicken mixture, more cheese and another buttered on one side tortilla (butter side out). Cook to light brown and then flip over (a plate makes it easy to flip it just turn it over on the plate and slide it off. SO YUMMY and you can always separate the ingredients for picky kids.
2) Arroz Con Pollo- Chicken and Rice. Take drumsticks cook them in some oil in a pot take them out and add rice, sofrito, seasoning etc. then add chicken back in. Sometimes I add pigeon peas. Its easy and everyone loves it. Especially Widmar.
3.) Spaghetti- I usually try to make my own, but sometimes i am in a hurry and use the jar kind of sauce. You can do so much with spaghetti, add turkey sausage, ground turkey some veggies, etc. (or other meat if you like) You can do chicken parmesean. Its an easy go to meal that never fails. I like penne plus pasta so that is usually what we use instead of spaghetti noodles.
4.) BBQ chicken sandwiches: Place chicken and BBQ sauce in crockpot and let it cook on low all day. Makes great pulled chicken. Not much work. :)
5.) Homemade Chicken nuggets and potato wedges: I try to dip them in some kind of veggie first like sweet potatos it helps add some more veggies to the meal. Then dip them in bread crumbs and bake. Just cut up the potatos spray a little olve oil on it and sprinkle with parmesean.
6.) Turkey Burgers: ground turkey breast, french fried onions, some cheese, pepper, salt, worcestire sauce all mixed together. A definite fave!
7.) Salad: we are always having salad. Once a week its our main meal with some grilled chicken. I cut up all my own veggies no bagged stuff. It's yummy healthy and a light break from the week. Widmar likes to eat salad too so it makes it easier. I could eat salad every night of the week if i had the choice.
Anything I can do in the crockpot always works too. I love having my meal done early to have the afternoon to play outside without the stress of making dinner.
1.) Chicken, Corn, Black Bean Quesadillas. So easy and soo yummy. Dice chicken and cook with a little seasoning of choice. I use Adobo seasoning. In a bowl mix 1 can corn, 1 can black beans (or cooked dried beans I sometimes make), chicken pieces and some more seasoning along with a little onion powder and garlic salt. I cook them on the stove top place a little butter on one side of a whole wheat tortilla place buttered side on pan, sprinkle some cheese...chicken mixture, more cheese and another buttered on one side tortilla (butter side out). Cook to light brown and then flip over (a plate makes it easy to flip it just turn it over on the plate and slide it off. SO YUMMY and you can always separate the ingredients for picky kids.
2) Arroz Con Pollo- Chicken and Rice. Take drumsticks cook them in some oil in a pot take them out and add rice, sofrito, seasoning etc. then add chicken back in. Sometimes I add pigeon peas. Its easy and everyone loves it. Especially Widmar.
3.) Spaghetti- I usually try to make my own, but sometimes i am in a hurry and use the jar kind of sauce. You can do so much with spaghetti, add turkey sausage, ground turkey some veggies, etc. (or other meat if you like) You can do chicken parmesean. Its an easy go to meal that never fails. I like penne plus pasta so that is usually what we use instead of spaghetti noodles.
4.) BBQ chicken sandwiches: Place chicken and BBQ sauce in crockpot and let it cook on low all day. Makes great pulled chicken. Not much work. :)
5.) Homemade Chicken nuggets and potato wedges: I try to dip them in some kind of veggie first like sweet potatos it helps add some more veggies to the meal. Then dip them in bread crumbs and bake. Just cut up the potatos spray a little olve oil on it and sprinkle with parmesean.
6.) Turkey Burgers: ground turkey breast, french fried onions, some cheese, pepper, salt, worcestire sauce all mixed together. A definite fave!
7.) Salad: we are always having salad. Once a week its our main meal with some grilled chicken. I cut up all my own veggies no bagged stuff. It's yummy healthy and a light break from the week. Widmar likes to eat salad too so it makes it easier. I could eat salad every night of the week if i had the choice.
Anything I can do in the crockpot always works too. I love having my meal done early to have the afternoon to play outside without the stress of making dinner.
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