mom-musings

family photo shoot 2011

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February snow

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Adelaide Renee: 14 months

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First baseball game of 2010...look who arrived to watch!

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Our little sweetie

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Valentines Love

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3 months old

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Couple images of Disney--2009

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Flying away....

2009-10-04T13:57:00.001-07:00

One final wave.....

testing his wings....

2009-10-02T19:36:00.000-07:00

My boy is leaving Sunday.He is going to Shanghai.Going for 11 months teaching English.Half way around the world.Living in a communist country.I am:SadAnxiousTerrifiedHappyThrilledExcitedIsn't it amazing that we can experience all those emotions at the same time?I have been asking myself these past few days, "How can this be? Wasn't I just feeding him a bottle and rocking him to sleep?"But oh,

Anniversary

2009-09-20T19:12:00.000-07:00

26 + 1 = 2727 YearsOlive Juice to my best friend

stress reliever

2009-09-13T12:03:00.000-07:00

Because of this:I set up a corner in my room to sew.To relieve stress.To get away from the collateral damage the project in the first pictures has meant for the rest of my house.So far I have finished 5 of these little burp cloths.My granddaughter will be a stylish burper!(I have a dream one day to be able to have a sewing spot that does not include a 1950's era card table!)Burp cloth pattern was

The days of my life...

2009-09-06T10:18:00.000-07:00

Where oh where has the summer gone???Aside from our horrific heat wave in July, the rest of the summer has been gorgeous. No rain, since May, (until yesterday), and temps in the upper 70's and 80's!New in our life....**My boys were supposed to start school last Monday, but due to a very lame and bogus teacher strike, they have not. Five days missed already, and despite a court order to return

2009-07-25T16:05:00.000-07:00

Really, can I cry?I hate to sweat.If I wanted this kind of weather I would move away fromSeattle to some (god-forsaken other state) mid-western/southern/eastern state where I would expect this kind of heat and humidity.But seriously.What is up with the weather this past year?Where is the mild Seattle I have known and loved my whole life?Can I make it until NEXT weekend when a cooling front

But when did I move out of Washington state???

2009-07-20T08:24:00.000-07:00

Now, please, before any of you mid-westerners or southerners begin to scoff or laugh at me, remember that almost none of our homes have central air conditioning. Most people only have window fans, but more and more each year I am seeing people buying window unit AC's. They are nice, but not as effective as central air with this kind of heat.Okay--complaining done! Have a wonderful Monday

pretty in pink

2009-07-19T21:10:00.000-07:00

Scenes from a baby shower: Radiant mommy to beOne of the little outfits I picked outA great time was had by all, and I can say this is one lucky little baby girl!

ruffles, lace & bows

2009-07-18T17:11:00.000-07:00

Can I just say how much fun it is to shop for a baby girl? My 2 best friends are throwing an "Auntie" shower for my Sarah, tomorrow. Lots of ladies coming and it should be a dainty, girly, frou-frouey blast!!After having boys my last 3 pregnancies, the pink frill buying has kicked into overload. I can't wait to see how blessed my big girl and her little girl are tomorrow. Oh, and I can't

Another season comes to a close...

2009-07-09T22:22:00.000-07:00

Both boys' seasons ended on Tuesday night, when both teams lost their tournament games. As much as this sport throws our evening life into chaos, I so enjoy watching them play. Gone are the days when I would be so nervous for them as they are both such competent players and know what they are doing out there. So, until next spring, we are done. But I have my pictures to preserve the memories.

Mondays thoughts

2009-07-05T22:26:00.000-07:00

For Today...July 6th, 2009Outside my window... gray clouds have blown in from the ocean overnight, which is cooling our temps down from the upper 80's and lower 90's we have had since the end of last week.I am thinking... How wonderful it was to see my oldest boy come home for the 4th of July and to see my 3 sons have such a great time lighting fireworks off together last night.From the learning

Happy 4th of July!

2009-07-04T10:27:00.000-07:00

We are having a party/bbq here and are expecting 25 people. Yikes! So, I am off the computer for now but wanted to wish you all a glorious day today.A little preview of the show we will be having tonight out in our street!

fruit for two

2009-06-27T18:47:00.000-07:00

Cantaloupe, strawberries, blueberries, rasberries....oh my!Yum!

Sigh.....

2009-06-23T17:20:00.001-07:00

...Finally, the boys last day of school! As has been our tradition for many years, I took the day off work, and right after they got out, at noon, we headed out for our annual last day of school shopping frenzy. Yes, folks, my boy children like to shop!First stop, a photo op in the front yard showing me how happy they are.Then, off to Quiznos for lunch. Yum.Then we hit Old Navy where I

Simple Monday

2009-06-22T07:00:00.000-07:00

For Today...June 22, 2009Outside my window... It is gray and over cast, but the pumpkin plants outside my window are dark green with leaves bigger than a dinner plate. I can't wait to have lots of pumpkins vining their way around their corner of the backyard.I am thinking... What a wonderful man I am married to, and what great kids we have raised together. I can't imagine my life without any of

Happy Dad

2009-06-21T23:03:00.000-07:00

Just a happy, heart full kind of day for Dad. The smiles and hugs show it all!

Fathers Day

2009-06-21T00:50:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day, Kerry Layne! You are the glue that holds our family together and even after 26.5 years I am still thrilled that you picked me. Our kids have had the BEST Daddy ever!A Real FatherIt’s not so common anymoreto have a dad who’s really there,who is the provider for his family,who comes home every night,whose predictabilitycreates a sense of stability and securityin his

....and life keeps rolling along

2009-06-19T18:14:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends! I know it has been a while since I have updated this blog and probably no one reads it anymore, but my main purpose for this blog was to record our family's comings and goings, and we have been doing that!~~The boys are almost done with their school year (Tuesday is the last day) and then I will have an 8th grader and a senior. How did THAT happen?~~We got a dog. Her name is Molly

Braggin' on my boy

2009-05-18T19:28:00.000-07:00

He has one pitchy note and got off a bit right after--the 3rd movement was never his best, but the last movement is amazing!

still kicking!

2009-05-18T00:21:00.000-07:00

Hi folks--Guess what? I did not drop off the face of the Earth although it might appear that I had.Since I last posted, the weekend of Easter...**I spent 1.5 weeks sick with bronchitis and some kind of asthma** Kerry and both Austen and Sam were sick over and over again with sinus infections and bronchitis. They all needed 2 rounds of antibiotics.** Because of said bronchitis, I did not get to

play ball

2009-05-18T00:18:00.001-07:00

Guess what has started?This week:2 nights of practices3 nights of gamesGood-bye spare time!

The Chair....

2009-04-11T13:16:00.000-07:00

Otherwise known as cat wars.Oliver: This is MY chair and you all better not forget it!Dodger: But I want that chair....

adapting

2009-04-10T21:56:00.000-07:00

Change of plans... Plan B... Alternative plan... Flexibility.My sister is sick.She was going to host Easter dinner.Guess who is going to host it now?I better get that list filled out because tomorrow will be busy with a capital B! My dream of not needing to deep clean my house is shattered.A big, big thank you to my girl tonight. She came over after work and dusted and vacuumed my house for me

Good Friday

2009-04-09T23:28:00.000-07:00

My wish is that you come to truly know the sacrifice which was made for you and for me, that Friday 2000 years ago.

Miscellany

2009-04-08T21:49:00.000-07:00

mis⋅cel⋅la⋅ny: noun, plural -nies. 1. a miscellaneous collection or group of various or somewhat unrelated items.*/* It is the week before Easter and all through the house...oh wait! Wrong holiday!We have had two gorgeous, spring like days this week before the gray, rainy, cold, blustery weather returned. Our cherry trees and flowering plum trees are blooming and everything is beginning to

new beginnings

2009-03-30T06:00:00.000-07:00

Look what I won at my work place's annual formal fund raising/auction ball Saturday night....Are those not the sweetest little itty bitty buttons? I couldn't resist bidding on this hand crocheted bonnet, sweater and gorgeous blanket set. Want to know why?I am going to be a Grandma!My sweet daughter and her husband are expecting their first baby in November! What a surreal experience it is when

'lil of this, 'lil of that....

2009-03-30T00:41:00.000-07:00

On other fronts, life is pretty darn mundane. Tomorrow is Monday and it will be rainy here, I am sure. Another work week starts already and I am still trying to figure out where my weekend went?Austen is sick. Still. He was the 2nd one of the boys to get the flu, but he just hadn't bounced back like his brother, even after a week. I realized just how cruddy he was feeling (and sounding) so I

my secret....

2009-03-28T10:51:00.000-07:00

A clue:I feel older but in a good way....(stay tuned--maybe Tuesday, for sure Wednesday)

shhh!

2009-03-24T08:19:00.000-07:00

Shhh.....don't tell.I have a secret!I can't tell yet.Maybe next week!

queen of hearts

2009-03-23T16:30:00.000-07:00

It is official.Heart Ablation.April 27th on the cardiology floor.Yikes!What did I just agree to, today?

seeing blue

2009-03-23T00:31:00.000-07:00

It is Monday and why not just call it what it is...Blue Monday! This weekly event is hosted by Smiling Sally and is great fun to play along with. Thanks Sally for hosting each week. I haven't participated for a while but decided it was time to get back into the swing of things.I am sharing a little child size tea set that my Grandma Aeline made for my daughter Sarah.My grandmother has been

catch up and all that jazz

2009-03-23T00:11:00.000-07:00

Whew! Where has time been flying off to? I have had 2 kids down with the flu, one getting it just as the first one was over it. Sam is back to school and Austen is the one laying around and hacking his lungs up. I am so not ready for Monday morning and the work week to begin again. I have not gotten groceries purchased, no menu plan completed and hardly any laundry washed and dried-and

Failure...

2009-03-16T22:39:00.000-07:00

Apparently, our flu shots have failed us. At least some of us. Sam has been on this couch since last Wednesday night. I think he has finally turned the corner, after a week of cough, sore throat and crazy erratic temps--as high as 103. I was so hoping big boy, (Austen) would be spared as he has finals at the end of the week, but I think he is succumbing. He has a sore throat and a low grade

2009-03-15T16:27:00.000-07:00

I am getting my act together and posting my menu this week. While it has been a while since I posted a menu, I must say that I do have one each week--I would never make it each week without a dinner plan! Follow the link to find more yummy menus!Saturday-(yesterday)Tacos (taco salad for mom)Sunday:Loaded baked potato soup, English muffins, warm peachesMonday:Rice and Beans, biscuits, fruit

ONES come in twos!

2009-03-12T21:03:00.000-07:00

It has been a few posts since I bragged about one of my kids, so I thought such a post was in order! A few weeks back I wrote about Austen playing his sax in a competition here. Last Saturday it was Sam's turn to compete on the middle school level.It was his first time ever to compete like this.He has only played the saxophone for 1.5 years.He has a brother going to State.He compares himself

Where am I?

2009-03-11T23:08:00.000-07:00

I will be back!I have been busy with:**updating my book blog** knitting--I am in the middle of my first big project, a knitted bag, and being the creative never happy with a pattern the way it is kind of person, this has led me to make the pattern harder than it is! (pictures coming soon)**dealing with cardiac issues again. In fact, tomorrow I am going in to the clinic to be hooked up to a

old man winter

2009-02-26T09:11:00.000-08:00

We have had the mildest stretch of winter weather that I can ever remember, from mid January through now, the end of February. Way below normal rain, or wind and pretty warm temperatures reaching into the upper 50's many days!Not today! Winter doesn't want to let go yet as evidenced by what we woke up to this morning. I could actually go for a big dump just so we could have a snow day off from

hope

2009-02-22T17:12:00.000-08:00

Look what I found blooming in the midst of all the deadness of my winter yard!

silly sam

2009-02-21T18:00:00.000-08:00

Kerry was reading in the chair last night and Sam started off reading on the floor next to him. He got tired and fell asleep like this next to Kerry. He told us later the light was just too bright! Ahh....child of my heart....

he said he would be back....

2009-02-21T17:43:00.000-08:00

..and he is!!! Yeah! Ken Griffey Jr. is coming back. A bittersweet moment for us Mariners fans! New stadium, but same jersey....sigh...some things just need to come full circle.Ken Griffey article

I have succumbed!

2009-02-20T22:16:00.000-08:00

After working around sick co-workers and watching sick kids marching by my desk by parents who brought them for therapy even though they were sick, the inevitable has happened. My immune system has given out. Stuffy head, runny nose, tired body, and scratchy throat.I worked 1/2 a day, came home, read a little, knitted a little and then took a 2 hour nap. This evening...repeat. Sans the nap

day off? umm...right!

2009-02-16T17:19:00.000-08:00

Well, thank you Presidents for having a birthday so I could have a relaxing day off reason to work around my house.Ok--I will confess, there was a little bit of this:And a little bit of this:And maybe one of these was enjoyed......But there was whole lot more straightening up going on!Our bedroom and closet. Yes, sadly I am letting you see that there are actually Christmas and Birthday gift

menu plan monday

2009-02-14T11:24:00.000-08:00

I have my plan all done, along with the shopping. So, tomorrow I can relax on my day off...after of course, I finish the laundry, clean and organize my closet, mop the kitchen floor, ect... ect...! I hope this week finds you all well and happy.Sunday: Sarah's Famous Chicken Noodle Soup, Bran MuffinsMonday:Croque Monsieur Mac and Cheese, asparagus, fruitTuesday:Turkey Breast Slices, Curried

love

2009-02-14T09:47:00.000-08:00

Dear little friend With your merry smileAnd laughing big bright eyes,I wish you'd come over and play with meAnd help me make mud pies.Don't you just love vintage cards? I do! There is something so simple and nostalgic about them. I about choked when I went to pay for the cards I picked out for my little family this year: a husband, 3 sons and a daughter. WHEN did cards get so expensive? I

I am still here

2009-02-13T21:55:00.000-08:00

Just in case anyone was wondering, I have not fallen off the face of the earth this week. I haven't blogged all week and I am not sure why. I come home from work each day with barely enough energy to get dinner on the table, lunch made for the next day, clothes ironed and work bag repacked, before falling into bed with a book. Except for the few times I made time to knit a little bit.I think

sunrise sky

2009-02-05T00:28:00.000-08:00

taking Sam to school7:30 amFebruary 3, 2008(Mt. Rainier)Skywatch headquarters can be found here.

thankfulness

2009-02-04T23:19:00.000-08:00

What are you thankful for today? Thankful Thursday is hosted by Rhondi at Rose Colored Glasses each week.I am thankful for:**thrift stores (where I get most of my clothes)** books! (3 of my favorite authors have new releases coming out this month)** work is going well (and the week is almost over!)** my boys and the fact that we have been able to give them the gift of making music (see previous

2009-01-31T23:38:00.000-08:00

I forgot to post my plan last week and even though I had actually written one out on paper, I found it harder to stick to it. So, I am hoping that by getting it posted this week I will be more successful.I must say that I am a little bit in shock that it is now February. Ummmm.....excuse me but didn't we just celebrate Christmas like a week ago?? Is is just me or did the month of January drag

only 6 minutes....

2009-01-31T13:04:00.000-08:00

You would think after 25 year of this motherhood thing under my belt, I would be used to the highs and lows of a mother's emotions. But, alas, not so. I am constantly amazed by the magnitude of emotions I experience where my children are concerned. And when I use the term children, that still includes my 25 year old married daughter and my 23 year old college man/son, along with the two stars

2009-01-29T16:00:00.000-08:00

Wanna see my sky? Better yet, do you want to see skies from around the world? Then visit Skywatch Friday to find hundreds of links to gorgeous photos.My photo was taken last year when my husband and I went on a weekend get-away to the coast. On our way home I talked him into trying to find the old house my father grew up in and which my grandparents lived in from the 1930's until 198o. Grandpa

dad of the year

2009-01-28T22:48:00.000-08:00

It is Thursday and time for sharing what I am thankful for. You can join in with this event or just visit other blogs who are sharing by stopping by Rhondi's at Rose Colored Glasses.Today I am especially thankful for my husband. I am thankful for the great daddy part of him that he is to our boys. He has been the go to homework guy for our 7th grader since Christmas break ended. Since then,

any guesses....

2009-01-26T16:36:00.000-08:00

...as to what this is????Clue #1: this project is for Sam's 7th grade science classClue #2: everyone needs this to liveClue #3: it is worth a whopping 30 pointsClue #4: it needs to have at least 10 base pairsClue #5: a key will need to accompany it to explain all the parts.Clue #6: sugar and phosphate need to be representedAnswer: 3-D model of DNA (double helix), still in process.Materials need

it's not your mother's homework anymore

2009-01-23T23:00:00.000-08:00

This is Sam.See Sam doing his homework?See Sam doing his homework on his brand new, school issued laptop computer?Yes! Can you believe this? Every 7th grader in our school district was given a brand new laptop to use until they graduate in 5 years! Most of Sam's homework and in class work is done on his computer. It is quite a well thought out and complicated system to implement--one they

ribbons and bows

2009-01-23T22:23:00.001-08:00

It is time for Pink Saturday again--hosted by Beverly each and every week!This week I am sharing a little pocket purse I cross-stitched many years ago for my little girl. It is worked on very fine Irish linen and her initials, S for Sarah are done in pink. I have always loved the little tiny baby buttons, also in pink. I think I gave her this for Valentine's Day one year, and I am not really

black and white memories

2009-01-23T05:00:00.000-08:00

I love this picture of me, my mom and my dad. I am 2 years old, which means it was taken in 1963. My mom is pregnant with my younger sister. This was taken at my grandparents house in Outlook Washington.Join the Friday Favorite Foto fun by visiting Pictures Pot Pens.

glorious skies???

2009-01-22T08:00:00.000-08:00

We have had a winter of extremes: 2 weeks of snow and arctic air, 1 week of torrential rain and flooding, and now a solid week of dense fog. These pics are a great representation of what we have had here all week! Pea soup for sure! Click photos to enlarge if you are so inclined.(view out my front door)(view from my back porch)(looking up at the birds in our tree in the front yard)Sky Watch

it's the little things

2009-01-21T21:09:00.000-08:00

I am not feeling very wordy today, but I am feeling thankful for so many things.1. Working heat at my place of work.2. My sweet kids.3. My hard working, selfless, loving husband.4. Health insurance.5. Pay Day is Friday!How about you? What are you thankful for? Visit Rhondi at Rose Colored Glasses to see more thankfulness and to join in the sharing!

fining dining in the suburbs

2009-01-18T15:39:00.000-08:00

First the pictures of the table! This first one I took in the afternoon when it was still daylight out and before the table was completely finished. The rest I took later, right before the guests arrived. I will post recipes later--we had a wonderful evening with all these dear friends. I will post recipes later and the story behind the special plates I brought out to use. (click on picture

Dining Fun

2009-01-17T10:36:00.000-08:00

Progressive dinner tonight with the bestest friends in the whole world. (more about them to come in a later post)I am the appetizer person. I only have a couple of appetizer recipes in my repertoire--- cheese ball and chex mix--so I have been pouring over recipes for a week and think I have come up with some yummy ones. Recipes to follow! Off to the store and then time to whip this house into

tweet tweet

2009-01-17T10:14:00.000-08:00

I have often commented on other blogs when pictures of birds have been posted how I wish we had some pretty birds--mostly what you see in our area are starlings, crows, robins and seagulls. Blah! But when it snowed so heavily here in December I noticed some little wrens hopping all over our tree and empty bird feeder and I realized that even though they aren't as flashy as say, a cardinal, they

Favorite Foto Friday

2009-01-15T19:00:00.000-08:00

This is my mom, age 2, in 1942. Her family lived in a tiny, poor little town in Eastern Washington called Outlook. I treasure any pictures of her taken before the age of 10 because the year that she was 10 their house burned to the ground, (badly burning my mom) and they lost everything. Any pictures from before that time are few and came from other relatives who happened to have some. I

Skywatch

2009-01-15T17:00:00.000-08:00

This picture was taken during the middle of the deep Arctic Freeze we Seattlites weathered during the month of December. I think this blue sky was the only bit of blue we saw for 2 or 3 weeks!Skywatch headquarters

Thankful Thursday

2009-01-15T00:00:00.000-08:00

Well, if you have read my blog at all the past couple of days you would be able to say, "boy that Kim is a real whiner!" You see my office has been without heat since last Friday. But you know what? Even though it has been cold and miserable most of the days, it could be much, much worse.1. Instead of the outside temps being in the mid '40s they could be in the '30s or worse!2. Instead of

still..........

2009-01-14T17:12:00.000-08:00

Wednesday afternoon...Still cold...still whining...

got a violin?

2009-01-13T23:38:00.000-08:00

Get ready to play your little violins for me. My workplace has been without heat since last Friday! The outside temps, while not as low as the '30s like it could be, are in the '40s and that is not too warm either. It has been a chilly week at work, and maybe we will get heat back tomorrow or Thursday. Thank goodness for space heaters. Of all things, they had to order parts for our heating

food, food, food

2009-01-11T17:22:00.000-08:00

Weekend is gone? Today has been a drizzly gray January day and all I want to do is hibernate!(All main dishes (except pizza and nachos) can be found on my food blog, Happy Tummies.)Sunday:NachosMonday:Chinese Cashew Chicken, Egg Rolls from take out restaurantTuesday:Burgundy Beef Po' Boys, Potato Patties, Green SaladWednesday:Thursday:Cream Cheese Chicken with Broccoli, Green Beans, Baked

pink saturday

2009-01-09T22:21:00.000-08:00

Saturday means pink! This is another little teacup from my collection--I shared a blue one a couple of months ago for Blue Monday-(here) This is one that I purchased at a thrift store a month or so ago. I surprised to find it there as this thrift store doesn't usually have complete cup and saucer sets and if they do they mark them way up. This one they didn't and it was way less then if I had

Friday's Favorite Family Foto

2009-01-08T23:00:00.000-08:00

This is a photo of my Dad and Mom on their wedding day. It was a small gathering the Bremerton Naval Base Chapel. As you can see, my dad is in his dress blues. What I found out just recently is that my ever resourceful Grandmother, made my mom's little pink suit. Not only did she make it, she designed it, and to do this, she had to make over my mom's 8th grade graduation dress!!(August 1,

rain, rain and more rain (at least it's not snow!)

2009-01-08T19:59:00.000-08:00

These are pictures of a man-made water retention pond at the end of our street. We went from Arctic Blast to Pineapple Express in 3 days. After receiving 3 inches or more of snow on Sunday night, the rain moved in later in the day Monday, it continued to pour rain buckets of rain all day Tuesday and Wednesday. These storms come from far out in the Pacific, bringing warmer temps and much

stormy skies

2009-01-08T19:57:00.001-08:00

(skywatch headquarters)This was the sky when I went out for my lunch break today. The past two days have left us inundated with rain and we have had very heavy, devastating flooding throughout Western Washington. It was nice to have a break in all the moisture!

to health!

2009-01-07T20:00:00.000-08:00

Thankfulness Thursday is hosted each week by Rhondi. She has a beautiful blog, which I am sure you all would enjoy visiting.Thankfulness...I am so thankful for many things, but for today I will focus on being thankful for health. People all around me at work this week have been sick! Not just little sniffley colds, but flat out in bed--or should be in bed---sick. Chest colds so bad that

what a clown

2009-01-06T20:00:00.000-08:00

This picture cracks me up and has such a family history behind it!About 35 years ago, my mom decided to clean up our rec room. (remember that term??) For those younger than me you might know it as a family room. She also decided to decorate it--with a black and white and red theme, which lent itself to clowns. She had all kinds of clown paraphernalia which she collected or created herself.

blue monday-sugar and creamer edition

2009-01-04T22:06:00.000-08:00

I love this little sugar and creamer set.I'm not really sure where I got them, but I think I found them at a little thrift store many years ago. They sit on my upper counter where I can see them-where they collect little odds and ends like bread wrapper ties, tacks, rubber bands, loose screws, you name it! Every so often I clean them out and wash them up so they are clean and sparkly again.Do

would you believe???

2009-01-04T21:48:00.001-08:00

Guess what has been falling outside my window since 5 p.m.? Yeah. Just in time to mess up the beginning of school tomorrow after our extended break due to you guessed it...snow! It is 11:00 now, and I think we have about 3 inches out there. It has finally turned to rain--weird that is has warmed up in the middle of the night, but that is crazy northwest weather for you--a warm front moving in

food for the new year

2009-01-04T14:05:00.000-08:00

It has been a while since I have had time to post my menu, but a new year is upon us, and after 2.5 weeks off from work/school, tomorrow finds all our down time coming to a screeching halt! Back to the schedules and demand of normal life....sigh... it was fun while it lasted though!Our menu is going to consist of some new recipes this week. Kerry gave me a new crock-pot cookbook for Christmas

pink memories

2009-01-03T10:58:00.001-08:00

Saturday is time for Pink! It is hosted by Beverly and if you visit her blog you will find many links to pink things!I was taking a walk down memory lane and found this picture of my little girl, Sarah. I made this little pink dress for her and this picture was taken on the last day of school, in 2nd grade. That little girl is 25 years old now, is married, and has her own blog. (that cute

Thought for today,,,

2009-01-03T01:15:00.000-08:00

From: Our Daily Bread(January 2, 2009) Don't Waste Your Breath If I were to scoop up a handful of dirt and blow into it, all I would get is a dirty face. When God did it, He got a living, breathing human being capable of thinking, feeling, dreaming, loving, reproducing, and living forever, As one of these human beings, I speak of "catching" my breath,"holding" my breath, or "saving" my breath