- Enjoy!
Testing the Water (sticking in my big toe)
1 week ago
Monday, January 31, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Family Dinner ...
... To Celebrate Nancy's Birthday -
- I told Nancy that I would make dinner, and for her to take the day off
- Mango-Avocado Salad. I also made a mango dressing to with the salad. I couldn't find any ripe mango in the produce departments, so off to Costco. I was able to get fresh cut spears.
- The main course was Shepard's Pie. I really enjoyed how this turned out. I use beef gravy instead of tomato sauce.
- We had two cakes. Nancy whipped one together that is a chocolate vegan cake. Her recipe produces a moist and risen cake. It is hard to tell that there are no eggs in the cake. I made the frosting by using a milk-free margin, powdered sugar, and a little water. It was quite tasty.
- Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Cake. I made the cake pictured above. It is a banana cake. each cake was cut in half, and I put nutella in between the two halves. Whipped cream and strawberry puree between the two 9" rounds, and the same on the top. It was a big hit.
- I changed the recipes a little, and I got them from the Blog, Mennonite Girls Can Cook - check out all the recipes posted.
- I told Nancy that I would make dinner, and for her to take the day off
- Mango-Avocado Salad. I also made a mango dressing to with the salad. I couldn't find any ripe mango in the produce departments, so off to Costco. I was able to get fresh cut spears.
- The main course was Shepard's Pie. I really enjoyed how this turned out. I use beef gravy instead of tomato sauce.
- We had two cakes. Nancy whipped one together that is a chocolate vegan cake. Her recipe produces a moist and risen cake. It is hard to tell that there are no eggs in the cake. I made the frosting by using a milk-free margin, powdered sugar, and a little water. It was quite tasty.- Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Cake. I made the cake pictured above. It is a banana cake. each cake was cut in half, and I put nutella in between the two halves. Whipped cream and strawberry puree between the two 9" rounds, and the same on the top. It was a big hit.
- I changed the recipes a little, and I got them from the Blog, Mennonite Girls Can Cook - check out all the recipes posted.
Happy Birthday Nancy!
... Dear Nancy. For the next six months, you and I are the same age. -
- Enjoy some pictures of Nancy's past -
- This is the picture I carried when I left for Navy duties. Nancy's senior picture.
- I love you Nancy.
- Enjoy some pictures of Nancy's past -
- This is the picture I carried when I left for Navy duties. Nancy's senior picture.
- I love you Nancy.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
From the Journal of ...
... of Our Traveling Frog -
He is like a child to Nancy and I, and he calls us mom and dad.
- I get to go to Paris. Here I am with Aunt Joan and Mom. They gave me my own drink. Mom and Joan are smiling to pretty.
- On the plane, kept jumping seats. Here I am with Uncle Larry. I was so excited.
- We are at the Paris Airport. Mom told me to stay inside the bag, but I had to take a look. Wouldn't anyone?
- The shuttle drive was taking to long. I jumped in to drive, and he kicked me out. He was so rude.
- We stayed in the Hotel Queen Mary. I peeked in the window and saw that we were going to stay in a great hotel.
- My first subway ride. The Paris metro is cool.
- Mom and Aunt Joan found a picture of a hot French frog. We looked all over for her, but we couldn't find her. I was disappointed.
- Just squeeze me until it hurts. This French doll and I did the tango at the Paris Hard Rock Cafe.
- It was time to leave, and love was in the air. I told the hotel clerk to kiss me again.
He is like a child to Nancy and I, and he calls us mom and dad.
- I get to go to Paris. Here I am with Aunt Joan and Mom. They gave me my own drink. Mom and Joan are smiling to pretty.
- On the plane, kept jumping seats. Here I am with Uncle Larry. I was so excited.
- We are at the Paris Airport. Mom told me to stay inside the bag, but I had to take a look. Wouldn't anyone?
- The shuttle drive was taking to long. I jumped in to drive, and he kicked me out. He was so rude.
- We stayed in the Hotel Queen Mary. I peeked in the window and saw that we were going to stay in a great hotel.
- My first subway ride. The Paris metro is cool.
- Mom and Aunt Joan found a picture of a hot French frog. We looked all over for her, but we couldn't find her. I was disappointed.
- Just squeeze me until it hurts. This French doll and I did the tango at the Paris Hard Rock Cafe.
- It was time to leave, and love was in the air. I told the hotel clerk to kiss me again.Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Coupon works ...
... at Jack in the Box -
- Laura blogged about a chicken fajita special at Jack in the Box. It is worth the $2.29 for the drink and chicken fajita.
- Laura blogged about a chicken fajita special at Jack in the Box. It is worth the $2.29 for the drink and chicken fajita.
The Start of ...
... Two Adventures. Traveling and visiting Hard Rock Cafes -
- The year was 2000, and our travels with Larry and Joan started with this trip. We are sitting outside of the Paris Hard Rock Cafe. (Paris, France not Paris, Idaho) :)
- After visiting the Paris Hard Rock Cafe, I started to collect Hard Rock Cafe pins from the Hard Rock Cafes that I visited. Including Paris, I have visited 41 Hard Rock Cafes.
- There will be more posts on our travels and Hard Rock Cafes.
- Enjoy!
- The year was 2000, and our travels with Larry and Joan started with this trip. We are sitting outside of the Paris Hard Rock Cafe. (Paris, France not Paris, Idaho) :)
- After visiting the Paris Hard Rock Cafe, I started to collect Hard Rock Cafe pins from the Hard Rock Cafes that I visited. Including Paris, I have visited 41 Hard Rock Cafes.
- There will be more posts on our travels and Hard Rock Cafes.
- Enjoy!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Michael Jr ...
... spent last night with us -
- We started the adventure with a stop at McDonald's. This is the toy Michael got in his happy meal. He also got a game card, which will come into play later in the adventure.
- Michael worked hard with me in taking down the nutcracker tree and the train. Nancy asked if he would like hot chocolate, and he said yes. One taste, and he said "I don't like it."
- I put Michael down to bed at 10pm. I turned out the lights, TV off, and I laid with him, figuring that he would be asleep in a short time. He talked non-stop for an hour and a half. At 11:30, I figured we should watch the ball come down in New York City. After the new year, I listened to music on my computer and the lad was asleep in twenty minutes.
- In the morning, Michael wanted to go home we talked him into having cereal. About his game card. He treated it like an access card, and he would swipe the doorways before we could go through. It was fun, and we enjoyed having him.
- We started the adventure with a stop at McDonald's. This is the toy Michael got in his happy meal. He also got a game card, which will come into play later in the adventure.
- Michael worked hard with me in taking down the nutcracker tree and the train. Nancy asked if he would like hot chocolate, and he said yes. One taste, and he said "I don't like it."
- I put Michael down to bed at 10pm. I turned out the lights, TV off, and I laid with him, figuring that he would be asleep in a short time. He talked non-stop for an hour and a half. At 11:30, I figured we should watch the ball come down in New York City. After the new year, I listened to music on my computer and the lad was asleep in twenty minutes.- In the morning, Michael wanted to go home we talked him into having cereal. About his game card. He treated it like an access card, and he would swipe the doorways before we could go through. It was fun, and we enjoyed having him.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Alivia ...
... A day with a young lady -
- Nancy and Alivia spent hours talking, and Nancy commented that it was like talking to an adult.
- We started the adventure at Taco Bell, and Alivia tried the Mango Freeze, and Nancy tried the Orange and Cream Freeze. I stayed with the usual, diet Pepsi.
- Alivia went to a wedding reception with us. Here she is with the bride and groom. Two beautiful women in this picture.
- Alivia designed her own bracelet. I have a nice supply of beads, and Alivia picked the ones she wanted. In this picture she is arranging the order of the beads. I strung the beads on memory wire.
- The finished product.
Enjoy!
- Nancy and Alivia spent hours talking, and Nancy commented that it was like talking to an adult.
- We started the adventure at Taco Bell, and Alivia tried the Mango Freeze, and Nancy tried the Orange and Cream Freeze. I stayed with the usual, diet Pepsi.
- Alivia went to a wedding reception with us. Here she is with the bride and groom. Two beautiful women in this picture.
- Alivia designed her own bracelet. I have a nice supply of beads, and Alivia picked the ones she wanted. In this picture she is arranging the order of the beads. I strung the beads on memory wire.
- The finished product.Enjoy!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Madison ...
... Has Her Sleep Over -
- After picking Madison up, we had dinner at the Battle Creek Taco Bell. She had a chicken quesadilla.
- From the time we got home from dinner, Madison and I worked on her 1000-piece puzzle until bed time. She wants her Uncle Ivon to know that she needs no more than a 400-piece puzzle. In the time we worked on the puzzle, we got the border complete except for one piece. Her puzzle will need to be a family project and left up until completed. Hint, hint mom and dad.
- This morning, Madison and Nancy made a two-sided blanket for her doll. One side with fish, and one side with mermaids. Also, they made a scarf and hand warmers for the doll.
- It was great having her here. Love you Madison.
- After picking Madison up, we had dinner at the Battle Creek Taco Bell. She had a chicken quesadilla.
- From the time we got home from dinner, Madison and I worked on her 1000-piece puzzle until bed time. She wants her Uncle Ivon to know that she needs no more than a 400-piece puzzle. In the time we worked on the puzzle, we got the border complete except for one piece. Her puzzle will need to be a family project and left up until completed. Hint, hint mom and dad.
- This morning, Madison and Nancy made a two-sided blanket for her doll. One side with fish, and one side with mermaids. Also, they made a scarf and hand warmers for the doll.- It was great having her here. Love you Madison.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Sleep Over ...
... Time for Lach -
- This was the first time Lach has slept over with us. We were not sure if he would make it through the night. Laura was on standby to come and get him if needed.
- Laura tells me Lach woke up ready to go, "right now." He dressed himself with his Hard Rock t-shirt to be like his grandpa.
- He made himself at home. He prefers whip cream instead of ice cream. He did not want to say "cheese" for me.
- Laura told us that Lack has a night time routine of getting milk in his sippy cup and laying on the bed to fall asleep. He doesn't know the routine. When he was ready for bed, he crawled up on Nancy's lap to cuddle, and he was asleep in minutes.
- Lach woke with a smile on his face. He asked for some one-on-one time with R2-D2. R2 did have enough battery life to dance for him.
- This was the first time Lach has slept over with us. We were not sure if he would make it through the night. Laura was on standby to come and get him if needed.
- Laura tells me Lach woke up ready to go, "right now." He dressed himself with his Hard Rock t-shirt to be like his grandpa.
- He made himself at home. He prefers whip cream instead of ice cream. He did not want to say "cheese" for me.- Laura told us that Lack has a night time routine of getting milk in his sippy cup and laying on the bed to fall asleep. He doesn't know the routine. When he was ready for bed, he crawled up on Nancy's lap to cuddle, and he was asleep in minutes.
- Lach woke with a smile on his face. He asked for some one-on-one time with R2-D2. R2 did have enough battery life to dance for him.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Time to ...
... Send Derek and Erica Home -
- Derek and Erica returned to their home in Rexburg. They had to work on Monday.
- Derek and Erica returned to their home in Rexburg. They had to work on Monday.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Gingerbread ...
... baking with a little helper -
- Landon cutting out small gingerbread men (yes, his grandma helped him wash his hands)
- Ready to bake
- Baked and glazed
- The grandkids will be decorating their gingerbread cookie today. Enjoy!
- Landon cutting out small gingerbread men (yes, his grandma helped him wash his hands)
- Ready to bake
- Baked and glazed- The grandkids will be decorating their gingerbread cookie today. Enjoy!
Moon ...
... at night -
- Picture was taken about 10:00 P.M. on December 22, 2010 with my Coolpix. Enjoy!
- Picture was taken about 10:00 P.M. on December 22, 2010 with my Coolpix. Enjoy!
This past ...
... week has seen three sleep overs -
- Laird was the first
- Larry followed. He asked if he could set up the race car set, and he did
- Next came Landon. He brought his laptop to play Roblox.
- We had a reception and took Landon. He loves dipping grapes in chocolate.
- There were a few tears by Lach; and each time we picked up one of his brothers he would say, "I want to go to your house." His turn to sleep over is Tuesday, and Laura will be on call to come and get him if needed. It will be his first sleep over.
Hopefully, Alivia, Madison, and Michael Jr. will want to have sleep overs too.
- Laird was the first
- Larry followed. He asked if he could set up the race car set, and he did
- Next came Landon. He brought his laptop to play Roblox.
- We had a reception and took Landon. He loves dipping grapes in chocolate.- There were a few tears by Lach; and each time we picked up one of his brothers he would say, "I want to go to your house." His turn to sleep over is Tuesday, and Laura will be on call to come and get him if needed. It will be his first sleep over.
Hopefully, Alivia, Madison, and Michael Jr. will want to have sleep overs too.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Is this ...
. . What is Meant by Life Changing Moments? -
- A month ago, doctor said something like, "You have high blood pressure, and take the pill on the left.
- Three days ago, doctor said something like, "First pill isn't working. You need to take a horse pill (pill on the right).
- I don't want to think about next month's pill.
- A month ago, doctor said something like, "You have high blood pressure, and take the pill on the left.
- Three days ago, doctor said something like, "First pill isn't working. You need to take a horse pill (pill on the right).
- I don't want to think about next month's pill.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Happy Birthday Sherri ...
... Here is a yellow rose for your birthday --
(Picture taken late summer of a rose in our yard)
- Who is Sherri? Well, she is the one with her name added to the picture.
- It has been fun over this past year to learn about her family and, of course, about her. She has tons of great ideas of things to do, and she does them with her family. She is teaching memories that will last forever.
- One of her posts is of her Christmas Tree last her. I laughed so hard. Click on this link for a smile and maybe laughter and tears. I may have laughed so hard that I had a few tears. :)
- Sherri, I hope you have a great day, and you should be pampered. Tell your children that the lesson for today is to learn how to treat their mother on her birthday. Blog your birthday adventures.
- Happy Birthday!
(Picture taken late summer of a rose in our yard)
- Who is Sherri? Well, she is the one with her name added to the picture.- It has been fun over this past year to learn about her family and, of course, about her. She has tons of great ideas of things to do, and she does them with her family. She is teaching memories that will last forever.
- One of her posts is of her Christmas Tree last her. I laughed so hard. Click on this link for a smile and maybe laughter and tears. I may have laughed so hard that I had a few tears. :)
- Sherri, I hope you have a great day, and you should be pampered. Tell your children that the lesson for today is to learn how to treat their mother on her birthday. Blog your birthday adventures.
- Happy Birthday!
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