This is soooooo funny! :)
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
My list of 10 foods/drinks that will never go out of style....
1.) The Hamburger
2.) Coffee
3.) Ice Cream
4.) Pizza
5.) Beer
6.) Chocolate
7.) Chips and salsa
8.) Tacos
9.) Cookies
10.) Water
***Think that the recession is affecting the sales of any of these? I bet not! ;)
2.) Coffee
3.) Ice Cream
4.) Pizza
5.) Beer
6.) Chocolate
7.) Chips and salsa
8.) Tacos
9.) Cookies
10.) Water
***Think that the recession is affecting the sales of any of these? I bet not! ;)
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Kiddo quotes....
-Jen came to visit on Sunday and we went to San Marcos to eat at Jason's Deli and then we went to Half Price Books. We were in there a while. Maeve got impatient and the next thing we hear out of her mouth is, "What are you waiting for? President's Day?" We burst into giggles. It was so random. I have no idea where she heard about President's Day.
-Maeve is in denial about all of the rain. Yesterday, she said that it was "dripping and it was pretending to be raining." lol! Oy.
-Kyra was being licked a lot by Zoe this morning. Next thing I hear is, "Zoe, quit giving me autographs!" hehe!
-Kyra and I peeked in on Maeve the other night during her dancing class. They were singing Barney's "I Love You". On our walk home, Kyra was singing, "I love you, You love me, Barney is my enemy....." Cute Kyra. Real cute. ;)
Though these are cute, my favorite was when Maeve burped one time and she yelled, "I farted in my mouth!" Classic!
-Maeve is in denial about all of the rain. Yesterday, she said that it was "dripping and it was pretending to be raining." lol! Oy.
-Kyra was being licked a lot by Zoe this morning. Next thing I hear is, "Zoe, quit giving me autographs!" hehe!
-Kyra and I peeked in on Maeve the other night during her dancing class. They were singing Barney's "I Love You". On our walk home, Kyra was singing, "I love you, You love me, Barney is my enemy....." Cute Kyra. Real cute. ;)
Though these are cute, my favorite was when Maeve burped one time and she yelled, "I farted in my mouth!" Classic!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Jealous! Wish I could bend like that!
My friend Marni sent this link to me and said that she wants Body Flow to make her as limber as these ladies. *I* just think they are freaks of nature! ;)
Monday, March 02, 2009
Hi! Remember me?
Sorry for the long hiatus in updates. I just don't always have something interesting to say or share. I promise to dig deep and come up with something fun and witty to say. ;)
Overall, life is good. I had a few rough moments this weekend. Don't know what was wrong. But I feel better now. I have found that when I keep busy, life is a lot better. I can't sit still because that's when my mind starts to wander.
This morning, I volunteered at Kyra's school. Maeve and I always volunteer for 4 hours on Fridays, but I decided to get my feet wet and start helping out in the workroom. Mondays are good because Richard is off and Maeve just stays home with him. So, I help in the workroom and then I wander off to the library and help there for a while too. I really enjoy it. The teachers and the rest of the staff is wonderful. We are like one big family over there.
Kyra is doing so well in 2nd grade. She's gotten all A's so far this year. Most of her grades are in the upper 90's. Her teacher tells me that she's a model student and she wishes everyone could be like Kyra. I just can't believe that it's almost time for her to leave the downhill campus and become a 3rd grader! *gasp* Where has the time gone? Thank God I have Maeve at home for one more year. When she goes to Kindy, I'll be a basketcase. I still think of her as that little baby that I nursed for 13 months. We have such a bond. It's hard to let go.
Maeve is at preschool twice a week though and loves it. I love it too because it gives me time to get things done. I usually shop or clean up here at home. Of course, my workout comes first. Mama ain't happy without her workout! ;)
Richard is still holding on at Samsung. His former company just filed for bankruptcy. Thank God he got out of there when he did. I've gotta hand it to him. He has a wicked hunch and seems to just sense when things will go sour. In this case, he was right. I hope that he can hang in there at Samsung and that these hard times pass soon.
Maeve is now in bed next to me, so once again, it's my cue to go. I shall return.....SOON! ;)
Overall, life is good. I had a few rough moments this weekend. Don't know what was wrong. But I feel better now. I have found that when I keep busy, life is a lot better. I can't sit still because that's when my mind starts to wander.
This morning, I volunteered at Kyra's school. Maeve and I always volunteer for 4 hours on Fridays, but I decided to get my feet wet and start helping out in the workroom. Mondays are good because Richard is off and Maeve just stays home with him. So, I help in the workroom and then I wander off to the library and help there for a while too. I really enjoy it. The teachers and the rest of the staff is wonderful. We are like one big family over there.
Kyra is doing so well in 2nd grade. She's gotten all A's so far this year. Most of her grades are in the upper 90's. Her teacher tells me that she's a model student and she wishes everyone could be like Kyra. I just can't believe that it's almost time for her to leave the downhill campus and become a 3rd grader! *gasp* Where has the time gone? Thank God I have Maeve at home for one more year. When she goes to Kindy, I'll be a basketcase. I still think of her as that little baby that I nursed for 13 months. We have such a bond. It's hard to let go.
Maeve is at preschool twice a week though and loves it. I love it too because it gives me time to get things done. I usually shop or clean up here at home. Of course, my workout comes first. Mama ain't happy without her workout! ;)
Richard is still holding on at Samsung. His former company just filed for bankruptcy. Thank God he got out of there when he did. I've gotta hand it to him. He has a wicked hunch and seems to just sense when things will go sour. In this case, he was right. I hope that he can hang in there at Samsung and that these hard times pass soon.
Maeve is now in bed next to me, so once again, it's my cue to go. I shall return.....SOON! ;)
Friday, February 20, 2009
If these marriages ever end, I'll be heartbroken.....
Kudos to Hugh Jackman and Pierce Brosnan for showing off their gorgeous, non stick-thin wives. They are awesome!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Hometown news....
We went to the V-town for a long weekend. We left on Friday and returned on Monday. So, there was lots of time to soak in the sights and just get an idea of how things have changed over the last few months since we had been there last. The truth is that not much has changed (duh!). But, I'm very observant and often compare things down there to things up here. Needless to say, I now have lots to talk about. So, I will "bullet" today.
-The newscast of the local news there is still entertaining. I did get to see Shawna (she's married to a friend of mine) do the news on Friday night and she did a great job. However, I do laugh at how obsessive they are over the weather. They acted like a little fog and drizzle was the end of the world. I got a kick out of how much they talked about the weather. They never used to do that. The most excitement there is the fact that Don Brubaker is STILL doing sports! GO DON! ;)
-On Saturday morning, I slept in and ventured to Ghetto HEB around noon. I chose Ghetto HEB for a reason. I hate the HEB Plus there because there's always a very high chance that I will run into someone that I know. So I avoid it like the plague. Plus, I figured that Ghetto HEB would be a lot more entertaining. It was. I'd say over half the folks in there were still in their pajamas AT NOON ON VALENTINE'S DAY! No lie. I had my hair and makeup done, wore a gray sweatshirt, jeans, and running shoes and I felt overdressed! I was also amazed at the amount of people that wait till the very.last.minute to shop for Valentine's Day.
-People LOVE to eat in the V-town. If you drive by a restaurant at 2 or 3 in the afternoon, it's still packed. I went to Target on Saturday afternoon too and was amazed at the amount of people that were walking out with their Starbuck's and carnival food. I hate to say it, but I feel really skinny when I visit down there. I can tell that fitness is NOT on most peoples' minds. But diabetes and heart disease are. *sigh*
-OMG! I got to see two of my former teachers that my dad is friends with and I got to hear them CUSS! So.very.cool. Good times! :)
-I'm literally scared for my life when I drive around in that town. People DO NOT know how to drive. Richard said that it's the influx of senior citizens and teenagers. Turn signals DO NOT exist. Heck, a turning lane doesn't exist! They would NEVER survive in Austin. 35 would be a death trap for them. I beg them to NEVER come up here!
-I'm glad to see that the construction that was started a year ago on a few streets is nowhere near completion. I guess taking their sweet time is what matters. Makes me wonder what the construction crews are doing all day long. Hmmm.....
So as you can see, the weekend was quite uneventful for me. I guess my age is showing now, because I get a kick out of the littlest things. Until next time.....
-The newscast of the local news there is still entertaining. I did get to see Shawna (she's married to a friend of mine) do the news on Friday night and she did a great job. However, I do laugh at how obsessive they are over the weather. They acted like a little fog and drizzle was the end of the world. I got a kick out of how much they talked about the weather. They never used to do that. The most excitement there is the fact that Don Brubaker is STILL doing sports! GO DON! ;)
-On Saturday morning, I slept in and ventured to Ghetto HEB around noon. I chose Ghetto HEB for a reason. I hate the HEB Plus there because there's always a very high chance that I will run into someone that I know. So I avoid it like the plague. Plus, I figured that Ghetto HEB would be a lot more entertaining. It was. I'd say over half the folks in there were still in their pajamas AT NOON ON VALENTINE'S DAY! No lie. I had my hair and makeup done, wore a gray sweatshirt, jeans, and running shoes and I felt overdressed! I was also amazed at the amount of people that wait till the very.last.minute to shop for Valentine's Day.
-People LOVE to eat in the V-town. If you drive by a restaurant at 2 or 3 in the afternoon, it's still packed. I went to Target on Saturday afternoon too and was amazed at the amount of people that were walking out with their Starbuck's and carnival food. I hate to say it, but I feel really skinny when I visit down there. I can tell that fitness is NOT on most peoples' minds. But diabetes and heart disease are. *sigh*
-OMG! I got to see two of my former teachers that my dad is friends with and I got to hear them CUSS! So.very.cool. Good times! :)
-I'm literally scared for my life when I drive around in that town. People DO NOT know how to drive. Richard said that it's the influx of senior citizens and teenagers. Turn signals DO NOT exist. Heck, a turning lane doesn't exist! They would NEVER survive in Austin. 35 would be a death trap for them. I beg them to NEVER come up here!
-I'm glad to see that the construction that was started a year ago on a few streets is nowhere near completion. I guess taking their sweet time is what matters. Makes me wonder what the construction crews are doing all day long. Hmmm.....
So as you can see, the weekend was quite uneventful for me. I guess my age is showing now, because I get a kick out of the littlest things. Until next time.....
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Monday, February 09, 2009
Kyra's "new" and improved room.....
This is the view as you walk into her room.
View from the door of her dresser, beanbag, and book shelf.
View of her bed, rug, and nightstand from the wall with the window.
View of her other wall from the closets. On the big open space on the left, she will have mommy's old desk that she had when she was a little girl. It just needs a quick trip up here from Victoria.
I bought some little letters and numbers and this is what I did with them above her bed!
View from the closet doors. See our little friend on the bed there? ;)
***Details- We had some beautiful furniture in Kyra's room since 2004 that my friend Janet had let us borrow. I knew that she would want it back one day. She contacted me about a month ago and told me that she wanted it back. Richard found a bed, dresser, and nightstand on Craig's list for $375. He painted it and gave it some TLC to go in Kyra's room. Her new quilt and bedskirt is from Target. I'm quite pleased with the way everything turned out! Kyra is too! ;)
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Monday, February 02, 2009
Another "small world" moment.....
So tonight I was picking up Kyra from Religious Education at the church and chatting with a mom in the hallway. She's been an acquaintance for a while. Her daughter and Kyra were in the same Kindergarten class. They haven't been in the same class since, but are in Religious Education classes together this year.
I mentioned how tired I was and she did too. She told me about their weekend with a day of travel. I mentioned that I used to enjoy traveling, but with kids, it seems like I pack the entire house.
She said that next week her entire family is taking a ski trip. She said, "Oh, we go in January to work, but in February, we take a vacation."
They go to Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Then it clicked.
They are THESE PEOPLE!
Richard and I have been wanting to go on this trip for years! We talk about it every.single.January. We get so envious of all the people that go.
I had no idea that the people that put this on are local! So cool! And I know them too! Small world. ;)
She said too that we need to go. *sigh* One of these years.....
I mentioned how tired I was and she did too. She told me about their weekend with a day of travel. I mentioned that I used to enjoy traveling, but with kids, it seems like I pack the entire house.
She said that next week her entire family is taking a ski trip. She said, "Oh, we go in January to work, but in February, we take a vacation."
They go to Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Then it clicked.
They are THESE PEOPLE!
Richard and I have been wanting to go on this trip for years! We talk about it every.single.January. We get so envious of all the people that go.
I had no idea that the people that put this on are local! So cool! And I know them too! Small world. ;)
She said too that we need to go. *sigh* One of these years.....
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Haven't heard this in a long time.....
Had the entire "Hysteria" album on cassette tape. Wore.that.thing.out.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Love tastes like chicken......
Kyra just ate some chicken wings that Richard BBQ'ed on the pit. Look who won't leave her alone now.....
Monday, January 26, 2009
New haircut....
She's totally losing her baby face. *sigh* I can't believe that she'll be 4 at the end of April!
Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe ever......
It's on the bottom of the lid of the cylinder Quaker Oatmeal can.
Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
1/2 lb. (2 sticks) margarine or butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup raisins
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
2. Beat together margarine and sugars until creamy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
4. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well.
5. Stir in oats and raisins; mix well.
6. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown (I don't bake mine that long because I like them soft and chewy).
8. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack
Makes about 4 dozen.
Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
1/2 lb. (2 sticks) margarine or butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup raisins
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
2. Beat together margarine and sugars until creamy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
4. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well.
5. Stir in oats and raisins; mix well.
6. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown (I don't bake mine that long because I like them soft and chewy).
8. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack
Makes about 4 dozen.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Different scenery.....
I dropped Maeve off at school this morning and since it was yet again a beautiful day, I made Town Lake my destination for a good run. I also ran on Monday. Two times in one week hasn't been done in a while. I had been doing 3 days of Body Step, but decided to change it up again.
The run was good. I don't ever remember it being that easy. I started at Auditorium Shores and made the circle on the north side of Town Lake....running by Austin High and then under Mopac. Then I was on the south side of the lake again. This loop is 4.17 miles.....very much like what I do here in our little town.
Today, I decided that people watching is now boring. I'm now into dog watching. I saw every breed imaginable. Jen, I even saw a Ridgeback! When I reached Auditorium Shores again after my run, I saw a lot of dogs bathing in the lake, fetching tennis balls and even playing frisbee! But the funniest thing of all was seeing dogs on the trail having fits over the squirrels. They could care less about humans and other dogs, but those squirrels always capture their attention. It reminded me of how my sister always says, "Raider, get that squirrel." There is one that hangs out in their backyard that drives him nuts.
I was eager to get the run over with and head back here to grocery shop, but I think next time, I'll take a book and blanket with me, spread out, and dog watch. Sounds good, right?
Oh, and I have to say that the Austin skyline is a changin'. Goodness. They are so many high rise condos going up downtown. One of them is higher than the Frost Bank building! Amazing.
Just another beautiful day in Austin, Texas........ ;)
The run was good. I don't ever remember it being that easy. I started at Auditorium Shores and made the circle on the north side of Town Lake....running by Austin High and then under Mopac. Then I was on the south side of the lake again. This loop is 4.17 miles.....very much like what I do here in our little town.
Today, I decided that people watching is now boring. I'm now into dog watching. I saw every breed imaginable. Jen, I even saw a Ridgeback! When I reached Auditorium Shores again after my run, I saw a lot of dogs bathing in the lake, fetching tennis balls and even playing frisbee! But the funniest thing of all was seeing dogs on the trail having fits over the squirrels. They could care less about humans and other dogs, but those squirrels always capture their attention. It reminded me of how my sister always says, "Raider, get that squirrel." There is one that hangs out in their backyard that drives him nuts.
I was eager to get the run over with and head back here to grocery shop, but I think next time, I'll take a book and blanket with me, spread out, and dog watch. Sounds good, right?
Oh, and I have to say that the Austin skyline is a changin'. Goodness. They are so many high rise condos going up downtown. One of them is higher than the Frost Bank building! Amazing.
Just another beautiful day in Austin, Texas........ ;)
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