Weekends are never my favorite because it seems like I lose control of my time. Busy doing all the things my family wants me to do...
Not that that's a bad thing, but it's just a deviation from the quiet and complete freedom I've become accustomed to during the week.
I got called to cover for someone at work on Saturday, because of a funeral in the girl's family - and not 10 minutes later, I got a call from my in-laws saying that a great aunt had died, and her funeral is also on Saturday!
...So, I will be working through it, while the other girl attends hers. Is that weird or what? I can't help but wonder if it's the same funeral? How freaky would that be?
In other news today - I think I've found the first recipe for our cooking challenge.
My daughter seems to be hung up on one they talk about in the film, so I looked it up online and found it - Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon (which they always pronounce *Boof* Boor-gun-yone, probably the proper way to do it in French, but it sounds pretty funny in English - and makes me giggle every time.)
Anyway, not sure exactly when we'll get to it - the budget has been pretty tight lately, and we're basically living on rations and love (both pretty scarce - ha ha!)
But we'll try to get on it as soon as we can.
Drama, thy name is Teen
Got a Romeo & Juliet situation going on in the house. Sad, sad day.
I'm not so old that I don't remember how that feels - it's pretty hard to go through, and it's pretty hard to watch too...
The joys of parenting.
5000 views
I've been watching this number climb on my sitemeter for some time now, and planned to celebrate the 5000th visitor when the number was reached, but apparently, it was a lurker, and I have no idea who it was...
Anyway - Yay, Congrats - and here's to 5000 more! (?)
Happy Weekend.
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Big News
Yesterday my Church announced that they will be building a temple - not just here in my little town, but practically right in my neighborhood. There have been rumors going around about this for several months - but now it's official.
The site they chose surprises me for multiple reasons - it's not on a hill, as per usual, it's not the prettiest spot in town, and so on...
But it is right off the freeway, and will be easily seen and easy to access.
My girls have both been stunned by the news - their reaction was; "Why here? This is such a grungy little town." LOL
...I can't argue with that - even the nicest neighborhoods here would be considered pretty average anywhere else... But it is also central to a lot of the small towns around here, and I have no doubt it will be a busy place.
I could argue both sides till the cows come home - but I really don't care what the reasons are. Whatever the case, I'm just delighted and thrilled - it will be walking distance from my house.
Why Mormons Build Temples
Not all the news was good though...
We got some serious news about my husband's only brother's health.
Don't really want to discuss it here, but the family is all very concerned.
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Sorry about this weekend's blog closure - I am getting pretty paranoid about the internet, so whenever something funky goes on - I have to check it out.
Thanks for your patience. :-)
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The site they chose surprises me for multiple reasons - it's not on a hill, as per usual, it's not the prettiest spot in town, and so on...
But it is right off the freeway, and will be easily seen and easy to access.
My girls have both been stunned by the news - their reaction was; "Why here? This is such a grungy little town." LOL
...I can't argue with that - even the nicest neighborhoods here would be considered pretty average anywhere else... But it is also central to a lot of the small towns around here, and I have no doubt it will be a busy place.
I could argue both sides till the cows come home - but I really don't care what the reasons are. Whatever the case, I'm just delighted and thrilled - it will be walking distance from my house.
Why Mormons Build Temples
Not all the news was good though...
We got some serious news about my husband's only brother's health.
Don't really want to discuss it here, but the family is all very concerned.
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Sorry about this weekend's blog closure - I am getting pretty paranoid about the internet, so whenever something funky goes on - I have to check it out.
Thanks for your patience. :-)
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Yeah, about that...
So, I've been looking up gourmet recipes online trying to find one that my daughter and I could start with for our challenge.
After browsing several websites, and finding only dishes with names I can't pronounce, and ingredients I've never heard of - I think we might have to set our sites a little lower...
Ha ha
I got called in to work yesterday, and oh my gosh - I wasn't prepared for how busy it was!
I didn't get a breathing break until a half hour before my shift was over.
The good news is - it makes the time go by fast, the bad news is, Ouch.
My shoulders are still killing me. (Measuring, cutting, folding, lifting.)
In other news - a quiet day today.
I love quiet days! I almost wish it was snowing...
Almost.
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After browsing several websites, and finding only dishes with names I can't pronounce, and ingredients I've never heard of - I think we might have to set our sites a little lower...
Ha ha
I got called in to work yesterday, and oh my gosh - I wasn't prepared for how busy it was!
I didn't get a breathing break until a half hour before my shift was over.
The good news is - it makes the time go by fast, the bad news is, Ouch.
My shoulders are still killing me. (Measuring, cutting, folding, lifting.)
In other news - a quiet day today.
I love quiet days! I almost wish it was snowing...
Almost.
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
The Challenge
I had a nice day with my girls yesterday.
My youngest came & chatted with me while I made a batch of cookies yesterday morning.
I have a time-worn recipe that I used to have memorized, but my brain being what it is these days, I had to have her remind me of a few of the measurements along the way.
She ran and got my copy of "Julie and Julia," telling me that she likes to watch it while she's working in the kitchen, and that she'd like to learn to cook gourmet type recipes like they do in the film.
I told her I had always wanted that too - which brought on the challenge...
We made a pact to try at least one new recipe a month to try to improve our skills.
You heard it here first folks.
It should be interesting, because I really don't like to cook, and she really doesn't like to eat!
I'll let you know how that works out...
Later that same day -
The three of us (both of the girls an I) went to the mall, because I've been cooped up in this house too long, and I needed an "airing," as my mother in law would say.
It was really fun - the girls found a clothing store that they really liked, and my youngest even tried a bunch of things on! ...on purpose!
It was fun to just sit back and watch the fashion show, and see how excited they got over each new outfit.
I didn't buy much myself, I even went to Archivers, and came out with nothing!
(I think that's a first!) I just enjoyed looking at fun things with my girls.
(We even went to the bridal shop and played "Say Yes to the Dress.")
My only purchase (other than a couple of things for my youngest) was a pepper grinder from Tai Pan Trading, and a miniature purse from Build a Bear.
Don't laugh - I saw these when I was there with the Grand kids a few weeks ago, and they are Oh my gosh cute! They're going to be my new collection for the year. (As if I need another collection.)
Anyway, it was a good day all the way around - I found that I can still shop till I drop...
I just drop a lot sooner now! Ha ha!
Ciao.
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My youngest came & chatted with me while I made a batch of cookies yesterday morning.
I have a time-worn recipe that I used to have memorized, but my brain being what it is these days, I had to have her remind me of a few of the measurements along the way.
She ran and got my copy of "Julie and Julia," telling me that she likes to watch it while she's working in the kitchen, and that she'd like to learn to cook gourmet type recipes like they do in the film.
I told her I had always wanted that too - which brought on the challenge...
We made a pact to try at least one new recipe a month to try to improve our skills.
You heard it here first folks.
It should be interesting, because I really don't like to cook, and she really doesn't like to eat!
I'll let you know how that works out...
Later that same day -
The three of us (both of the girls an I) went to the mall, because I've been cooped up in this house too long, and I needed an "airing," as my mother in law would say.
It was really fun - the girls found a clothing store that they really liked, and my youngest even tried a bunch of things on! ...on purpose!
It was fun to just sit back and watch the fashion show, and see how excited they got over each new outfit.
I didn't buy much myself, I even went to Archivers, and came out with nothing!
(I think that's a first!) I just enjoyed looking at fun things with my girls.
(We even went to the bridal shop and played "Say Yes to the Dress.")
My only purchase (other than a couple of things for my youngest) was a pepper grinder from Tai Pan Trading, and a miniature purse from Build a Bear.
Don't laugh - I saw these when I was there with the Grand kids a few weeks ago, and they are Oh my gosh cute! They're going to be my new collection for the year. (As if I need another collection.)
Anyway, it was a good day all the way around - I found that I can still shop till I drop...
I just drop a lot sooner now! Ha ha!
Ciao.
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Thursday, January 07, 2010
It's a New Year
And the holidays are slowly making their way out of our house.
This year's clean up was rather painless and it was nice for a change. I almost hated to see the tree go so soon, but I must say, now I don't miss it! LOL
...As my sister says - "There's nothing more over than Christmas"
Amen!
I was asked a while ago to help out with an activity for the young women's group in our neighborhood.
I stressed and stressed about what to do - until I went to visit my neighbor. She showed me some adorable necklaces that she has been making using scrabble tiles.
I went online and ordered the supplies (I found some glass tiles so I wouldn't have to mess with epoxy - it scares me!) ...and sat back confidently, just to wait.
Well, with one day to go, I still hadn't received everything - so I started to sweat.
I contacted the seller of my missing items - and after some investigation, she told me that they had been destroyed in shipping, and had been returned!
Full panic mode now - I ran to my neighbor, and luckily, she had a few to spare.
Whew! (Thank goodness for angels)
The activity was last night - and I think it went fairly well. The girls kept saying how much fun it was - so, I'm thinking that was a good sign.
I've taught this group of girls off and on in Sunday School for most of their lives - they are great girls, and I love them to pieces. I was glad to spend time with them again.
I think I can finally relax a bit now - holidays over, stress over, time to think about the future...
I've never been one to make resolutions
(Commitment issues.)
But there are some goals I am anxious to set this year.
I've read that there is power in writing goals down in black & white - so here we go - jumping in with both feet...
One of the things I want to accomplish this year is to learn to bake bread.
Some of the happiest memories I have are coming home from school and walking into the house with the yummy smell of fresh bread billowing from it.
I loved tearing into it (mom always let us do that to the first loaf) and devouring it, with melted butter and honey dripping down my elbows - yum!
...Or sometimes, we'd take some dough, flatten it into patties, and fry it in butter on the grill.
Good times!
I have tried to learn many times - in fact, when I was a BYU, it was my job in our branch to find someone each week to supply the bread for the Sacrament.
My Branch President wanted to encourage the girls to use their homemaking skills - so he asked that the bread be home made.
I would call a dozen girls every week, but no one would ever do it - so I ended up having to make it myself every time.
Unfortunately - I never did get it right. It was always heavy and tasted of yeast..(Embarrassing!)
Cooking just isn't one of my gifts!
...But as the ghostly chef says in Ratatouille - "Anyone can cook."
Really? Well, I guess we shall see...
Other things I want to accomplish are to start sewing and painting again.
Not huge challenges (except the bread!)...but it's something to strive for.
2010 will be great!
(I hope)
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This year's clean up was rather painless and it was nice for a change. I almost hated to see the tree go so soon, but I must say, now I don't miss it! LOL
...As my sister says - "There's nothing more over than Christmas"
Amen!
I was asked a while ago to help out with an activity for the young women's group in our neighborhood.
I stressed and stressed about what to do - until I went to visit my neighbor. She showed me some adorable necklaces that she has been making using scrabble tiles.
I went online and ordered the supplies (I found some glass tiles so I wouldn't have to mess with epoxy - it scares me!) ...and sat back confidently, just to wait.
Well, with one day to go, I still hadn't received everything - so I started to sweat.
I contacted the seller of my missing items - and after some investigation, she told me that they had been destroyed in shipping, and had been returned!
Full panic mode now - I ran to my neighbor, and luckily, she had a few to spare.
Whew! (Thank goodness for angels)
The activity was last night - and I think it went fairly well. The girls kept saying how much fun it was - so, I'm thinking that was a good sign.
I've taught this group of girls off and on in Sunday School for most of their lives - they are great girls, and I love them to pieces. I was glad to spend time with them again.
I think I can finally relax a bit now - holidays over, stress over, time to think about the future...
I've never been one to make resolutions
(Commitment issues.)
But there are some goals I am anxious to set this year.
I've read that there is power in writing goals down in black & white - so here we go - jumping in with both feet...
One of the things I want to accomplish this year is to learn to bake bread.
Some of the happiest memories I have are coming home from school and walking into the house with the yummy smell of fresh bread billowing from it.
I loved tearing into it (mom always let us do that to the first loaf) and devouring it, with melted butter and honey dripping down my elbows - yum!
...Or sometimes, we'd take some dough, flatten it into patties, and fry it in butter on the grill.
Good times!
I have tried to learn many times - in fact, when I was a BYU, it was my job in our branch to find someone each week to supply the bread for the Sacrament.
My Branch President wanted to encourage the girls to use their homemaking skills - so he asked that the bread be home made.
I would call a dozen girls every week, but no one would ever do it - so I ended up having to make it myself every time.
Unfortunately - I never did get it right. It was always heavy and tasted of yeast..(Embarrassing!)
Cooking just isn't one of my gifts!
...But as the ghostly chef says in Ratatouille - "Anyone can cook."
Really? Well, I guess we shall see...
Other things I want to accomplish are to start sewing and painting again.
Not huge challenges (except the bread!)...but it's something to strive for.
2010 will be great!
(I hope)
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Friday, January 01, 2010
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