Not only was the weather bad this week but I got, as Sponge Bob would say, a case of the suds.
I'm talking bad.....real high fevers. I'm really still in a fog and it's been almost a week. So my house falls apart when I'm not well. The toys are everywhere. Last night I tought I heard the words food fight....and my two boys were throwing plastic food at each other. It was quite amusing except for the mess.
I have not even been to Target this week or anywhere else for that matter.
Earlier last week before the suds hit, I snuck out of the house to go see U2 3D.
Let me say it was very very well done and so cool. I mean, the trill of having Bono feel like he was in your lap, was just very darn exciting. I super loved it. Even if you just think U2 are OK, I would check this out. The 3d parts of this are jaw dropping. I saw them back in 1987, WOW that makes me like so old, during the Joshua Tree. This concert movie really is almost better than the real thing.
I got to be in charge and make cupcakes for Carter's valentine's party. I tried to make the Rachel Ray marshmallow frosting and I tasted it like a stick of butter so I ended up making butter cream instead. I was very quick to judge on the RR frosting. After it sat all afternoon, the flavors blended together and was good not as sweet as butter cream. So I think I'll try it again just make it the day before and let it sit.
I like cool weather but the under 20 temp has to stop soon. I can't wait for Spring.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Homemaker
Some cringe at the very mention of the word.OR scoff. Or smirk. Or cringe. Or Cry.
Young women today are not homemakers. They bring home the bcon and help fry it the pan.
And if too tired to cook, they order pizza and play video games with their kids.
But the word has come up a lot lately and I for one like the sound it.
It conjures up picture of a cozy house and a happy family and the person who has chosen to make all that a priority.
It's a much better word than housewife or stay at home mom.
But where I have been hearing and seeing this word-------------the obituariers. After attendeding a funeral on Saturday where this word was mentioned alot, I thought about it alot on the way home.
Good or bad, women who able and choose to put their home before all else are a dying breed.
The idea of a homemaker is only dated if you think putting your family and your time together first is old fashioned .
Don't get me wrong ,I have no desire to go back to the "leave it Beaver" days.
Women who are homemakers that put a lot of effort in it make huge contributions thier family and should be rightfully listed as part of who they are.
I don't think I would mind if someone listed me in that category, I'd only hope that I'd live up to the compliment.
I feel lucky that I get more time at home than most and do not spend as much time doing a juggling act of work, home, kids and a life for myself.
The generation of homemakers that are leaving us, were some of the best cooks, some of the best moms, and created a great sense of family.
Saying good bye to those women, is tough for everyone beacuse they are such a dying breed of women and it leaves such a void in the family, you can just feel it. They are the ones that always some how brought every one together.
I do love when I go to a service for someone and they really make it about them and capture them in a way that you really feel their presence.
For this one, they put her 50 year old rolling pin on top of casket in the flowers and on the back of the program was her famous carrott cake reciepe in her handwriting.
It so made me miss my own Grandma Betty. She was one of those women. It was sad to say good bye to another Saturday.
I guess I came away with some reflection and thought alot about what people will remember about you when you are gone.
Young women today are not homemakers. They bring home the bcon and help fry it the pan.
And if too tired to cook, they order pizza and play video games with their kids.
But the word has come up a lot lately and I for one like the sound it.
It conjures up picture of a cozy house and a happy family and the person who has chosen to make all that a priority.
It's a much better word than housewife or stay at home mom.
But where I have been hearing and seeing this word-------------the obituariers. After attendeding a funeral on Saturday where this word was mentioned alot, I thought about it alot on the way home.
Good or bad, women who able and choose to put their home before all else are a dying breed.
The idea of a homemaker is only dated if you think putting your family and your time together first is old fashioned .
Don't get me wrong ,I have no desire to go back to the "leave it Beaver" days.
Women who are homemakers that put a lot of effort in it make huge contributions thier family and should be rightfully listed as part of who they are.
I don't think I would mind if someone listed me in that category, I'd only hope that I'd live up to the compliment.
I feel lucky that I get more time at home than most and do not spend as much time doing a juggling act of work, home, kids and a life for myself.
The generation of homemakers that are leaving us, were some of the best cooks, some of the best moms, and created a great sense of family.
Saying good bye to those women, is tough for everyone beacuse they are such a dying breed of women and it leaves such a void in the family, you can just feel it. They are the ones that always some how brought every one together.
I do love when I go to a service for someone and they really make it about them and capture them in a way that you really feel their presence.
For this one, they put her 50 year old rolling pin on top of casket in the flowers and on the back of the program was her famous carrott cake reciepe in her handwriting.
It so made me miss my own Grandma Betty. She was one of those women. It was sad to say good bye to another Saturday.
I guess I came away with some reflection and thought alot about what people will remember about you when you are gone.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Something new....
OK, I drink diet coke most of the time and am always up for trying something new and ran across this at Target ---Diet Cherry Chocolate Dr. Pepper---I love it. Now I know not everyone will but I do. The thing is it's something you want to just have as a drink not with a meal--it kills the taste of whatever you're eating. So when you are in the mood for just a drink-check it out. PS- I'm always known for making one to many stops at sonic for a Diet Chocolate Coke so I've already been a fan of the flavor combo for quite some time.
Love this blog.......
Ok I really spend more time than I should checking out other blogs but I just love this cupcake blog it makes me want to make cupakes every time I check it
Check it out
http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com
Check it out
http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com
Saturday, January 5, 2008
2007 Recap (Better Late than NEVER)
Alright, I'm always a sucker on new years eve going around and talking about the best and worst things of 2007 that happened to you. It's always nice to reflect and learn and take a minute to realize that all those things end up somehow becoming part of who you are as you move forward into the next year. I also always like to wish for things and make plans of what I'd like to see happen for the next year.
The BEST thing that happened to me in 2007 was nothing more than a 20 year come true for me. Those that know me well have heard the story about 1,000 times and you know what I DON'T care that you are hearing it again for the 1,001 time.
For mothers day, my hubby got me a plane ticket and 2- 2ND row seats to see Harry Connick JR in Dallas.
My cousin Toni lives there and put me up and drove me around and went to the show with me.
Now, the show in it's self was AMAZING put what happened afterward was the best. I felt like a crazed fan but I lingered outside the building by the tour buses after the show in hopes that Harry would indeed come out greet those that hung around. And he did. He walked out in a perfectly fitted black t shirt and jeans waved then walked through the gate and stood there.Yes standing in front of him feeling like a teenage girl with sweaty hand and almost no ability to talk. He singed a CD insert I had (which is now framed) and I said I and he said HI back and thank you. He was nice and more handsome in person than I ever could have imagined he would be. I Will never forget it.
The Worst thing that happened in 2007 was the car accident that claimed the life of Chris's sister Becky and our 2 year old niece.
Becky was how I meet Chris. I've always been thankful for her for that. Since she was my age and we graduated together Class of 91, people you have known for 20 years that know almost everything about are rare. But what breaks me up the most are the 3 other kids she left without a mom.
It's made me value my time and life here on earth because sometimes without warning it could be over.
On lighter note, looking in 2008, her husband and since found a love again and is getting remarried and we wish him all the best.
2008---------------wishes, hopes and plans
I wish we would come up with the time and funds to take the kids to Disney world before they get much older.
I hope that I manage my time better and work and get more things done.
I plan on have a huge yard sale and getting rid of all the outgrown kid stuff and making room in my basement for the kids an arts and crafts space.
I plan on reading more real books........not just magazines.
Wishing everyone the best 2008.
The BEST thing that happened to me in 2007 was nothing more than a 20 year come true for me. Those that know me well have heard the story about 1,000 times and you know what I DON'T care that you are hearing it again for the 1,001 time.
For mothers day, my hubby got me a plane ticket and 2- 2ND row seats to see Harry Connick JR in Dallas.
My cousin Toni lives there and put me up and drove me around and went to the show with me.
Now, the show in it's self was AMAZING put what happened afterward was the best. I felt like a crazed fan but I lingered outside the building by the tour buses after the show in hopes that Harry would indeed come out greet those that hung around. And he did. He walked out in a perfectly fitted black t shirt and jeans waved then walked through the gate and stood there.Yes standing in front of him feeling like a teenage girl with sweaty hand and almost no ability to talk. He singed a CD insert I had (which is now framed) and I said I and he said HI back and thank you. He was nice and more handsome in person than I ever could have imagined he would be. I Will never forget it.
The Worst thing that happened in 2007 was the car accident that claimed the life of Chris's sister Becky and our 2 year old niece.
Becky was how I meet Chris. I've always been thankful for her for that. Since she was my age and we graduated together Class of 91, people you have known for 20 years that know almost everything about are rare. But what breaks me up the most are the 3 other kids she left without a mom.
It's made me value my time and life here on earth because sometimes without warning it could be over.
On lighter note, looking in 2008, her husband and since found a love again and is getting remarried and we wish him all the best.
2008---------------wishes, hopes and plans
I wish we would come up with the time and funds to take the kids to Disney world before they get much older.
I hope that I manage my time better and work and get more things done.
I plan on have a huge yard sale and getting rid of all the outgrown kid stuff and making room in my basement for the kids an arts and crafts space.
I plan on reading more real books........not just magazines.
Wishing everyone the best 2008.
Friday, December 28, 2007
P.S. I LOVED IT!
OK, since the in-laws were in for a visit this week---aka free babysitting--Chris took me to see the movie that was a must see for me! PS I LOVE YOU and I loved it. I personally didn't think that it was a over the top romantic comedy. Lisa Kudrow is so so funny in the movie and Harry of course had the most funny lines in the movies. He also had a much bigger role than I thought he would. My huge crush of 20 years on Harry hasn't faded a bit. I'm still in love. I wasn't disappointed in this movie at all, it exceeded my expectations. If you don't make to see it at the movies, check in out on DVD when it comes out. It was a good story with a lot of laughs mixed in.
So there's my take on it. It might be another year before I make it to the movies again unless it's of the cartoon kind.
So there's my take on it. It might be another year before I make it to the movies again unless it's of the cartoon kind.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Christmas Recap
Wonderful and busy. I"ve been so busy I have not thought about blogging.
The boys and me did make a modest gingerbread house from scratch. I was very happy with our very first effort and it was worth it, we had a snow day and it made the perfect time to do it. I'm hoping for snow day next year so we can do it again but they want to do a train.
My husband was the best this year........he got me more stuff than I ever though about asking for.
If you aren't into photography, it won't excite you but we got me a 70-200mm zoom lens for my camera.
I also got the portable Bose sound dock for the ipod which is more than wonderful........
The boys got me two toys.......which I loved
The food flippin Mario Batali wind up tin toy and a pink I-PUP.
Carter was so fun this year. He came and woke me up and said "My cash register is here"
He also wanted the Pizza Hut food set which seemed like an odd request for a 4 year old boy but santa showed up with it as well. He has been playing with them non stop.
Alex got his Lego crane and games. There were only a couple of things that didn't go as planned like the lights going out on my tree Christmas eve-------despite the fact they were new this year and one other thing that I shall not publish-------but my Chris kept telling me Sorry even though we had no part in or of but felt terrible for what happened-- I can't go into detail but it's great knowing that your man loves you and supports you.
I love shopping all year for Chirstmas and I planning on keep my eyes open for great deals.
Someone on my list is getting a super cheesy cheesy gift to make up for the fact they came me the worst gift ever this year(you should know who you are)
January will be crazy busy for me as I have to prepare all these tax forms for mortage interest to mail to all our customers and this is my first year to do it and alone at that. I'm on my own with no help from any one that did it previous so between after Chirstmas sale shopping and taxes my time for the blog might be limited. So I'm intending on enjoying the last few days of 2007. I do plan on making and posting a list of the best things that happened to me in 2007. Stay tunned.
I hope that everyone had a wonderful christmas!
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