1. What bill do you hate paying the most?
DH pays the bills so I'm not sure....I bet he'd say the credit card, we're soooo close babe!
2. Do you miss being a child?
sometimes
3. Chore you hate the most?
laundry and the dishes.
4. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?
Melting Pot for our 5 year anniversary! looooove it (and DH too!)
5. If you could go back and change one thing what would it be?
summer 2007
6. Name of your first grade teacher?
Ms. Monty (she had a heart attack), Ms. Someone (her class was too full), then Mr. Hicks. All within the 1st month of 1st grade. Mr. Hicks ROCKED!
7. What do you really want to be doing right now?
Scrapbooking or napping.
8. What did you want to be when you grew up?
Police Officer
9. How many colleges did you attend?
2
10. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now?
I always get compliments on it when I wear it. Plus it is court day.
11. What are your thoughts on gas prices?
it is what it is. not much I personally can do to change the prices...
12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
13. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
not sure i remember, i take a sleeping aid and it knocks me out pretty quick.
14. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
not sure, i think the duggar family would make a great dinner!
15. Have you ever crashed your vehicle?
yes, 16 yrs old, totalled it in a roll over, 3 friends in the car, basically, a really crummy night.
16. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer?
maybe. i work and volunteer now, so i don't think it would change.
17. Get up early or sleep in?
sleep in.
18. Who is your favorite cartoon character?
blue!
20. When did you first start feeling old?
when my brother graduated high school.
21. Favorite lunch meat?
turkey
22. What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart?
ummm, hardly go there, but I always check the scrapbooking aisle.
23. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?
Marriage is not for everyone/couple. I think if you're happy in love, then be happy in love. I do think every couple should have certain equal rights though, just saying.
24. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about?
Troop Beverly Hills
25. What's your favorite drink?
Diet Coke
26. Whom from high school would you like to run into?
E so I could meet her cutie Lyla!
27. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now?
97.9 or 106.7
28. Sopranos or Desperate Housewives?
seen more Desperate, but i think i'd like sopranos. neither really.
29. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back?
summer 2007
30. Do you like the person that sits directly across from you at work?
i sit towards the jail, so probably not.
31. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purposes?
no, but i have cleaned up a fire extinguisher that was NOT used for the intended purposes
32. Last book you finished reading?
something S sent me :) forgot the title, about all these connections in an apt building with strange people. not horror but just obscure.
33. Do you have a teddy bear?
yup, he's a shih tzu and i loooove him.
34. Do you go to church?
nope. not for us right now.
35. How old are you?
28
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
dinner!
tried a new recipe tonight: onion baked chicken
1.5 lbs chicken parts (or just boneless-skinless chicken breasts if you're like us)
1.5 t. oil
1.5 t. onion powder
3/4 t. italian seasoning
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. aprika
brush chicken with oil. mix seasoning in small bowl. coat chicken evenly with seasoning mixture. place in shallow baking pan.
bake 375 for 20-25 in (okay, that i just guessed, because i am assuming chicken parts would have the bone, but boneless ones don't need to bake 45-50 min). ooh, the recipe says "or until chicken is done" so just do the knife and fork test like we do and when it's not pink, you're good.
>$2 per serving.
1.5 lbs chicken parts (or just boneless-skinless chicken breasts if you're like us)
1.5 t. oil
1.5 t. onion powder
3/4 t. italian seasoning
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. aprika
brush chicken with oil. mix seasoning in small bowl. coat chicken evenly with seasoning mixture. place in shallow baking pan.
bake 375 for 20-25 in (okay, that i just guessed, because i am assuming chicken parts would have the bone, but boneless ones don't need to bake 45-50 min). ooh, the recipe says "or until chicken is done" so just do the knife and fork test like we do and when it's not pink, you're good.
>$2 per serving.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
kind of a blah weekend
Friday: DH didn't get home until 9. Yup, he didn't make it home much before then all last week. guess that's what he gets though for some good OR (operating room) time!
I got lost in the internet for a bit, then finished up some Christmas swap cards, and organized my scrap stuff for Saturday.
Sat: went to the gym (wahoo!) then to scrapping. Lunch at Uno's was free, courtesy of Jen's two-fisting. Pizza skins are my new love. Due to rain, stayed scrapping until 8, and upon getting home, DH was already in bed, he was just exhausted for some reason....we hope he's not getting sick!
Today: I of course slept until 1030, which beats my noon, but not by much! I made a grocery list, cleaned the fridge, and got ready. DH surprised me with lunch at City BBQ, and then we did our weekly shopping. Only saved 3 in coupons, but it wasn't even a big shopping day, so that's okay.
on our menu this week: Onion Baked Chicken (which called for "chicken parts" and well, we just got the regular boneless-skinless breasts), Taco Ring (an early marriage fave that i'm bringing back!), sandwiches, and "hodge-podge" because we don't want to many leftovers because we aren't eating at home next week..because we'll be eating with these lovelies:
Do you want a puppy fix? what's that, you do??? well, okay, just this once though, alright? (yea, who am i kidding?)
oooh and PS: graham crackers are seriously one of the best inventions!
I got lost in the internet for a bit, then finished up some Christmas swap cards, and organized my scrap stuff for Saturday.
Sat: went to the gym (wahoo!) then to scrapping. Lunch at Uno's was free, courtesy of Jen's two-fisting. Pizza skins are my new love. Due to rain, stayed scrapping until 8, and upon getting home, DH was already in bed, he was just exhausted for some reason....we hope he's not getting sick!
Today: I of course slept until 1030, which beats my noon, but not by much! I made a grocery list, cleaned the fridge, and got ready. DH surprised me with lunch at City BBQ, and then we did our weekly shopping. Only saved 3 in coupons, but it wasn't even a big shopping day, so that's okay.
on our menu this week: Onion Baked Chicken (which called for "chicken parts" and well, we just got the regular boneless-skinless breasts), Taco Ring (an early marriage fave that i'm bringing back!), sandwiches, and "hodge-podge" because we don't want to many leftovers because we aren't eating at home next week..because we'll be eating with these lovelies:
Do you want a puppy fix? what's that, you do??? well, okay, just this once though, alright? (yea, who am i kidding?)
oooh and PS: graham crackers are seriously one of the best inventions!
Friday, July 24, 2009
Show Us Your Life
I loooove reading Kelly's Korner, and each week she does a fun post about our lives (show us where you live, cute kids party ideas, ...) and today is wedding dresses!
I loved my dress! I found it 3 weeks after our engagement, so, Jan 2003. We didn't marry until July 2004 but this was the dress i loved so I got it right away! It was a halter style, because I didn't feel comfortable in strapless. The beading was on the top, and the train was detachable, because I did not want to fuss with a bustle!
Here are a couple scrapbook pages of my loooove DH and me! High school sweethearts, and ten years later, we're still so much in love! We continue to laugh daily, have fun, and lean on eachother as best friends.
My mama!
And my girls! Loved the black and white dresses, because i could do fun pinks for my flowers! (although, they hated the shoes I found for them!) These girls still play a part in my life and I love them! (I look so ready to be done with pictures!)
So, now go play along, and become an avid Kelly's Korner, reader too!
I loved my dress! I found it 3 weeks after our engagement, so, Jan 2003. We didn't marry until July 2004 but this was the dress i loved so I got it right away! It was a halter style, because I didn't feel comfortable in strapless. The beading was on the top, and the train was detachable, because I did not want to fuss with a bustle!
Here are a couple scrapbook pages of my loooove DH and me! High school sweethearts, and ten years later, we're still so much in love! We continue to laugh daily, have fun, and lean on eachother as best friends.
My mama!
And my girls! Loved the black and white dresses, because i could do fun pinks for my flowers! (although, they hated the shoes I found for them!) These girls still play a part in my life and I love them! (I look so ready to be done with pictures!)
So, now go play along, and become an avid Kelly's Korner, reader too!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Flavors
I have tried two ummmmm, interesting flavors this week.
First, Rachel’s cottage cheese. I like cottage cheese with lots of pepper or a sprinkling of Mrs. Dash. My FIL likes it with pears and a salad dressing. Other don’t even like it (DH for example). Well, Rachel’s makes it in 3 flavors (at least that is what they have at my local store)…..2 involve fruit and one is the flavor I tried. I cannot do fruit and cottage cheese….and I cannot do cottage cheese on a salad either.
I selected “cucumber dill” and when DH asked last week why I hadn’t tried it, I replied “I’m scared,.” He said I shouldn’t waste it so Monday, I brought it to work and tried it.
Result: they should have named it pickle. (yea, I know, cucumbers and dill make pickles, but I just wasn’t expecting it to taste like a pickle!....it was decent on some ritz-like crackers, though).
Second, Dannon Light and Fit yogurt. I do like L and F anyway, but this new flavor had me intrigued for a couple reasons……
Watermelon. (this is an inside joke for DH and me) and what? A juicy fruit as yogurt? Hmmmm.
Results: definitely ain’t bubbalicious! And, I won’t be trying Cantaloupe L and F anytime soon!
(ps, I typed this in word, thus, things are capitalized and punctuation is maybe better)
First, Rachel’s cottage cheese. I like cottage cheese with lots of pepper or a sprinkling of Mrs. Dash. My FIL likes it with pears and a salad dressing. Other don’t even like it (DH for example). Well, Rachel’s makes it in 3 flavors (at least that is what they have at my local store)…..2 involve fruit and one is the flavor I tried. I cannot do fruit and cottage cheese….and I cannot do cottage cheese on a salad either.
I selected “cucumber dill” and when DH asked last week why I hadn’t tried it, I replied “I’m scared,.” He said I shouldn’t waste it so Monday, I brought it to work and tried it.
Result: they should have named it pickle. (yea, I know, cucumbers and dill make pickles, but I just wasn’t expecting it to taste like a pickle!....it was decent on some ritz-like crackers, though).
Second, Dannon Light and Fit yogurt. I do like L and F anyway, but this new flavor had me intrigued for a couple reasons……
Watermelon. (this is an inside joke for DH and me) and what? A juicy fruit as yogurt? Hmmmm.
Results: definitely ain’t bubbalicious! And, I won’t be trying Cantaloupe L and F anytime soon!
(ps, I typed this in word, thus, things are capitalized and punctuation is maybe better)
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
what to say
haven't had much to say lately worth blogging. not sure why that is. hmmm.
and i feel anything i put here rightthisverysecond will just be forced and i'll look back and wonder what the heck i was doing.
so, until i get motivated, i'm not sure what'll be posted in the coming days.
(and jr, i'm glad my poor use of grammer doesn't bother you!)
have a dandy day!
and i feel anything i put here rightthisverysecond will just be forced and i'll look back and wonder what the heck i was doing.
so, until i get motivated, i'm not sure what'll be posted in the coming days.
(and jr, i'm glad my poor use of grammer doesn't bother you!)
have a dandy day!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
well, a new kind of chicken tender just rolled into our town
Triscuit Chicken
1 lb. chicken, cut into tenders
1 c. triscuit crackers, finley chopped, any flavor
3 T butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. shredded parm cheese
mix cheese and crackers. melt garlic and butter. put chicken into butter then coat with crackers. place on parchment papered or greased cookie sheet. bake 350 for 20-25 min.
gives you the fried chicken crunch without the added junk! i bet using the rosemary-olive oil triscuits would be great in this!
also good on salads and in sandwiches.
uh oh silb: we have a new chicken tender to battle the "shake em up" ones we all have come to love! (btw, is that what you're making "up north?")
how bout this, share a recipe you love that is a healthier option but still oh so yummy!
Monday, July 13, 2009
menu :) and the weekend
yesterday: homemade pizza (we didn't have it last week)
tonight: spaghetti with leftover hamburger from pizza
tuesday: triscuit chicken
wednesday: cheeseburger rollup
thursday: open (we like to keep one night open for leftovers, easy, going out...)
friday through sunday: DH is on call (booo that) so i'll be doing whatever!
this weekend was great! Friday, DH and I celebrated our anniversary (pics to come) at the Melting Pot. We love it there! MILC: you'll be proud: it was 2.5 hours of sharing! And good food, yummy chocolate, and nice conversation! Oh, and a burned lip, i burned it on the cooking fork. oooouch. it was okay til Sunday, when it was a blister so now it looks like i have a cold sore. bah.
saturday was picking up DH's car (yea...no work needed to be done, just learned that "some brakes sometimes make squeaks...," and home. That night we went to watch UFC with our friends and as always, we had a great time. We grilled out and had a trainwreckofacake: dump cake. lets just say, i need to practice that one!
sunday was errands, grocery shopping, and relaxing. i had a headache and DH needed to finish up work. Then, we noticed our puppy was either having back issues or constipation issues. we are trying some milk for now (he looooooves it) and hoping he'll be back to normal asap!
what did you do this weekend?? Like i said, pics coming...
tonight: spaghetti with leftover hamburger from pizza
tuesday: triscuit chicken
wednesday: cheeseburger rollup
thursday: open (we like to keep one night open for leftovers, easy, going out...)
friday through sunday: DH is on call (booo that) so i'll be doing whatever!
this weekend was great! Friday, DH and I celebrated our anniversary (pics to come) at the Melting Pot. We love it there! MILC: you'll be proud: it was 2.5 hours of sharing! And good food, yummy chocolate, and nice conversation! Oh, and a burned lip, i burned it on the cooking fork. oooouch. it was okay til Sunday, when it was a blister so now it looks like i have a cold sore. bah.
saturday was picking up DH's car (yea...no work needed to be done, just learned that "some brakes sometimes make squeaks...," and home. That night we went to watch UFC with our friends and as always, we had a great time. We grilled out and had a trainwreckofacake: dump cake. lets just say, i need to practice that one!
sunday was errands, grocery shopping, and relaxing. i had a headache and DH needed to finish up work. Then, we noticed our puppy was either having back issues or constipation issues. we are trying some milk for now (he looooooves it) and hoping he'll be back to normal asap!
what did you do this weekend?? Like i said, pics coming...
Friday, July 10, 2009
July 10: happy 5 years DH!
five years already?? sometimes I still feel like we're newlyweds! (which is good, right?)
(still so true today)
You Are, by Jimmy Wayne
Baby when I look at you,
You know it breaks my heart in two,
How beautiful you are
(verse 2)
Seen you in a million dreams,
now you're finally here with me,
We will never be apart
(bridge)
I wanna hold you forever,
That's all I'll ever need
(chorus)
You are my love, you are my life,
My heart and soul the truest friend I've ever known,
You are my world, all of my dreams,
My fantasy, my reality,
I love everything you are, yes I do
(verse 3)
Everytime I close my eyes,
Hit's me so deep inside,
How ill this feelin is,
I'm intoxicated by your touch,
It's a sweet sweet rush,
I'm in love with your kiss,
(bridge)
You're the one that I trust the most,
You changed me,
(chorus)
You are my love, you are my life,
My heart and soul the truest friend I've ever known,
You are my world, all of my dreams,
My fantasy, my reality,
I love everything you are,
(chorus)
(chorus)
You are my love, you are my life,
My heart and soul the truest friend I've ever known,
You are my world, all of my dreams,
My fantasy, my reality,
I love everything you are,
Everything, I love everything, you are
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
i didn't chose
...to move 800 miles away from home
...to actually like it there (here)
...to be alone more weekends in one year than not
...to learn to appreciate those together weekends
...to be woken up with pager noises
...to be glad that he's home with me
...to eat dinner alone most nights that first year
...to actually like cooking now
...to be the single parent to our dog
...to love having the three of us play
...to gain so much weight over two years because of depression
...to finally see sunshine in life and make better choices
...to leave a wealth of friends behind
...to make some great friends here
...to miss my HMO
...to be thankful i have 2 health insurances
...to miss cities97
...to love the morning zoo
but, i can choose to put a smile on and make today (and everyday) a great day.
right?
...to actually like it there (here)
...to be alone more weekends in one year than not
...to learn to appreciate those together weekends
...to be woken up with pager noises
...to be glad that he's home with me
...to eat dinner alone most nights that first year
...to actually like cooking now
...to be the single parent to our dog
...to love having the three of us play
...to gain so much weight over two years because of depression
...to finally see sunshine in life and make better choices
...to leave a wealth of friends behind
...to make some great friends here
...to miss my HMO
...to be thankful i have 2 health insurances
...to miss cities97
...to love the morning zoo
but, i can choose to put a smile on and make today (and everyday) a great day.
right?
Monday, July 6, 2009
our menu this week
in case you're wondering and all:
today: mini meat loaves, grapes (very tasty, but DH still used ketchup! not a total success!)
tomorrow: chicken of somesort
wednesday: homemade pizza (we're trying a 24hr crispy crust dough!)
thursday: well, yea
friday: OUR ANNIVERSARY!
i was totally bumming at the grocery store this week, we only had 3 coupons, 1-the store didn't have the item, 1-it was way more cost effective to buy in bulk vs. one w/ coupon and 1-we used! and, we forgot to use our gift card. so, not a finance-forward grocery trip!
but.......i ran 2.5miles today! only walked a bit at the beginning and the end. I also didn't let the uber fast runner intimidate me on the next treadmill...i. will. get. there. too. right??
have a good week! If you're like me, it'll be a looong one after the holiday week and fun past weekend :/
today: mini meat loaves, grapes (very tasty, but DH still used ketchup! not a total success!)
tomorrow: chicken of somesort
wednesday: homemade pizza (we're trying a 24hr crispy crust dough!)
thursday: well, yea
friday: OUR ANNIVERSARY!
i was totally bumming at the grocery store this week, we only had 3 coupons, 1-the store didn't have the item, 1-it was way more cost effective to buy in bulk vs. one w/ coupon and 1-we used! and, we forgot to use our gift card. so, not a finance-forward grocery trip!
but.......i ran 2.5miles today! only walked a bit at the beginning and the end. I also didn't let the uber fast runner intimidate me on the next treadmill...i. will. get. there. too. right??
have a good week! If you're like me, it'll be a looong one after the holiday week and fun past weekend :/
Saturday, July 4, 2009
some favorite memories of the 4th
Growing up, we always went to a family friend's house.....there we'd eat lots of goooooood food, like
someone always made it.
us kids, we'd
with dish soap on it. it was always fun, until a stick poked you or you skinned your knee on a rock.
sometimes we'd make s'more, play nintendo (old school!) or play at the playground.
we'd end the day with the fireworks, watching them on the deck, wrapped in blankets (it gets cooler at night in minnesota, donchaknow). bug spray was needed and the littlest ones would fall asleep.
___
fast forward a few years when I'd go with DH and his family to their friends' homes to watch fireworks and of course, eat good potluck food! we'd play rounds of
and even got a set as a wedding gift from one of those good family friends.
___
now that we're in c-bus, they celebrate the fourth of july on the third of july. we just can't get used to that, and haven't attended yet. (maybe its the forseeable crowds and craziness too). it's called: Red, White, Boom. but we'll miss it again this year, we'll be heading to a suburb to watch the fireworks on. the. fourth.
last year we celebrated with these cool kids:
we'll miss them this year!
___
One things for sure, I'm proud to be an American and love celebrating this holiday with family and friends! always have, always will.
what are your favorite 4th of July memories?
someone always made it.us kids, we'd
with dish soap on it. it was always fun, until a stick poked you or you skinned your knee on a rock. sometimes we'd make s'more, play nintendo (old school!) or play at the playground.
we'd end the day with the fireworks, watching them on the deck, wrapped in blankets (it gets cooler at night in minnesota, donchaknow). bug spray was needed and the littlest ones would fall asleep.
___
fast forward a few years when I'd go with DH and his family to their friends' homes to watch fireworks and of course, eat good potluck food! we'd play rounds of
and even got a set as a wedding gift from one of those good family friends.___
now that we're in c-bus, they celebrate the fourth of july on the third of july. we just can't get used to that, and haven't attended yet. (maybe its the forseeable crowds and craziness too). it's called: Red, White, Boom. but we'll miss it again this year, we'll be heading to a suburb to watch the fireworks on. the. fourth.
last year we celebrated with these cool kids:
we'll miss them this year!
___
One things for sure, I'm proud to be an American and love celebrating this holiday with family and friends! always have, always will.
what are your favorite 4th of July memories?
Thursday, July 2, 2009
google image
Rules: Type the answer to the following questions into Google Image, then pick from the first page.
yea, so, i put in the "age i will be on my next b-day as 30?? who am i fooling? ack! i'll only be 29! lol!
Place I'd like to travel:
(italy)
A place I've been:
my favorite food: (today)
place i was born:
where i live: (for now)
name of past pet: (not peter)
best friends nick name: (what i call DH)
now you play too!
*saw this on a blogger from AMR
yea, so, i put in the "age i will be on my next b-day as 30?? who am i fooling? ack! i'll only be 29! lol!
Place I'd like to travel:
(italy)
A place I've been:
my favorite food: (today)
place i was born:
where i live: (for now)
name of past pet: (not peter)
best friends nick name: (what i call DH)
now you play too!
*saw this on a blogger from AMR
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
some random thoughts
Saw this on Freckled Nest, (she's so crafty!)
Outside My Window
another grey building with dirty window, the jail, and blue skies
I Am Thinking
that it would be nice to be home right now, scrapping. or, sleeping. or maybe hitting the gym.
I Am Thankful
that DH and I had a wonderful weekend! good food, good friends, good moods...can't beat that!
From The Kitchen
tonight is the new pork chop recipe....with cranberries, stuffing, bbq sauce, and brown sugar. hmmm...usually i don't like my meals too sweet, i'm more of a savory kind-of-gal, so we'll see how this goes.
I Am Wearing
black pants, christmas socks with shih-tzu's on them, and a tan and black top from NY and Co.
I Am Creating
a book for a family in C-bus, some recipe cards, a book of my weekend home in May, and other fun random cards/los. looooove it.
I Am Going
to go to the gym tonight. there i said it, must be true.
Around The House
diet coke cans that didn't make it to today's recycling. bear's toys that he tosses everywhere. shoes by the door because we can't seem to put them up and away.
One of My Favorite Things
long afternoon naps, in PJs and in bed.
A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week
work, gym, dinner with a CS Friend, fireworks, maybe a picnic/bbq, maybe the zoo, maybe a movie. lots of maybes in there make for a fun weekend i'm sure!
okay, now your turn! post your responses in the comments!
Outside My Window
another grey building with dirty window, the jail, and blue skies
I Am Thinking
that it would be nice to be home right now, scrapping. or, sleeping. or maybe hitting the gym.
I Am Thankful
that DH and I had a wonderful weekend! good food, good friends, good moods...can't beat that!
From The Kitchen
tonight is the new pork chop recipe....with cranberries, stuffing, bbq sauce, and brown sugar. hmmm...usually i don't like my meals too sweet, i'm more of a savory kind-of-gal, so we'll see how this goes.
I Am Wearing
black pants, christmas socks with shih-tzu's on them, and a tan and black top from NY and Co.
I Am Creating
a book for a family in C-bus, some recipe cards, a book of my weekend home in May, and other fun random cards/los. looooove it.
I Am Going
to go to the gym tonight. there i said it, must be true.
Around The House
diet coke cans that didn't make it to today's recycling. bear's toys that he tosses everywhere. shoes by the door because we can't seem to put them up and away.
One of My Favorite Things
long afternoon naps, in PJs and in bed.
A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week
work, gym, dinner with a CS Friend, fireworks, maybe a picnic/bbq, maybe the zoo, maybe a movie. lots of maybes in there make for a fun weekend i'm sure!
okay, now your turn! post your responses in the comments!
