Updated Look

I finally took the time to update the header from the winter picture to a spring picture.  I loved the winter picture, but it's time to change seasons.

My sister came up with the old one for me.  You will see it again come winter.

And here is the new spring header.  I also changed the blogs color scheme for a fresh new look.

I still have a lot to learn about graphic design, that's for sure.  I made this header in Snagit since I use that program often for making tutorials and operating procedures.  I'm hoping Kathy will make me a new spring header, or maybe even a new summer header.  I better start going through my pictures to see if I can find a good summer picture of our woods.

Until later.....

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Told Ya.

Told ya I'd be back soon.  Here I am.  Typing as quietly as I can.  The kids are asleep.  shhhhhh Don't want to poke the bears!

For my birthday this year (Yes, Happy Birthday to me!), we wend to the medieval fair.  It was great fun!  Took the kids for a ride on a BIG war horse (which we will NOT post pictures of!).  It was a very windy day.  And I do mean very.  Near extreme.  I would not have wanted to be those mermaids on top of one of the booths holding on for dear life!  And since we have not had rain here in Oklahoma for like 4 months, it was very dusty!  At the end of our time at the fair, I felt like I had been sandblasted.  But it was still fun. 

In addition to the war horses, we saw ponies, camels, elephants, hawks, owls and a host of very interestingly dressed and/or acting people. 

The kids (and Dad) went through a pirate ship.  The shot of the cannons and almost got put into the brig, which they wanted to do until they found out that the brig is the same has time out.  It's where you go when you've been bad.  Then they didn't want to go near it!

Here's the ship

Ahoy matey!

Shooting the cannons:

Arrgh!  Just escaped being put into the brig (time out)!

Here's my pirate!

Now, he's got the right hat!

Somehow, we didn't get a picture of Princess Savannah at the fair, but here she is now!

 We plan to do it again next year!  Want to join us?  This is the link to their website:  Medieval Fair 

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Random Blogger

Ok.  I admit it.  I'm a random blogger.  It's been awhile since I blogged.  I get too busy and just don't take the time to write a few words.  Even now, I'm thinking about the laundry that needs to be washed, dryed, hung up and folded.  Maybe that's why I'm blogging.  I just don't like to do laundry.  Don't get me wrong, I love having all the laundry done and folded and hung up and put away.  I seem to remember that it is a great feeling to have it all done!  I just don't like to be the one that has to do it!

It's the same with the kitchen.  Love to cook.  Hate to clean.  You get the drill.

Of course, since we got Netflix, my time just doesn't seem to be as productive.  Hmmmm.  Can't imagine what would be the cause of that!

Ta ta for now.  I'll type to you later.  No.  Really.  I'll be back again soon  this time.  I promise.

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Play in the Snow

So yesterday we got all bundled up to go play in the snow.

This is three pairs of pants, three shirts, 1 jacket, 1 coat, 1 vest, 1 pair of rubber boots EACH. 

Alex is wearing two pairs of mittens since he can"t get his warm ones on.  Savannah doesn't have hers on yet in the picture, but she will!

The first thing Alex does is to hike off into the yard.

Savannah stayed pretty close to Mom.

They are off to try and make snow angels.

It didn't work out too well, but they had fun!

Mom went to get firewood or there would be more pictures.  I'm glad Bud usually gets the firewood!  It's very, very cold out there!

Today, I think we will stay inside.  Unless I have to throw them out of the house for fighting.....

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First Day of New Diet

So today is the first day of doing the South Beach Diet.  I'm doing good so far.  I am so not hungry, which is a first for me.  Had breakfast egg scramble with onions, garlic, tomatoes and cheese, turkey bacon and tomato juice.  For snack, had some string cheese, a few almonds and some more tomato juice.  Now I'm making Chock-Full-of-Veggies Chili from the South Beach Diet Supercharged book.  Good thing I like veggies.  Looks good to me.  What do you think?

Ingredients for chili:

Vegetables (except for tomatoes) cooking.

Everything simmering.  Smells very yummy!

Finished product served with a salad and yummy homemade Dijon lemon garlic dressing.

The kids were not at all interested in this, but that at least gives me more to freeze and fewer meals to make later!

Just to give you warning, I will not be posted this much detail every day.  It's just because we are snowed in.

Even the carport did not protect the cars from getting covered in snow.

I think I'm staying in side, cuz Baby, it's cold outside.

Stay warm and safe.

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Egg and Olive Sandwiches Recipe

EGG AND OLIVE SANDWICHES

6          Boiled eggs, minced

1 tsp.   Salt (Placed in boiling water, eggs will be easier to peel)

1-4oz. Can of chopped black olives

3-4 T.  Miracle whip

Dash   Salt to taste

Cover eggs with water and add 1 teaspoon of salt to boil.  After eggs reach the boiling point, boil eggs covered for 5 minutes. Drain immediately and run cold water over eggs until comfortable to handle to peel.  Approximately 2 minutes.  After peeling, mince eggs and place in a bowl.  Add olives and miracle whip and salt.  Stir well.  May be served as regular sandwiches or cut crust off of bread, then cut sandwiches in fours to make finger sandwiches.  Serve as an appetizer.

                                                Grandma Eleanor Lowe

This recipe is a favorite of Chuck and Susie’s

Note:  This one is for you Susie!  We just talked about these not too long ago.

Mom had these listed as Appetizers, but I've added it to sandwiches as well.

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I Just Love Netflix

I love watching movies.  I hate paying big bucks to watch them.  Going to the movies can be fun, but I'd rather just stay at home in my jammies.  That's just one reason I love Netflix.  It's the best money we spend every month.  We actually save money.  We cut our cable back to just the basics.  The kids watch Netflix through our Wii.  Bud and I watch on our computers too.  Of course, I have to warn you.  It's addictive.  I've watched a number of TV series.  It's great to watch the episodes one right after the other.  I can watch on my laptop after the kids go to bed.  In fact, I better get them fed so they can get ready for bed.  I feel like watching a good mystery....


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