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Moving this blog

2006-12-31T21:35:00.000-08:00

I'm moving the blog to: http://erinbassett.typepad.com/creativite/
See ya there!

MIA

2006-03-25T07:26:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to let you know that I may not be online much....we're getting ready to move and are busy with all the things the Lord is allowing in our life. So I may pop in every now and again, but it will be VERY sporadic.

First things first

2006-03-16T19:55:00.000-08:00

I was reading a blog about Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz morning routine:

Howard Schultz tells Fortune magazine: "I get up between 5 and 5:30, and
naturally the first thing I do is make some coffee; depending on my mood, it's
either an espresso macchiato or one of our Indonesian coffees in a French press.
I'll take my coffee, read three newspapers -- the Seattle Times, the Wall Street
Journal, and the New York Times -- and listen to a voicemail summarizing sales
results from the past 24 hours. This has been my routine for 25 years. [...]

I was thinking how funny it is to have the same routine for 25 years...lately I feel like my routine is anything but routine. My alarm is set for 4am on most days and I have my reading light next to my bed on a timer to go off at 3:30am so it will start waking me up before the alarm does. Once I've come to I grab my Bible and read that mornings passages. I then get up, use the restroom and make the bed. Then that's where my routine falls apart LOL. I wish I could say that I go to the gym, or even have coffee & read the paper...but every day is different for me lately and some days I don't even get coffee because I'm ~~sidetracked~~ busy with something else and then just as I'm finally getting to the kitchen to grab some coffee and something to eat my wonderful hubbie comes home from work and says he's hungry for lunch....it's only 9 or 10am...but when a man's hungry, he's hungry!

Personality

2006-03-12T10:43:00.000-08:00

Well, if you've read my blog for just about any amount of time, I'm sure you've picked up on the fact that I like to take quizzes & polls....here's the results of my latest one:

You Are Kermit

Hi, ho! Lovable and friendly, you get along well with everyone you know.

You're a big thinker, and sometimes you over think life's problems.

Don't worry - everyone know's it's not easy being green.

Just remember, time's fun when you're having flies!

The Muppet Personality Test

Tickets

2006-03-09T08:17:00.000-08:00

Well, I'm happy to say that I've never have gotten a speeding ticket....but I'd love to have this type of ticket. Way to go TX!!

Waiting

2006-03-04T05:32:00.000-08:00

Wow, hard to believe it's March already!!! Time sure is flying by!

I read an interesting blog this morning dealing with the wait of infertility. Boy do I understand how she feels! We've been trying to conceive since day one of our marriage and now 5 year, 5 months, and 4 days later we still have not accomplished our dream....but I am confident that the Lord is in control of our situation.

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. " - Isaiah 55:8-9

2am

2006-02-27T16:50:00.000-08:00

Well for some reason I couldn't sleep very well last night after my DH went to work, so instead of just lying there I decided to get up. -So whatsa girl to do at 2 o'clock in the morning??? -I made Koolaid grape playdough and banana nut bread!
Let's just say my kitchen had a very unique smell when I was done, LOL!

Happy at home

2006-02-25T08:15:00.000-08:00

"The happiest moments of my
life have been the few which
I have passed at home in the
bosom of my family."
- Thomas Jefferson

Ok, now I don't have anything against my in-laws or other people that have campers, but I do wonder why they use them so often. I love my home! -And lest you think that I have a super cool home with an entertainment room with all the coolest games and gagets, let me tell you that it's not so. I do have, for the time being, a very nice apartment, most of our stuff is in storage at my DH's warehouse, and the tub isn't big enough for a adult human being to soak in....but it's our home and as they say, it's where my heart is.

Money Stash

2006-02-22T07:53:00.000-08:00

I read a brief article this morning about Japanese housewives hiding money from their working husbands. It said that 46% of the ladies surveyed hid an average of 2.41 million yen (20,000 dollars) from their spouses! -That's alotta dough!

Well my hubbie is safe, he knows about any money I have and I like it like that. -I'm sure he does too! What I find interesting is that these women feel like they have to ~~hoard~~ hide it from their assumed Love.

Apple Oat and Spice Muffins

2006-02-18T13:20:00.000-08:00

Here's a muffin recipe I made this morning. These come out moist and delicious and smell fabulous when baking!

Apple, Oat, and Spice Muffins

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 3/4 cup shredded apple (I used Granny Smith)
3/4 cup low-fat or nonfat buttermilk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:
*Preheat oven to 400°
*Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
*Combine apple, buttermilk, oil, and egg in a bowl. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
*Spoon batter into muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Combine 2 teaspoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 400° for 22 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched lightly in center. Remove from pan immediately. Serve warm.

Yield: 1 dozen muffins or 6 jumbo muffins.

Adapted from The Complete Cooking Light Cookbook.

Lily

2006-02-18T09:23:00.000-08:00

You are a Lily:
You are graceful, gentle, calm, and pure and perhaps a little shy (though your shyness is part of your charm). You are a very honorable person who always wants to do the right thing. Your calm attitude has a soothing effect on others.

Symbolism: The lily has long been used as a symbol of majesty, honor, chastity, and purity of heart.

What flower are you?
brought to you by: Quizzilla

(via http://www.tulipgirl.com/)

90 days

2006-02-15T08:19:00.000-08:00

Well, just an FYI, we received notice that they are converting our apartment to a condo and that we have 90 days to buy it or move out. So, while this is a great location to live, we are choosing to move somewhere else. We still need to rent until the CA housing market calms down some, so we'll be looking for a house to rent here in town.

The Wagon

2006-02-10T21:21:00.000-08:00

Well, I think it's time for me to get back on the wagon and start taking better care of myself again. I'd much rather eat lottsa chocolate and sit and read or watch TV instead of placing some boundaries on myself...but I'd also like to be able to chase around our children some day, and unfortunately with Lupus it's harder to do so if you don't take care of yourself. So (deep breath) tomorrow I'm going to take our dog out for a REALLY good walk (Caesar would be so proud), and not stress on all the things I could be doing instead. Then I'd like to start back up at the gym next week.

Now, as far as eating goes, we eat pretty healthfully (is that a word?)...but I am a snacker....especially when I'm stressed or board, so I'm going to limit myself to only healthy snacks and allow myself a piece of my favorite dark chocolate every night.

I didn't die...

2006-02-09T10:17:00.000-08:00

No, I didn't die, I've just been super busy and have been trying to stay away from the 'puter so I could get back on track with my daily routines. Plus the weather here in CA has been awesome! I just love being able to pretend it's spring in February!! Yesterday J and I went for a walk with our dog to the park. There were a bunch of other dogs there, which is pretty unusual for a Wednesday afternoon. But Granola had a great time playing with them and playing with the ball J brought for her. She was totally pooped the rest of the night.

Funny

2006-01-11T08:45:00.000-08:00

Well, I wanted to share this "funny" with you....enjoy!

The top 10 things the Apostle Paul would have done if he had a PC:
10. Download MP3s of the Righteous Brothers for entertainment while on those long and tedious missionary journeys.
9. Visit WebMD.com about that persistent pain in his flesh.
8. Include virus protection software in his list of spiritual armor.
7. Proclaim, "To live is Christ, to die is to have a 28K modem."
6. Book boat tickets using Priceline.com.
5. E-mail pictures of Peter eating pork to the gang back in Jerusalem.
4. Assign church officers: pastor, elder, deacon, system administrator.
3. Use decryption software to interpret tongues.
2. Describe conversion experience as the "Divine Reboot."
1. Add spam to list of cardinal sins.
—Gary Cantwell (2002); submitted by Mike Herman, Glen Ellyn, Illinois

What I've been up to today...

2006-01-02T17:10:00.000-08:00

Well, so far my year has had a lot of rain, football and laundry! When do these bowl games end???? -While J watches (and watches, and watches....) football I've been washing everything we own...ok, maybe not EVERYTHING we own, but it sure feels like it. It's nice to know though that all the bedding, rugs, towels, tablecloths, clothes, etc. will be clean soon and it will feel like a fresh start, especially if and when the sun ever comes out.

Happy New Year!

2006-01-01T08:10:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, Happy New Year!! It's hard to believe that it's '06 already. It seems like we were all Y2K crazy a few weeks ago, LOL!

Wishing you all a blessed new year,

Yippee! I'm getting a new brain!!

2005-12-27T19:54:00.000-08:00

My DH just ordered me a new PDA. My old one bit the dust a few months ago and we've both noticed that I just haven't been the same with out it. -Is that sad or what, LOL!!!
Here's what my new one will look like, it's the Palm Tungsten E2:

Merry Christmas!

2005-12-25T06:52:00.000-08:00

Boy, it sure has been a busy month for me. Sorry I haven't been online much!! December has been filled with hussle and bussle of the Christmas season. I've crafted 26 "True Meaning of Christmas" M&M tins for my fellow Bible Study Fellowship leaders (See picture below). I made 6 family calendars to give as gifts. I've baked coffee cakes, pumpkin pies, oatmeal cookies (with chocolate chips for J and with chocolate chips, raisins, and nuts for everyone else) and mint fudge. We've had a great time visiting with loved ones that we normally don't get a chance to see at Christmas.... my Aunt and Uncle, my Dad, J's Grandparents, my Grandma, and long time family friends that we don't see very often. We attended a bunch of Christmas parties, Church services and Christmas performances.
Woosh, I'm tired just reading all that! LOL!! But what I really wanted to accomplish this season is to stay close to the Lord, focusing on the His gift to us, and not get carried away with "the business". All in all I think I have kept my eyes on what is important.

Merry Christmas to YOU!!!

"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins." Matthew 1:21

What are you?

2005-11-30T12:00:00.000-08:00

After reading George Barna's recent research on the term "Born Again Christian," I have to say I am a little shocked. -Why I don't know....I shouldn't be surprised by anything these days. It appears that many people who classify themselves as Born Again Christians do not fit the standard definition of it (belief that through Jesus Christ alone we can know God personally and spend eternity with Him in heaven by confessing our sins and trusting in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection as the only way of salvation and way to heaven). This will definitely change the way I talk with people about the Lord....I will not assume that because they use the "correct" terminology that they have truly accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Another surprise in his study was that out of those who are fit the true definition of Born Again, only half had prayed to God, read the Bible, and attended church in the last week! I do not want to be critical of those that didn't pray, read the Bible and go to church, but I am very worried for them. Those steps are critical to developing a close relationship with the Lord.

Thanksgiving

2005-11-24T08:01:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!
We are going to my in-laws today. I made pumpkin pies and whole cranberry sauce to take over for the celebration. This was the first time I've used organic pumpkin in pies. It's not quite as orange as the non-organic pumpkin I usually use so they don't look quite the same, but I'm sure they will taste fine.

30 (my age) Things I'm thankful for:
in no particular order

1. God, and His promise of an eternal life with Him in heaven.
2. Family - especially my wonderful husband!
3. Friends - often they are family too! :)
4. Our church
5. Bible
6. Bible Study Fellowship
7. The basics (physiological needs - air, food, water; shelter; love) Oh, and I love bottled water!
8. Safety
9. Washing machine & iron - boy I'm sure glad I don't have to wash clothes the old fashioned way!
10. TiVo - BTW, if you ever buy a TiVo, please let them know I referred you (erinb@runbox.com) Thanks!!
11. My pets
12. Computers & DSL internet - it truly is a small world now!
13. Our Gym - they have a great ladies only section!
14. Cell phones - what did we ever do without them???
15. Digital cameras (and regular ones too) - Isn't it great being able to capture memories!?
16. iPod - So I don't have to listen to the music the gym wants me to hear.
17. Vacations - we aren't able to have many, so when we get one it's a BIG blessing!
18. Weather - here in Southern CA it's great most of the year.
19. Freedom - wow, it's great to be an American woman!!
20. Books!!
21. My health this year - I have Lupus, but have been in remission - Praise the Lord!!
22. Our community
23. Automatic timers for our indoor lights - makes waking up early easier.
24. Trader Joe's and Whole Food's to buy fresh organic food from
25. Extra room for guests
26. My husband's business
27. Our vehicles - boy it would sure be difficult to have the lifestyle we do and not have reliable transportation.
28. My blow-dryer...my hair is VERY thankful for this one!!
29. Being a stay-at-home wife.
30. Blogs :)

Recipe: Cheddar Cheese Bread

2005-11-19T09:15:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to share an easy bread recipe that I made the other day. It's really yummy and simple to make....no kneading!! That's my bread after it came out of the oven. ---------->

Cheddar Cheese Bread
From: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook
Makes: one 9-inch loaf
Total time: 1 hour 10 min. plus 1 hour 10 min cooling time

Note: The texture of the bread improves as it cools, so resist the urge to
slice the loaf while it is piping hot. Leftover cheese bread is excellent
toasted; toast slices in a toaster oven or on a baking sheet in a 425-degree
oven for 5 to 10 minutes, not in a conventional toaster, where bits of
melted cheese may make removing the slices a chore.

3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated on the large holes of a box grater (1 cup)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbspn baking powder
1 tspn salt
1/4 tspn cayenne pepper
1/8 tspn black pepper
4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/4 cups whole milk
3/4 sour cream
3 Tbspn unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg, lightly beaten

1. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350
degrees. Generously coat a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with vegetable oil spray,
then sprinkle 1/2 cup of the Parmesan evenly over the bottom of the pan.

2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne, and black pepper together
in a large bowl. Use a rubber spatula to stir in the cheddar, breaking up
clumps, until it is coated with the flour mixture. Whisk the milk, sour
cream, melted butter, and egg together in a separate bowl. Gently fold the
milk mixture into the flour mixture using a rubber spatula until just
combined. (The batter will be heavy and thick.) Do not over-mix.

3. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the
remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan evenly over the top. Bake until deep golden
brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out with
just a few crumbs attached, 45 to 50 minutes.

4. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before unmolding onto a wire
rack to cool for at least 1 hour.

Variation:
(I haven't tried this yet, but it sounds yummy too!)

Cheese Bread with Bacon and Gruyere

Omit the melted butter. Fry 5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate and pour off all but 3 tablespoons of the fat. Add 1/2 cup minced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Set the skillet aside for the onion to cool. Substitute Gruyere for the cheddar and add the cooked bacon and onion to the flour mixture along with the Gruyere in step 2.

The best part of waking up

2005-11-18T09:00:00.000-08:00

Two interesting developments in the world of java. You've gotta check out this article....especially you coffee drinkers!! Warning, it's pretty gross!

Ok, now the really sad news for us decaf drinkers. The American Heart Association just concluded that decaf coffee raises bad cholesterol. They only think it effects those who drink more then 4 cups of decaf coffee a day. -They suspect it's because decaf is a different type of bean. I definately don't drink that much decaf a day, in fact may days I don't drink any coffee...(LOL, I can hear some of you gasp!) and thankfully I don't have a history of high cholesterol because I can't drink regular coffee it makes my heart go crazy. It's a good, no make that a great thing that I love tea!

What is going on?

2005-11-13T05:30:00.000-08:00

Ok, something is WRONG with this, LOL...which of course makes it the latest trend in holiday decorating! (Click here to see how this phenomenon got started...also an interesting side note, the author of this article apparently misquoted one of the "sources" in the article, Sheryl Karas, author of The Solstice Evergreen: The History, Folklore and Origins of the Christmas Tree. Click here to hear her response to his article.)

I'm all for creativity and fresh ideas, however in my opinion this tree just looks funny. However it would be nice to have the extra floor space. :)

I don't think that Christmas trees represent Christianity these days, so I don't think it is an out and out attack on Christians or their faith, however I'm sure some non-Christians will rejoice at this idea.

Ok, another side note, a great idea for a "Christian" Christmas tree is a "Jesus tree"...you decorate the tree with things from Jesus' life. For example: a packet of seeds - for the parable about the seeds falling on soil; fish - because He makes us fishers of men.

Facial

2005-11-11T10:01:00.000-08:00

I've been trying to take better care of my skin lately...it's a hard routine to get into for me. Why? - I have no idea other then the fact I'm lazy in that area. By the time bedtime rolls around I'm too tired to jump through the hoops. Well I decided it's time to change. The last couple of months I've tried to do my "beauty" routine and my face does look much better. Which made me think of how wonderful it would be to have skin that I could just use a tinted moisturizer on instead of make-up foundation. So in a quest for better skin I had my first facial yesterday....it was fabulous!! -Very relaxing (except for the extractions) and rejuvenating. My face felt very soft immediately afterwards. Today it looks great! I didn't think I'd actually notice a difference.

Ok, here's the plan

2005-11-05T20:28:00.000-08:00

When it gets to be cooler weather this is SUCH a difficult habit to stick with for me….so here’s the plan:
Wake up – drink 12 oz.
Gym – drink 24 oz.
Thru out the day- drink 16 oz. or more
Dinner – drink remaining water
I’m stopping at dinner so I’m not up all night. I’ll try to remember to post my progress.

See more progress on: 43 Things...it's a really neat site that helps with your goals.

Breakfast

2005-11-05T14:30:00.000-08:00

Ugh, we went out to breakfast this morning at our favorite spot and we're seated next to a family that SO reminded me of the Paolo family on the Amazing Race. Let's just say they were a little bit distracting, LOL. For those of you who don't watch the Amazing Race let me fill you in on what they're like....basically they are a loud, obnoxious, dysfunctional family. So needless to say it was an interesting morning. :)

Reading the above paragraph, I realize that I really should be more open hearted to people. God made us all different, thankfully, because I sure don't want everyone to be just like me. The Bible tells us:

"Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets."
-Matthew 22:37-40

I need to be more mindful of loving others as much as I love myself....whether they are lovable or not.

Punkin Seeds and Oil of Oregano

2005-11-02T18:35:00.000-08:00

Well I finally made J some "punkin" seeds. They are baking in the oven right now while he is watching basketball and I'm playing online.

I learned something new today, and it happened the same way it always does. God has to show me things multiple times before I notice them LOL....I was reading Chelle's Blog this morning and Sara Joy told her about using oregano (in a tea) to calm a cough....which doesn't sound yummy at all, LOL. But I thought to myself "hmmm, I'm gonna have to look into that." And then later tonight I was reading Christina's Blog and she posted all about oil of oregano. How cool is that! "The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man..." (Psalm 94:11) If you haven't checked out Christina's post yet you really should.

100 Things

2005-10-30T12:23:00.000-08:00

Oh, I thought you might want to check out my 100 things about me too....maybe not, LOL!

I think I'm getting sick! J is sick and last night I started feeling poorly too. I hope it's just a head cold...I have way too much to do to be in bed for any length of time.

I've been tagged!

2005-10-28T15:41:00.000-07:00

I've been tagged by Stephanie!

5 Things I Plan to Do Before I Die:
¤ Have children.
¤ Travel outside North America.
¤ Show others God's love for us.
¤ Grow a garden
¤ Go up in a hot-air balloon.

5 Things I Can Do:
¤ Teach others to read
¤ Cook/Bake
¤ Digital Scrapbooking...I even make the elements myself.
¤ Find Bible scripture "addresses"
¤ Go out to eat by myself and be happy about spending time with me.

5 Things I Can't Do:
¤ Whistle (I'm getting better - sound actually does come out, but it's a far cry from being proficient at it)
¤ Do our tax reports by myself.
¤ BBQ (That's what husbands are for right?!)
¤ Play a musical instrument fluently
¤ Ummmm...I'll have to come back to this one.

5 Things That Attracted Me to My Husband:
¤ His leadership, strength, and decision making ability
¤ His eyes
¤ His sence of humor
¤ His compassion
¤ How special he makes me feel

5 Things I Say the Most:
¤ "I love you!"
¤ "Whattcha think'n?"
¤ "No problem, that's ok." (Even though it usually IS a problem)
¤ "GRANOOOOLLLLA!!!!" (Our dog)
¤ "Where'd I put my water?"

5 Celebrity Crushes:
I really don't care for most "celebrities"...their personal lives are usually in ruins.

5 People to tag:
Well, I'm not sure who's all been tagged and who hasn't, so if you're reading this and you haven't been tagged yet, consider this your tag! Oh, and please post a comment here so I know who I tagged. -Thanks!

I passed!

2005-10-28T06:53:00.000-07:00

Woo-hoo I passed, unfortunately they don't tell you which ones you get wrong. Thanks to Mrs. Happy Houswife for the link!

You Passed the US Citizenship Test

Congratulations - you got 8 out of 10 correct!

Could You Pass the US Citizenship Test?

No I didn't forget about you!

2005-10-28T05:34:00.000-07:00

Wow, it's been awhile since my last post!! Sorry!
I've been pretty busy lately and I've been trying to go to bed early with J so I don't have as much free time to play online.

I've started Christmas shopping already. J thinks I'm crazy, LOL. I'm using FlyLady's Holiday Control Journal, of course, so it's going to be another enjoyable holiday season for me. It's SO nice to not have to stress during the holidays and be able to focus on what's really important to me (faith, family & friends). The only problem with thinking about Christmas now is that I think my brain is skipping over October's harvest time and Thanksgiving. It's jumping straight into winter, LOL. For instance, I keep forgetting to pick up a pumpkin while I'm out and about. J loves roasted pumpkin seeds, and he's going to miss out on "fresh from the oven" ones if I don't snap to it and get one LOL.

Card making

2005-10-09T11:53:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I made cards for a card swap I go to with some ladies from church. Below is the card I made to exchange (it was a winter themed swap).
I embossed the swirls and "Winter Wishes" text on the front and inside it I embossed the text "Wishing you toasty toes and a warm nose" and the snowman and then bleached his body.

At the swap we made these two cards:

All in all it was really fun. I haven't had a chance to "play" in awhile, and I always enjoy getting together with the other ladies and catching up on what's going on in eachother's lives.

I can't believe it's October!

2005-10-01T14:26:00.000-07:00

Where has this year gone????
It is just rushing past!

Well, each month I have been trying to create a new habit...and for October it's going to be taking care of myself physically. Yep, that mean exercising and eating right. I joined a gym yesterday that has a ladies only workout room, and I'm really looking forward to using it. I really need to work on strengthening my core muscles so I don't have as many back problems, and I need to work on my flexibility. Hopefully a byproduct of all of this will be some weight loss too. I don't have too much to lose, maybe 10# max, but it will be nice seeing my clothes fit me better. I am just really looking forward to feeling GOOD! I'm tired of being run down or hurting from back pain and/or Lupus.

I took Granola, our 3 year old Golden Retriever, for a mega-walk this morning. Other then the fact that my lungs are kinda funny from all the smoke from the fires I feel great! Nola has hardly made any movement at all since we got home....she's one tired pup!

Our Anniversary

2005-09-30T08:11:00.000-07:00

Well, our 5 year wedding anniversary was on the 28th. We had a lot of things scheduled that day, so we didn't really celebrate it on the appointed day. J did have some beautiful flowers delivered to me though! What a sweet hubbie!! -I'm so blessed to have such a great man in my life!!

Tips & Ideas

2005-09-16T07:42:00.000-07:00

I don't know why, but in our sphere of creation, somehow I became the designated person to go to for tips on products, places to go, etc. I'm not really sure how, when or why this happened....but since it has, I'll share some ideas that I really have enjoyed (or NOT enjoyed if I feel I need to warn others).

So here's a great idea if you need a quick "chip & dip" idea:

These are the yummiest crackers!! They are flavorful and great with an artichoke - parmesan dip...or even just plain cream cheese. I first found these crackers at Trader Joe's, so look for them the next time you're there.

Get your Kleenex out....

2005-09-09T01:38:00.000-07:00

I just read the story of a 6 year old boy who watched over 6 other children when they were separated from their parents after Katrina. Click here to read the story...but be warned you'll need some Kleenex!!

Happy Bday Mom!

2005-09-04T18:19:00.000-07:00

Well, today is my MIL's birthday...she's 39 again, LOL!

We got together with family after church today and had a little celebration. The cake my DH picked out was great! I haven't had cake in SO long!! -It went straight to my head though and I was on a sugar rush for awhile.

I also found out that my CIL (cousin-in-law) got a job in VA with the FAA as an air traffic controller. She'll be moving to OK for training and then off to VA. We hope be able to visit with her again before she leaves.

Good evening

2005-09-03T19:26:00.000-07:00

I'm beat tonight! I've been prepping my BSF stuff on and off through out the day. My brain feels like it's working over time, LOL. I keep thinking there must be something else I need to add to my To Do list.
Sorry this is so short tonight, but it's all I can do.

PS - My back is doing a little bit better. I have another appointment on Wednesday.

Life

2005-09-01T09:55:00.000-07:00

Well, I did it again and threw my back out! -But the good news is that I found the most wonderful Chiropractor and she's helped it feel much better...not cured, but better. I'm hoping my next appt. with her will be just the thing to get me back into life. I have a million things to do and it's frustrating to not be able to do some of them. (For those who may be reading this and don't know, I help my DH out with his business...I handle a lot of the "office" stuff. Also my responsibilities with Bible Study Fellowship have changed. This year the Lord has placed me as Assistant Children's Supervisor, so I have a lot of things to get ready for this upcoming year.) So I've been spending the time that I've been flat on my back making a lot of lists, LOL.

Katrina

2005-08-30T08:24:00.000-07:00

Wow, how horrible the devistation from Hurricane Katrina. My heart just broke listening to one of the Mayors reporting what was happening in his area. The stress and heartache were evident on his face. I'm praying for those who have survived and are also heartbroken since everything they have is gone...possibly even those they care about. God says all things work together for good, but it's always hard in times like these for those involved to see the good, but one of my prayers is that the Lord will show them it.

A little something nice

2005-08-28T16:38:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday when I was at the market I decided to get myself some flowers for my desk. Well I couldn't pass up these lilies! At the time only two blooms were open...but today three others popped! I'm blessed each time I see them, and chuckle to myself that there's actually people out there that think that life on earth happened by accident instead of created by a loving heavenly Father.