Sunday, February 24, 2008

Yum!


I recieved my Taste of Home magazine in the mail this past week and found a few recipes that sparked my interest. The first one I made on Friday night. It was called Mushroom Asparagus Quiche submitted by Sharon Fujita. It was one of the best dinners we have had in a long time. Not to mention it was meatless and I have a hard time with meatless dinners!
Here is the recipe:

1 Tube Crescent Rolls (I used the low fat ones)
2 tsp prepared mustard

1.5 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1.5 in pieces

1 med onion, chopped

1/2 c sliced fresh mushrooms

1/4 c butter ( I used just a couple Tablespoons)

2 eggs

2 c shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1/4 c minced fresh parsley (I omitted this as i didn't have it)

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp garlic powder (I always add extra garlic!)

1/4 tsp each dried basil, oregano, and rubbed sage

Separate crescent dough into eight triangles; place in an ungreased 9-in pic plate with points toward the center. Press onto the bottom and up the sides to form a crust; seal perforations. Spread with mustard and set dish aside.

In a large skillet, saute asparagus, mushrooms and onions in butter until aspargus in crisp-tender. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingrediants; stir in asparagus mixture. Pour into crust.

Bake at 375 for 25-30 min or until a knife inserted near the edge comes clean. Let stand 5 min before cutting. Yields 6-8 servings (but who are we feeding here? try 4-5 :)

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Climbing and Underwear



Maddie has started to climb things: the stairs, the step stools, the potty chair, and now the little rocking chair! And JJ has been wearing his underwear hear and there, but not just on his head!

Thursday, February 21, 2008

The Bug

So after so many half sleepless nights, I finally caught The Bug. Ya know, the one everyone else has been getting lately. I started feeling crappy last night and woke up today feeling even worse. John had to fly last night so he didn't get home until after midnight. I had to wake him this morning just to go to the store for some Thereflu, chicken noodle soup, Sprite, and my favorite chocolate milk. OK, that last one doesn't really make your ickies go away, but it tastes good and right now that is all that counts. In fact, I didn't even have to ask for the chocolate milk. He was sweet enough to know that I LOVE it! So now that he is off to work, I am stuck here with two kids and all I want to do is lay on the couch all day. Yuck.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Cody, Codes, C-Dog, Chubbers



Those are just a few of the names we have for Cody. Recently we found out Cody has Right-Sided Heart Failure. Basically the right side of his heart does not pump the blood like it should, causing the fluid to back up in his kidneys(I think) and then they overflow into his abdomen. So he has a bloated belly. We have him on something that is taking away the water retention and are starting him on a special diet food, which I am sure he will just love. The vet had initially suggested we take him to a vet school over 2 hours away, but that is just not doable for us. He isn't uncomfortable, except for the water retention which will hopefully soon be gone. We will just have to keep a closer eye on him as time goes on.
Yesterday, he got shaved and the weather decided to get a little chilly today, a mere 22 with a windchill of 5. So I found a baby turtleneck of JJ's that fits Cody to help keep him warm. Even in our 70 degree house the poor dog was shivering!

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Sunday, February 17, 2008

NKOTB Anyone??????

If you were raised in the 90's then you should know who I am talking about! They are staging a comeback. *Shriek* I was so in love with Joey! You can read about it here.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Do You Need Your Monitor Cleaned?

Then you need to click on this link

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

She's Taking Steps!!!!!!

Maddie isn't realizing that she is standing by herself because she is too interested in the Wendy's Frosty on her spoon! I saw her standing by herself last night and thought I would see how she did today. Lo and behold she took some steps! I told my sister she would walk this week just because daddy is out of town.


Peekaboo Maddie

This is for you Mandy!


Here are my slippers I have been wearing for two or so years now. Think it is time for some new ones? I think so. Maybe I should go shopping now since they are on sale...I couldn't keep the kids away long enough to take a pic so you get everyone in the picture somehow or another.

Monday, February 11, 2008

At Least We Haven't Seen a Tornado...Yet


But we did have some inclimate weather last night around 2am. It woke the kids up. Since John is gone they climbed in bed with me. We laid there and listened to the sleet/freezing rain/hail pelt the house. Well, at least I laid there and listened to it for a while. It sounded like the hail was the size of an orange, but instead when I got out of bed this morning I found them to be the size of peas. At least there was no damage to the Tahoe which was sitting in the driveway.

Things to Ponder

Only in America ......do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.
Only in America .......do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke.
Only in America ......do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters. Only in America ......do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage.
Only in America ......do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight.
Only in America ......do they have drive-up ATM machines with Braille lettering.
EVER WONDER .... Why the sun lightens our hair,but darkens our skin ?
Why women can't put on mascara with their mouth closed?
Why don't you ever see the headline 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?
Why is 'abbreviated' such a long word?
Why is it that doctors call what they do 'practice'?
Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons? Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?
Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes?
Why do they sterilize the needle for lethal injections?
You know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why don't they make the whole plane out of that stuff?!
Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?
Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together?
If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Happy Birthday John!

I miss you! Sorry you had to work on your birthday. See you on Friday!

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Where's Daddy?


Maddie was waiting for daddy to come home yesterday. Really she was just watching out the window about the time he was due home, but still it was cute!


She has been standing up behind her walk behind toy and pushing it around. And she loves to wave at people. JJ went potty on his potty four times on Saturday, but has not been interested since then. We'll get there eventually!

My Latest Card Creation


I have been in a total card making mood lately. I am participating in a swap and have already got my idea ready to go! It is an April Fool's day swap so the cards are going to be "twisted and demented!" Can't wait to reveal my card. But here is one I made yesterday....

My New Things!

My friend, A, sent these to me yesterday! I love them!!!! Thanks, A!

Monday, February 04, 2008

Summer Dress

Here's the Front...
Here's the back...Just haven't figured out how to get my machine to make a button hole!

Picture Time...