Grilling Goodness

Happy Saturday! Join the fun!

Here are the questions for this week:

1. Do you and your spouse still celebrate Valentine's Day? Yes!! I admit I am spoiled. I want SOMETHING, ANYTHING for Valentines Day and if we can have some time alone, even better!!!
2. When's the last time you licked a stamp? A few days ago. I mailed out a birthday card.
3. How many clocks are in your home? We have six clocks
4. What holiday is closest to your birthday? Christmas - 3 days before
5. Do you cook anything the same way your mother made it when you were growing up?
I sure do. She taught me everything I know. Thanks MOM!
6. Do you pay bills online? My hubby does.
7. Will you be gathering to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday? Yup! Come on over. I can't wait to taste my hubby's ribs! YUM!
8. Have you treated yourself to something this week? Yes, today I drove to Arlington and bought me a few tops. They are so CUTE!
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Wordless Wednesday

No School - Snow Day.....or as often called in Texas ICE DAY!

The kids were out of school today and this is why......

What do you carry? I carry Kathy Van Zealand.

I saw this cute tag/post over at Alica's blog http://minyards7.blogspot.com/,. I thought it was cute and easy, so I decided to do it too!

Here are the rules!

1) Post a picture of whatever bag you are carrying as of late. No, you cannot go up to your closet and pull out that cute little purse you used back before you had kids. I want to know what you carried today.

2) I want to know how much it cost:) And this is not to judge, because I’m honestly telling you I was ready to put down some cash; I just got lucky. This is for entertainment purposes only. So spill it. And if there is a story to go along with how you obtained it, I’d love to hear it.

3) Tag some chicks. And link back to this post so people know why the heck you’re showing everyone your diaper bag/non-diaper bag.

I LOVE these bags! My 1st one I have been wanting for a while now and I finally got it on Friday. It's brown - You can never go wrong with the color brown, being that it's one of my favorite colors to wear! I can use it any time, and it's just the perfect size for my wallet, cell phone, and anything else I want to carry around! The only down side is that it is VERY heavy, because of the chains and charms on it but it's ok I love BLING!! As far as the price, I found it on SALE at Macy's for $65. So it was a good deal. The brand is Kathy Van Zealand.
My 2nd bag, Is actually my 2 year old daughters diaper bag, snack bag, toy bag. What ever you want to call it. It's a brown cheetah print bag with red trim so it can only be carried in the fall or winter season.
Consider yourself tagged! So..come on, show us YOUR bag!!

I love a rainy night.....

Don't you just love a rainy day. I wish I could be in my PJ'S all day, OK, maybe not all day but half the day enjoying a good book or a good romance/comedy movie. Unfortunately, I had my son home today sick. He's better today after I took him to the Dr and found out it was nothing but a viral infection, thank goodness. I think the crud is making it's way around our family. For now the boys are the only ones who are sick . The girls are healthy - for now.
On the menu tonight is beef stew that's been cooking since last night, in the crock pot (YUM). It smells great in here!!! Maybe that will help comfort my sick boys!!

What is it with men and their toys....

A few months ago R thought of, what he thought was a great idea - flipping motorcycles ( I thought to myself "WHAT") but he was so excited when he was explaining how he was planning to do it all, I couldn't voice my opinion or thoughts on that, or at least not at the moment. All I could think about was - my workaholic husband wants to bring on another project. And my second thought was "what is it with men and their toys?"

As if we are not busy enough with the kids and their after school activities.

Needless to say he got started on the 1st bike he was able to purchase and a good price, I might add. It's been a working process but he's got it up and running. It's passed all the inspections, and we finally got the tags for it last weekend. shwww

Remember the plan was to flip it! So that to me meant it would be SOLD!!!!

I think R did some bonding with the bike after all the time and effort he put into it. He still would like to do a little more to it but it's running and it looks great! As much as I'm scared for him. I know it would make him very happy to get to ride it to and from work - when it gets warmer of course.

I couldn't really get mad at him for wanting to keep it since gas prices are going back up and I did have to get a new vehicle that unfortunately consumes more gas.

Who knows you may be seeing me on the back of a motorcycle soon with my pink helmet.

Wordless Wednesday

Making it a Happy Home

Before

After

Since the kids were out yesterday. I didn't have time to blog, so I am blogging yesterdays blog today.

Making a Happy Home Monday is a little blog carnival that I have ATTEMPTED (for a few months, anyway) to get to catch hold. It is where I, along with some other wonderful women, post pictures and/or information on a project we have completed.The job can be big. It can be small. Whatever area of your home that needs some attention, be it dusting or painting, JUST DO IT! Make the area happier by making it more functional, prettier or just plain fun. If it makes you happy, then you have reached the goal of this carnival.

So, for today's installment of Making a Happy Home Monday, I have chosen to focus on an area in my kitchen. My frig, cupboards, and cabinets. Which now looks great!

Sorry, I don't have very many before pics. I was so busy working I forgot to take pics.

Paul Blart Mall Cop

If you haven't already seen this movie. It's a must see. The kids enjoyed it.

Have a great weekend!

Ready for a Challenge

Ready for a Challenge

LeAnn over at Tollesons4him , gave me a letter from the alphabet in which I had to post ten things that I liked that started with this letter and why.
I found this over at her blog and thought "This is FUN" She gave me the letter K. So here it goes! Don't forget to visit their site too! Leave me a comment and I will give you a letter and you can do this too!

Top 10 things that I love/like that begin with the letter K

1. Kisses - Something I love to give to my husband and kids to show how much I love and adore them.
2. Kids - Because I have 3 of them and they keep me going. I love them with all my heart.
3. Keeper - of the Stars, a song played at our wedding that I will treasure forever!
4. Kellogg - my favorite snack before bed.
5. Keepsake - I treasure everything that is given to me by my family and friend as a keepsake - token of their friendship to me.
6. King size - something I do when L's with me so that we can share our fries.
7. Kingdom - Our Kingdom of God!
8. Kind - Something I teach my children - Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32
9. Knight - a word that makes me think of my husband - he is my knight and shining armor, I love you!!
10. Knocked up - something I don't want to be. ha ha
Leave me a comment and let me know if you want to do this challenge and I will send you a letter :)

Wordess Wednesday

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

FISH TACOS

6-7 TILAPIA FILLETS
LIME JUICE
OLIVE OIL
1 BUNDLE OF CILANTRO
1/2 LB OF CARROTS
1 CAN OF ROTEL
1 SMALL ONION
1/2 CUP OF CHICKEN STOCK OR WATER
SALT
PEPPER
GARLIC

THAW TILAPIA. PLACE IN PAN AND MARINADE WITH LIME JUICE AND OLIVE OIL. SPRINKLE SALT , PEPPER AND GARLIC ONTO THE FISH. LET THIS MARINADE WHILE YOU PREPARE ALL OTHER INGREDIENTS. FINELY CHOP ONION CARROTS AND CILANTRO. HEAT A LARGE SKILLET WITH OLIVE OIL. PLACE ROTEL, ONION AND CARROTS INTO SKILLET AND SAUTE FOR 5-10 MINUTES. PLACE FISH FILLETS AND CILANTRO INTO PAN ALONG WITH STOCK OR WATER. COVER AND SIMMER. STIR MIXTURE SEVERAL TIMES DURING THIS PROCESS TURNING THE FISH. THE FISH WILL BREAK APART WHEN IT IS DONE. SERVE WITH FLOUR OR CORN TORTILLAS OR HARD TACO SHELLS.

Making it a Happy Home Monday

WELCOME TO MONDAY! And welcome to Making a Happy Home Monday. I hope you will join me.
The idea behind Making a Happy Home Monday is to find an area of your home that needs to be a bit happier. This is very easy to do. All you have to do is tackle one thing that has been on your to-do list FOREVER!!! You know those jobs.....sweep behind the fridge, clean out the back corner of the closet, wipe down the baseboards behind the couch....the stuff that isn't seen, but it sure would be nice to be "happy."
Make it a big project. Make it a small project. Make it clean. Make it more functional. Whatever you choose, make it a happier.
Have a great day!

This morning I decided to go through L's toys and get rid of baby toys she no longer played with anymore. She had a fit when she figured out what I was doing with the cardboard box I was carrying around. I finally got it done and out of the house so that she doesn't remember what all I was putting into the box.
She kept saying "Hey, my toy" after everyone I found and placed into the box. She's a hoot!! Trust me she won't miss it.
Make it a happy home!

BEFORE

AFTER

back on track....

B is starting baseball today!~ He's so excited and ready for a new season. R has been working with him non stop since the season ended. I can't wait to see him play and see all the hard work pay off.
More to come......

Interview Me!!

My good friend ~LL~ over at As for me and my house had a pretty neat idea. She has emailed me 5 questions. I will answer them and post them on my blog, if you want to join in, leave me a comment asking me to interview you. I will send you some questions for you to answer on your blog. Fun, huh? Don't all jump up at once....and be prepared....I might ask you to interview me right back.

1. You are on the operating table have plastic surgery....what are you working on?
Well, not a hard question since I'm already making plans to have my stomach muscles put back in there place.

2. If you could have one super power, what would it be?
I would love to cross my arms, wiggle my nose and blink (like I dream of Jeanie) and have my entire house and laundry done. Wouldn't that be nice!

3. You have 2 girls and 1 boy. Do you plan to try to "even it up?"
I would love to have another child since my last 3 pregnancies were great, however,
we are DONE! Unless, God had other plans for us.

4. You MUST move overseas, what is the one place you refuse to go?
Location, Location, Location has just revealed the results of their independent survey of the Best and Worst places to live. The UK was chosen as the worst place to live because of it's Crime, Environment, Lifestyle, Education, and Employment. So, I guess my answer is the UK.

5. You are in a movie. Who is your leading man?
If I had to choose a leading man it would definitely be, James Bond.

Worldess Wednesday

Texas Wins Fiesta Bowl

Texas wins Fiesta Bowl on late TD pass (AP)
Left out of the national title game, Colt McCoy and Texas made the most of their trip to the Fiesta Bowl. They just hope they did enough to impress poll voters. McCoy hit Quan Cosby for a 26-yard touchdown with 16 seconds to play, lifting the third-ranked Longhorns to a 24-21 victory over No. 10 Ohio State on Monday night.

Keys to Enjoying God

Today's bible scripture: Proverbs 15-33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, honor is humility.

Making it a Happy Home

I got this idea from my friend's blog - LL. "Making it a Happy Home" I thought I would blog on this today.

The past 2 weeks the kids have been home so I haven't really had the chance to clean out their rooms and closets. So I figured since everyone is out of the house, and it's cold and rainy outside why not take advantage of the time.

I've cleaned out the closets, bought a few things here and there to change out some old decor and I am loving!! It's amazing what a few flowers (fake ones not real) can do to a room. I've completely moved the girls room around. I think she will be surprised. I've also made a few changes in decor.

Since my back in not cooperating with me I thought I would just clean out B's room and closet not move the furniture. I did it and it looks great!

I took some pictures but I forgot to take some before. Actually, I was glad I was too embarrassed to show how messy their closets were anyway.....YIKES!!

Make it a Happy Home!

P.S. You'll have to excuse little Miss, she thinks it's all about her when I get my camera out. It's almost always is though - She's like her momma.

Enjoy!!

A day at the park

Today was a beautiful day be be out doors. And that we did. Took the kids to the library, checked out some books and movies, then headed to the City park for some fun in the sun while daddy played some basketball.

Even I got the chance to be a kid for 1 minute. It was fun while it lasted.

The kids and I laughed so hard I almost fell off the swing at one point but I manged to hang on tight.

Thank you to my wonderful children for a lifetime of memories. Mommy loves you all - MUAH!!

A plan...

Our plans for the new year.
Unfortaunly my hubby and I, together, have decided to work on a budget. So far so good. I have been cooking 3 times a day. (Soon to be 2 times when the kids return to school) It actually hasen't been too bad. I've even had the chance to try some new recipes.

Myth: I don't have time to work on a budget.
Truth: You don't have time not to make a budget!

Unfortunately, the word budget has gotten a bum rap - it is basically just a PLAN. When you budget, you're spending on paper, on purpose, before the month begins. But many people view a budget as a straight jacket that keeps them constrained. Freedom and budget just don't seem to go together.

However, when you see that a budget is just spending your money with intention, you'll actually experience more freedom than before. Many people say they've found even more money when they created a realistic budget and stuck with it. We shall see.

Any pointers?????

Looking back at 2008....

Us at the Gaylord on our 11th Anniversary
at a friends birthday party

My girls at the Air Hogs baseball game

the whole family at the Air Hogs game

R's birthday lunch at Salt Grass

My girls and Paige

B's great catch!

Us with our Romo jersey's

My 3 wonderful children

Sissy and I at Six Flags