Sunday, December 14, 2008

SNOW

I love, love, love, snow days. I prefer them on the weekend because I actually get to enjoy them. This morning I got a phone call from Mom about 9am, thinking she was calling to see where I was for breakfast. Walked down stairs and saw a blanket of snow outside.

I was going to let him sleep till 11 since he had a few rough days. Kona had a different idea. She woke him up at 10 and from barking and playing in the snow. Once he got up I suggested we go to breakfast. Chris and I LOVE snow days, he lived in Michigan for 5-6 years so I know he can drive in the snow.

We went to breakfast, Macy's and Costco. Once we got home we decided to take our snow loving dog to the park to play. She loved every moment of it and so did we.

After the park we came home and made Hot Buttered Rum drinks. I can't wait to see what it does tomorrow and the rest of the week. I hope everyone had as much fun as we did.

Here are some pictures of our fun day.















Thursday, December 11, 2008

No Bake Cookies

Before my aunt moved to Idaho we used to do a Christmas cookie bake every year. Mom had her favorites, Aunt Jenny had her favorites, Aunt Tina had hers and so did Marissa. My favorite were No Bake Cookies. I am going to try and make them this weekend. I don't know what it is about them but I love them.

2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons peanut butter
3 cups quick oats

In large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, cocoa and salt. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Continue boiling 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and peanut butter; stirring until peanut butter is melted. Add oats and mix well.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until firm. Store tightly covered.

I don't remember there being peanut butter but something has to keep them together. We will see how they turn out I will let you know. :-)

Friday, November 21, 2008

Why.....

Do I let it bother me?
Do I let the things you do hurt my feelings?
Do I care?

I tell myself it is ok, it doesn't affect me any more but it does.

Friday, September 26, 2008

10 Things About Friday

► At lunch today I went to Washington Sq. for the first time in MONTHS. It is weird going there now since for 2-3 years I worked there everyday saw people I knew at each place as I walked through the mall. It was familiar to me. Now it is just another mall with more store and people who I don’t know at all.

► While at Washington Sq. I went to Forever 21. I forgot how much I LOVE that store. You can get so much stuff for almost nothing and it is good stuff too. I love that the store there is HUGE!!!!

► Also had a Gyro while I was there that I hadn’t in forever. I think I need to go to Washington Sq. more.

► Nothing when I go out drives me crazier than people that can’t park in just one parking spot. Why can’t you back up and re-park? Are you in that much of a hurry that you can’t respect other people that could or will be parking next to you? It almost gives people or kids a right to put a door ding in your car. Is there not enough room in 1 single parking spot for your car?

► Tonight I am going to Marrakesh for dinner with my friend Tricia for her birthday. I have to say this will be my 4th time and I really haven’t been there in 5 years. This is probably one of my most favorite places to eat and I can’t wait.

► After lunch got a call from on of my vendors who returned product without an RMA. Who in this business doesn’t know what an RMA is? RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION…..Don’t think it could be much clearer. Still didn’t understand if her customer didn’t want the product why she needed that. HELLO lady I already charged you for it I need a way to put it back in my system. I spent 45 minutes explaining this to her then she asked me who she need to talk to in her company to get one. HELLO again you work for a company with about 4000 employees….I DON’T KNOW I DON’T WORK THERE!

► Chris bought me/us a Wii for our anniversary that was the 20th. I don’t like video games really, but we have played the Wii a few times and I think it is fun to do with friends and when you just want to hang out. Now we come, home change and challenge each other to a Tennis match or Bowling. Currently I am beating Christopher at bowling…ha ha that NEVER happens to I am the Wii Bowling record holder in our house. We also got well rented Mario Galaxy which fits into the “video” game category. I am hooked. I have to take it back today. Can’t I just buy it?

► Hip Hip Hurray I think my car will be fixed by the 15th of Oct. What you say Taneha will have a car again that is crazy yep I will be rolling in the Jetta again.

► Friends – Friends to me are little angles/gifts from God. Each and everyone are very special and play a different part in your life. Each friend gives you a something different and each friendship is different. Some friends I talk to every day. Some I talk to once a week some I talk to once a month or once a year. But that friend is still a BIG part of my life. I talk to Jennie maybe once a month on the phone if not less because we are both busy people. Does that mean she means less to me than someone that lives here or I that I talk to everyday? As I get old I have come to realize your friends may become fewer but become closer and more special, new and old. I love my girls!

► To that I wish my girls Tricia, Jenny and Tara a WONDERFUL and HAPPY birthday weekend I love you!

Thursday, September 25, 2008

September

I don't want to say YAY September is almost over but, "YAY September is almost over."

I love when Fall approaches and all the leaves start changing colors. That is one of the best things about Oregon among many. I don't really have a favorite season. I LOVE Fall, Spring and Summer each for different reasons. I don't mind the rain in winter but I wish we got more snow.

Besides Fall approaching September is such a busy month that I never know where it goes. Besides our Anniversary we know 19 people with a birthday in September 1 being Chris, 1 being Kelle (his mom), 1 being Mom (today), 4 other family birthdays and 4 really good friends birthdays. I love them all so much that it makes September really CRAZY but I wouldn't change it.

I am excited because my weekend will be filled with birthdays with 2 of my best friends. Tomorrow night Tricia's bday and Saturday Tara's birthday. In 2 weeks we will be going on a wine tour for Jenny's birthday which is on Sunday. As much as I complain about how busy we are I love spending the time with my friends.

Jennie flies in tonight too so hopefully I will get to see her this weekend since I haven't seen her since April. :)

Saturday was our 6 year anniversary we didn't do anything on Saturday cause Chris had to work. Sunday though we tried a new sushi restaurant that was pretty good and cheap to add. That night Chris stopped by game crazy and surprised me and bought me a Wii with money he had been saving. I was so excited cause I have been wanting one for so long. Yes it is a for you for me gift but what the heck I LOVE IT! Monday night we had to take Shiver to the vet so since we were in Sherwood we decided to go to our favorite sushi place Fujis for dinner. It was amazing as always.

5 more days left in September and 3 of the best Birthdays! Pictures from Chris' birthday are on my ms page or fb if you want to see them. I am sure I will add more from this week and the wine tour soon.

Happy Birthday Mom, Kelle and my Girls!!!! I love you!

Friday, August 22, 2008

I Found

•Wishbone Salad Spritzers – It has 1 calorie per spray.
•If you are about to be pushed in the pool it is easier to just fall in than to fight it.
•My Jessica Simpson CD – wondering what happened to her I love the old Jessica.
•The new phone that I want – Verizon LG Dare.
•A new favorite recipe.
•Spinach makes your teeth feel weird.
•A new handle for our bathroom toilet.
•I have some of the most amazing family and friends.
•If I stick to it I can actually lose weight
•I miss you more than I thought I did.
•That play PackRat makes me crazy sometimes.
•I am kind of excited for the new 90210.
•I am addicted to Tori and Dean in Hollywood.
•Every time I call Kelle her ring back tone is playing on the radio.
•Looking for a new book to read – suggestions.
•I need a new camera.
•So many new wines that I love.
•Summer comes and goes way too fast!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

It's that time of year again!!!!

There has been so much going on lately and so many things I want to do. I can't believe summer is almost to an end. It has been a good few months though. It seems like we haven't done much but we got a couple camping trips in and hopefully one more. Would love to have more but with our schedules and everything it is hard to camp as much as we would like to.

As the summer comes to an end there is one thing I do every year that I look forward to. I didn't do it last year and I payed all year for it. So this year I will do plenty for everyone. I haven't decided what weekend I will be doing them but I am for sure looking forward to it.

It is PICKLE TIME!!!!!!

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

I didn't mean that

Have you ever said something or done something without even thinking about what you were saying or doing?

Monday, August 04, 2008

Last Letter.....

I am not one to drown people with my political views, what or how I feel about the war. We all have our own opinions mine are close to my heart as they are with most of my family members. For those reason I don't like talking about them with other people for fear I may not like what others have to say and I take it more personal than I should.

Most people who know me know I have 2 brothers and a sister. I love all 3 of them so much and they are a huge part of my life and sometimes I don't know what I would do without them. As some people know my older brother Bryan is a Navy Seal. This morning when I got to work I got an email from my sister-in-law, Fina. It is a letter she forwarded to me from a soldier Bryan was in Iraq with in 2006. In stead of forwarding it on I thought I would just post it in a blog. It brought tears to my eyes and made me think of a things I take for granted every day.

No matter what you think of feel please remember that our men and women are still there and need our thoughts and prayers every day!

It is a long email but worth the read.......

I just wanted to share this with my friends and family. August 2nd is the 2 yr. anniversary of this soldiers death. He was with Bryan in Iraq in 2006. he was killed by an enemy sniper. Please don't forget that our men are still there and need your thoughts and support. I know it seems like a lot to read.....it's worth your time.


Always,
Fina


Marc's last letter home Glory is something that some men chase and others find themselves stumbling upon, not expecting it to find them. Either way it is a noble gesture that one finds bestowed upon them. My question is, when does glory fade away and become a wrongful crusade, or an unjustified means which consumes one completely?
I have seen war. I have seen death, the sorrow that encompasses your entire being as a man breathes his last. I can only pray and hope that none of you will ever have to experience some of these things I have seen and felt here.
I have felt fear and have felt adrenaline pump through my veins making me seem invincible. I will be honest and say that some of the things I have seen here are unjustified and uncalled for. However for the most part we are helping this country. It will take more years than most expect, but we will get Iraq to stand on its own feet. Most of what I have seen here I will never really mention or speak of, only due to the nature of those involved. I have seen a man give his food to a hungry child and family. Today I saw a hospital that most of us would refuse to receive treatment from. The filth and smell would allow most of us to not be able to stand to enter, let alone get medicine from. However, you will be relieved to know that coalition forces have started to provide security for and supply medicine and equipment to help aid in the cause. I have seen amazing things happen here; however I have seen the sad part of war, too. I have seen the morals of a man who cares nothing of human life. . . . I have seen hate towards a nation's people who has never committed a wrong, except being born of a third world, ill-educated and ignorant to western civilization. It is not everybody who feels this way, only a select few, but it brings questions to mind. Is it ok for one to consider themselves superior to another race? Surprisingly, we are not a stranger to this sort of attitude. Meaning that in our own country, we discriminate against someone for what nationality they are, their education level, their social status. We distinguish our role models as multi-million-dollar sports heroes or talented actors and actresses who complain about not getting millions of dollars more then they are currently getting paid. Our country is a great country, don't get me wrong on this, otherwise none of us would be living there. My point of this is how can we come over here and help a less than fortunate country without holding contempt or hate towards them, if we can't do it in our country. I try to do my part over here, but the truth is over there, in the United States, I do nothing but take. Ask yourself, when was the last time you donated clothes that you hadn't worn out. When was the last time you paid for a random stranger's cup of coffee, meal or maybe even a tank of gas? When was the last time you helped a person with the groceries into or out of their car? Think to yourself and wonder what it would feel like if when the bill for the meal came and you were told it was already paid for. More random acts of kindness like this would change our country and our reputation as a country. It is not unknown to most of us that the rest of the world looks at us with doubt towards our humanity and morals. I am not here to preach or to say 'look at me,' because I am just as at fault as the next person. I find that being here makes me realize the great country we have and the obligation we have to keep it that way. The 4th has just come and gone and I received many e-mails thanking me for helping keep America great and free. I take no credit for the career path I have chosen; I can only give it to those of you who are reading this, because each one of you has contributed to me and who I am. However, what I do over here is only a small percent of what keeps our country great. I think the truth to our greatness is each other. Purity, morals and kindness, passed down to each generation through example. So to all my family and friends, do me a favor and pass on the kindness, the love, the precious gift of human life to each other so that when your children come into contact with a great conflict like that we are now faced with here in Iraq, that they are people of humanity, of pure motives, of compassion. This is our real part to keep America free! HAPPY 4th! Love Ya, Marc Lee P.S. Half-way through the deployment -- can't wait to see all of your faces.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Goals

What is your goal? Think about your life. Goals are very simple to define. I heard someone say.. "Either you're going somewhere or your not!!" Self help Guru Zig Ziglar says.. "A man or a woman without a goal is like a ship without a rudder. Each will drift and not drive. Each will end up on the beaches of despair, defeat, and despondency." Go for your goals!

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Baked Artichoke with Gorgonzola & Herbs Followup

I don't know if anyone else has tried the recipe yet but if you haven't I thought I would give a friendly follow up. :)

Chris and I made the Baked Artichoke a few weeks ago. It was good not what we expected though. It was VERY rich. If you do attempt to make it and haven't you might want to not put as much Gorgonzola and tone it down just a little bit.

It was really good but I did have to scrape out some of the cheese. I do love my good old plain artichokes though. :)

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Baked Artichokes with Gorgonzola and Herbs

We are now approaching my favorite time of year. Artichokes are one of my absolute favorites, I could eat one almost every day. Chris found a new recipe that we are going to try tonight. I can't wait.
Salt
4 artichokes
3 lemons, plus 1 lemon
10 ounces mild Gorgonzola cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons cream
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus 1 tablespoon
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Trim the artichokes by cutting off the top 1-inch or so. Cut the stem close to the base of the artichoke so the artichoke can sit up straight, and remove some of the bottom leaves. Using kitchen shears, trim the sharp points off of any remaining outer leaves. Add the artichokes to the boiling water. Halve the lemons and squeeze the juice into the boiling water. Toss in the lemons. Cook the artichokes until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain the artichokes and let cool.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together the Gorgonzola, cream, thyme, 2 teaspoons parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. In another small bowl stir together the bread crumbs and remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Remove the center choke of the artichokes using a small spoon. Stuff the cheese mixture into the center of the artichokes. Place the artichokes into a baking dish. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the top of the artichokes. Drizzle the tops of the artichokes with olive oil. Bake until the artichokes are heated through, the cheese is melted, and the bread crumbs are crisp and golden, about 25 minutes. Transfer the artichokes to a serving dish and serve.

Monday, April 14, 2008

Visiting Jennie in Tennessee

I got the chance to go to Tennessee for the first time 2 weeks ago and got back last Wednesday. It amazes me how 8 days goes by so fast.

I flew from PDX to Dallas then from Dallas to Nashville. This was pretty painless but I was tired by the time I got to Nashville and HUNGRY. It is $5 for cheese and crackers on an American Airlines flight. I couldn't believe the day I had been counting down for so long was here. I walked around the corner and YAY I was there and we finally got to hang out. First stop Taco Bell!!!!

We had so much hanging out and catching up. Besides all the catching up we went to dinner for her Birthday and Longhorn Steakhouse and went out for a couple drinks at Old Chicago. The rest of the week we went to Target, Wal-Mart a few times, Nashville, PX, Fort Campbell, The HUT, "The New Big Poke", Rainforest Cafe, watched The Hills and best of all White Castle. I had so much fun and can't wait to go back. Here are a few pictures of our time together and the fun we all 5 had.
Going out to dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse
Liv on our way to Rainforest Cafe
Zander and I after bath time
Crazy Gabs going down the slide
Gabs and I
Jennie, Liv and I on my last night
I LOVE YOU!!!!!
The Balloon that got stuck!!!

Tuesday, April 01, 2008

I'm Leaving On a Jet Plane

I am off to Tennesse to see Jennie. I can't wait to see her and hang out and spend girl time for 8 7 days. I will be there in a few hours!!!

See you soon babe!





Saturday, March 29, 2008

There Are Places I Remember

Since we moved almost a month ago I am getting the new place put together slowly. In the process I have found a few old pictures and picture frames with old pictures in them. It is really weird how one moment in your life can change so many things and relationships. I am not saying this is good or bad. Things change in your life for a reason. God has plans for our life that we may never understand. Which I struggle with time and time again. As I was looking at new and old pictures this lyrics of this song came to mind.

To my all my friends old and new, I LOVE YOU! Each person has some how made a difference in my life and I love you for that.

There Are Places I Remember - Beatles

There are places I remember all my life,
Though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain.
All these places have their moments
Of lovers and friends I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life I loved them all.
And with all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these mem'ries lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
And I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them.
In my life I loved you more.
And I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them.
In my life I loved you more
In my life I loved you more

On Confrontation and Change

What you refuse to confront you cannot change.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

American Idol

I LOVE IT!!! From beginning to end I love it. I have watched it almost every year consistently.

I remember the first year American Idol started I didn't start watching it cause I was on a business trip in Vegas (I know surprise, surprise). Once I got home I started watching and I got hooked.

Yes, I have an all time favorite contestant. From the beginning I loved Chris Daughtry. Chris and I both liked him for different reasons. We swore we would never watch again when he got kicked off but do you think I really lived up to that? NOPE! I did love Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood

American Idol is back and I can't decide who my favorite is. Chris didn't watch with me last year but he actually likes some of them this year so he has started watching again. We both really like David Cook. We will just have to wait and see. He also likes Jason Castro and Carly Smithson. I want to cheer for the girl from Oregon, Kristy Lee Cook but she just isn't as good as I thought she was going to be. She did have a good night last night but I don't think she will last very long. We are kind of hoping tonight Ramiele Malubay is voted off. I just don't think she has as strong of a voice as the other singer.

We will just have to wait and see. Who will be here next week?

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Fusilli alla Caprese

Chris was watching Food Network again and decided to make one of the dishes he saw for dinner last night. It was so yummy and quick!!! I can't wait to make it again.

1 pound fusilli pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 1 1/2 pints)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta into a large bowl and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

In a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. As the tomatoes cook and soften, smash them with a fork. Continue to cook until the tomatoes make a chunky style sauce, about 4 minutes. Transfer the tomato sauce to the bowl with the pasta. Toss to combine. Add the basil leaves and mozzarella. Stir to combine. Add the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the pasta is moist. Serve.

It was so good I wish we would have had leftovers for me to bring for lunch. As you can see Chris cooks more than I do. :)

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Gray vs. Grey

Today the question came up while writing a technical email.

"How do you spell greyed/grayed? Is it with and a or an e?"

Why doesn't Outlook recognize greyed but does grayed. If it is just grey or gray it recognizes both. After many Google searches we have found our answer.

The reason for this is that one is an American spelling and one is a British spelling. The reason Outlook spell check doesn't recognize greyed. Gray is an American spelling and grey is the British spelling.

Gray is a color and grey is a colour.

There is our answer. :)

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

White Bean and Kale Soup

Kelle found this recipe in the Oregonian back in December. While I was in Las Vegas she made it and Chris loved it and has been wanting to make it ever since. He made it last night and it was oh so yummy so I thought I would share it.

Chris didn't add chopped tomatoes or ham last night. I think mainly cause we didn't have any but he also doesn't like cooked tomatoes to much. :) I am sure it will still be just as good. He also used white beans we got at WinCo in the bulk food bin. They just need to cook a little bit longer or let them soak an hour or so.

1 large bunch winter red kale
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 to 2 slices of pancetta or ham, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (optional)
1 cup canned chopped tomatoes, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 small bay leaf
3 cups canned cannellini or great Northern beans (about two 15-ounce cans, rinsed and drained)
1/2 cup chicken broth, plus more as needed

Topping:
1 cup fresh bread crumbs (We actually made our own croutons with french bread and boiled them for like a minute and they are REALLY yummy)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Rinse the kale and shake off excess moisture. Remove the stems from the leaves and discard or compost stems. Stack leaves and cut crosswise into ribbons. In a large pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat and saute the greens, garlic and pancetta, if using, until kale is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the drained tomatoes, salt, thyme, bay leaf, drained beans and broth and mix gently so as to avoid breaking the beans. If the mixture seems dry, add a bit more chicken broth. Spoon into an oiled 10-inch round or oval gratin dish and set aside.

To make topping: In a medium bowl toss the bread crumbs with the olive oil and salt. Spread the topping evenly on baking pan bake for 40 to 50 minutes.

Serve up in a bowl and add croutons to the top when finished.

It is very yummy for a nice dinner and leftovers for lunch. That is what I am having today. :)

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

It has been a while.....

I didn't realize how long it has been since I actually sat down and wrote a blog. Each time I start to write I stop to think maybe I should really blog about that. Today I thought I would write a few updates since I haven't in a while.

January and February have come and gone like they were weeks instead of months. January seems so long ago already I don't even remember what I did that month. I am just getting over the whirl wind affect of February that came and went.

I have actually been traveling more for work so I have been busy planning my trips and going back and forth from Arizona every other month. I also went to Las Vegas for 4 days in February. Actually found a few restaurants I loved and can't wait to go to again in June when and if I go. I don't mind traveling all that much I figure it builds up my frequent flyer miles that we can hopefully use soon.

For a few months now I have been looking for a new job. It isn't that I don't like what I do I just am struggling at the company I am currently working at. Mid January I found a job that I liked through Adeco doing pretty much exactly what I am doing now for a much larger company. I interviewed with them the first week of February and felt really good about the interview. About a week later I got a call asking me what my salary range was and I was still feeling pretty good. On the 15th I got the news that they offered the job to someone else that had a little smaller salary range than I did. I was very upset cause I felt so good about the job. After crying and being upset cause I didn't get it I realized that it wasn't the job God intended for me and that there was a better plan. That is easier to say now than it was 3 weeks ago. ;-)


At the beginning of February we made an executive decision between Chris and I that we needed to move to save money. We didn't want to because we loved our house and our Landlords but knew we were paying too much in rent. So the search began about the first week to find a new place. We were looking every where. From Hillsboro to Sherwood to SW Portland. If it was in our price range we looked at it. There were a few that we liked in Sherwood but didn't fit in our price range at all. Right before I left for Vegas we found a house in Beaverton that we really liked. The couple renting it seemed very nice and down to earth they were fine with Kona and weren't asking more for a security deposit. We filled out an application and we were excited to start the process. We were just waiting to here back. They never called so back to the search. We knew we had to be out by the 2nd so time was running out and quick. Monday the 25th we looked at a place in Aloha/Beaverton that we actually really liked. On the 27th we got a call that our application was accepted and we could move in starting the 1st. PHEW, just in time or else we would have been packing it all and living in a storage unit. :) Kelle, Joe, Mom, Dana and Kenzie came over and helped us move and we got it all done. Now to the unpacking for Taneha!!! I am still going room by room I think this is worse than packing.

So this is what we have been doing the last 2 months. I think I will start blogging more cause I have a lot of random thoughts lately. Also I have been finding a lot of new recipes that we have liked. Tonight Chris is going to try this new soup his Mom made while I was in Vegas. I can't wait to try it and I will post the recipe tomorrow in case anyone is in the mood for a new soup.

One last thing....Chris, thank you so much for supporting me in the decisions I make and standing by me. I know sometimes it isn't easy putting up with my emotional roller coaster and random freak out break downs. You always know how to make me smile and laugh my way through them even though you have heard the same thing 100 times.

There is so much more going on in my head but since I haven't wrote in a while I will save it for another day.

Friday, February 08, 2008

Contentment

More can be less if your looking for the perfect dish. DONT insist on perfection, just enjoy the good on lifes plate and leave the rest..Slow down... Be happy! BE CONTENT! Over indulging does not satisfy, it only makes you uncomfortable, unhappy and over weight.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

SNOW!!!!

I LOVE SNOW days. I just don't understand why it has to be so cold but still no snow. It snows and it isn't cold enough to stick. It is freezing but now precipitation in sight. I just want it to snow and stick. What is so wrong with that?

Zach and Penelope are coming over this weekend for a sleep over so hopefully we will get a little blast of snow we can play in. :)

BRING ON THE SNOW!!!

Sunday, January 20, 2008

On Being Patient

You've gotta crawl before you walk... AND ONLY GOD DECIDES HOW LONG YOU CRAWL.....

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

PS, I Love You

About 2 or 3 years ago I read PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern. I was absolutely in love with the book. Couldn't put it down was laughing and crying every time I read it. I was so excited when I saw they had made it into a movie. I am kind of worried though, the book was so good how could the movie be as good. I know deep down it never is. I am still excited.

Yesterday I couldn't decided what I was going to read next and since I just finished another book by Sophie Kinsella, which was good by the way. Today I decided I would read PS, I Love You again just to give my movie memory a refresher.

For my birthday next Sunday Lindsey is taking me to go see PS, I Love You. I can't wait. I will let you know what I think.

Side note I just realized she Cecelia Ahern is one of the creators for Samantha Who. I have actually watched it a few times and think it is pretty funny.

Monday, January 07, 2008

It's like a movie and I am the only one that will ever see it the way I do...

I hated reading when I was in school I hated it when I was out of school. In the past 10 or so years I have come to love it. I love taking a book all 400 pages of it and reading it in an entire weekend. The thing I love most is it is like a movie in my head. I can't stop till I know what is going to happen next. Sometimes I have trouble going to sleep cause I want to keep reading till the book is done. I am almost done with my current read and need another one.

What should I read now?