Christmas.... In February

Last weekend, we travelled to Clear Lake for Christmas (finally!)

We always have so much fun.... I almost forget to take any pictures at all, but here are a few from my camera from this visit.

Opening gifts

Wearing undies on our heads....
That's part of everyone's Christmas celebration right?

Strutting around in Aprons

Mom had an idea.

She wouldn't share.

It was a blast ... from the past.....

and the big kids (Chris and Shawn) whined about not being able to do it.

They were worried about not being "good" at it

because they usually use blades.

We went Skating...

ALL OF US!



LOVE LOVE LOVE

Family time!!!

So glad we got to meet Noah (Woody's Son)

So thankful for perfectly timed winter weather

Thankful for my family and our time we spend together!

Wrestling

Whew!  Winter has been busy....

Chris has been wrestling, wrestling and more wrestling.

Wrestling at School

Logan Fontinelle MS

Wrestling for a Local Club

B.J.S.A. 



Wrestling at Home...

Maybe not the most technical, but certainly entertaining!

Kitchen Tools Part 1



Favorite Kitchen Tools Part 1

So, if you are lchecking out my tabs at the top, you will start to notice a trend within some of my recipes.  I use a "chopper/shredder" a LOT.  It is not really intended for what I use it for, but hey - it sure makes the food yummy!  It is actually marketed by Pampered Chef for the use of making lettuced chopped up or even making homemade salsa.  I think the possibilities could be endless.  I however use it to shred my chicken (after it is cooked). 



Found here

***I receive no compensation for sharing this product.  Just enjoy it and find it useful in our kitchen! ***

New Tabs

Check it out

I have new tabs at the top of the blog. 

I have had lots of people ask me for recipes so I decided to have them in one - central - location.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my crockpot so the first tab is for Crockpot recipes.

The second tab gives credit where credit is due.  I have found (and tried and loved) these recipes on other blogs or websites. 

Check Back Often as the lists continue to grow.   Maybe you too will find something new to add to your meal plan for the week! 

Happy Cooking, Eating, Enjoying!

New Adventure (and some old ones too!)

So recently I had the opportunity come about to contribute to a blog that I have been following for about the last 2 or 2 1/2 years.  I don't know why but I have been drawn in to pray specifically for a few families.  I would check back and pray often for them.  Maybe it is because a few of them receive care right here in Omaha.  I felt connected I guess. 

Anyway, the blog writer asked for people to help with updates on a weekly basis.  I offered.  I didn't even think twice about offering.  (Like I needed something else to do right?  I don't even blog here often!).  So, if you are reading this and in any way feel compelled to go visit the blog, meet the families and say a prayer of praise, thanksgiving or supplication.... please do!  I think (hope) you will find some families to love on like I do!  

In other news.... We've been to the zoo!

In more ways than one! 

First - I got to see a kid-free movie for the first time in a LONG time with my friend Jill.

We saw We Bought a Zoo.  Great Movie... Lots of Tears!

Isaac and I went to the zoo 2 times over the Winter Break.

First with his buddy Brayden Persinger...

You should hear Isaac say this name - C.U.T.E.!

the green lizard - checking Isaac out

the turtle - checking Isaac out

Have you hugged a giraffe today?

The next week - we went to the zoo with Daddy.

Checking out the monkeys... See 'em.... Pretty cute huh?

Baby Gorilla

You can't see it well, but Isaac and the baby Gorilla had a moment.  Both had their hands up on the window pressing against the glass. 

Feeding the ducks.

Penguin People

What was more exciting than all the animals???

THE DIGGERS!!!

Cake Pops to Ring in the New Year!

Cake Pops -

I made these to Ring in the New Year!

They were rich and yummy!

Chocolate ones were a little less successful, Vanilla ones worked GREAT!

A few PIctures from the holiday break

We went to the Children's Museum the other day. 

It was quiet for a while. 

Until Isaac decided to liven things up a bit.

We got to talk with the Omaha Fire Dept.

That is who answers the Emergency Button (when pushed by small hands)

inside the elevator.

They (fortunately) ask if it is an emergency before truly dispatching the trucks.

All I can say is THANK GOODNESS!!!

We will try to stick with PRETENDING to be firemen, rather than hanging out with real ones!

Other than a trip to the zoo today (pics of that later)

and a few mornings spent in my classroom at school, we haven't done much of anything.....

Well, besides hang out in our jammies! 

It has been VERY relaxing! 

Just what I needed....