Saturday, May 30, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
it ain't food network, but they eat it...tuesday!
Do you ever want to make a dessert and no one can make up their mind? Apple pie, no cherry, well I want peach! I like these and made them this past week. Seth wanted peach, Ali wanted apple.
Mini pies
1 can of your fave fruit pie mix (you can also use canned apples, peaches, etc..)
1 refrigerated pie crust
butter
Take out your muffin pan (I use my large size muffin, muffin pan)
spray with Pam
take some of your pie dough and line the muffin cup
spoon your fave fruit or fruit pie mixture
press dough inward over the fruit (it doesn't have to cover it)
place a teaspoon of butter on the top of each
Bake at 400 for 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool and lift gently out. Tada...a mini pie! Add ice cream and that's it.
Oh these keep at room temp under a dome for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to 6 months. To reheat bake uncovered in a 350 oven for 20 minutes.
Mini pies
1 can of your fave fruit pie mix (you can also use canned apples, peaches, etc..)
1 refrigerated pie crust
butter
Take out your muffin pan (I use my large size muffin, muffin pan)
spray with Pam
take some of your pie dough and line the muffin cup
spoon your fave fruit or fruit pie mixture
press dough inward over the fruit (it doesn't have to cover it)
place a teaspoon of butter on the top of each
Bake at 400 for 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool and lift gently out. Tada...a mini pie! Add ice cream and that's it.
Oh these keep at room temp under a dome for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to 6 months. To reheat bake uncovered in a 350 oven for 20 minutes.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Whew what a week
Here is the condensed version:
Wed. afternoon the kids and I go to Cullman to see my dad, Trudy and Gavin. Ali and I took Trudy to have a "girls afternoon" so that she could pick out some things. Good time was had by all. That night dad hurt my feelings. It doesn't really matter what he said to me...it wasn't even about that. I now realize that I have issues with feeling like I'm not good enough. Always wanting approval...all the time. But that's not real life and I'm working on it...sort of.
Thursday the kids were playing out behind the hotel and found a purse with a wallet and some clothes...they came and got me and then after I had a look, I called the police. Ali was freakin out saying "they have our fingerprints!"...note to self...don't let the kids watch CSI anymore. :) So a report was made and all is well. The police think that someone stole a purse and dumped it.
Friday, Gavin came to spend the night. He's a good kid and I'm glad that mine get along with him. I was going to go eat lunch with my dad, but Prince (the newest baby horse) was not looking good and I decided that it was best that I stay with him. I had gone to the seed store and bought some "baby milk" to feed to Prince. I fed him a couple of times and checked on him a lot. Friday night the boys (Nate, Seth and Gavin) and Ali did fireworks. After the fireworks, Ali and I went to feed Prince again.
Saturday Daddy Hugh called and said that Prince didn't make it through the night. I swear...I really hoped that he would have. I am determined to learn as much as I can about minis so that I can help them. We then went to Cullman to drop Gavin off and some clothes I had for consignment. Oh, and before we left home dad called to say that durring the time they were here in Bama a storm hit Sherman. The storm blew down their back fence and their dog "Lucas" got out and got hit by a car and passed away. A neighbor found him and called my dad. They have the worst luck. The past couple of times they have visited they have had: a fire (in their home) a flood and now this. I had jokingly asked if they were going to have locusts the next time (this was before the dog though).
Mother's Day: we cooked lunch for Gran because she always cooks for us on Sunday's...I don't know how she does it...I would need at least 2 ovens! We then went to the mall so that Ali could spend some of her early birthday money.
Today: I decided that I needed to filter through the last few days so I hit the gym. There is something calming to me to jog, listen to my music and not focus on anything. This is the best time for me to think. So I hit the treadmill and when I realized that I really needed water I noticed that I had run 3 miles. Holy crap! I normally only do 1 or 2 but I guess I needed the extra today. I feel better and less stressed now. Heck, I may try to hit it again tomorrow....which is Ali's birthday. I need to go make her cake tonight, but I may put it off till tomorrow.
Happy Mother's Day ya'll!
Wed. afternoon the kids and I go to Cullman to see my dad, Trudy and Gavin. Ali and I took Trudy to have a "girls afternoon" so that she could pick out some things. Good time was had by all. That night dad hurt my feelings. It doesn't really matter what he said to me...it wasn't even about that. I now realize that I have issues with feeling like I'm not good enough. Always wanting approval...all the time. But that's not real life and I'm working on it...sort of.
Thursday the kids were playing out behind the hotel and found a purse with a wallet and some clothes...they came and got me and then after I had a look, I called the police. Ali was freakin out saying "they have our fingerprints!"...note to self...don't let the kids watch CSI anymore. :) So a report was made and all is well. The police think that someone stole a purse and dumped it.
Friday, Gavin came to spend the night. He's a good kid and I'm glad that mine get along with him. I was going to go eat lunch with my dad, but Prince (the newest baby horse) was not looking good and I decided that it was best that I stay with him. I had gone to the seed store and bought some "baby milk" to feed to Prince. I fed him a couple of times and checked on him a lot. Friday night the boys (Nate, Seth and Gavin) and Ali did fireworks. After the fireworks, Ali and I went to feed Prince again.
Saturday Daddy Hugh called and said that Prince didn't make it through the night. I swear...I really hoped that he would have. I am determined to learn as much as I can about minis so that I can help them. We then went to Cullman to drop Gavin off and some clothes I had for consignment. Oh, and before we left home dad called to say that durring the time they were here in Bama a storm hit Sherman. The storm blew down their back fence and their dog "Lucas" got out and got hit by a car and passed away. A neighbor found him and called my dad. They have the worst luck. The past couple of times they have visited they have had: a fire (in their home) a flood and now this. I had jokingly asked if they were going to have locusts the next time (this was before the dog though).
Mother's Day: we cooked lunch for Gran because she always cooks for us on Sunday's...I don't know how she does it...I would need at least 2 ovens! We then went to the mall so that Ali could spend some of her early birthday money.
Today: I decided that I needed to filter through the last few days so I hit the gym. There is something calming to me to jog, listen to my music and not focus on anything. This is the best time for me to think. So I hit the treadmill and when I realized that I really needed water I noticed that I had run 3 miles. Holy crap! I normally only do 1 or 2 but I guess I needed the extra today. I feel better and less stressed now. Heck, I may try to hit it again tomorrow....which is Ali's birthday. I need to go make her cake tonight, but I may put it off till tomorrow.
Happy Mother's Day ya'll!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Want to eat free!!!
go here: www.unthinkkfc.com and print up to 4 coupons for a free grilled chicken dinner. I know what I am going to have for lunch this week!
It Ain't Food Network, But They Eat It Tuesday!
Here lately my kids are craving hot dogs. So here is my hot dog recipe. :)
Open package of hot dogs. Put in pot of water. Simmer on low for an hour. (that part is very important!) Place buns in oven to warm. Heat up chili in the microwave. Open can of sauerkraut. Put out ketchup, mustard, and dill relish on counter. Open bag of chips (any of your kids' faves is good). Sit back and let the guilt of not feeding your kids a healthy dinner sink in slowly. Enjoy!
Open package of hot dogs. Put in pot of water. Simmer on low for an hour. (that part is very important!) Place buns in oven to warm. Heat up chili in the microwave. Open can of sauerkraut. Put out ketchup, mustard, and dill relish on counter. Open bag of chips (any of your kids' faves is good). Sit back and let the guilt of not feeding your kids a healthy dinner sink in slowly. Enjoy!
Monday, May 4, 2009
My day book 5-4-09
outside my window: the sun is shining!! WOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
i am thinking: that I might take the kids swimming as soon as I put laundry in the dryer.
i am hoping: to have a stress-free week.
i am going: to Cullman on Wed to see my dad and step-mom.
i am creating: a plan for crafts for Ali's birthday. I dreamed that I was making strawberry freezer jam....does that count?
i am thankful: that my kids are not much trouble...they are pretty good kids.
i am wearing: t-shirt and jean shorts
around the house: I am having to hang/iron clothes to take to the consignment shop on Sat.
i am reading: the mail and my email oh and a book on cupcake decorating (for Ali's party)
i am hearing: my kids laughing from the trampoline
a few plans for the week: the usual work Seth's football practice, Seth's field trip on Wed. Cullman for dinner on Wed., clothes to consignment on Sat., Mother's Day and more planning for Ali's party on the 15th.
one of my favorite things AND my picture (well...video) thought: watching Nathan do music. He loves to be doing music, acting stupid and getting paid for it!! What more can a person ask for? Please wait till he dances!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQKrAJ7zDCQ&feature=channel
i am thinking: that I might take the kids swimming as soon as I put laundry in the dryer.
i am hoping: to have a stress-free week.
i am going: to Cullman on Wed to see my dad and step-mom.
i am creating: a plan for crafts for Ali's birthday. I dreamed that I was making strawberry freezer jam....does that count?
i am thankful: that my kids are not much trouble...they are pretty good kids.
i am wearing: t-shirt and jean shorts
around the house: I am having to hang/iron clothes to take to the consignment shop on Sat.
i am reading: the mail and my email oh and a book on cupcake decorating (for Ali's party)
i am hearing: my kids laughing from the trampoline
a few plans for the week: the usual work Seth's football practice, Seth's field trip on Wed. Cullman for dinner on Wed., clothes to consignment on Sat., Mother's Day and more planning for Ali's party on the 15th.
one of my favorite things AND my picture (well...video) thought: watching Nathan do music. He loves to be doing music, acting stupid and getting paid for it!! What more can a person ask for? Please wait till he dances!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQKrAJ7zDCQ&feature=channel
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