Sunday, October 31, 2010

more pix

Halloween

We had a Halloween party!
Photobucket

Photobucket

Photobucket

Photobucket

Photobucket

Photobucket

Photobucket

Photobucket

Photobucket

Photobucket

Photobucket

Photobucket

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

The last few days.

We haven't been up to much in the last few days (which has been really nice!)

Yesterday we made brownies
Photobucket

Photobucket

Photobucket

today we played with Play Doh :)
Photobucket
Emma got this last year for christmas. It has been at my moms house for awhile now in her garage, so today I cleaned it out, and opened some packages of playdoh we had. The other day at Walmart we picked up a cake making set, so now Emma makes playdoh cupcakes, and cakes :)

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Recipes

I really wanted to start writing down recipes. Someday I am going to make a recipe book for Emma with all the recipes she had while growing up, and give it to her as a wedding present.

I have asked help from family to write down their favorite recipes as well.

I went on Amazon, and bought a recipe card organizer.

Photobucket


I think it is really cute, it looks vintage :)

Photobucket

I really like the idea of cookbooks, recipe cards, etc. opposed to going online and searching, then not remembering the recipe for the next time.



Amish Peanut Butter

One thing I REALLY miss about living in Indiana is the Amish food! One of my favorite things is Amish peanutbutter, so I decided to make it this afternoon.

it is super easy. Marshmallow cream, and peanut butter. Equal parts.
I put them in just a mason jar. It is not an easy task. It can get messy, and it is so hard to mix. One trick I found was that once I got everything into the jar, I just put it in the microwave for 45 seconds, and everything was smoother, and creamer, easier to stir, etc.
Photobucket
It turned out so good. Emma had some for her after-school snack :)
Photobucket

Pizza :)

We made pizza a few nights ago, with fresh vegetables, homemade pizza sauce, and FRESH mozzarella.. :)

Photobucket

Photobucket
I am not sure why these photos are showing up upside down :(


Photobucket

First Home Ornament!

The other day I was thinking about Christmas, and realized I never got around to getting a "first home" ornament.

I looked online, and found this beautiful one! In person, it is super glittery, and shiny. I love it.

On the front it says "Emma & Mama's First Home" and on the doorstep it says "2009".

On the back I had them put "God is Good"
Photobucket

Photobucket

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

I had a great day today. :)

First I went grocery shopping- our cabinets and fridge were looking alittle bare this week! LOL

I bought a bunch of vegetables, cut them up, then froze them.
Photobucket

Later on I invited the fam to come over, and have dinner. I made noodles, mashed potatoes, and chicken.
For dessert, a peanut butter banana pie :)
Photobucket

Photobucket

We had a great time. We played WWYD, and then sat and talked... drank wine... it was nice.

Then we played a board game and watched teen mom- MY FAVORITE SHOW!.. <- it was so good!

then everyone left; and left me with this mess! ;)
Photobucket

Now, I am just relaxing, in bed. :) Nothing is better than unwinding from the day with my laptop, and a glass of wine :
 
Here are some pics of my furbabies from today :)
 
 

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Unexpected day off !

This morning Emma woke up extremely sick. :(

I ended up not going in to work today. I got alot done around the house though. I washed all of our sheets, and blankets, cleaned my floors, vacuumed, deep cleaned the bathroom, made some yummmmmy carrot cake cupcakes :)

Photobucket

Photobucket
Of course I have some cream cheese frosting I will put on top of them! :)

Amanda is coming into town later, so hopefully she likes carrot cake !

Tonight I am making some meatloaf. I am not a huge meat eater, but I didn't have anything but groundbeef, so I had to work with what I had! lol

here is my recipe:


BEST EVER Meat Loaf

2 lbs ground beef 
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 cup breadcrumbs/ butter crackers

tbsp of :
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic
  • parsley
  • (I also used a black pepper mixture)
Photobucket

green peppers, red peppers, and onions

for sauce:
1 tbsp of mustard
1/2 tbsp of bbq sauce
1/2 tbsp of brown sugar
1/2 cup of ketchup

sautee peppers and onions first. Then combine all ingredients
Photobucket

Preheat oven to 350. mold into a loaf on a lightly greased pan.

Photobucket
mix all ingredients for the sauce together, and pour over loaf :)
Photobucket
1 hr bake time!



We are also having green beans too :)
Photobucket
Mmmmm :)

My furbabies :)

I've got watchdogs :)
Photobucket

They might be all bark, no bite, but they sure are cute on my deck :)

One thing I HATED about my house was that the previous owners had a baby, and installed a baby gate at the stairs. Well, after getting a puppy (who is working on housebreaking) it has been a pleasant "extra" amenity. hehe

Photobucket

Photobucket

Friday, October 8, 2010

toothless!

Emma lost a tooth!

In fact, it was her first tooth that came out on its own! (the last 2 were pulled and she was asleep)

The tooth fairy left her $10! :)

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

New Pics of my furbabies :)