I'm out of town right now and can't post any of my own snapshots, but don't let that stop you from sharing yours!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Snapshots of a Saturday
I'm out of town right now and can't post any of my own snapshots, but don't let that stop you from sharing yours!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Mmmm...
Monday, July 27, 2009
Happy Homemaker Monday
Thanks to Sandra for hosting!
The weather in my neck of the woods:
Cloudy and not too hot, but very humid.
One of my simple pleasures:
Checking our garden for the latest treasures.
On my bedside table:
Kleenex...and Eldest. Still.
On my TV:
No TV here.
On the menu for tonight:
I wish I knew. Any suggestions?
On my To Do List:
I'd like to say I've shaved the dog, but I haven't, so that would be lying. Now the summer is too far along. She'll just have to suffer along, otherwise she'd freeze come winter. Sorry, JoJo!
New Recipe I tried last week:
Did I try anything new?
In the craft basket:
Going to buy my yarn today to start my crochet bag.
Looking forward to:
Next week!
Homemaking Tip for this week:
If they sell it in the grocery store, you can probaby make it cheaper and healthier at home. I'm making my own bread, pickles, desserts, baking mixes, and I'm about to try homemade mayo.
Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
Oh my, so many good ones!
Favorite photo from last week: Tortoise at the Dallas Zoo. He was very busy so we tried not to disturb him for long.
Lesson learned the past few days:
That I can do this. All of it.
On my Prayer List:
Friends
Family
Fellow bloggers
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
Luke 8:12-15 "The seed that fell on the hard path represents those who hear the message, but then the Devil comes and steals it away and prevents them from believing and being saved. 13 The rocky soil represents those who hear the message with joy. But like young plants in such soil, their roots don't go very deep. They believe for a while, but they wilt when the hot winds of testing blow. 14 The thorny ground represents those who hear and accept the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity. 15 But the good soil represents honest, good-hearted people who hear God's message, cling to it, and steadily produce a huge harvest."
Sunday, July 26, 2009
The best laid plans...
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Snapshots of a Saturday
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Blog Hop: Favorite Recipe
Classic Chicken Salad
The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook
Makes about 4 cups, enough for 6 sandwiches
Prep time 10 minutes
Total time 55 minutes (includes 30 minutes chilling time)
1 3/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
2 T veg oil
2 ribs celery, chopped fine
3/4 c mayonnaise
2 scallions, minced
2 T fresh lemon juice
2 T minced fresh parsley
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. (I really, really like to use kosher salt here.) Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully add the chicken and cook until lightly golden brown on the first side, about 5 minutes. Flip the chicken over, cover and continue to cook until it is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer the chicken to a plate and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes. Cut the chilled chicken in to 1/4- inch pieces and toss with the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To make ahead: Chicken salad can be prepared, covered, and refrigerated a day in advance. Before serving, freshen the salad with a spoonful of mayonnaise and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Happy Homemaker Monday
Thanks to Sandra for hosting!
The weather in my neck of the woods:
Beautiful today! Rainy and the temp was very pleasant.
One of my simple pleasures:
A lazy morning snuggling with my kiddos.
On my bedside table:
Still trying to finish Eldest. Got a free iPod touch with Ron's new laptop. So I've been playing with that.
On my TV:
No TV here.
On the menu for tonight:
Well, tonight's dinner is over but tomorrow we're having grilled hamburgers.
On my To Do List:
Shave the dog (hanging head in shame). Can you tell I REALLY don't want to do this?
New Recipe I tried last week:
Just a bunch of the same old stuff.
In the craft basket:
Been photoshopping for the past couple of weeks.
Looking forward to:
Vacation! I'm hoping for a trip to CA.
Homemaking Tip for this week:
Save your dryer sheets and use them as disposable dusters.
Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
Check out Julia's efforts to tame her new chickens!
Favorite photo from last week:
Lesson learned the past few days:
That I can do this. All of it.
On my Prayer List:
Friends
Family
Fellow bloggers
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
Luke 8:12-15 "The seed that fell on the hard path represents those who hear the message, but then the Devil comes and steals it away and prevents them from believing and being saved. 13 The rocky soil represents those who hear the message with joy. But like young plants in such soil, their roots don't go very deep. They believe for a while, but they wilt when the hot winds of testing blow. 14 The thorny ground represents those who hear and accept the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity. 15 But the good soil represents honest, good-hearted people who hear God's message, cling to it, and steadily produce a huge harvest."
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Giveaway: Yukon Quest series
Friday, July 17, 2009
Snapshots of a Saturday
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Jessica Sprague Photoshop Class: Lesson 10
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Blog Hop: 3 things you didn't know about me
Ok, so I'm new to Blog Hop but it sounds like a lot of fun! This week's theme is 3 things you didn't know about me. Let's see..
1. I'm terribly sarcastic. Wait, you knew that already? Sooo sorry.
2. I always wanted to be a veterinarian. Instead, I'm a mom. Is there a difference?
3. If hubby's not home, I sleep with the light on.
So, three new things you probably didn't know and will serve you no purpose at all! Thanks for stopping by!
i ♥ faces: Pets!
Jessica Sprague Photoshop Class: Lesson 9
Jessica Sprague Photoshop Class: Lesson 8
Monday, July 13, 2009
For me? I couldn't possibly accept...and my 1st ever giveaway!
Congratulations Amy! Email me your physical address and I'll mail your new books to you!
Random Integer Generator
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Timestamp: 2009-07-16 16:27:04 UTC
Happy Homemaker Monday
Hot and dry. It is summer in TX, after all.
One of my simple pleasures:
Sliding into clean sheets after a long day.
On my bedside table:
Still trying to finish Eldest. Got a free iPod touch with Ron's new laptop. So I've been playing with that.
On my TV:
No TV here.
On the menu for tonight:
I have no idea. I should give that some thought.
On my To Do List:
Well, the dog didn't get shaved so I still need to do that. But I did get the schoolroom cleaned out! YAY!
New Recipe I tried last week:
I don't think we tried anything new.
In the craft basket:
I'm really wanting to make the crochet bag from Attic24 that Sandra also made. I need to find out how much yarn to buy. Sandra, can you let me know?
Looking forward to:
The last two weeks of July are more karate camp. I'm looking forward to that being OVER!
Homemaking Tip for this week:
Not one single favorite this week. But I'm really enjoying Jenn's posts of her photos from Jessica Sprague's free Photoshop class. I'm taking the same class as well!
Favorite photo from last week:
Lesson learned the past few days:
That I can do this. All of it.
On my Prayer List:
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Jessica Sprague Photoshop Class: Lesson 6
PhotoHunt: Garbage
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