Sunday, March 25, 2007
Ellen's bridal shower
Yesterday we had a Pampered Chef Bridal Shower for my dear friend, Ellen Campbell. She gets married in WI in April. We had so much fun and I even got to give her her wedding gift....for those who have wanted to see pics, I will post pics of my cross stitch soon, but here are pics from yesterday....love you Ellen!! If anyone needs a GREAT Pampered Chef Consultant, click here!! If you want to see the games I did, click here. Here is my first attempt at making an invite...not too bad if I do say so myself!
Basketball party pics...
We had the Champion Basketball player STARS party Thursday. Jason gave the girls trophies, medals, goody bags and presented them awards. I made the awards for him and really am starting to enjoy the stamping, scrap booking stuff!! Thanks mom for letting us have the party at your place!! (click on pics to see)
The Annunciation of the Lord (Solemnity celebrated tomorrow)
"Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word." Tupperware Time....
The other night while I was cooking for my friend's bridal shower...Angelica decided she would help me reorganize my tupperware cabinet...
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Saint of the Day
(1447-1510)
Shortly before Catherine’s death she told her goddaughter: "Tomasina! Jesus in your heart! Eternity in your mind! The will of God in all your actions! But above all, love, God’s love, entire love!"
Friday, March 23, 2007
Sidebar Addition...
I have put a link to a photo and video album archive....you can click on the link that I have posted on our sidebar...good way to keep pictures through the years and videos together in one spot!! Enjoy.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Thanks for the genes mom...
...so when I was little I had crazy hair, and it looks like my daughter has gotten that gene as well. (Granted she just had a bath and we blew it dry...:) )
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
New Sidebar Addition
I have decided to put links to my favorite posts of the sites I visit...so you notice on the sidebar there is a new section called "Posts I Want to Share", just click on them and it will take you to the posts on my favorite sites.
I love these things...
I just cleaned my microwave...toaster...tool turn about...spice rack...and I used my favorite cleaning item...this!! These work great for those small spaces and vent grids and getting all the dirt and grime out of tracks. I just wet with water and go to town!!
Maybe I should have been a fighter pilot...
This game is really addictive. The goal is to move the red block around without hitting the blue blocks of the walls. If you get to 18 seconds, you are supposedly phenomenal!! I made it! The USAF uses this with their fighter pilots. Click here to play!
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Monday, March 19, 2007
Saint of the Day
Prayer to St. Joseph
"To thee, O Blessed Joseph, we have recourse in our tribulations, and while imploring the aid of thy most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke thy patronage also. By that love which united thee to the Immaculate Virgin, Mother of God, and by the fatherly affection with which thou didst embrace the Infant Jesus, we humbly beseech thee graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ purchased with His Blood and to help us in our necessities, by thy powerful intercession. Protect, O most provident Guardian of the Holy Family, the chosen children of Jesus Christ; ward off from us, O most loving Father, all taint of error and corruption; graciously assist us from Heaven, O most power protector, in our struggle with the powers of darkness; and as thou didst once rescue the Child Jesus from imminent peril to His life, so now defend the Holy Church of God from the snares of her enemies and from all adversity. Shield each one of us with thy unceasing patronage that, imitating thy example and sported by thy aid, we may be enabled to live a good life, die a holy death, and secure everlasting happiness in Heaven. Amen."
Menu Plan Monday
Tuesday: Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Dish
Wednesday: Soup Supper at Church
Thursday: Pizza Basketball Party
Friday: Leftover Pizza from Basketball Party
Saturday: Leftover Bridal Shower Food
Sunday: Dinner with Family
Saturday, March 17, 2007
We miss you Megs...
My sister Meg was in town briefly Tuesday night and Wednesday. She flew from NYC during her spring break to Portland to help a girlfriend with wedding planning. At least we got to see her for a brief visit!! Angelica loves all her clothes!!
Way to go STARS!!!
The girl's basketball team that Jason has been coaching and my sister Alli plays on, WON the final game today!!! The team they played was their only loss during the season...at half time the score was tied 6-6 and we won 18-17!! It was so much fun to watch the girls and Jason enjoy it so much....pics soon to follow!! Does anyone have ideas for something sweet to do for the girls?? Jason would like to present them with something at their party, but we just aren't sure what!! Let me know...
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
I always love this day, especially because I am part Irish! My grandparents took me to Ireland and Scotland when I graduated from high school, back in 1998. It was a memorable trip and I always bring out the pics on this day. I thought I would post some here...I loved being able to meet all my Irish relatives. (I can't believe how YOUNG I look!!)Remember if you are not wearing green today...you deserve to get pinched!! (you can scroll over pics for description or double click to see full size pic...)
Saint of the Day
St. Patrick(415?-493?)
Prayer for the Faithful by Saint Patrick
May the Strength of God guide us.
May the Power of God preserve us.
May the Wisdom of God instruct us.May the Strength of God guide us.
May the Power of God preserve us.
May the Hand of God protect us.
May the Way of God direct us.
May the Shield of God defend us.
May the Angels of God guard us.- Against the snares of the evil one.
May Christ be with us!
May Christ be before us!
May Christ be in us,Christ be over all!
May Thy Grace, Lord,Always be ours,This day, O Lord, and forevermore. Amen.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Monday, March 12, 2007
Menu Plan Monday
Monday: Tri-Tips (just with a little garlic powder, onion powder & Montreal Steak Seasoning, then grilled), Portabello mushrooms (Sauteed in garlic and olive oil), whole wheat noodles (didn't have this Saturday, we ended up with Costco pizza)
Tuesday: Dinner with family (sister from NYC is in town)
Wednesday: Soup Supper at Church
Thursday: Steak-Um Sandwiches and Waffle Fries
Friday: Garlic Jim's Pizza
Sunday: Dinner with Family
More cleaning...
Ok, so last week I continued with some cleaning...here are more tips I learned:
- mix 2 TBs baking powder with 1 qt. hot water, to clean inside fridge and freezer. This neutralizes all the odors (dish soap's odor may sink into your food). I put it in a spray bottle and worked really well.
- Did you know you are supposed to keep mushrooms in a brown bag with a moist paper towel to keep fresh? It works!!
- I have a white porcelain sink...so I scrub with comet, then fill with hot water and some bleach....I even put the dish drainer and sink strainer in there with it and they came out sparkling clean!!
- Fill a spray bottle with warm water and dish soap to clean outside surfaces of dishwasher, oven, fridge etc.
- Put lemon slices (or juice) in bowl with water and heat in microwave 45 secons or so and everything wipes off really easily to clean and it smells good too!!
If you have tips let me know!!! Making my way around the house...slowly!
Coffee...PLEASE!
My morning:
- nurse Angel
- change diaper
- chase Angel
- heat coffee
- feed Angel
- wash dishes
- heat coffee
- chase Angel
- fold laundry
- vacuum
- heat coffee
- unload dishwasher, start dinner, wash dishes
- where is Angel?
- heat coffee
- nurse Angel
- change diaper
- put Angel down for nap
- FORGET THE COFFEE, too tired to reheat
Top teeth....
Finally...yesterday Angelica's one top tooth broke through the gums. Poor things has been struggling to get them in. The other one is just under the gums as well. She pumped her mouth yesterday and her gum started bleeding and bleeding. Finally figured out that the best way to calm her down and stop bleeding was to nurse her...relief!! I will try to see if I can get a pic, but she doesn't let me open her mouth very easily!!
Saint of the Day
(1881-1922)
"Lord, I live by your will. I shall die when you desire; save me because you can."
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Saint of the Day
(1842-1857)
"I am not capable of doing big things, but I want to do everything, even the smallest things, for the greater glory of God."
Friday, March 9, 2007
Tips and Tricks...
This week I decided to plunge in with starting some deep spring cleaning. I got the Martha Stewart Homekeeping book for Christmas and love it. There are lots of good ideas and tricks. I have cleaned our washer, dryer, utility closet, under sink, oven, stove top, ventilation hood, sink, and media cabinet. Yes, I am also an organizing fool so it felt good to sort things out as well. Some tips I learned:
- to clean ventilation hood filter, soak overnight in warm water with a little dish soap...then scrub. Amazing!!
- to keep wax from sticking to glass holders, put a little water in bottom before you put candle in. Candle wax then slides right out when done. (I love this, I no longer have to put in freezer!!)
- to keep mildew from getting in washing machine, keep lid open for a bit to dry out after wash, and once a month wash empty load with hot water and bleach in dispenser to clean out.
If you have any cool tips on these items let me know....
Under the table...
Last night Angel decided to stand up under the table and play. She was waving and learning to blow kisses (although she just puts her hand on her mouth, we are still working on the blowing mechanism). Watch, it is too cute!!
No more face smashing...
Angelica has learned how to crawl down the step now, so she doesn't fall flat on her face anymore!!
Saint of the Day
(1384-1440)
"It is most laudable in a married woman to be devout, but she must never forget that she is a housewife; and sometimes she must leave God at the altar to find Him in her housekeeping."
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