Sunday, August 17, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Home Improvements via IKEA
Since the changing table is going to be moved down stairs in a few months. Cylers going to need a dresser and a bookshelf for his room.
Not finding anything for him that seemed right I remembered we bought Cyler a dresser before he was born that's currently residing in J's "office and in the Master bedroom is J's old dresser that's nice but I don't care for the oak color.
So the dresser in J's office will be going into Cylers room and the oak dresser currently in the master bed will be going in J's office leaving the splendid opportunity for me to get something to my liking.
Which brings me to the IKEA. sweet heavenly IKEA.
Dresser for my room:
along with bookshelf:
bookshelf for Cylers room:
you know before baby we traveled a lot, and I would rather spend money going to visit family in my hometown rather than buy furniture, but now that I can't travel I figured now is the time to get our home in order and looking more like a home than house.
Next finding a paint color I can live with.
Not finding anything for him that seemed right I remembered we bought Cyler a dresser before he was born that's currently residing in J's "office and in the Master bedroom is J's old dresser that's nice but I don't care for the oak color.
So the dresser in J's office will be going into Cylers room and the oak dresser currently in the master bed will be going in J's office leaving the splendid opportunity for me to get something to my liking.
Which brings me to the IKEA. sweet heavenly IKEA.
Dresser for my room:
along with bookshelf:
bookshelf for Cylers room:
you know before baby we traveled a lot, and I would rather spend money going to visit family in my hometown rather than buy furniture, but now that I can't travel I figured now is the time to get our home in order and looking more like a home than house.
Next finding a paint color I can live with.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Newfies are the best: Water Rescue
An amazing water rescue video that our beloved breed is known for. It's not in english, but none the less, it's one of the best rescue videos out there. Enjoy, then go hug your Newf!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Baby has a NAME!
or does he???
I believe indeedly-do that we have a name. I'm going to take it slow and see how it fits over the next few days. After a few days of trying it on I should be able to say comfortably if the name game is done deal. How cool is this?!?!
I believe indeedly-do that we have a name. I'm going to take it slow and see how it fits over the next few days. After a few days of trying it on I should be able to say comfortably if the name game is done deal. How cool is this?!?!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Dear Little Baby,
Finding a name for you is proving to be most difficult, almost as difficult as naming your big Brother. One thing I do know is you're little face is adorable and I can't wait to meet the rest of you in 4 months. Do you have any names you like? Maybe you could send some telepathic message to me? Maybe you could send me a kick if you hear something you like? I dunno, just throwing things out there that may help us out.
I mean, don't get me wrong, there are names (okay, two names) I love that your dad doesn't, and then your Daddy has names that, well... He's trying, its very sweet, but I am not going to name you Remy, or, Nathan, or Brandon, or Israel.
Ah, I'm rambling, get used to it, my rambles will be your lullabies.
Love, your Mum (desperately seeking baby name)
I mean, don't get me wrong, there are names (okay, two names) I love that your dad doesn't, and then your Daddy has names that, well... He's trying, its very sweet, but I am not going to name you Remy, or, Nathan, or Brandon, or Israel.
Ah, I'm rambling, get used to it, my rambles will be your lullabies.
Love, your Mum (desperately seeking baby name)
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Chilled Apple Tea
Chilled Apple Tea:
2 cups water
4 Darjeeling black tea bags
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups 100% apple juice
1 lemon, sliced
Preparation:
Pour boiling water into tea cup and add tea, let steep for 3 to 5 minutes, until the tea is strongly brewed. Squeeze out the tea bag before you throw it away keeping in mind the bags will be very hot.
Pour the tea into a glass pitcher, adding the honey, Apple Juice, and squeezed lemons. Stir well and let chill before serving. For a frozen treat, blend with 4 or 5 ice cubes prior to serving.
Two things:
A) be sure to always stir this well before you serve or all the good stuff will be on the bottom.
B) I don't sweeten things too often so if it taste bitter to you or two tart you can always add more honey (or sugar) and add only 1/2 of a lemon.
2 cups water
4 Darjeeling black tea bags
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups 100% apple juice
1 lemon, sliced
Preparation:
Pour boiling water into tea cup and add tea, let steep for 3 to 5 minutes, until the tea is strongly brewed. Squeeze out the tea bag before you throw it away keeping in mind the bags will be very hot.
Pour the tea into a glass pitcher, adding the honey, Apple Juice, and squeezed lemons. Stir well and let chill before serving. For a frozen treat, blend with 4 or 5 ice cubes prior to serving.
Two things:
A) be sure to always stir this well before you serve or all the good stuff will be on the bottom.
B) I don't sweeten things too often so if it taste bitter to you or two tart you can always add more honey (or sugar) and add only 1/2 of a lemon.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Easy Sew Baby Blanket
Project courtesy of Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores.
Designed by Debra Kinzel
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
• 1 yd. fabric, front
• 2 yds. fabric, back & ruffle
• Matching thread
• Basic sewing supplies
• Sewing machine
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut fabric for front and back 35"x45".
2. Cut 7 strips 5" wide by 45" long for ruffle.
3. Sew ends of ruffle, right sides together using 1/2" seam allowance. Press seams open.
4. With wrong sides together, fold ruffle in half and machine gather raw edge. Baste ruffle to right side of
blanket front adjusting gathers to fit.
5. Sew front to back, right sides together using 1/2" seam allowance and leaving opening for turning.
6. Trim corners, turn right side out. Slip stitch opening closed.
Designed by Debra Kinzel
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
• 1 yd. fabric, front
• 2 yds. fabric, back & ruffle
• Matching thread
• Basic sewing supplies
• Sewing machine
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut fabric for front and back 35"x45".
2. Cut 7 strips 5" wide by 45" long for ruffle.
3. Sew ends of ruffle, right sides together using 1/2" seam allowance. Press seams open.
4. With wrong sides together, fold ruffle in half and machine gather raw edge. Baste ruffle to right side of
blanket front adjusting gathers to fit.
5. Sew front to back, right sides together using 1/2" seam allowance and leaving opening for turning.
6. Trim corners, turn right side out. Slip stitch opening closed.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Frosty Paws: a recipe for your pups!
FROSTY PAWS!!!
An incrediably easy treat to make your pups during the dog days of summer.
32 oz plain or vanilla yogurt
1 mashed banana
2 Tablespoons peanut butter
2 Tablespoons honey
Sometimes I add applesauce to the mix (about 4 ounces) or pureed pumpkin (again, about 4 ounces). You can also add your doggies favorite biscuit or cookie crumbs to the mix.
Mix it all up in a blender (immersion blenders work best and clean up is a snap) and pour into icecube trays. When frozen, transfer the Frosty Paws to a large ziplock bag and keep it in the freezer. Trust me, they won't last long! :)
An incrediably easy treat to make your pups during the dog days of summer.
32 oz plain or vanilla yogurt
1 mashed banana
2 Tablespoons peanut butter
2 Tablespoons honey
Sometimes I add applesauce to the mix (about 4 ounces) or pureed pumpkin (again, about 4 ounces). You can also add your doggies favorite biscuit or cookie crumbs to the mix.
Mix it all up in a blender (immersion blenders work best and clean up is a snap) and pour into icecube trays. When frozen, transfer the Frosty Paws to a large ziplock bag and keep it in the freezer. Trust me, they won't last long! :)
The Ultimate Chocolate Chip
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
softened 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (I always use the mini's)
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2) Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt: set aside.
3) In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture.
4) Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown. They will appear soft and not fully cooked but they are, just give them time to cool.
I'll post pictures as soon as I can get around to it, make this recipe and you'll find yourself NEVER making another chocolate chip cookie, ever. :)
1/2 baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
softened 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (I always use the mini's)
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2) Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt: set aside.
3) In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture.
4) Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown. They will appear soft and not fully cooked but they are, just give them time to cool.
I'll post pictures as soon as I can get around to it, make this recipe and you'll find yourself NEVER making another chocolate chip cookie, ever. :)
Monday, July 21, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Zach: Our Great Newf
Meet Zach, he is our Newfoundland with a touch of Great Pyrenees who came from a fantastic rescue in Nevada.
Enough rambling, here is our boy.
he specializes in making silly faces at Mum as she tries to take his picture:
and last here he is being simply way to adorable:
If you are looking for a dog please check with your local dog rescues and shelters.
http://petfinder.org/ is a wonderful place to help you locate the right dog for you, big or small. :)
If you have room in your hearts and your homes for a fantastic family dog then please do not hesitate to contact me so I can put you in touch with Jenn who runs the rescue he came from. While I cannot guarentee you will be approved for adoption (yes, there are requirements) it would be worth the try. If you are truly interested please keep in mind this is a Giant Breed.
He is a little over a year and a half, stands around 29" tall at the shoulder and as of April, weighs 110 lbs. He drools, he farts, he snores, he sheds, and it takes me approximately 45 minutes to do a full undercoat brushing on around 30% of his body during the summer.
He is a little over a year and a half, stands around 29" tall at the shoulder and as of April, weighs 110 lbs. He drools, he farts, he snores, he sheds, and it takes me approximately 45 minutes to do a full undercoat brushing on around 30% of his body during the summer.
He is a SAINT with our cheeky toddler who is 3 years old. Watching them play is like having two bulls in a china shop, yet when they finally tucker out and my little boy then uses "his" Zach as his pillow. It's worth it all the hard work of having him as a key member of our growing family.
He's the perfect combo of lazy dog and playing dog.
He's the perfect combo of lazy dog and playing dog.
Enough rambling, here is our boy.
He's an avid bird watcher, here you can see him hard at work:
he specializes in making silly faces at Mum as she tries to take his picture:
and last here he is being simply way to adorable:
If you are looking for a dog please check with your local dog rescues and shelters.http://petfinder.org/ is a wonderful place to help you locate the right dog for you, big or small. :)
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Banana Chai Smoothie
This is one of my Summer heat saviors, to the point of keeping a quart of freshly brewed Chai in the fridge, and ripe cut up bananas in the freezer which makes whipping this baby up a breeze.
Banana Chai Smoothie:
1 cup water
2 Chai tea bags
1 cup milk
2 frozen bananas, cut into chunks
Pinch of Cinnamon
5 ice cubes
Preparation:
Pour boiling water into tea cup and add tea, let steep for 3 to 5 minutes, until the tea is strongly brewed. Squeeze out the tea bag before you throw it away keeping in mind the bags will be very hot.
Pour the tea into the blender, adding the milk, bananas, and cinnamon. Puree until smooth, then adding the ice cubes and blend until the ice is nicely crushed.
Pour into your glass, topping with fat free whipped cream and a nice dash of cinnamon if you'd like.
Enjoy!
Banana Chai Smoothie:
1 cup water
2 Chai tea bags
1 cup milk
2 frozen bananas, cut into chunks
Pinch of Cinnamon
5 ice cubes
Preparation:
Pour boiling water into tea cup and add tea, let steep for 3 to 5 minutes, until the tea is strongly brewed. Squeeze out the tea bag before you throw it away keeping in mind the bags will be very hot.
Pour the tea into the blender, adding the milk, bananas, and cinnamon. Puree until smooth, then adding the ice cubes and blend until the ice is nicely crushed.
Pour into your glass, topping with fat free whipped cream and a nice dash of cinnamon if you'd like.
Enjoy!
Poached Salmon -a crockpot recipe
It's summertime, and if you live in a horridly hot, or humid area you'll find cooking with a crockpot is a heavenly greatness compared to using your oven and heating up all of your air-conditioning. Here is a great recipe that all of my guys enjoy! I'll post another recipe soon on what you can do with it after it's cooked if you or your family are into casseroles.
-Enjoy!
Poached Salmon
4 salmon steaks or 2 fillets
1/2 pint water 1/4 pint white wine
1 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
2 peppercorns
1 sprig fresh rosemary fresh oregano and thyme, amount to your liking.
1 slice onion
1 sprig fresh parsley
Lightly grease the bottom of the slow cooker with EVOO or a cooking spray, then place the salmon steaks (or fillets) in the bottom. Put the remaining ingredients in a pan and heat until boiling. Pour over the salmon, put the lid on the slow cooker and cook at Low for approximately 3 hours.
PS: if you don't have white wine you can substitute with Port or Sherry.
-Enjoy!
Poached Salmon
4 salmon steaks or 2 fillets
1/2 pint water 1/4 pint white wine
1 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
2 peppercorns
1 sprig fresh rosemary fresh oregano and thyme, amount to your liking.
1 slice onion
1 sprig fresh parsley
Lightly grease the bottom of the slow cooker with EVOO or a cooking spray, then place the salmon steaks (or fillets) in the bottom. Put the remaining ingredients in a pan and heat until boiling. Pour over the salmon, put the lid on the slow cooker and cook at Low for approximately 3 hours.
PS: if you don't have white wine you can substitute with Port or Sherry.
'ello out there!
Welcome to my first blog here on Blogger!
I'm a loyal myspace blogger but several people, including a couple strangers have suggested I start a blog here and become a part of the "Blog Her" community. A blogging community for women, to share our lives experiences with, learn a few things, share a few things, and maybe not feel like such an oddity to society as we tumble gracefully through life, careers, relationships, Motherhood? gladly! I have absolutely nothing to lose by doing so.
So here I am. In the middle of nowhere down in the Southwestern region of Arizona. I share my life with three boys, the youngest is our Newfie Zach who'll turn two this October. Then there is Cyler, my little man, a two legger human kid, he'll turn four Febuary 24th, and then there is my Bestest Friend, the only guy lucky enough to marry me, J' who'll have a birthday October 29th but I'll keep the number of his upcoming candles secret or he may stiff me on my birthday presents. ^o^
In the oven we have one bun, 4 months into the cooking and due December 9th. I'm so excited, just two more weeks before we find out if she's a little girl T or a little boy L, and the waiting is torture. I'm the type of person who has a routine, a schedule, I am the type of person who has to plan and be totally prepared. I'm nesting and don't even know what the sex of this little peanut is yet. two weeks, two weeks...
I'm a loyal myspace blogger but several people, including a couple strangers have suggested I start a blog here and become a part of the "Blog Her" community. A blogging community for women, to share our lives experiences with, learn a few things, share a few things, and maybe not feel like such an oddity to society as we tumble gracefully through life, careers, relationships, Motherhood? gladly! I have absolutely nothing to lose by doing so.
So here I am. In the middle of nowhere down in the Southwestern region of Arizona. I share my life with three boys, the youngest is our Newfie Zach who'll turn two this October. Then there is Cyler, my little man, a two legger human kid, he'll turn four Febuary 24th, and then there is my Bestest Friend, the only guy lucky enough to marry me, J' who'll have a birthday October 29th but I'll keep the number of his upcoming candles secret or he may stiff me on my birthday presents. ^o^
In the oven we have one bun, 4 months into the cooking and due December 9th. I'm so excited, just two more weeks before we find out if she's a little girl T or a little boy L, and the waiting is torture. I'm the type of person who has a routine, a schedule, I am the type of person who has to plan and be totally prepared. I'm nesting and don't even know what the sex of this little peanut is yet. two weeks, two weeks...
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