Cooking Thursday

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So what am I cooking this thursday.. a recipe given to my by a good friend and one we eat alot..

COWBOY BEANS

1lb ground beef (you could also use turkey or deer burger)

1 med onion diced

1 bell pepper diced

1 can classic rotel

1 can whole kenneral or shoepeg corn

brown meat, onion and pepper

drain and add rotel

Heat till warm enough for your taste and serve

 We usualy serve cornbread and fried green beans with this..

I use bacon grease to fry my green beans i just drain the can , put them in the skillet with some onions and left over bacon from breakfast and the bacon grease and cook them till they are warm. I use french cut green beans as they warm faster.  Great for a chilly winter day.  And since this is a recipe meme.. I thought Id share that today while "borrowing " pics of my Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks off their site for this post HERE, I discovered they are having a HUGE 80 % off some items sale. Happy Cooking.. and I hope yall have a Happy New Years!!!!

Funny story about my christmas gift

So besides being a addictive shopper and to crocheting and spoiling the HELL out of my kids i LOVE LOVE gooseberry patch cookbooks,(they are having a HUGE 80% off sale right now to) my husband has a list of the ones i own in his wallett and if ever needs a last minute gift he knows what to get me and that they sell them at his FAVORITE farm and home store in town.. SO GUESS what i got for Christmas. I got THIS ONE 

And I LOVE it.. buy why this particular one..cause my sweet hubby spent an hour in the store pouring over the ones I dont have to select the perfect one..SUPER SWEET right.. well he was pouring over them to see which book had the most  recipes that he would like to try..  typical man thought process.. right.. WHATS IN IT FOR ME?? but i still love it and him..  besides how can you not love a man who has in the past purchased the following GBP cookbooks.

THIS ONE IS MY FAVORITE!!!!!!Why cause it is blank inside and you can write your own recipes in it and my grandma wrote some of hers in it for me. I cant wait to pass it down to my daughter(s) someday and Fully plan getting each of my daughters one and filling it out as the years go on for them, maybe one for my son to since we all know no one can cook like momma..LOL..(unless it is my momma who NEVER cooked a darn thing)

 

works for me Wednesday

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So what is working for me is that I am tackling something that is VERY important to me but not so much to everyone else in my house and one of the FEW things i CAN do since my very EVIL Doctor put me on 100 % strict bed rest.. I finally getting around to putting pictures of my Crochet Couture Creations on my Ravlery Site.. Something I've been neglecting for a WHILE!!!! I will link to it HERE and IF you want you can see what I love to do more than spoil my kids.. Crocheting and Desgining crocheted things are my PASSION!!! I just dont have as much time as i would like to do it ..I also tackled my yarn stash and organized it by type of yarn and color.  . and have a happy new year!!

wordful and wordless Wednesday!!

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These are the Items i made and gave as christmas presents . a bear for my son and 2 nephews and a afghan for a guy that is working with my hubby.

Tackle It Tuesday

So I am tackling something that is VERY important to me but not so much to everyone else in my house and one of the FEW things i CAN do since my very EVIL Doctor put me on 100 % strict bed rest.. I finally getting around to putting pictures of my Crochet Couture Creations on my Ravlery Site.. Something I've been neglecting for a WHILE!!!! I will link to it HERE and IF you want you can see what I love to do more than spoil my kids.. Crocheting and Desgining crocheted things are my PASSION!!! I just dont have as much time as i would like to do it ..I also tackled my yarn stash and organized it by type of yarn and color. so hope ya'll are tackling away . and have a happy new year!!

Happy homemaker Monday!!

The weather in my neck of the woods: cold it is like in the 20's
One of my simple pleasures :  scented candles
On my bedside table: crochet magazines, mommie to be books
On my TV:   the news
On the menu for tonight: taco's

On my To Do List: RELAX

New Recipe I tried last week: none

In the craft basket: NOTHING..OMG

Looking forward to: having this baby

Homemaking Tip for this week: dont have one

Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other): this one about my jerk doctor..

Favorite photo(s) from last week

the kids on xmas morning..

Lesson learned the past few days:

none.
. On my Prayer List: My friend who found out her soon to be ex husband was shaking her 2month old baby.. and when it came time to be released from the hospital was put in foster care until the dad could be proven to be no where around. This baby was born at 29 weeks and spent a long time in the nicu. My friend is really upset.. the baby is fine but  when they went to court this past monday the state would not give her baby back saying she was "medically negliant" cause she didnt report it soon enough.. how can you report something you know NOTHING about.. she is VERY upset she wont be with her little girl on her FIRST CHRISTMAS .
. PLEASE PRAY FOR HER!!!!  
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

none

making you home sing monday

Welcome to the Making Your Home Sing Monday meme! Every day you are doing something to make your house into a home for yourself and your family (if you have one). My point with each Monday post is, what are you doing or going to do today to make your home sing?

my home is kinda singing.. the kids room is a MESS.. with all the new toys not having a home yet and the old ones forgotten. the rest of the house is back to normal. tree is down and decorations boxed back up and in the shed.. now we are frantically working to get moved in to the new addtion before baby ellie arrives in teh next few weeks..

Aloha Friday-

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So my question this week is ..Read this post I wrote HERE.. and tell me what you would do.. I really need some advice..

Friday Photo Flashback

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Ok im super lazy and busy so here is a post I done one day earlier this week of the christmas things ive been working on .. actually it is several links  but each one worth the click..lol. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas. here is the link to the stockings Ive made my kids and nephews. and here is one about the bears i am giving this xmas..

Friday Fill ins..

#156

And...here we go! Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it :-)



1. My boots ___are soaking wet __________.
2. ____sometime_____ this century.
3. Imitation _____vanilla_____.
4. _____walk ________ and talk?
5. I'd like ______to smack stupid old ppl who cant drive________.
6. ______JUST__ get over it?
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _xmas dinner____, tomorrow my plans include __spoiling my kids___ and Sunday, I want to _relax____!

TOTAL FRUSTRATION!!!!!!!

OH were to start...I went to my ob doctor today for my check up. Everything health wise is Fine with little Ellie and my self .. My problem is with my doctor. A little history .. my first husband and i had a still born baby at 27 weeks. so every time im pregnant i get a little nervous.. especially this time when I have several complications. I have a COMPLETE PLACENTAL PREVIA, I have Pre-eclampsia again this time it is mild so far, I developed a Rash called PUPPP.It itches like crazy!!! I also have had SEVERAL bouts of preterm labor that required meds to stop my labor. Last Friday night I woke up in the middle of the night and need to use the bathroom and Discovered I was bleeding . That CAN BE a BIG deal with my complications..so off to the labor and delivery we got to make sure everything is ok .They take blood and urine the normal stuff.. the on-call doc ordered a ultrasound to rule out a few things like a abrupt ion , and to check my fluid and the baby and placenta's position.. Everything turned out to be FINE. other than having a UTI infection and being dehydrated. they gave me antibiotics and some saline and sent me home after 7 hrs.. so Monday morning I call my doctors office to let them know I had a u.s at the hosp. and If i need to come in for my appointment today and IF they wanted to proceed with the u.s i was scheduled to have today and that  I was still bleeding and had some and cramping .. I left the nurse a voice mail and Monday went by NO ANSWER!! so Tuesday morning i called again asked to speak to the nurse.. i was asked if i wanted her voice mail and i declined say NO i need to talk to her and she never returned my call yesterday .. so they put me on hold for like 35  minutes finally a annoying sounding nurse comes to the phone, explains why she didn't call me back and that Yes he wanted to see me but NO i wouldn't  be having another u.s .. OK that is wonderful.. they are expensive anyways. So i get to my appointment to day and the doctor walks in and asked how I m feeling . I told him I am Still a little crampy and spotting some.. He said well OK.. but listen you have to relax and stop worrying so much and STOP calling up here 3 times a day ..I was STUNNED!!! then he did my exam said the baby sounded good I was measuring fine and asked if i had any questions I say yes.. he gave a half smirk and said i figured so but make it quick i dont have time for this ... so i gave him my list and he rolls his eyes and said you really need to calm down a little and i will give you short answers he began answering a few then his phone rings ..HE TAKES THE CALL .. then talks for like five minutes and then finish reading my questions giving me more half assed answers and NO more info that I went in with .. then he tells me he will see me in 2 weeks IF he dont hear from me before then . I told him I know i might tend to be more on edge than a normal mom but that fact that I lost a baby make me worry more he said.. YOU NEED TO GET OVER THAT .. you have had two healthy pregnancies since then and you are fine.. ***HOW THE HELL DO YOU GET OVER HAVING A  DEAD BABY????**** so i left the doctors office crying.. Not only do i feel attacked but like he has NO concern for my worries and dismisses my bodies signals that tell me something isn't right.. I feel as if im just another pregnant woman he has to see and dont care about the health of my baby as long as he gets paid.. I am SO pissed off . I really want to change doctors but dont know if i can or not with being so far along and my insurance. I have ZERO confidence in him and dont feel he has any compassion for my situation.. SO tell me what do you all think and what would you do???

Wordful and Wordless Wednesday

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So here is a link to a Post i wrote yesterday with pics.. im running late to a drs appointment . Alarm didnt go off and the kids still needs to be dressed.. ENJOY..

three little bears..

 I have posted two other blogs I wanted to share with my "non crocheting" blog buddies
 one is HERE and the other is HERE. They are about the stocking I made for my kids and nephews and the Baby blankets Ive made. Below is a copy and pasted blog about the 3 little bears.. ENJOY!!! and let me know what you think about them..

This is the story of the 3 little bears.. I crocheted them each, while all different each single crocheted round done with love . One for my son, the other two for my nephews. Two are completly finished and one is yet to be stuffed. but never the less here are their "mug " shots..

gus's bear



Colton's bear

Riley's bear.(he needs stuffed)

tackle it tuesday..

So what am I tackling today. A early morning Doctors appointment for both kids, My 2 yr old has a well baby visit and my 3 yr old a recheck on her chronic asthma. Then in the afternoon is my daughters class Christmas Party at school.Some time during the day I have to finish crocheting on a afghan that is a christmas present. I completed my two teddy bears and the stocking so all I have left is the afghan.All my gift are wrapped and well hidden. I only have to buy for my sister , mother in law and hubby.. i know what im getting my sister and hubby but have NO CLUE what to get my mother in law.. The kids stockings are hung and stuffed. I crocheted miah, gus and colton( my nephew)'s last year and Riley's this year, I look forward to crocheting Ellie one next year .. below are some pics of the stockings.. I hope ya'll have a very merry christmas..



 miah and gus's stockings i made..

stocking i made for my nephew colton

stocking i made from my nephew Riley

Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods: cold outside  possible snow..YAY
One of my simple pleasures : wood heat 

On my bedside table: phone, ear plugs,crochet projects
On my TV:   the news
On the menu for tonight: who knows..lol.. 

On my To Do List: refill propane tank, work on my crochet projects, wrap a few gifts..
New Recipe I tried last week:none
In the craft basket: a afghan , two teddy bears

Looking forward to:   my doctors appointment

Homemaking Tip for this week:make sure if you are goin to mail christmas cards last minute put the right postage on them..DUH.. yes im blonde..
Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):This one about my recent hospital visit
Favorite photo(s) from last week these ultrasound pics of my little ellie.. it is definatly a GIRL!!!

Lesson learned the past few days:

dont go to walmart any time the week of Christmas!!!!
. On my Prayer List: My friend who found out her soon to be ex husband was shaking her 2month old baby.. and when it came time to be released from the hospital was put in foster care until the dad could be proven to be no where around. This baby was born at 29 weeks and spent a long time in the nicu. My friend is really upset.. the baby is fine but  when they went to court this past monday the state would not give her baby back saying she was "medically negliant" cause she didnt report it soon enough.. how can you report something you know NOTHING about.. she is VERY upset she wont be with her little girl on her FIRST CHRISTMAS .
. PLEASE PRAY FOR HER!!!!  
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

"So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you." -John 16:22

Making your home sing Monday..

Welcome to the Making Your Home Sing Monday meme! Every day you are doing something to make your house into a home for yourself and your family (if you have one). My point with each Monday post is, what are you doing or going to do today to make your home sing?

so what is making my home sing..all the presents that are bought are wrapped, the home made stockings are hung, the cards are all sent and im crocheting like a MAD CRAZY woman to finish a few last minute projects. The house got a good cleaning this weekend and the fridge, freezer and pantry are full. And later in the week I am goin to set in making cookies and treats.I also am the room mother for my daughters class and I have all the little bags full  of treats and we cant take home made things (i think that is STUPID) so i have the cookies bought and ready to go.. so hope you all have a marry Christmas and a happy new year.. Here is our Family Christmas Card..

a friday night in the Hospital

So what did you all do this Friday night ?? I spent all night in the labor and delivery department at our hospitals womens center WHY?? i was having contractions and feeling yucky and had started to bleed so off we went . When they got my labs back it was determined i had a UTI and was severally dehydrated. So after 7 hrs , a antibiotic and two bags of saline I was sent home on STRICT 100% bed rest.We had a ultra sound done and my fluid was good and found my placenta is STILL a complete previa and best of all I got to see sweet Ellie's face and I got a few pics.. She weighs 4lbs 5 oz. not sure how long she is she was all balled up so they couldn't measure.

Aloha Friday

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So my question this week is ..
Have any of you mommies ever gotten (PUPPP) ( pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy ) or polymorphic eruption of pregnancy.?? I developed this today.. so now i have a whole set of P related pregnancy related complications.. i  also have Placental PREVIA, PREECLAMSIA and PUPPP.. and if you have HAD IT. what did you do to treat it ? my Dr gave me a oral steroid.

Firday Photo Flashback

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this is me at my first Christmas 1980 i was 2 months old

                       my 2nd Christmas 1981

Friday Fill ins..

Thursday, December 17, 2009

#155

And...here we go!



1. No, we will NOT __have ice cream for breakfast___________.
2. _Play doh stays_______ at the old kitchen table.
3. I watched the steam rising from the hot cup of coffee (or tea) and thought: __this is goin to be SO GOOD________.
4. ___________Really its__ going to be okay.
5. I'll take __it.. if IT is yarn ______.
6. ____screw it ____ at least from my point of view.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to __crocheting ___, tomorrow my plans include __goin to silverdollarcity___ and Sunday, I want to ___goto church_!

Posted by Janet at 9:36 PM

Wordful and Wordless Wednesday

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so here is a pic i took of my kids right before bed.. i love these pics..

Works For me Wednesday.

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So what is working for me is that I have all my Christmas cards and newsletters done and IN THE MAIL!! and following doctors orders to be on 100% pelvic and bed rest due to this darn placental previa and preclamsia.. i have a doctors appointment in the am to check my blood pressure. I will be 32 weeks on thursday to I hope I can stay pregnant for a few more weeks.

Making your home sing Monday..

Welcome to the Making Your Home Sing Monday meme! Every day you are doing something to make your house into a home for yourself and your family (if you have one). My point with each Monday post is, what are you doing or going to do today to make your home sing?

so what is making my home sing this week.. I have completely finished printing my christmas cards and newletters and have began to address envelopes and locating addresses.. I hope to be done by Wednesday. that is about all that is goin on around here.. hope everyone has a good week.!!!

Happy homemaker Monday..

The weather in my neck of the woods: cold outside  
One of my simple pleasures : hot chocolate 

On my bedside table: phone, ear plugs,crochet projects
On my TV:nothing
On the menu for tonight: beef strogonoff 

On my To Do List: make a bank deposit , return books to library, work on my crochet projects
New Recipe I tried last week: chicken parmasian
In the craft basket: a afghan , two teddy bears  

Looking forward to: my ultrasound next week 

Homemaking Tip for this week: gather up everyone's address before you start addressing envelopes
Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other): this one about my little boy turning two 

Favorite photo(s) from last week this one of my kids before bed a few nights ago

Lesson learned the past few days:

 lick envelopes with cation!!!!
. On my Prayer List: My friend who found out her soon to be ex husband was shaking her 2month old baby.. and when it came time to be released from the hospital was put in foster care until the dad could be proven to be no where around. This baby was born at 29 weeks and spent a long time in the nicu. My friend is really upset.. the baby is fine but  when they went to court this past monday the state would not give her baby back saying she was "medically negliant" cause she didnt report it soon enough.. how can you report something you know NOTHING about.. she is VERY upset she wont be with her little girl on her FIRST CHRISTMAS .
. PLEASE PRAY FOR HER!!!!  
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

A cheerful heart is good medicine...

Proverbs 17:22