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Two very random and completely unrelated things happened today.
[I suppose that's the true definition of random, right?]
Anyway, Amanda came over and borrowed my wireless internet. Don’t worry, she gave it back. Then I made the casserole pictured below out of pretty much everything in my freezer. I called it Leftover Casserole. (I wasn’t feeling too imaginative.) It had: frozen peas, frozen carrots, cooked pork + carrots, frozen corn, frozen black beans, frozen bell peppers, and frozen orange peppers; layered with tortillas, sour cream & cheese. I thoroughly enjoyed the casserole and it was such a nice way to use up ingredients that I had lingering in my freezer, that would never make a whole recipe of anything else.
Also, Kennedy took this pic of Amanda. Kennedy actually took a couple of pics of Amanda but most were blurry. This was the best one and of course, Amanda’s eyes are closed!
December 17th, 2010
Today Colby’s Kindergarten had a party. His teacher gave each of them a small milk carton or a butter box and some icing and graham crackers; it was instant “gingerbread house” – worthy. The girls got to help a little but mostly they wanted to eat all the decorations.
Then, his class had a book swap, which to Kindergarteners means you pick a number and then take the book with the coordinating number on it. I was impressed that all the kids did so well – they were so focused in getting those houses decorated!
December 16th, 2010
Today at dance, Kennedy’s class did their Christmas show-and-tell. The parents were invited inside the studio so we could watch and video them. I had to stand by the door and keep Carlee from running into camera shots, so I got a lot of video clips and pictures of the back side of Kennedy’s class.
They’re still cute, nonetheless.
Carlee wants to dance too!
Kennedy reminds me of ME when I was 3 and in dance class. It’s a little strange [and yet wonderful!] to ‘look into the mirror’.
December 15th, 2010
Today I ended up taking 2 pics of Carlee. The first shows off her eyelashes [while she shows off her belly button]. The second shows off her personality. [I found her there when everyone else was buckled in the van, ready to go. She decided she needed a more swanky ride.]
December 14th, 2010
“…hung by the chimney with care….” So, where did the word “mantel” come in to play? I like the phrase ‘by the chimney’ serves the purpose very well. Plus, I never can remember how to spell mantel and want to confuse it with mantle, as in crust, mantle & core (the layers of the earth). Also topping my list of hardest word to spell is vacuum. Vaccuum? Vaccum. vacuum? Seriously.
Anyway, I digress. This is my favorite Christmas decoration in the house. I think it looks pretty darn good, if I do say so myself. Last year we took our Christmas card pic sitting on the fireplace hearth.
Now ask me how many times we’ve used the fireplace…? I hope we get to use it more this winter because it wasn’t very cold last year. But first we need to get some firewood. Anyone know where we can get some locally?
December 13th, 2010
I realize I’m cheating here but I thought these were neat. On the plane back from our trip to Disney World, we had a short stop-over in Panama City, FL, and the pilot asked if any kids wanted to come and tour the cockpit. Kevin took Colby & Kennedy in and took these pics.
[Technically from November 28th.]
What did we really do today? Tonight was our church’s Christmas musical. Earlier this week I got to hold Baby Jesus (aka Jenny), age 3 weeks. And, today it was 40 degrees outside, so it’s actually beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
December 12th, 2010
This year is the first year we have been able to set up our artificial tree, put on the lights, and decorate it with ornaments all in one afternoon. Why? We had help! The kids loved to help with all parts of the Christmas tree making. I loved watching them.
[Kevin had the hard job of lifting the kids up to put the ornaments on.]
I love our tree. Kevin’s parents gave us this tree when we got married, and they used it for some years prior. So, I really have no idea how old it is, but I’d consider it an antique. It’s so pretty.
December 11th, 2010
We made the trip to Houston’s First Baptist Church tonight to see their annual Christmas celebration program. This year Alicia and Katrina were in the choir, and Alicia pulled double duty by playing percussion in the orchestra too.
Here’s a pic from Kevin’s iPhone. I was completely amazed at the show, and if you ever get the chance to go, or MAKE the chance to go, take it!
December 10th, 2010
Today the CBS kids sang songs for the Moms. I was holding Carlee and taking this picture of Kennedy with my iPhone. Kennedy did great and sang very well. If I ever learn how to put videos on the blog, I’ll show you one.
December 9th, 2010
Driving down the road today, I caught a glimpse of the stickers on this car. See for yourself.
Upon further inspection on the side of the car, it said “Taken from a local drug dealer”.
It really was a nice car. I had some thoughts when I saw this car:
1. I’m glad the Sheriff’s office isn’t buying new vehicles when they can use what’s already there. How “green” of them.
2. Were there drugs found inside this car? Can you really strip away all of the hidden drugs from a drug dealer’s car and still be able to drive it?
3. Am I the only one in BCS who’s seen this vehicle? I do have pictures to prove it!
December 8th, 2010
Kevin made a dessert for his company’s yearly dessert bake-off. He had 3 sous chefs this year.
December 7th, 2010
Here’s the last pic I took of our [picked] swiss chard. And here’s today’s pickins. (not a before and after; 1/2 is in the sink and 1/2 is on the cabinet).
I cooked all of this in a tiny bit of olive oil and then added some brown sugar and butter. I sauteed the stems separate from the leaves, to make sure the stems weren’t still crunchy. It tastes a lot like spinach but not quite so spicy, more like turnip greens. Next time I’ll add more sugar and more butter for Kevin’s tastes, but I really enjoyed it.
December 6th, 2010
Rock it, Carlee.
December 5th, 2010
I took all of these clothes out of all our closets for the purpose of coordinating something for our church directory picture today. Colby and Kevin helped me pick out which ones we would use. I bought a new shirt for me and for Colby (which turned out to be too big) but other than that, we chose to go with solid colors and jeans.
PS – we looked really cute for the pic but the lighting was just terrible. I am so spoiled to have a photographer for a husband. ;)
December 4th, 2010
We took down the Thanks calendar and put up the Christmas calendar. There’s an object that goes into the pockets each day. I have a file with the story that we read every night and add just a little bit each day.. but i can’t find it? I do have a paper copy, but it’s not even exactly what I’d like to say.. so, do you have any help for me with the text for the story of Christmas? I could probably write something from Luke 2, but if it was already out there I’d love to find it.
December 3rd, 2010
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