I finally used some cool functionality on our Canon DSR. I took pictures of fireworks over the weekend. Here are some of the cooler shots: Nice Shot of DD One of the attendees practicing his Hogwarts training. Still has to figure out how to straighten out the shot. Palm Tree? Street Lamp My favorite – […]
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Yard Update
It has been one whirl-wind of a week here at our house. Since Tuesday, the backyard has been teeming with workmen building our fireplace. It was so neat to watch them build it – I’m like an expert now (because watching and doing are the same thing, right? ha ha!). They’ll be finishing up […]
You’re looking at Mrs. Average
I found this test online from 1929 that rates you as a wife or husband. Pretty funny what is considered a “demerit” – such as “seams in hose often crooked.” Does it count if I don’t even wear hose? But I have to say a lot of it probably makes sense even today. The test […]
DH’s topic
I am pretty braindead this week, hence the lack of my normal, witty, hilarious posts (ha ha). I unfortunately cannot think of anything to write about beyond sales taxes and poop (hardly entertainment). So, I asked DH to give me a topic and I would write about it – no matter what. His choice? “How […]
Caramel Pecan Brownies
Maybe it’s because DH was out of town last week (it’s amazing how much sugar helps recover from pure exhaustion), or maybe it’s because I’ve just got a major sweet-tooth, but I saw a recipe for caramel brownies and just had to try them for FHE yesterday. This is what I adapted from the recipe […]
Letters of the week
I may have to make this a weekly tradition! ——————————————————– Dear coupon clippers It’s great that you get an extra good deal when items go on sale, but please leave one or two of them on the shelves so that others can enjoy the savings too! Signed, Irritated that none of the items I need […]
The infamous “Toy”
DD is great at sharing things. Her stuffed animal “babies” (of her choosing, of course), her reward candy (for using the potty), and other miscellaneous odds and ends always end up distributed between the family. However, the “family” in DD’s view includes a fifth member…one she calls “Toy.” It started with the “I love Mommy, […]
Jammy Desires
I have a fetish for buying the kids pajamas. If I’m shopping for clothes for the kids, I inevitably end up buying a least one set of pajamas. This has created a glut of pjs in our house. At one point, DD had probably twice as many pjs as she did other clothes, a fact […]
Carnitas Enchiladas
Okay. I’m getting a bit creative. This is a recipe I’ve adapted from a taco recipe to make enchiladas instead. Super yummy, especially with the homemade corn tortillas. And it is super easy! The pictures here are leftovers, actually. Almost as yummy as the first night! Carnitas Enchilada Stacks 1 to 1-1/2 pounds pork roast, […]
Cookies!
I haven’t posted any new recipes lately – mainly because I haven’t been cooking. But, alas, tax season has died down and I find myself with a few spare moments. So I’m tried out a new cookie today from Picky Palate that uses coconut oil instead of butter (supposedly there are major health benefits […]