Archive for October, 2008

I VOTED!!!

After my doctor appointment this morning I decided it would be wise if I went over to the Livonia City Hall. I let the worker know that there would be a good possibility that I would not be able to vote due to being in a hospital on or around November 4th. I filled out [...]

Salsa

Los Hermanos Salsa Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies (drained) 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes (drained) 2-3 tsps. jalapeno (canned, diced, not pickled) 1/2 medium yellow onion (quartered) 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt (don’t use garlic powder) 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon sugar Juice from 1/2 lime 1/4 bunch [...]

And there was FIRE!!

When we moved into our new place they had a natural fireplace. Years ago the owners decided to switch it to a gas fireplace where they used it and loved it !  When we bought the house it was broken ( we knew that before we bought). This weekend Daniel decided to take out the [...]

Greenfield Village in October

Today the weather was great so we went to Greenfield Village with the kids. The day was perfect! We decided not to haul our lunch so we ate lunch at 11:30am and then headed out. I have to say it was nice not hauling all the extra stuff with us. We packed water bottles and [...]

This is the shirt I needed!

We had it for but a short time…..

When we moved into our home we got a FREE dolly. The kids were playing with it and when it was put away, it did not get put up against the wall in the garage. I went to run an errand the other day. I started to reverse the car and heard a loud noise. [...]

Outside with Daddy

Before the priesthood session on Saturday, Daniel took the two younger boys to get some energy out so they would be nice and tired when he headed over to the church. That way I could relax and have a “do nothing” kind of night. It was nice. Daniel is so good with the kids, I [...]

General Conference & Old Country Buffet

Every year we go to the first session of General Conference and then head over to Old Country Buffet, stuff our faces with food and dessert and then head back to the second session. We have been doing this tradition for years! Teflon and My Chocolate Covered Peanut had the great idea of doing it [...]

Baby Baby Baby

We got yet another box from West Coast Girl on Friday. In it was more clothes and bedding for the baby- crib sheets, bumper,bed skirt. Crystal has giving me car seat, toys (tons), baby bottles, baby chair, and crib and mattress. We saved our high chair so we still have that.  I can’t think of [...]

Its TURTLE time

In Zoey’s 6th grade class this year they have 3 pets- 2 turtles and 1 snake.  She was able to bring home one of the turtles as long as we gave her permission (which we did). The turtles name is Minsterman. We sent in a note giving her permission to bring home ONLY the turtles– [...]