Some Kinda Wonderful

Just not feeling it...

So, I'm taking a break for awhile.  I don't know how long this will last, maybe a day, maybe a week, maybe longer.  I'm just feeling so down and out lately.  Don't worry!  I will continue to check out your blogs.  If you read mine, chances are I read yours. 

I'm just really feeling very empty.  I feel like there's nothing left inside right now.  Drained.  Yep, that's it.  I'm drained.  I'll be back soon I'm sure.  Thanks and please don't delete me from your blogs...I will be back!

I admit it!

I admit that I'm very obsessive.  I tend to go overboard with things I love and I love the Twilight books.  I love the people in the books, I love the entire plot of the books.  I love the vampire thing, I love the mystery of wondering if she'll change or not.  I love that Edward and Bella love each other.  I love that it's different.  So, I've found the perfect internet site for me.  Twilight Moms.  It's all about the books and the upcoming new book and movie.  Oh yeah... I can see a lot of my time being spent at this board!  Twilight Moms

And here's the cast for the new movie!  Well, at least the Cullens

Can you stand another question answer session?

Just a little fun.  Feel free to copy and do it on your blog.  I did.  LOL

1.  occupation? I work in a computer lab with What is your kids

2. What color are your socks right now?  No socks

3. What are you listening to right now? Martha

4. Last thing that you ate? Does coffee count?

5. Can you drive a stick shift?  Yep, sure can!

6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Pink

7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Gina

8. How old are you today? 46

9. What color are your eyes? Blue

10. What is your favorite sport to watch? Baseball

11. Have you ever dyed your hair?!  And still do

12. Pets? JakJak and Scout the Wacky Jackies

13. Favorite food? Mexican

14. What was the last movie you watched? 30 days of Night

15. Favorite day of the year? Halloween

16. What do you do to vent anger? I usually don’t but if I do, I yell.

17. What was your favorite toy as a child?  My imagination

18. What is your favorite, fall or spring?  Fall, but I like spring too.

19. Hug or kisses? Booth

20. Cherries or Blueberry?   blueberries

21. Do you want your friends to email you?! Of course. Who is most likely to respond? all

23. Who is least likely to respond? None

24. Current living situation? Married, own our home

25. When was the last time you cried? I’m sure it was recent

26. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? Julie

27.  Where did you live growing up?  Jackson Hole

Wyoming

28. Favorite smells? Fall smells

29. What inspires you? Everything around me

30. What are you afraid of? death

31. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? spicy

32. Favorite dog breed? Jack Russells

33. How many years at your current job? 11

34. Favorite days of the week? Sunday

35. How many countries have you lived in? 1

36. Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? Yes

37. Who’s your favorite sports team? SF Giants

38. Do you have a house phone that is NOT cordless? nope

39. Do you like finding out more about people in your life? YES!

40. What is your goal for 2008?  Health

Menus Done

Let me explain one thing, because we have joint custody of the two youngest kids, we don't have them on Monday, Thursday or every other Friday.  I don't  cook everynight.  I also work until 7:15 - 8:00 pm every night.  So cooking is either premade of Rob helps out.  He NEVER wants me to cook when we don't have the kids, so usually we do leftovers on those nights.  Thursday night is our "date" night.  We watch out tv programs and I stop and pick up our mexican food on the way home.

Feb. 19-24

Tuesday- Roast Beef and potaotos, corn

Wednesday- Leftover chienese

Thursday- Mexican food (date night for hubby and I)

Friday- Leftover Roast beef sandwiches

Saturday- Italian chicken breasts, baked potatoes

Sunday Pork chops and scalloped potatoes, steamed veggie

Feb 26-March 2

Monday- Leftovers

Tuesday- Spaghetti w/meatballs

Wednesday- Mini meatloafs, noodles, steamed veggies

Thursday- Mexican

Friday- leftovers

Saturday- soup and sandwiches

Sunday- Roasted chicken with veggies

March 3-March 9

Monday- leftover chicken and veggies

Tuesday- ROB'S CHOICE (his birthday)

Wednesday- Cheese steak sandwiches and chips

Thursday- Mexican

Friday- Breakfast- pancakes, eggs, and sausage

Saturday- Chili and cornbread

Sunday- Baked pork chops and stuffing

March 10 - March 16th

Monday- Leftovers

Tuesday- Meatball sandwiches- chips

Wednesday- Soup and grilled cheese sandwiches

Thursday- Mexican

Friday- Tuna noodle casserole

Saturday- Roast beef w/ veggies  SHOPPING DAY

The day after....

Okay, I know we've all been there, groceries.  I personally don't mind going to the store and shopping or putting away what I've purchased.  I actually like doing those things.  I don't mind cooking, or planning the menu's. I HATE...that's right HATE bringing it all in from the car.  Yesterday it was pouring rain.  I put it off for hours thinking it was going to slow or stop. HA!  Wishful thinking I guess.  So I finally venture out to the store.  I HAD to go, we had nothing left in the house to eat.  And of course, this is my BIG shopping day.  You know, when I buy all the stuff for the month.  (that's the way I do it)  I'll go to the store every week for the fresh stuff, milk, veggies, fruit etc.  I buy everything else once a month. 

I decided I'd just grab a few things and head home.  Then I got to the store and decided, I'm here, I'm just gonna do it and get it done.  An hour and a half later, I'm done and have spent $400.00 (remember, this is for the month) and I actually saved about $100 w/ coupons and bonus card savings.  Here's the run down...

• chicken breasts 2 meals
• pork chops 2 meals
• 2 roasts (buy one get one free)
• Hamburger 2 meals
• speghetti sauce 2 meals
• meat balls for sauce and sandwiches
• steak um's for cheese steak sandwiches
• canned and frozen veggies 4 cans, 4 frozen
• canned tomato products
• kidney beans for chili 2 large
• seasonings
• frozen french fries 2
• frozen pasta meal 2
• frozen rolls 2
• chicken noodle soup 4
• other soup 4
• 4 loafs of bread (freezer for 3)
• dog food and treats
• 2 milk
• 2 creamers for my coffee
• coffee
• 16 pack of toilet paper
• 8 pack paper towels
• napkins
• tide
• fabric sheets
• kleenex
• 4 cereal
• poptarts 2 boxes
• hot pockets 4 boxes
• chips 2
• pita chips 2
• cheese whiz
• toothpaste and brushes
• floss
• eggs l doz
• yogart 5
• grated cheese 4
• sliced cheese 2
• 4 sausage (link)
• personal hygeine things
• 4 cans of tuna
• scalloped potatoes (pre packaged) 2
• frozen ice cream for dogs (it's their 1st birthday this week)

I think that's about it.  I think I did pretty good.  Now, I have to sit down and do my menus for the month.  woooo...I'm glad it's done.  And if you read through this... let me know how you do your shopping, weekly, bi weekly or monthly.  And thanks for hanging in there with me.  LOL

Sunday Morning

It's so nice to get up and not have to go anywhere.  I've been sitting and watching a movie and just playing.  Rob's still sleeping so I need to be at least a little quiet.  When he wakes up, I'll start the regular weekend cleaning.  Oh joy! 

I know it's only the middle of Feb, but I'm so ready for spring.  I really don't care for this month.  I seem to get depressed and a little sad this time of the year, every year.  I try really hard to think of this time as a time to think, reflect, to plan.  It's the slow time, the time before things start hopping again.  I have lists of things to think about...I have lists of lists.  I love to make lists.  LOL.  But I keep thinking of my porch swing in the early mornings and evenings.  The sound of birds singing, the slow breeze in the trees while the leaves move making the soft sound.  The clouds that look like cotton candy and fire flies.  See, this is why I long for spring.

 

I'm going to redo the garden down stairs, and try and fit as many cutting flowers as possible in the small area.  I've decided I still want my tomatoes but I'm going to try one of those hanging tomato plants.  They're upside down.  My Mom loves them.  So, I'm going to get a couple and see how them work. 

I took this picture last June I think.  The lily is from my front yard.  I love the pink tiger lilies and I love the contrast of the orange and black butterfly on the pink.    Another thing that's making me think spring is I keep seeing flocks of Robins.  They usually go south for the winter.  Well, their still around and I'm thinking...winter must be ending early this year.  I know, wishful thinking I'm sure.  Oh well, a girl can always wish and dream.

Found this on another blog and cracked up!!  It's so fun and true.

1. When you are sad--I will help you get drunk and plot revenge against the sorry bastard who made you sad
2. When you are blue--I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you,
3. When you smile--I will know you are plotting something that I must be involved in.
4. When you are scared--I will rag on you about it every chance I get.
5. When you are worried--I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be, until you quit whining.
6. When you are confused-- I will use little words.
7. When you are sick-- I WILL tell you to stay the hell away from me unitl you are well again. I don't want whatever you have. No cooties puh-leez!!
8. When you fall-- I will point and laugh at your clumsy ass.

Friendship is like peeing your pants, Everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth.

Hope you have a great day!

How sweet is she? VERY!

My freind Barbara gave me this very nice award! 

How sweet is this?  I have to say, I'm so happy to know that SOMEONE reads this blog.  LOL.  Thanks so much Barbara.  You're the best!

I also wanted to say...  HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

Tagged again. YIKES... lol

My friend Gigi tagged me!  Guess that means I'm IT!

You must post the rules before you give your answers.*You must list one fact about yourself for each letter of your middle name. Each fact must begin with that letter. If you don't have a middle name, just use your maiden name.*After you've been tagged, you need to up-date your blog with your middle name and answers.*At the end of your post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name.(Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and need to read your blog for details.  I'm making Rob do this one because I already did it.

S - Sharp

U - Unbelievable

E - Exciting

(eye roll)  Okay... thank you honey!

If you're reading this, I'm tagging YOU!!

Can't believe I'm posting AGAIN!

I was so excited to see who has been cast for the parts of Edward and Bella in the upcoming movie "Twilight" by Stephanie Myer 

Robert Pattinson cast as Edward

Kristen Stewart cast as Bella                                                                  

I LOVE these books and can't wait to read the 4th book in this saga, due out August 2nd and her new book "The Host" coming out May 6th!

You MUST check this out!

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