Anniversary

Today is November 5, 2011 and it makes a year since I fell at my cousin brothers house. I can't believe it. Sometimes when I'm doing something like doing my dads newsletters the next day my wrist hurts.

INJURY

On Friday the 5th of November, I went to the house of my cousin's brother for a boutique. I went and got some folded chairs from the trunk of the car and was carrying them inside. I didn't make it and I tripped on the bricks that are on his front yard leading up to his front door. I cried then I was on his couch and I told my mom that I didn't feel good so I just past out. Then I went to my uncle's house to rest. Now I have his bruise to prove it.

Rag Time Quilt

This quilt that I made was from a kit. My mom got this kit in Las Vegas. She went to different quilt stores a couple years ago. I'm glad that I got it done so that I have something to keep me warm this winter.
I sewed it 1 inch seams and clipped them every 1/2 inch. I had to take it to the laundry mat to wash it so that the seams would fringe. It was fun to make and it didn't take long to make.

Shoes

These are my new shoes that I got from JCP. They are mens shoes size 7 medium. And they feel comfortable.

Quilt

This quilt was from a kit. I had fun making this quilt. Had to put extra material in the corners. It's like my other one that I made. I finally got it done. I dr patterns for it.

PURSE

This purse was from a pattern that I got it from the craft show at the State Fair grounds the last weekend of January. This pattern is called Dory's Raggy Purse. Or you can go online www.craftsbydory.com. I'm glad that I finally got it done.

FAVORITE SAYINGS

2.1 "OUR Father, which art in Heaven"
2.2 "Hallowed be thy Name"
2.3 "Thy kingdom come"
2.4 "Thy will be done, in earth as it it in heaven"
2.5 "Give us this day our daily bread"
2.6 "And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us"
2.7 "And lead us not into temptation"
2.8 "But deliver us from evil"
2.9 "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen

Layered Pumpkin Dessert

1 package (15 ounces) Hostess Twinkies (10 Twinkies)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 c. confectioners' sugar
1 container (8 ounces) frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed, divided
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 c. milk
Additional pumpkin pie spice

Slice Twinkies in half lengthwise and place cream-side up, in single layer in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Using a mixer, blend together cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1/2 of whipped topping until smooth. Spread evenly over Twinkies.

Combine pudding mix, pumpkin, pumpkin spice and milk. Whisk until well blended and layer over cream cheese mixture. Carefully spread remaining whipped topping over pumpkin. Lightly sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice. Refrigerate several hours or until set.

Makes 9 to 12 servings

School Days Quilt

This is the quilt that I made from a kit. I started this quilt when my mom and I went to Lakeside to spend a weekend with her cousin Jimmy & Julie. It was about 2 years ago. This is my second quilt. My first quilt was a flannel rag quilt. I'm so proud of myself. I even machine quilted it.

RECIPE

I GOT THIS RECIPE FROM PILLSBURY.COM

SLOPPY JOE BISCUIT ROUNDS

3/4 LB. LEAN (AT LEAST 80%) GROUND BEEF
1/4 C. CHOPPED ONION
1/4 C. CHOPPED GREEN BELL PEPPER
1/3 C. KETCHUP
1 TBSP. YELLOW MUSTARD
1 TSP. WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
1/4 TSP. SALT
1/8 TSP. PEPPER
1 CAN (16.3 OZ.)PILLSBURY GRANDS HOMEMADE REFRIGERATED BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
1 EGG YOLK
1/4 TSP. WATER
1/2 C. SHREDDED MONTEREY JACK OR CHEDDAR CHEESE

1. HEAT OVEN TO 375 DEG. SPRAY LARGE COOKIE SHEET WITH COOKING SPRAY. IN 10 INCH SKILLET, COOK BEEF, ONION AND BELL PEPPER OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT UNTIL BEEF IS THOROUGHLY COOKED, DRAIN. STIR IN KETCHUP, MUSTARD, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE, SALT & PEPPER.

2. SEPERATE DOUGH INTO 8 BISCUITS. PLACE 2 1/2 INCHES APART ON COOKIE SHEET. WITH BOTTOM OF FLAT 2-INCH DIAMETER GLASS OR FINGERS, PRESS OUT EACH BISCUIT TO 3 1/2 ROUND WITH 1/4 INCH RIM AROUND OUTSIDE EDGE. IN SMALL BOWL, BEAT EGG YOLK AND WATER WITH FORK. BRUSH OVER TOPS AND SIDES OF BISCUITS.

3. SPOON ABOUT 1/3 CUP OF BEEF MIXTURE INTO INDENTATION IN EACH BISCUIT. SPRINKLE EACH BISCUIT WITH 1 TBSP. SHREDDED CHEESE.

4. BAKE 12 TO 17 MINUTES OR UNTIL BISCUITS ARE GOLDEN BROWN AND CHEESE IS MELTED.

RECIPE

THIS IS A RECIPE THAT I FOUND IN ONE OF MY MOMS COOKBOOK IT'S CALLED FIX-IT AND FORGET-IT.

IT'S CALLED AWFULLY EASY CHICKEN

1/2 C. WATER
4-LB. CHICKEN LEGS AND THIGHS
14-OZ BOTTLE BARBECUE SAUCE

1. PLACE WATER IN BOTTOM OF SLOW COOKER. ADD CHICKEN. POUR BARBECUE SAUCE OVER TOP.

2. COVER. COOK ON LOW 8 HOURS.

NOTE: SERVE ANY ADDITIONAL SAUCE OVER MASHED POTATOES.

Maggie and Molly at the Park

HERE IS MAGGIE AT THE PARK LAYING FLAT EAGLE. HER FAVORITE WAY TO RELAX.





MOLLY LOVES THE GRASS. SHE LIKES TO RUN IN THE GRASS.




WE HAD TO PUT A LEADER ON MAGGIE BECAUSE SHE GOT IT OFF WHEN SHE ROLLED IN THE GRASS. WE TAKE TURNS OF LETTING EACH DOG WONDER AROUND THEN MY MOM CALLS THE DOG AND THEY RUN TO HER.





HERE IS MAGGIE ROLLING IN THE GRASS. WHICH SHE LIKES TO DO.




HERE IS MOLLY CHASINING AFTER A TENNIS BALL.

5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

This cake is so easy to make. You might want to make it with your children.
5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. EAT!(this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous). And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!
Add the dry ingredients, flour, sugar, and cocoa.
Add the egg milk and oil.
Add the chocolate chips. Yummy!
Microwave for 3 minutes.
This is how it looks in the mug. I used a large mug so it didn't rise over the top.
This is how it looks. So yummy and ready for Christmas dinner or any happy occasion.

Poor Maggie

Friday was an ordeal for Maggie & me. Dad was giving the girls their favorite treat and Maggie jumped on the bed and got her foot caught between the mattress and the foot board and she cried. We found out the she couldn't walk on her foot. So
I was washing dishes and heard Maggie yelping so then I went in Jerry's bedroom then I felt sick. Mom thought I was going to throw up and told me to go the bathroom and sit on the edge of the bathtub by the toilet and my mom went to go and get a washcloth to put on my forehead and while she was gone she heard a thump and found out that I had fainted and fallen into the bathtub. Sometimes I get these fainting spells over a traumatic event. Mom called dad to lift me up out of the bathtub. I came to then was very white. Mom took Maggie to the doctor and she has a very sprained foot and thank goodness it wasn't broken. The picture shows Maggie and me resting after our ordeal.

New Recipe

ITALIAN BREADED PORK CHOPS

3 EGGS, LIGHTLY BEATEN
3 Tablespoons milk
1 1/2 C. Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
1/2 C. Grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons dried Parsley
2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
4 pork chops


1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees (165 degrees C.)
2. In a small bowl, beat together the eggs and milk. in seperate small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large, oven proof skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until browned. Remove garlic, reserving for other uses.
4. Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture, coating evenly. Place coated pork chop in the skillet, and brown about 5 minutes on each side.
5. Place the skillet and pork chops in the preheated oven, and cook 25 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 160 dregrees F (70 degrees C.)

ANNIVERSARY

I can't believe on Oct. 25th will be 2 years at Kohl's. I have different nicknames they are slacker, 007, trouble, boss. I like all of my employees there are some that tease me so I tease them back. All I get for me 2 year Anniversary is a new name badge that says 2 year Customer Service.

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY

Today is Sept. 3rd and it's Jerry's birthday and it's their Anniversary. So we went to Black Angus for dinner. They have been married 20 years. At Black Angus the waitress came out with 2 plates that had a brownie, ice cream on top and on one plate it said Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary.

4TH OF JULY

My parents & I got to go up to Lakeside/Pinetop because my mom's cousin and his wife Julie have a log cabin house there. We toured around the area. I saw a neat golf course, and different houses in the pines. Jimmy & Julie fixed us a nice barbeque dinner. In the evening we played Uno and Jimmy & Julie's son-in-law, Seth, won. And that was fun playing Uno with Alicia, Jimmy & Julie's daughter.
So we will gang up on Seth next time. It started raining about 3:15 pm. We made homemade ice cream. We talked and got caught up with each other. I got to sleep in Julie's sewing room and even had the door opened at night. I even got to see another cousin, Gary & Kathy's, house who lives by Jimmy & Julie. We left the dogs at home. We came home on Saturday morning.

About Maggie

Maggie likes to play with her toys, especially one that my mom gave her for Christmas. It's green and looks like a bone and so she squeeks it alot. Sometimes Maggie will stretch and then howls. She even lays flat on her tummy and then she howls. She also likes to run through the house. If Maggie is on the chair, she will jump off of the arm rest and my mom calls her Miss Billy Goat. When I turn on the water from the spout of the tub she will go in the tub and start dringing the water. On Memorial Day she saw a lizard and caught it in her mouth in my moms backyard. She also likes to chase after birds.

Maggie

This is Maggie when I got her for my birthday. She is 7 weeks old and so tiny.