Micah 2:10 ~ Arise ye, and depart; for this is not your rest; because it is polluted, it shall destroy you, even with a sore destruction.

My verse today.

Lessons from the kitchen

Lesson #56 ~ Always wear an apron. I have now ruined 6 shirts. The last of which I didn't have an apron on, and the whole mess could have been avoided.


Lesson #57 ~ Thank those you give you little gifts.

I just have to say for the record on this one.......I really am not as fat as this picture makes me look. I was given this apron my dear little one Rachel, and I wanted a picture of it, so I put it on over another one that I had on!! :)

Lesson #58~ When using the stove, under NO circumstances should you lay down METAL tongs on a burner. Especially if said burner is on, and ESPECIALLY if it is on high. The real lesson maybe shouldn't be not to lay the tongs down, but should be not to pick them up AND hold on to them for a minute, thinking, OH it's not that hot. You just might burn your finger.

And your friend Tina, after hearing much whining and complaining might offer to doctor you up.

I am woman enough to stand up and say that when I am even remotely hurt, I am a baby.


Lesson #59 ~ Decorate for Christmas. Even if people don't get it, or think you are crazy the kids WILL enjoy it.

I can't tell you how many kids have walked into the kitchen and oooohhhed and aaaahhhed.



Lesson #60 ~ When making a cake, be careful not to fill the pan so high that the cake overflows while baking. It WILL make a huge mess in the oven. And leave just 1 more thing you need to clean.

Lesson #61 ~ When making scrambled eggs, it is best to know that they will take longer then you think to scramble. ALOT LONGER. So long in fact that the children in elementary might not get their scrambled eggs because they aren't done yet.

Lesson #62 ~ Know that on the day you LEAST expect, the health inspector WILL show up.

Lesson #63 ~ Thank the Lord for his wisdom and guidance. Even when dealing with Health Inspectors.



Lesson #64 ~ This is more of a common sense lesson, do not under ANY circumstances, put cans of pop in a deep freeze. They will explode all over the freezer. 2 different people did this and 2 different times. The 2nd time, I refused to clean up the mess.

I do feel guilty for my refusal to clean it up. That meant that Mr. S. had to clean it up and it wasn't his job either.

I meant for the idiot who put it in the freezer to clean it up. NOT Mr. S.

Lesson #65 ~ Concession stands. Do not put any extra effort in cleaning the kitchen the day of a concession stand. It will NOT look the same the next morning. Their will be stuff all over the place. No further comment.

Lesson #66 ~ Kids love Cherry Cheese Danishes. Almost as much as they love Big Texas Cinnamon Rolls. Almost.

Lesson #67 ~ This is a lesson for the kids. Do not complain about the food. I had 1 not so brave high school boy who really should have known better, learn that lesson the hard way.

Lesson #68 ~ Put your family 1st. Always. Being the lunch lady is just a job. My number 1 job is being a wife and a mother. NOT being the lunch lady. My children need to know they are more important.

Lesson #69 ~ Give mercy as mercy is given unto you.

A NOT so MERRY picture

Before the kids school program last Thursday, I decided that it would be a good time to take the kids pictures taken.


I told them that I was going to do it. Brother got ready and had to wait for about 30 min while I finished up Dada's hair.


I guess in the time that it took him to wait, he wasn't in a great mood. And let me tell you......he showed it!!!!

This is the best 1 that I got of him. He is half smiling half trying not to cry. GRRRRR!!!!

After only a little shouting, we headed to the program. Which was fabulous!!

Dada sang in a girls group who sang Carol of the Bells, and they did such a good job! I was so proud of her!!

Then the 3rd and 4th grade sang together.....

Then the 1st and 2nd sang......

then the whole elementary sang.

It was so cool to be able to sit back and enjoy the kids. I was particularly proud of Brother who didn't suck his thumb the entire time on stage!!!! YAH!!!! If you know him, you know what an accomplishment that it! :)

A girls shopping trip

The Saturday after Thanksgiving my sisters, Mom and I went shopping.


We left at 8 in the morning.



And got back at 1 in the morning. It was a long and prosperous day.



I would have to say that Sears was my favorite stop.

It would drive my husband nuts to hear this....he always says to act your age.

But when you are with your sisters, it's a little hard to act your age.



Let's just suffice it to say that my Mom almost wet her pants when she saw Joanna pushing my down the aisle.

We laughed so hard, it hurt!!!!



We were in Sears FOREVER!!!! And I mean forever!



We eventually found a nice section where we could relax while my Mom stood in this line probably 4 different times.


In the end, it was worth it, we all found our perfect gift, and Mom knows that we all like what we got, and that it fits.



Joanna got a little tuckered out while waiting for Jessica to find the perfect dress. She finally found one that looks wonderful on her!! YAH!!!!


I would say that there was only 1 downfall of our trip.


And that is that Joy and Jelanie wasn't there!!!

Joy had to work, and of course Jelanie is in Hawaii.

We were promised that NEXT year Jonathan and Jelanie will be here for the holidays. YAH!!!!

A promise.....

Joel 2:26-27 ~ And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed. And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the Lord your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.

I am so thankful for the presence of the Lord.

I can feel him in my life and I am thankful for that.

I am thankful that when I fall, I am able to get back up again.

John 15:7 ~ If ye abide and me and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

I am asking.

Thanksgiving 2009

Yesterday was a WONDERFUL Family Thanksgiving. We had a good old S family gathering. It was exactly what I have been wanting and missing.

I love Hunny's family oh so much.


The kids had craft time and had a fun time making bracelets and necklaces and key chains. After some instruction from the adults, the kids got the hang of it real quick.

Do you like Heidi's.....er I mean Brother's lizard key chain??




What is Thanksgiving Day with out the much needed nap??

Notice Anna's bracelet?? She was so proud of it!!


Thank you so much Blake and Heidi for opening your home for all of us to crash!! It was the perfect Thanksgiving.