Snow...Really? Is that the best ya got?

A snow day...hmmm...I'll take it; however, I think we need a re-do!  It doesn't count if it doesn't cover the the tops of the grass sprouts.  C'mon Snow...I "triple dog dare you"!

Yes, I guess you could say that I am just as bad as one of the kids wanting a "real snow".

It's not even picture worthy...lol

Here at our house a snow day means:

1.  Sleep late
2.  Good breakfast
3.  Playing in the snow
4.  Hot cocoa/coffee

However, with this minut snow...it meant:

1.  No sleeping late~just lucky enough to work from home in my pj's.
2.  Weight Watchers has taken over our pantry/house
3.  Again...working (me at home working & Kevin at work)~Thankfully, Alyssa & Jordan were lucky enough to get to go spend time with friends.  Poor Brutus, he just got to curl up in his little bed.
4.  Again...way to many points to waste on a cup of cocoa or coffee...LOL

Oh well...there is ALWAYS next time...so c'mon Snow...show us what ya got!

Announcing...Momma T's Treasures

I am really excited about doing things that I love to do!  For me...that would be crafts, cooking or anything that is creative!


So far, I have been really blessed with orders for Momma T's creations.  They may be simple but the theme of the products is "You Are The Inspiration"...

These are priced at $12 each.

(S&H not included if they are needing to be shipped)

Check out our website at http://www.mommatstreasures.com !!!  Let me know what you think!  :)

Pumpkin Trifle~All I Can Say Is YUM!!

Tonight at church we are having a "Whoo's Thankful" ladies gathering (using an owl logo, of course).  I wanted to make something festive since it was also Thanksgiving oriented.  It is smelling so good in our kitchen right now.  I know that Allison would just love this since she is my pumpkin pie fan!

Does this not look YUMMO?

Here's the recipe for Pumpkin Trifle:

1 package (14-1/2 ounces) gingerbread cake mix
1-1/4 cups water
1 egg
4 cups cold fat-free milk
4 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, nutmeg and allspice
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

Directions:  In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water and egg, beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into an ungreased 8-in. square baking pan.  Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. When completely cooled, crumble the cake. Set aside 1/4 cup crumbs for garnish.

In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir in pumpkin and spices until well blended.

In a trifle bowl or 3-1/2-qt. glass serving bowl, layer a fourth of the cake crumbs, half of the pumpkin mixture, a fourth of the cake crumbs and half of the whipped topping. Repeat layers. Garnish with reserved cake crumbs. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving. Yield: 18 servings.

**By the way...I am thankful for such a wonderful family and very special friends.

 

Dress Up Day at Work

So today is dress up day here at the clinic...

I was a little negative about us dressing up, but as the day grew closer & closer I noticed that I was beginning to be pumped up about this. 

Scary...yes, I know.  The only part I dislike about this is that Kev didn't get to see me "all decked out".  However, I AM pretty sure that when I rip the "stache" off it will wax my lip and to think I only used eyelash glue...Who would've thought???

Here is a picture of our group that  participated in dress up day. 

Not sure what to leave on this post...  Good times...!?!

Hippy Day

I'm a little concerned that our 11 year old daughter could fit right in during the 70's. Should I be scared?

Maybe it's a little scarier that we had clothes to fit into this genre.

Courtesy of her brother...she has shades...although I'm not real sure about the style of shades; however, she was pumped & that is all that matters.

***Please note-I have not been real good at taking pictures of her this week during Red Ribbon Spirit Week, but this was priceless.***

Labor Day~2010

So, our Labor Day wasn't your typical "Labor Day" that included cookouts, friends, family, etc...but it was ok with us. Unfortunately, Kevin was not able to enjoy the day we had planned but honestly I don't think he missed it...just by his cute little expressions.

Kevin being the sweetheart that he is decided to let me sleep in even though he had to leave out to go to Heavner, OK for a days work. The kids & I actually slept in...WOW!

Labor Day Agenda:

Jordan~Going to the fish fry at Falling Water & then football practice @ 5 p.m.

Alyssa~Making stuff for the County Fair

Alice~Clean-up & $$ Distributor (it's nice to be needed)

Sorry...no pics of Jordan because he was in a hurry since we slept in & I forgot that I would need to wake him up in order to be there around 11 a.m. OOPS :)

Alyssa and I started off by making and canning a couple of types of soup. This is something that we do every year and LOVE IT! It's a great mom & daughter kind of thing.

Alyssa then decided that she was feeling a little crafty...so here ya go... We found these little kits on sale at Hobby Lobby for $1 for a set to make 6 of these nifty little things. Go ahead and laugh...You know you are jealous.

Cute, huh?

Every time we go to H.L. Alyssa always begs me to get the stuff for her to make a new blanket. Here was the pitch for store visit....

Alyssa: Mom, I haven't got to make a tie blanket in a really long time.

Me: It will be ok...You will survive.

Alyssa: You know what, Mom?

Me: What?

Alyssa: If you get the stuff to make a new blanket, I can show it in the fair. (I'm pretty sure there was an evil laugh at the point from her)

Me: Ok, but if we get the fleece, you have to make the blanket & put it up until Fair time. Alyssa that means "YOU CANNOT USE IT UNTIL AFTER THE FAIR".

Needless to say, I had a happy child.

I think she done a pretty good job!

Guess we will go spend some "family time" all together now & eat the Dirty Rice that I made for supper.

Snow Day

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow... We had a wonderful time playing in the snow, although I couldn't get my kids to help me build a snowman. It's pretty sad when you resort to the 8 year-old neighbor kid to help you build one. By the way, have you ever seen a snowman with ears? Well, now ya have! The helper insisted that it have ears & since he was helping me, I decided that I could at least let it have the ears. Cute, huh?

The kids & I had a lot of fun, especially when Kevin came out & was working thawing out vehicles...LOL, the sneaky, snowball attack was on! Sorry, no pictures were taken during the war, mainly because I was trying to refrain from being hit by everyone. However, there are various pictures of Jordan & Alyssa doing what they do best.

The puppies were not very happy when they were brought out in the cold, "white" grass. Things were just not the same.

By the time our weekend was up, I felt I had been blessed. No, I change that remark. I AM BLESSED! Our life may be simple, but we LOVE it!