Scrapbooking

I had a random urge to scrapbook today. Interesting you say. So before I did anything foolish I took a deep breath and it slowly passed.
However, my craft room actually has hope - here is a before picture. Yep, that's a hand chair in the corner. After the room is done, and only then will I succumb to my peculiar scrappy feelings.
What to do: remove carpet
remove baseboards
paint walls and new baseboards
lay new floor
put in new baseboards
add shelves
move crafting supplies (aka crap) to new room
SCRAFT my little heart out!!!

Blog-o-licious Taco Soup

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This is our favorite
Taco Soup recipe.
My little fam gobbles it right up.









Brown 1 lb. ground beef with 1/2 chopped onion. Drain
Add to soup pot:
cooked ground beef and onion
1 - 14 oz. can kidney beans with liquid
1- -14 oz. can black beans with liquid
1 - 14 oz. can garbanzo beans with liquid
2 cups water
28 oz. can cut tomatoes ( I blend mine so pieces are smaller and undetectable)
1 can corn - or use frozen (optional)
4 oz can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning

Mix and simmer for 10 minutes. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, and anything else you fancy. Serve with tortilla chips. Serves 4 with leftovers for lunch for the mom. (This will freeze nicely.)

Midnight Musings

My favorite midnight snack:
Grandma's (me) Famous Toast
1 slice homemade bread
toasted to perfection
butter spread of choice - spread quickly as soon as the toast pops up
either eat plain or it's delicious with cinnamon sugar, homemade strawberry jam, or Utah Honey

I have been sick today so toast is really all I have made. It is either the flu, a cold, bronchitis, or the dreaded gumboo. I go see the Dr. tomorrow.

LMN Channel can keep one entertained for hours when one does not feel well. However, watching more than one movie per day can cause severe depression. Those people really have it hard. (I only watched two and that was too many.) I know are saying to yourself - there is an off button - oh no - these show are riveting - one has watch to make sure the heroine survives.

I love music in my home. When Steph left so did the singing and I do get lonesome for it. The little girls (which are taller than me) have decided that singing isn't so bad, and if they don't think I am listening, they go for it.

If you need to take medication especially pain meds- it is best to stay upright for at least a half hour. Your tummy will thank you.

The house always seems messier when one is lying about on the couch, not able to do anything about it.

Sharpened pencils are one of life's little pleasures.

Sourdough Start Musing - does it matter if one is a day late making 'Amish Friendship Bread' from the sourdough start? I guess we shall see.

Why do the days seem so long when you would rather be doing something else. Time is time. A minute is a minute. It is interesting that time takes on different characteristics depending on what you are doing.

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.

— Scott Adams

Good night.

Chicken Chilada Casserole

This recipe is actually Chicken Enchilada's with a twist. I like it better than the traditional because the tortilla's don't take over the casserole. I created it with Stephanie in mind - hoping someday she will try it.

Chicken Chilada's
10 chicken breast tenderloins - cooked and largely chopped
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 soup can of milk
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup favorite shredded cheese (ours is Colby and Monterey Jack)
1/2 of a 4 oz can diced green chilies (the rest can be frozen)
4-5 flour tortilla's
1 cup additional shredded cheese

Mix soup, milk, sour cream, 3/4 cup cheese, and green chilies in large bowl. Set aside.
Spray a large casserole dish with PAM.
Spread a small layer of the soup mix to the bottom (about 1/4 cup).
Cut or tear two tortilla's and cover the bottom of the dish.
Add the chopped chicken, spreading evenly.
Cover with most of the soup mix - saving approx 1/3 cup for the top.
Layer the rest of the tortilla's on top.
Lightly spread the rest of the soup mix on top.

Bake at 350°for 30 min or until bubbly. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese on top and let
melt. Enjoy! Serves 4.

I was going to take a picture but we ate it all!

On The Road Again

Whew! We finally made it home! We had a GREAT visit with G'ma. I think we got her ready to go to Hawaii. We even bought her a super cute album to put all her pictures in when she gets home.
We'll have to take another road trip down to see her when she gets back. Happy traveling y'all!!

Another Day in Sunny Southern Utah

We are still here enjoying the warm weather. I got a call from Stephen about 5:00 pm telling me to enjoy my stay because it is snowing in Salt Lake City. I don't think I am ready to go home........
Today we went shopping to get G'ma all ready for Hawaii. She got her med's, a new swimming suit, 4 new shirts, a nice ship worthy jacket and some much needed ring bling. (Everyone needs ring bling!)
I took Bambi (my auto) to give her a long overdue bath. She glistens, she glows, she shines in the sun and she makes me happy.
We had dinner and then spent the evening cheering for David Archuleta on American Idol. Then we tuned into "Dancing With the Stars" and agreed with the rest of America when Pricilla Presley was kicked off. What a night.

I have discovered (a long time ago) that I really really really like to cook. It is therapy for me.
So I have tried to spoil G'ma by cooking for her while I am here. Tomorrow I will post the recipes as Malorie has just reminded me I am in her bedroom and she is ready to go to bed.

St. George

Here we are in sunny St. George ! I really can't believe how warm it is. A balmy 80°. Stacie, Mally and I picked up G'ma Tillie in Nephi and brought her back home. She is getting ready to to go to Hawaii. She leaves on Thursday to Vegas and then Friday - her dream comes true.
Like a silly, willy I forgot to bring my camera this time - so no pic's. (Seriously - what is the deal?)
Well, off to bed I go - a big day of shopping tomorrow!Post Options