Seasons Greetings

Merry Christmas to everyone.
I hope to post before the New Year but I don't know what will happen.
On a funny note, Auntie was putting things into my stocking today and the loop came off. I got t sew it back on so we could hang it.

Just Pictures

Ayden has been watching the cats too much.

Fey and Auntie making cookies.

I make chocolate chip scones for breakfast.

The stockings are all filled.

The tree, Ayden like his crate in its new location.

Fey's father and Ayden, watching Auntie play with the tree.

Chance sleeping on the dryer(or as Fey put it monorail kitty).

Ayden playing in some snow.

Menu for 12/13-19/09

Sunday-
Hamburgers and French Fries
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Monday-
Citrus Chicken and Pasta-roni
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Tuesday-
Venison Steaks and Mashed Potatoes
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Wednesday-
Mystery Lunch Box
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Thursday-
Curry
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Friday-
Pasta Bake
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Saturday-
Fish and Rice

This is going to be the last menu I post this year. I haven't had much time to be on the computer. Happy Holidays everyone.

Buurrrrrrr.

Hey I said that I would try not to quote Christmas carols.
My 'allergies' on Saturday turn out to be a bug. This morning my fever broke just for Fey to get it.
Ayden had been a ball of energy. The wind gust were at about 55 today so no one when out. The winds should die down in a day or two.
Okay, nap time.

Menu for 12/6-12/09

Sunday-
Chicken and dumplings

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Monday-
Mystery Lunch Box

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Tuesday-
Breakfast for dinner

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Wednesday-
Chicken Noodle soup

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Thursday-
Quesadillas (meat is TBD)

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Friday-
Meatloaf and Mashed Potatos

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Saturday-
Tuna Noodle Cassarole

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Until Thursday, we are making use of leftovers. I still haven't figured out what we have in the house yet.

Hear over to Orgjunkie for more thought out meal plans(http://orgjunkie.com/). This weeks isn't the greatest

We know how to make a mess.

Before and after pictures of the Library.

Stuff that was pulled out of the living room while Fay vacuumed (below). Ayden was supervising her.

That is 2 of 7 rooms cleaned for the holidays. We did this on Friday. Saturday, I was to finish up the kitchen, but I spend the day dealing with my allergies instead. Oh well, there is always tomorrow.

No new ones

I have no plans of putting up any more pictures from Thanksgiving. My relatives did a wonderful job of that.
We have started to clean the house up for Christmas. Right now the plastic is going up on the windows. It is raining out side, not snow. I did pull down one of my villages to put up. The other one isn't going up. I haven't finished repainting it yet.
Normally I try to make about 5 or 6 different truffles for the holidays but this year I am think about fudge instead. It is a little less time involved. The cookie dough is ready to be baked (mostly).
Friday we will know when Fluffy is arriving. Fey thinks he will be here for Christmas.
At lest I am not quoting carols-yet.

Menu for 11/22-28/09

Sunday-
Mexican something
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Monday-
Ham
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Tuesday-
Baked Cod and Rice
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Wednesday-
Leftovers
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Thursday-
Thanksgiving Meal
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Friday-
Leftovers
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Saturday-
Mystery Lunch Box
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I leave Wednesday for my parent's house. My roommates family lives in the area, so there isn't any travel time for them. Wednesday is clean out the refrigerator and Friday is Turkey leftovers. I am planning to return next Monday. The Pet is moving Saturday.

camo puppy

The flash makes it easier to see him. We all thought it was funny the he blended.

11/15-21/09

Sunday-

Pulled Pork Sandwiches
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Monday-

Chicken Pot Pie
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Tuesday-

Potato and Corn Chowder

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Wednesday-

Beef Stir Fry
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Thursday-

Meat Loaf
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Friday-

Catfish Nuggets
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Saturday-
Mystery Lunch Box

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See all the other menus at orgjunkie.com

Menu for 11/8-14/09

Sunday-

Crab Cakes; French Fries, Cole Slaw
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Monday-
Butternut Squash and Pear Sour, Homemade Croissant Rolls

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Tuesday-
Soup Chicken in the Crock Pot, Noodles, Green Beans

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Wednesday-
Tacos

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Thursday-
Pork Roast, Rice, Corn

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Friday-
Spaghetti and Meatball, Salad

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Saturday-
Roast Chicken, Mashed Potato

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I have been putting together menus but forgot to post them. I will try harder. Just let me know if anyone wants the recipes of things.

I need a life?

(watch the eyes)

I just wanted to put down some thoughts and pictures I found. The pictures are from a Live Journal I recently started following. I hurt the saying form somewhere. I like the squirrel and I haven't figure out why yet.

The farmers are taking all the corn down now. I think that is why my allergies are acting up.

And I finally fell down the stairs. I missed the last step and landed on the floor. My hip did bruise. The other side is just painful. I don ' think I will carry down the laundry. I usually through it down, basket and all.

There is a radio station playing Christmas music now. It surprised me yesterday

Pictures

Here are pictures of Ayden after the groomers. It has to be my luck that the weather has gotten colder. He isn't getting a sweater.

Fey's father was in the Halloween parade. The first picture is of him in his uniform. They aren't the greatest of pictures. The middle Pictures is of a pair of ponies drawing a carriage.

Happy Halloween

I don't think that I will post before Saturday, so I am wishing everyone one a safe holiday.

Ayden has a grooming appointment tomorrow. His coat isn't very manageable right now, so it is coming off.


Spent the last three days visiting my parents. It is 5 hours by car, each way. I do wish there was another way to get there.


Still looking for work. I do hope to have something soon.

Here is some of the carrots from the garden. Mutant Carrots:

Welcome Fall

And I think Winter is here too. The Temperatures dropped from 75 to 40 in about 12 days. The basement is half full of wood. Hopefully we will be done with that soon.

The 'cat door' was closed for the season less than a week ago. I know Ayden has tried to ram into it a few time. I hope he hasn't hurt anything there.

On an odd note, Six weeks until Thanksgiving. I haven't decided if I am going to make my own meal or eat with Fey's family.

I am trying to restart menu planning. There has been some luck with that.

Here is the little pumpkin I got out of the garden. I painted the face on it. I believe the only thing living right now is the collards.

Needs Work

I forgot, Me is Sorry. The week has been some what eventful. Heritage Festival was okay, but after going to another County fair. I am a little tired of them.
I had a job interview on Tuesday. I start this Tuesday. I'm not too sure of this one ether
Wishing good luck to my parents. I hope the trip is uneventful for the move.
On an odd note, Eel and I don't mix.

Purple Chicken

yes I did figure out the recipe(Finally). Here I is what I figured out.

2-4 Chicken Breasts
375 ml of a red wine
1 teas Tarragon
1 teas Onion Powder
1 teas Basil
1 teas ground Thyme
1-2 Bay leaves

Preheat the oven to 350.
Place Chicken in baking pan. Pour the wine over.
Sprinkle the herbs over the chicken. Cover the pan with Foil.
Bake 30-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked though.

9/13-19/09

Meals aren't assigned days. I wasn't really up to menu planning, but here we go.

Purple Chicken(Recipe as soon as I figure it out)

Meatloaf

Tomato steak

Brandy Chicken

Pork Chops

Salmon

Mystery Lunch Box(or I figure this out later/leftovers)

I must like to play catch-up

Two weeks and no update, my oops. The dog went into the vet to remove the clip from the tether to his safety harness. None of use can figure out how Carrot-top got it stuck. As of Sunday, I had a headache that seemed to not go away. Auntie took me to the ER on Tuesday. I have no clue what they gave me but it was good.
The county next to ours is having their Fair next week. Fey is planning to bring me there on Monday.
Lets try for a bit closer next time.

Time to play catch up

Auntie has told me that I have been a little off lately. I never put up a menu for last week and I don't think I will this week either. My ankle stopped hurting on Wednesday. Friday I was trying to make a cross between French fries and potato chips. Third slice in, I cut my pointer figure. Pet finished cutting the potatoes for me.
Fey flea bombed the house today. I stayed out side with the fuzzy ones. She also made dinner. Auntie's room is clean(as is all the rest of the rooms). The laundry has been running all day. I think I will be going all day tomorrow as well.
They had the tournament on Thursday. It wasn't to bad. We learned a a few things to do next year.
The weather has been cooler lately. I pulled out a blanket to sleep with.

Oops

I am sorry I haven't updated all week. I will try harder next week.
I did roll my ankle 3 times in a 48 hour period. I hurts now.

OK, this isn't that random

FOR TODAY ... August 17, 2009

Outside my window...a corn field

I am thinking...I'm trying to figure out the'girls night out' menu

I am thankful for...zucchini out of the garden(Or at least till we get sick of it)

From the kitchen...Bread and maybe Peanut Butter Kiss cookies

I am wearing...red tee and tan capris; going bare foot right now

I am creating... a cover letter, meal list

I am going... nowhere

I am reading...The Landover Series by Terry Brooks

I am hoping... the heat will break soon

I am hearing... the rain, Thunder

Around the house...boredom. We can't work out in the yard

One of my favorite things... rain. I use to love going out and playing it.

A few plans for the rest of the week: the usual; clean, cook, and organize

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Hey If you what to join in(I'm enjoying it), Head here:

http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

8/16-22/09

The menu will change with the weather. Some of the meals require the oven and may be change out due to the heat of the week.

Sunday-

Bean and Cheese Burritos
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Monday-

Pork Chops

Rice
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Tuesday-

'Roast' Chicken

Stuffing
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Wednesday-

'Girls Night out'

[Girls night out is most likely going to be chicken and a pasta salad. Pet will have to fend for himself.]

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Thursday-

Steak

Mashed Potatoes
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Friday-

Pasta bake

French bread
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Saturday-

Tuna Skillet Meal
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It makes me wonder. . .

if anyone is reading this thing anymore. I haven't receive feed back from my family at all. Heck some haven't updated theirs in a few months now. I do enjoy this. I hope to hear from people soon. I will continue to participate in some of the things I do, but I am getting rid of the other blog.

The weather has been alright. It cooled down for a while. The hot dogs where still frozen at dinner so I boiled them to break them up and then we cooked over the fire, Yum. I also tried brownies with zucchini. They turn out wonderful.

The car is starting to act up. I am hoping that it holds together till next year. At 15 years old, It has had a long life(I have own it for over 3). I a not planning to get a large wagon next.

Well time for dishes, maybe, I am not sure of I am up to doing them tonight

Cheesey Chicken

1/4 cup chives
2 green onions
8 oz. cream cheese
1 cup chicken broth
1 lb chicken breasts
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Preheat oven to 350.
Beat the cream cheese with the chives and onions(Or sub a container of chive and onion cream cheese, and slighty beat it).
Slowly beat in the chicken broth.
Pour over chicken.
Bake 30-45 minutes.

Um, I forgot.

Yeah the Fluffy one is here. I don't know if there are any plans while he is here. Fluffy arrived Friday night and goes back on Monday. He is planning to make dinner for Pet, so auntie, Fey and I are going out for dinner. I will probably pack something and go to the park. I will bring the camera.

The guys caught Creamy sleeping in one of the planters and call me to get a picture;

This looks like fun.

(Add The Simple Woman button HERE){ummm. . . I couldn't figure that out}
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FOR TODAY ... August 5th, 2009
Outside my window... Bugs and my car (with a new dent)
I am thinking... I should be heading to bed soon
I am thankful for... some quiet time. The others have headed to bed already
From the kitchen... Dishes- dinner was a few hours ago and I'm not doing the dishes till tomorrow.
I am wearing...my 2nd set of PJ's- I dumped Ice cream down the first set
I am creating...sun dress for Fey. dinner menu for next week
I am going... bed soon, I hope
I am reading... cookbooks.
I am hearing... Bugs buzzing
Around the house...Pet is play a video game. Cats(and dog) are settling down for the night
One of my favorite things... Scented candles
A few plans for the rest of the week: Applications, Clean up the house, Friend arrives
Here is picture thought I am sharing...

The web-blog that I got this off of is : http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

Ayden thoughts

Ayden is sleep in the pillow right by my desk. He doesn't seem to what to be far away from me at all. He looks so cute asleep. Yeah Try reminding me of that when he pukes on the floor. Oh well, I don't think any of us could think of life without him.

Time to do house work.

County Fair

A Paint in the horse barn.

Some of the names of the horses. I found this two funny

He was about 6 feet off the ground.

Auntie on the merry-go-round.

Fye and the Pet watched us.

Peacocks- we where in the rabbit barn

Chocolate covered Frozen cheesecake

Deep Fryes Oreos

Deep Fryed Twinkie

A neat afgan- It took best in show
Fey trying to figure out herbs. She didn't do so well.

Some of the Flower displays. I got a lot more pictures.