Wow it's hot today!

I took this photo on the way to Strike Dam last summer, love the sunflowers

We're actually going to be in the 90's today and I am assuming this weekend too, hence the pool being filled with water as we speak.

I am lucky because I tan easily so right now my hubby and kids are all jealous of me, they were commenting on how dark I already look just from walking to school every afternoon to pick Jasmine up, and it's great, but the only thing I hate are the marks left on my feet by the flipflops LOL
It's so funny because if I walk around barefoot it looks like I am wearing white flipflops, the little line is so prominent you can't help but see it.

So yesterday afternoon when we got home from school, Curt was already here and ready to go to the park with the kids, I usually stay home so that I can get stuff done in peace and quiet and without having to continually clean up after them....you know what it's like, you pick something up and before you know it's back out and a mess.

It was so hot and so nice outside though that I decided to go along, it was fun, I got to swing, something which I haven't done in years and I truly enjoy. Nothing like sitting in that swing pumping your legs and going higher and higher, you close your eyes and imagine you're 5 years old again just out enjoying a summer afternoon. It is very healing spiritually, all the stresses and the worries seem to melt when you're out in the sun.


We got back home and we were all tired and hot and starving so I had to make something fast, I decided to go with the Asian Beef Wraps and OH.MY.GOODNESS. They were absolutely delicious, Curt actually took some to work today for lunch, that's how much he enjoyed them. Not only are they quick and easy to make, they're light, they're healthy and they're so yummy, really, give them a try you won't be disappointed :)

While you're there check out my "Favorite Ingredients Friday" I'm sharing some picnic recipes.

Now switching gears to books, I finally finished my Fannie Flagg book and LOVED it, actually that doesn't even come close to how much I enjoyed this book, Ms Flagg is now one of my favorite authors.

I just started Pursued by the Shepherd by Karon Phillips Goodman, it's amazing, it's just what I needed at this point in time of my life and it brought tears to my eyes. Here's the great part, I am going to be giving away a copy of this book next week on my blog....I'll have the details for the contest up on monday so if you're interested and think this is a book you would enjoy (I think every woman would benefit from reading this one), check back next week.

Misguided by mistakes, muddled about priorities, alone in denial . . . life is forever found wanting until we're found by God! Exploring how women may lose their way, Goodman reveals that we can never stray so far that the Shepherd stops seeking us. Gain forgiveness for wrong paths---and guidance back to the Lord of green pastures.

Just below you can find my "Show and Tell" post, if you want to play along go on over to Kelli's blog and add your name to Mr Linky.

I'm leaving you with a look at my day, God Bless,

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For dinner tonight I'm making Crisp and Creamy Baked Chicken (the recipe will be up later on my food blog) with Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

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Most Haunted - Travel Channel 11pm

Castle Keep; Newcastle

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Laundry
Changing Bed Linens
Getting Pool set up
Prepare for Yard Sale next week

Show and Tell Friday!!!

The wonderful Kelli over at "There's no place like home" has started this friday feature, here's what she had to say:

Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!" Do you have a something special to share with us? It could be a trinket from grade school, a piece of jewelry, a new antique find, an old love letter. Use your imagination and dig through those old boxes in your closet if you have to! Feel free to share pictures and if there's a story behind your special something, that's even better!

If you would like to join in, all you have to do is post your "Show and Tell" on your blog, copy the post link, come over here and add it to Mr. Linky.

I actually talked about my treasure back in August of last year but it's so close to my heart that I wanted to share it again for those that didn't read that entry.

Most of you know that we are a military family, so when 9/11 happened, within a few short weeks, less than a month I would say, my hubby was packed and sent out to Qatar. At the time, we had no idea where he was going, he was not allowed to tell us for obvious reasons, and the only reason I knew where he was is because I sort of figured it out......you know how the media is, they blab too much and one of the guys from the base we are stationed at, was killed there. I just put two and two together!!!

Anyway, here is my treasure:


My husband left on a sunday night, right after Jasmine fell asleep for the night. I remember holding him tight and crying my eyes out, I knew I would miss him, but you also have that fear of something happening, especially under the circumstances.

The above picture is of 2 letters, one for me and one for Jasmine. I had no idea that he had written these, but they were in his locker at work with direct instructions that if anything were to happen to him, that those letters were to be handed over to me and our daughter, who was only 2 years old at the time.

When after a few months, he returned, he then gave me the letters and I remember clutching them in my hand, not sure if I could even open them. With his approval, I opened the letters and read them, and then bawled like a baby.

I'm not going to post all that they said, but here is an excerpt:

Sandra:
I hope in my heart you are not reading this, because if you are then I did not make it back. You are my life and always have been.

Jasmine:
I want you to know that I love you!!! I am sorry that I will not be there for your first boyfriend or your first love, I'm sorry I will miss you going to school, I apologize with all my heart baby.

These letters will be with me forever, they are just a reminder of the sacrifices that our soldiers make, and I for one am thankful and blessed that I didn't have to be given these letters by a chaplain driving up to my house. I was able to read them, sitting next to my husband....but the impact of the letters are one which I'll never forget.

Some day, when Jasmine is old enough, I will give her the letter and let her read it, I can already tell you she'll cry like a baby, she is just like her momma cry for everything :)

Until then they are both kept in a special place and a daily reminder of how lucky we are to have our husband here where there are other families dearly missing their husbands, fathers, brothers. My heart goes out to them.

Slow Cooking Thursday!!! May 10, 2007

Welcome to my weekly Crockpot Recipes Exchange. It's such a great way to share your avorite dishes or to learn some new ones to make for your family.

What do you think??? Do You have some great recipes to share, or perhaps you're looking for some delicious ones to give you a reason to pull out the ol' crockpot???

Time to pull out those crockpots and put them to good use. If you want to join in, just grab the banner and add your name to Mr Linky :)

CROCKPOT GARLIC BEEF
I haven't tried this one yet but anything with garlic is a winner with me, so I'm sure it will be great.

5 to 6 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into small chunks
1/4 cup mustard
1 cup water
8 -10 garlic cloves, sliced

Combine all ingredients in your slow cooker. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CACCIATORE

INGREDIENTS

* 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
* 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
* 2 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed
* 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
* 1 onion, finely diced
* 2 tablespoons minced garlic

DIRECTIONS

1. Put the chicken in the slow cooker. Top with the spaghetti sauce, green bell peppers, mushrooms, onion, and garlic.
2. Cover, and cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours.

I survived my first Field Trip!

Don't laugh, but, this was my first field trip as a mom, yes, Jasmine went off this morning with her school and I sat at home worried and even found myself biting a nail......Pffftttt. I can NOT believe I was biting a nail....see what motherhood does to you?

I'm sure all the moms out there who have been through field trips are just shaking their heads or having a good ol' laugh at my expense LOL

But I survived it and I'm happy to have my little red head back home with me, she's so excited and hyper and going on about the trip and what they did, it's a BIG THING for them having seen and learnt about Fossils.

Now here's a funny thing, I bought her one of those disposable cameras to take with, so when she climbed into the car today the first thing she said was "mommy I took all the pictures in the camera"......and this is where you see the difference in children from today and when I was her age, she says to me "do you want to see the pictures right now, let me show you". *GIGGLE*

I had to explain that it wasn't a digital camera and she couldn't see the pictures yet, we have to take it to the store and have them developed, she was not impressed and even less when I told her she doesn't get the camera back, she said "what a waste" LOL

It's a really hot day here, I'm literally sweating bullets....then I think about going to Arizona in two months and I wonder how I'll ever survive, I will probably melt on the sidewalk the first week I'm there....if you live in that area and walk by a pile of melting mommy, it will be me, look for the computer keyboard in one hand and the diet coke in the other.

I'm almost done with my Fannie Flagg book and I've truly enjoyed it, it's funny, it's cute and it's just written in a way that you can't put it down, if only there were more hours in the day, preferably "me time" so that I could read a page without being interrupted constantly. I'm dying to finish this one so that I can start on the Karon Phillips Goodman one, you have no idea how much I need that one right now.....Pursued by the Shepherd....boy does that hit home right now.

I've been trying to reconnect with God and I feel like a lost sheep just aimlessly walking around, grazing on the bad stuff while the good grass is on the other side waiting for me........isn't it wonderful to know that no matter how many times we stray the Lord is always there guiding us and finding our way back to him???

Anyway, it's time to start fixing dinner so I better get on out of here, don't forget the Slow Cooking Thursday tomorrow, would love to see some more participants join in so if you have some great crockpot recipes laying around be sure to come by tomorrow and share them with us, who knows, you may also find some great ones to try.

Have a great evening everyone,

The Things Kids Say........

I swear kids say the funniest things and at times leave you wondering where they come up with these.

Jasmine and Nicholas were both playing on the computer, some game on cartoonnetwork.com, so they're all into it and it was Jasmine's turn, she takes over and she's getting all upset with the game because she's loosing.....(apparently they're supposed to be bumping into some cars or something).....Nicholas calmy says "Jasmine my grandma hits harder than that" LOL
I literally spit my water all over my computer when I heard it, I mean COME ON......where does he hear this??? Jasmine burst into laughter and he just sat there looking at us with this expression of "what did I say?".

There's days that I'm so upset or sad or worried about something and all it takes is one of my kids opening their mouth to make me laugh hysterically....isn't that just the best medicine???

If you haven't been here since yesterday morning you've noticed that my template has changed, I know I know AGAIN, can you tell I get bored easily? LOL
I'm enjoying this new one, it's calm and relaxing for me, I need that right now with this huge move impending.

I don't have much news on that yet though, we're still waiting to get housing at the new base and I'm hoping and praying it's soon......just one thing, it's PRIVATIZED. If you're military you know what that means and I'm not too sure I'm up to dealing with it, but what can you do, it's either stick with it or buy a house off base.....I'm thinking here in a year or two that is exactly what we'll be doing.

So yesterday around 12:30pm our cable went out, instantly the kids ask "did you pay it?"...What the heck??? YES I paid it, I always pay it what kind of question is that...I swear if my children ever talk to strangers they will give the impression that all I do is blog all day, I only clean the house when someone is coming over, I only pay my bills if they get cut and asking them to share means I'm a mean mean mommy who is out to ruin their fun.

Anyway, I called the cable company and was told there was an outtage in our area and the technicians were working on it, so I'm sitting there thinking "well this shouldn't take too long, I can still watch General Hospital in 30 minutes" LOL Ummmm......it must have been a major earth shattering and life changing outtage because we didn't get the cable restored until this morning. Here is where I'm supposed to tell you that it was actually a great feeling to sit and read or play with the kids while sipping hot cocoa BUT the kids were asleep at 8pm and I was literally going NUTS.

I guess I had no idea just how addictive TV is because I couldn't for the life of me figure out what to do with myself LOL Pretty sad.


Now here is something funny, while waiting for the TV to come on, I worked on my template and while I was online I went to google and typed "She built" and honest to God, it came back with "did you mean: HE built", ummmm, I figured it was a fluke or something so I typed "she invented" and same thing "did you mean: HE invented" LOL What the heck is up with google, does it have something against women????
Don't even bother trying "she created" cause same thing happens.

Alright I wish I could stay and chat more but you know how I like to babble and right now I have a husband with a uniform in his hands waiting for me to sew on some stripes, I guess I should get that done right?

Have a great day everyone. God Bless,

Changes!

I finally had some time to myself and decided to work on my blog template, what do you think????

I love messing around with html but I never really have a moment to work on anything especially with the little buggers around me, in between doing the design I've had to yell at one, put the other in time out, fix the couch pillows for the umpteenth time, beg them to put away their toys, dodge a flying car and separate the dogs from fighting over a treat.........

Wanna trade houses for a week??? LOL

What a weekend!!!

Saturday afternoon Jasmine had a birthday party at the Bowling Alley for one of her classmates. We took her and since we were already there, Curt, Nicholas and I decided to stay for lunch and a game of bowling.

Everything was going great, Jasmine and her friends were just a few lanes down from us with the boy's parents etc.

I was messing around with my camera because you know Nicholas loves bowling BEFORE we get there and then suddenly he has no patience for it and wants to go home....it's like this EVERYTIME we go. I snapped some pictures of him to share with you all,

Nothing like candid photos is there???

We're all sitting there having fun and bowling and the next thing we hear a blood curling scream from one of the kids, the ACTUAL birthday boy. He was getting ready to bowl, had his fingers in the ball, went to throw it, slipped and fell....because he was holding the ball it ripped his index finger nail right off. When I tell you there was blood, I mean THERE WAS BLOOD everywhere. Instantly I jumped up and ran to the kids, Bryce and his parents had run into the bathroom and the rest of the kids were left there in shock and some of them in tears with all the blood around them. Me and the other 3 moms proceeded to clean up the blood and calm the kids down.

Bryce went straight to the ER and didn't come back to the party. The mom stayed with the kids and let them eat and have some cake then left quickly to meet her husband and son.

WHAT A WAY to celebrate your birthday. We felt awful for poor Bryce and the parents....I swear nothing like this happening to make you go into the full mommy mode, "Nicholas, Jasmine, now do you understand why we're always telling you to be careful with the bowling balls?"........."I know mommy"....."Yes but do you really understand?" LOL

On Saturday I got home and found a package in my mailbox, it said Author's Gift and it instantly peeked my curiosity. You would NOT believe what I found inside. You all know Karon Phillips Goodman don't you, and if you don't you have no idea what you're missing. She is the author of wonderful christian books like "You're Late Again Lord: An Impatient Woman's Guide to God's Timing" and "Grab a Broom Lord: There's Dust Everywhere".



Inside was her new book called "Pursued by the Shepherd".

At one time or another, most of us have tried to find our way by ourselves. Like sheep that wander away from the shepherd, we wind up in undesirable pastures and in need of rescue.

Whether misguided by mistakes, lost in muddled priorities, or alone in denial, we all need encouragement, understanding, and guidance on reuniting with God. Though we don't always follow, the Lord waits patiently for us to answer His call. He will come after us every time, and the reunion leaves us forever changed.

If you have wandered, you can rest assured that God, in His grace, mercy, faithfulness, and unfailing love, will find you. If you're feeling weary, know that you can have a renewed sense of purpose, energy, and devotion. Karon Phillips Goodman reveals why you are never so lost that you won't be Pursued by the Shepherd. Each chapter includes questions for personal reflection or group study.

I'm thrilled and I'm so eager to start this book, I only have a few pages left on my Fannie Flagg book and then I'm moving on to Karon's book, I'll let you all know how I like it but I'm sure I'll love it, she has this way of writing that really gets you hooked, it's like being in an actual conversation with her.....AND she's hilarious, she says exactly what a lot of us are thinking :)

As usual there is a hodgepodge of things in my post, I honestly couldn't stick to one single topic if I tried LOL

I have a couple of things going on this week, lots of stuff to get ready for our move which is only 2 months away YIKES. I wish I could just sleep through it all LOL

BTW I'm sure you've noticed the music playing right now, I'm Sandra and I am an 80'scoholic, I don't think there will ever be music, tv shows, games and movies etc. like there was in the 80's. Don't hide though because I know that there are tons of you right now bopping your heads up and down or with your little feet tapping all happily away to the sound of Bananarama and Erasure. YOU there in the corner and YOU hiding behind the monitor....don't think I can't see you. LOL

My menu for this week is up and I am trying a few new recipes like Asian Beef Wraps and Cheese and Turkey Stromboli, the recipes will be up on my food blog later, but for now you can go by and check out my Menu Plan Monday.

I've decided to go back to Healthy Sandra, I have just been pigging out and I'm surprised my refrigerator doesn't OINK at me everytime I open the door. Seriously, why do I fill my body with so much crap??? Do I really need to snack on chips at 9pm??? Do I have to eat a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream and butterscotch topping??? (but it's SO good though)....so I've decided enough is enough, I'm going back to SparkPeople and loosing weight, I just HAVE to do it, no if's or and's about it. Wish me Luck, I need it badly LOL

Anyway I'm out of here, I leave you with my plans for today, hope you're all having a great monday. God Bless,

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For dinner tonight I'm fixing Cheesy Turkey Stromboli, it's a new recipe so I'll let you know if we liked it.

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Dancing with the Stars - *New* - ABC 7pm

Eighth-round competition includes a ballroom dance and a Latin dance from each couple.

Little People Big World - *New* - TLC 9pm

Matt turns his barn into a "Men's Crisis Center" where he can hang out with his boys, but as he's cleaning up, he discovers his childhood diary and decides to show his daughter the meaning of their farm.

Little People Big World - *New* - TLC 9:30pm

Matt schemes to raise money by having soil dumped at the farm, but the caravan of trucks drives Amy crazy.

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Steam Cleaning Carpets (darn kids and their juice pouches)
Ironing
Social Security Application
Mail off for kids new birth certificates
Book TLF for here and Arizona
Pick up more boxes for move

BOOK GIVEAWAY WINNERS!!!!

Thank you to all that participated in the Book Giveaway for Lori Wick's "Every Storm", just a reminder of the book for everyone:

1945, WWII—When Lieutenant Donovan Riggs experiences trouble with his PT boat, the sailors of Every Storm make an unscheduled stop...and a surprising discovery.

Lorraine Archer is an American teacher living and working in Australia. While on a flight with her sister, her daydreams are disrupted by the sounds of the plane going down. Lorri ends up alone on a deserted island in the Pacific. And just when she loses all hope of being found...Donovan and his crew arrive.

Neither Donovan nor Lorri suspect that their encounter is the beginning of something very certain...a future not left to chance, but to faith.

So this morning, I printed out everyone's name and then put it in this little bowl,


I then asked the kids to pull out a name each, YES, you read that right, TWO NAMES because guess what?!?!? I have 2 copies of the book to give away.

The 2 names they pulled out were:





Lorie at Creating Memories for a Lifetime and Sherry at A Bibliomane Amidst Butterflies.

I just need you ladies to send me an email with your address etc, you can find my addy on the sidebar, as soon as I get your info I will mail the books out.

Again thank you to all who participated, I will have another book giveaway soon.

BEHOLD YOUR NEWEST RESIDENT!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ME, CONGRATULATIONS TO ME...........I can NOT begin to express my joy right now, it's like a hundred pounds has been lifted from my shoulders. Yes you read that right, I did my INS interview and was approved, I'm now a Permanent Resident of the United States and I couldn't be happier.

To some it may seem like no big deal, but when you're born in a different country and come over to the States looking for a new beginning and a new way of life, something like getting your Green Card is HUGE.

I don't think I need to tell you that I love this country as if it was my own....obviously the fact that my husband and children are born here is also a plus BUT that's not the only reason. I truly believe that this is the place to give my children the best education and future they could ever have, and now I can do that.

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Anyway, after my interview yesterday my hubby took me and the kids to Red Lobster for lunch, to celebrate. I'll be honest, we all know this restaurant is not exactly cheap and it's not one we go to often, if we did we would be broke LOL
Since it was a special day we made a special exception.....here's a question for you all.....is there ANYTHING in that place that is not good??? I mean seriously, could there be anything served that would make one gag or be disappointed??? I have yet to find ONE thing I don't like about it. Not only is the service excellent, the wait is minimal and it's amazing food.

I had the Broiled Seafood Platter (Tender bay scallops, garlic shrimp scampi and stuffed flounder). HEAVEN is the word that comes to mind....to wash it down I got a Long Island Iced Tea. BIG NO NO for a SAHM who does not usually drink LOL

You can always spot who the SAHM's are, they usually walk in all stressed out and disciplining the kids, "sit down, be still"....."please just color with the pretty crayons"...."would you PLEASE not go under the table". After a drink they're the ones sitting there with a goofy smile on their faces, constantly planting kisses and hugs on their kids and laughing when a piece of biscuit goes flying across the table. Or was that just me?!?!?!?




After lunch we went to the mall so I could run to the bookstore. I picked up Fannie Flagg's book called "Welcome to the world Baby Girl".

Once again, Flagg's humor and respect and affection for her characters shine forth. Many inhabit small-town or suburban America. But this time, her heroine is urban: a brainy, beautiful, and ambitious rising star of 1970s television. Dena Nordstrom, pride of the network, is a woman whose future is full of promise, her present rich with complications, and her past marked by mystery.

I also picked up another one called "The thing about Jane Spring" by Sharon Krum.

There’s something eating Jane Spring. At thirty-one, she has everything a woman could ask for and seemingly everything a man could long for—great legs, brains, rising star status in the Manhattan D.A.’s office—but she just can’t find a man who’ll fall madly in love with her. Men are always lining up to ask her out, but for some reason no one wants a second date.

So Jane resolves to change her tack, but what is it that men really want in a woman? One snowy night while watching a Doris Day marathon on cable it hits her: Doris Day always got her man. Trading her nondescript black pantsuit for petal pink Chanel and pearls, Jane dyes her hair, stops cursing, softens her voice, paints her nails—even her apartment—and embarks on a fun-filled journey to find the smart, sweet, gorgeous, capable, ambitious, courageous, loving, adoring, hard- working man of her dreams.

You know me I can't go near a bookstore without buying more books, it doesn't matter that my TBR pile is overflowing and threatening to take over the house, but whatever, as long as there's books all around I'm a happy camper.

It was a great day and I'm extremely happy so that is what matters right????

While visiting my favorite blogs this morning I see that the wonderful Laura from "I'm an Organizing Junkie" and Irene at TheGreenGreek tagged me for a meme, the same one, then I went over to Bev at "Blessed Beyond Measure" and she had also tagged me for it, how funny is that.....it's been forever since I was tagged so I'm really excited to do it.

Here are the rules: Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to write on their own blog about their seven things, as well as these rules. You need to choose 7 people to get tagged and list their names. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them that they have been tagged and to read your blog!
So, here are 7 things about me you do not know already!

1. I actually HATE talking on the phone and will do a happy dance when I loose a number (yes I know it's wrong but I can't help it LOL)

2. When I was about two years old I grabbed a glass bottle and broke it, cutting my thumb open, til this day my right thumb has a scar and a little bit of the tip missing....gross you may think, but you don't even notice it.

3. My paternal grandfather was a mechanic with Caterpillar Machines, those HUGE tractors. My maternal grandfather played guitar for one of the well known Portuguese Fadistas in Portugal. Fado is the national song of Portugal.

4. I used to be a radio DJ in South Africa and also sang for the portuguese community, I actually recorded a few songs and have sung in front of thousands of people. Don't ask me to do it nowadays because I absolutely REFUSE to LOL

5. I'm totally in love with anything medieval, victorian, edwardian.

6. When I was in school in south africa, I was the Deputy Head Girl for the primary school I attended. You can read more about Head Girls/Boys, Deputy Head Girls/Boys and Prefects over here.

7. My ideal summer day is spent sitting on a beach front restaurant, overlooking the ocean, drinking a cold cold beer and eating a platter of seafood.

Wow that's my 7 already, that was fast....I'm not going to tag anyone because I've noticed most people have done this meme, if you haven't and would like to go for it, just let me know so I can come read yours.

Alright, it's saturday and I have a house to clean and then at noon a birthday party to take Jasmine to at the Bowling Alley.....since we all love bowling so much, Curt and Nicholas and I will be eating lunch there and bowling while she's at the party. Will have pictures later :)

Have a great saturday, God Bless,

Hodgepodge of things today............

Well if you're looking for a deep or thought provoking post, you're definitely in the wrong place. You know I love reading blogs with those kind of posts but it's just not me, I'm very....ummmm I almost said ditzy LOL but no, not ditzy, just not into the whole important really deep writing thing.

You know that when you visit my blog I'm usually blabbing about a bunch of things in one post, I can go from cooking to cleaning to budget to kids throwing up, going on vacation, military, christian, reading....you name it, it WILL be talked about LOL

Anyway, I'm not able to do a long post this morning, I'm actually in the middle of getting all my paperwork ready for my interview with the INS...yes you read that right....THE INS. I'm in the process of getting my Green Card and I have an important interview today. This is the thing though, I'm not nervous I'm just really curious....what exactly are they interviewing me for???

Is there some sort of standard or mold that all US Residents need to fit??? Am I applying for a job??? What kind of questions are they going to ask??? It's all very mysterious and unnerving *so much for not being nervous about it*

What if they don't like me, will they just pick up a huge stamp and slam it on my application with the big red word "DENIED"??? If I let my mind wonder I will drive myself, and you, completely nuts.

Anyway, as I said, I'm leaving here in about 10 minutes but I wanted to drop by and say hi real quick.


A couple of things, I posted a new recipe on my food blog, if you're interested in trying a No Bake Twinkie Cake, then run over and check out the recipe. It's super easy and really good.
While you're there check out my Six Can Slow Cooked Chili, I tried it last night and it was a hit here with the family.

Heather had her surgery to remove a brain tumor, she is doing good right now, so please continue to keep her in your prayers.

Don't forget about my Book Giveaway, the post is below, you have until sunday to enter and YES I will mail it to ANYWHERE in the world.

Kelli is having her Show and Tell Friday, don't forget to pull out your favorite treasures and share it with everyone, mine will be late today as I won't be home for the rest of the day.

Well ladies wish me luck, I'm heading out for the rest of the day, I did visit some of you already but those that I didn't get to I will come and say hi tonight.

Have a great friday everyone, God Bless,