Seriously, if you're missing a kitchen knife

I believe it may be stuck in my throat, you can come by at any time to remove it, please, actually I will PAY you to remove it. *sigh*

(btw, remind me to NEVER do a search online for sore throat again, the images that came up had me gagging)

So remember I told you Curt was sick, he pretty much started getting a sore throat on the airplane back home and then when he got here I distinctly told him I was not interested in his cold, but alas, he's such a wonderful hubby that he shares everything with me LOL

Actually the kids got it first and then passed it on, and I'm pretty much the last link on the chain, unless I pass it to the pugs, but that won't work, so I'm stuck with it for as long as it wants me, which hopefully is not long, maybe I can act as boring as possible and make it RUN for the next victim???

The past 2 days have been absolute hell, I have a house that is screaming for attention, I still have a bag from the trip that needs to be unpacked, and if you know me and have been reading my blog for a while, you KNOW how anal I get with cleaning and organizing, so it's taking everything out of me to walk by this luggage and not tear into it like a crazed animal.

The problem is that Nicholas and I have had NO sleep the past 2 nights, he's had really high fevers and gets delirious and then because he doesn't feel well he wants to sleep with mommy, it wouldn't be so bad but the getting kicked in the stomach and bonked on the head is really getting old. He gets so hot that I actually move away from him and the more I scoot further away on the bed, the closer he gets to me, it's sort of a tag on the bed thing going on all night long.

I'm exhausted, my throat is killing me, I'm congested and I just realized last night that I'll be out of this house in 3 weeks, nothing like that realization to knock you on your tushie.

Now I'm sitting here with my coffee and a full pot in the kitchen, I WILL visit all of you this morning, I certainly enough have enough caffeine to get me through it....hope there's interesting posts out there, I need something funny or thought provoking and since I won't find any of that on my own blog, I search through yours LOL

You know what I just realized, I had a comment from my sweet brother in law Chris, he's such a sweetheart....Love ya Chris, thanks for dropping by.

Alright so let me see, what has been going on here, other than us all being sick, my Durango needs new tires before we leave for Arizona. I was driving it the other day and Curt brought to my attention that my front right tire had this white line going down it, when we went to inspect it turns out it's the actual metal/whatever from the inside showing through, but only on THAT one. HUH?!?!?! So yeah, I need new tires!

We have packing left to do, we've decided to do a partial DITY move which means we move some of the stuff and get paid for it. Hey, anything that gives me some extra cash is worth it and since we're not moving that far from this state, it's totally doable.

I've been trying to update my food blog and I have so many recipes to add, but, if you haven't been by there in a while, I'm sure you'll find some new ones you might want to try.

I guess I should get a move on even though I would like nothing more than to just sit here and chat all day. My to do list is not that big for today, I just wish my body would cooperate but feeling sick just makes me want to cuddle in bed with a good book or movie.....again, where are those little elves to help when you need them???

Have a great saturday everyone, God Bless,

Slow Cooking Thursday!!! June 7

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 :)

On monday I made the Slow Cooker Pork on a Bun that Lori posted last week, it was delicious, the family loved it and it's definitely going down on my favorite recipes list. Thank you Lori :) THUMBS UP!

For tonight I'm fixing Smokehouse Burgers, it's not a slow cooker meal but it's one we've been wanting to try for a while, will let you know how those turn out :)

Crockpot Fish Chowder

INGREDIENTS:

* 2 pounds frozen fish filets (catfish, haddock, etc.)
* 1/4 lb. bacon or salt pork, diced
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
* 2 cups water
* 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
* 1/4 tsp. pepper
* 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

PREPARATION:

Thaw frozen fish in refrigerator. Cut into bite-sized pieces. In skillet, saute bacon or salt pork and onion until meat is cooked and onion is golden. Drain and put into Crock Pot with the fish pieces.

Add potatoes, water, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 8 hours. Add evaporated milk during last hour.

Crockpot Salmon Bake

INGREDIENTS:

* 3 cans (16 ounces each) salmon
* 4 cups bread crumbs, soft, about 10 slices of bread
* 1 can tomatoes in puree, about 15 ounces
* 1 green bell pepper, chopped
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 can condensed cream of onion soup
* 2 Chicken bouillon cubes, crushed
* 6 Eggs, well beaten
* 1 can condensed cream of celery soup
* 1/2 cup Milk


PREPARATION:

Generously grease crockpot. Combine all ingredients, except celery soup and milk, in removable liner. Place liner in base. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours. Combine cream of celery soup with 1/2 cup of milk and heat in saucepan.

Serve sauce with the salmon casserole.

Feels good to be home!

No matter how much you enjoy visiting family it's always a wonderful feeling when you step through your door and are surrounded by your things and especially your BED. What is up with motel beds??? Who made those pillows??? They're huge, they're hard and they're a pain in the neck, literally!

Anyway, we got back last night around 11pm and I've been busy since then, had to get groceries today and still need to put all the luggage away but I'm not in the mood, instead I decided to come say hi and bring you pictures.

Thank you all for the comments left wishing us a safe trip there and back, we really did have a good trip, no delays at all, wonderful flights and well behaved kids, what more could you ask for right?

Leaving Boise on the way to Salt Lake City, UT

So anyway, I'm sure you're all dying to know about the wedding, it was wonderful and I haven't seen mom that happy in a long time, actually both bride and groom were literally glowing. It's something seeing two people so happy and in love.

We got to Oklahoma City on friday night, just in time for some major thunderstorms, it was scary, the lightning was striking all around us, there was thunder and so much rain, just what you want to see when you know you have about 5 hours drive to Texas. Yes, the wedding was in Texas so we had a long drive ahead.....it wasn't so bad because Curt's cousin Cindy, her daughter Laura and Chris his brother were there to pick us up and drive with us. What a blast!!!

We always have the best time when we get together, too bad that it's usually just for a day or two, we seriously need to plan some vacation time that lasts at LEAST a week. The kids took to Laura and Cindy straight away, I'm still hearing about how much they love them and miss them.

After a long drive, this is how Nicholas and Chris looked when we arrived at the motel LOL

We finally got into Sherman, Texas around 11pm at night, met up with Mom and Ken and her sister Aunt Carol who had also flown in from Virginia for the wedding. Everyone stayed at the same hotel which was wonderful, we had kids going back and forth between rooms, adults outside in the hallway happily chatting away and the sound of laughter, BOY the sound of laughter, that is one thing we do when we're all in the same room, laugh until our sides hurt.

Saturday morning was a rush, we went to IHOP for breakfast and then headed straight to the church for rehearsal. Nicholas was happy being the Truth Bearer but after the second try he said he was done and wanted to go home LOL




It took some bribing and coercing to get him to do it when the wedding actually started, at one point he actually threw down the pillow and refused to go, I think my eye started twitching because after one look at my face he quickly picked it back up and walked down the aisle with the Ring bearer LOL


I can't get over their faces LOL I don't think either one really wanted to be up there and it's just hilarious that they have the same expressions.

Anyway, the wedding was just beautiful and here are some pictures for you all, hope you enjoy them.

Nicholas and cousin Laura, isn't this just the sweetest photo?

Jasmine, the flower girl

Ken singing to mom "Welcome to my World" by Jim Reeves.

Curt and Jasmine....LOVE this one!

I just love all the photos and the bride and groom really do look happy and in love don't they?


I also made a little music video with the photos and to the sound of "Welcome to my World" which is what Ken sang to mom...if you want to see that one you will have to download it here.

The time just flew by and before we knew it we were on an airplane heading back home, now that we're here the crunch begins for our move to Arizona. Not that much longer before the movers are here to pick up our stuff.

I wish I had more time to chat tonight but I have kids to put to bed and Curt's uniform to wash, he heads back to work tomorrow, poor guy got sick while on the trip and has the worst cold ever.....sore throat, sneezing, fever etc. I'm just hoping we don't get it too, I seriously can not afford to get sick right now.

Anyway, hope you're all having a wonderful night, now that I'm back I'll be able to post daily again, tomorrow morning I'll be visiting you all so I hope you have some coffee ready for me, I'm sure I've missed a LOT while away for 4 days.

God Bless,

Good Morning from Lawton, Oklahoma!!

I don't have much time but I wanted to check in with everyone and let you know that we made a safe trip, had a great wedding and are now in Lawton, OK. This afternoon we're heading to Oklahoma City to catch a plane back home.

The kids are excited, they have had a blast with all their cousins but now they're both ready to return home....when we got here to Lawton last night, the first thing Nicholas asked his uncle was "do you think your neighbors have video games?" LOL

We miss our girls (the pugs) and we can't wait to get back to normal, whatever that means, at least until we get ready to move here in a few weeks. Time has just flown by here and we've loved every minute, have laughed til our sides hurt, have eaten good food and just enjoyed the few days we had.....

Thank you all for the well wishes and prayers, if you could say another little one that we make it back home safe and sound, I would appreciate it.

I hope you're all having a wonderful day, hope you didn't miss me too much (just kidding) LOL....I'll be back tomorrow with stories and pictures for you all, so you might want to take some time off work just to hang out with me....*snicker*

God Bless,

Leaving on a Jet Plane!!!!

We're heading out this morning to my Mother in Law's wedding in Texas, it's been a crazy week for us and when I get back I will tell you all about our experience last night trying to get mine and Jasmine's dresses. Unbelievable!!!

Anyway, I won't be back until late monday night, hope you all have a great weekend and I'll see you when I get back.

God Bless,