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Sunday, February 14, 2010

Happy Valentine's Day!

A bit of craftiness ... and a continued love of all things owl ...
 Gifts for the grandparents ... mailed late but made with love :)


NHV and I also baked "special Valentine's Day cookies" on Friday ... complete with red 'prinkles.

CPV is making his incredibly delicious crepes for breakfast ... yummy!

If we can get all four of us ready, we're on our way to a party at the local kid's museum.

How are YOU celebrating this holiday-o-hearts?

Friday, February 12, 2010

Supah's Survivors: We're Number 1


By "we're" I mean me and my girl, Chitown Momma.  That's us up there.  Looking all fabulous and kid-free. And by number 1 ... I mean, well ... keep reading ...

We're the kind of girls who grab a greasy hamburger on our way from a wedding to the reception.  And ask a stranger to take a picture while we're there.

I am fairly certain that Sugar is the same kind of girl.  Cuz let's be honest, nothing goes with a hamburger and fries quite like leopard print!  Except maybe cow print ...


You see, Chitown Momma and I joined forces to play ...


We even managed - by totally random lottery - to get FIRST PICK of which player would represent us.  

We I choose SUGAR because I was impressed by her strength and determination when she played on the Gabon season.  She went to Exile a lot, took it all in stride, made a decent alliance, and pulled off an awesome play of the hidden immunity idol.  She had game - played dumb but strategized when the need arose.  She held her own.  

This season - with all the "best" players coming back - I thought she'd fly under the radar while the stronger players were picked off.  I fully expected her to cry and to make her move on one of the guys.  Gotta give the girl mad props for cuddling up to Colby.  He's hot ... even 10 years older!  Too bad he shot her down ... big time!

And that's when I knew that she was going - sooner rather than later in this game.  Of course, I was loving Tom for trying to pull off a bigger move.  But, in the end, the tribe spoke and Sugar got sent home FIRST.

And all I can do is laugh about it.  Losing is such sweet sorrow :(

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Meal Plan - Week 19

Last Week's Highlights
Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting 


Baked Mac-n-Cheese with Bacon and Peas
Realized - last minute - I didn't have the avocado or tomato I needed for BLTA, so I threw together this recipe and added bacon crumbles and frozen peas.

And this week ...
Sunday - Tacos with special shells
Monday - Beef Brisket Sanwiches
Tuesday - Baked Fish, Baked Mac-n-Cheese, and Peas
Wednesday - Cheese Tortellini and Tomato Sauce
Thursday - Pizza from Papa Murphy's
Friday - Leftovers
Saturday - (Day Before) Valentine's Day Dinner

Check out other great meal plans at the Organizing Junkie .

Monday, February 8, 2010

All About MEme: Extra! Extra!

 

EXTRA! EXTRA!  
READ ALL ABOUT IT !

SupahMommy and MommyBrain have created a newspaper!  

The SupahBrain Times! 

I'd show you a copy of our newspaper.... but the dog ate it.
Write us a classified ad! 


Sell something, write a personal ad, create a job ad,
obituary, rental ad ... it's up to you!  

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WANTED:  Some weather that even remotely resembles winter!  Looking for a few inches of snow. Willing to make snow angels and deal with cabin fever.
I know the east coast is up to their eyeballs in snow, and I'm jealous!  Of course, I am sure there are plenty of you who would be jealous of 55 degrees and sunny, too ;)

WANTED:  A good - uninterrupted - night's sleep.  Must include a queen size bed (to myself) ... at a luxury hotel.  Followed by a scrumptious breakfast in bed.
What could be better?  Really?

WANTED: A visit from the Cat Whisperer.  Must train family cat to stay off counters and to stop clawing upholstered chairs.
Louie is about to join the ranks of PITA ... or become an outdoor cat!

FOR HIRE:  Former teacher turned SAHM willing to TUTOR your child.  Specializing in Writing ... can even handle Math through the 5th grade.  Available Saturday mornings and/or Monday afternoons.  Call to schedule today!
Let's be honest, preschool isn't going to pay for itself!

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Now it's your turn.  Link up so I can stop by your place and read your Classified Ads.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

All About MEme: Prompt 2.8.2010

EXTRA! EXTRA!  
READ ALL ABOUT IT !

SupahMommy and Mommybrain have created a newspaper!  

The SupahBrain Times! 

I'd show you a copy of our newspaper.... but the dog ate it.
Write us a classified ad! 


Sell something,
write a personal ad,
create a job ad,
obituary,
rental ad ...
it's up to you!  

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You know how this works right?  
Write a post.  Be creative.  
Make it your own and then come back on Monday
and link up with us!  
Meet some great new friends!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Playtime

Natalie is such an amazing big sister!

She loves checking on Charlotte ...

asking, "Baby Charlotte awake?"  
"What baby sister doing?" 

saying, "It's okay, Charlotte."
"Baby sister is so tiny."

Most recently, she's been thrilled to have the chance to "play" with her.


Oh, I am one blessed momma!

Meal Plan - Week 18

Yep, I fell off the meal plan bandwagon ... for a good long while.  Really, it's more like I was pushed off.  I haven't posted a meal plan since the end of October. But I think I have good excuses ... dozens of doctor's appointments in the month of November ... gave birth at the beginning of December ... and had meals provided for my family throughout the month of January.  But here it is February, and I'm out of excuses.  It's time to put dinner on the table ... on a more regular basis.

And here's what I've got for this week ... 

Sunday - Brinner


Tuesday -Beef Brisket, Mashed Taters, Green Beans
I'm pulling the brisket from the freezer thanks to my awesome MIL, who cooked when she was here in December.

Wednesday - Lasagna

Thursday - Reames Chicken Noodle Soup
The recipe is on the back of the package.  My mom made it recently and had good things to say about it.

Friday - BLTA Wraps
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Avocado ... yumm-Y

Saturday - Leftovers or Jimmy Johns

Baking from Scratch - Applesauce Carrot Cake
This is a new goal of mine, and something I am hoping to do with NHV.   Last week we watched an episode of Super Readers that featured Super Why baking this recipe as a birthday cake for this little sister.

Check out other great meal plans at I'm an Organizing Junkie 
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