My two sisters are visiting from Atlanta. We have a brother, but he chooses to be uninvolved in our lives. Enough about him...
Teri and Sheri arrived yesterday. They flew here (thanks Bob!). Neither of them like to fly. Both decided they needed a little help. Teri chose Vodka. Sheri chose medication (directed and prescribed by her physician). Teri was recognizable when they landed. I can't say the same for Sheri. We stopped at The Summer Kitchen Cafe on the way home. Sheri actually fell asleep while eating. I have never seen anything like this. Sheri also feel asleep while riding in the car, talking, standing and doing just about everything else she attempted yesterday.
Today she announced that anything said yesterday didn't count. I quickly realized exactly how little time she had spent actually awake. She remembered NOTHING we had talked about yesterday.
We spent this morning shopping (they HAD to see Nobbies) then we went to China Buffet for lunch. Afterward my granddaughter Scarlet came over. Neither of my sisters had met her before. They agreed that she is the perfect child.
As with any story, there is more than one side. Although I will be continuing the story of their trip over the next few days, I encourage y'all to go to their blogs and read what they have to say about the trip. You will see how stifled my creativity has become what with the medication I am taking.
Teri: http://letmethinkonit.blogspot.com/
Sheri: http://ohhownice.blogspot.com/
Friday, June 19, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Stuffed Peppers
8 large green bell peppers
filling:
1 pound 95% lean ground beef (I use venison)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
4 c cooked brown rice
1 c shredded non-fat or reducd-fat cheddar cheese
sauce:
32 oz tomato sauce (I use 40oz to make it go further)
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
1. Place meat in large skillet and cook over medium until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in onion, chili powder, pepper and salt then cook a few minutes until onion is tender. Add a small amount of water if your skillet gets too dry. Remove from heat and stir in the rice then the cheese.
2. Cut tops off peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Divide filling among the peppersand replace the pepper tops, if desired.
3. Combine all sauce ingredients in a large bowl and stir to mix. Place peppers uprght in 9x13 pan coated with cooking spray and pour sauce around and over the peppers. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 1 hour or until peppers are tender. Serve hot.
Enjoy!
filling:
1 pound 95% lean ground beef (I use venison)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
4 c cooked brown rice
1 c shredded non-fat or reducd-fat cheddar cheese
sauce:
32 oz tomato sauce (I use 40oz to make it go further)
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
1. Place meat in large skillet and cook over medium until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in onion, chili powder, pepper and salt then cook a few minutes until onion is tender. Add a small amount of water if your skillet gets too dry. Remove from heat and stir in the rice then the cheese.
2. Cut tops off peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Divide filling among the peppersand replace the pepper tops, if desired.
3. Combine all sauce ingredients in a large bowl and stir to mix. Place peppers uprght in 9x13 pan coated with cooking spray and pour sauce around and over the peppers. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 1 hour or until peppers are tender. Serve hot.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Last day of school
Our second son goes to his last day of school today. Yes, he's only 17, but he skipped a grade so he is graduating this year. It has arrived way too fast. Graduation is Saturday. There is so much to do between now and then that the next few days should fly by also. Today is the Senior Barbecue, tomorrow is Baccalaureate, Friday we'll be getting ready for his reception. I still haven't decided what I'm wearing on Saturday!
Don't be surprised if I don't post again before next Monday.
Don't be surprised if I don't post again before next Monday.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Having a busy month
Our middle son, Adam, is graduating next week. He and our youngest son, Carl, are very active in school so we are having an unusually busy month. Wednesday was Theatre Awards Night. Carl won "Best Small Group" for playing one of the "Wickersham Brothers" in "Seussical". He was very excited since they beat out "Thing 1 and Thing 2".
Last night was Senior Awards Night. Adam got Presidential Excellence Award, a cord to wear at graduation for National Honors Society, recognition for his Regent's Scholarship to University of Nebraska - Omaha and he was on the Honor Roll. If it sounds like I'm bragging, I am! They are my kids and I'm very proud of their accomplishments.
Tonight is Drill Team Awards Night for Adam. Monday is Band Awards Night for Carl and Adam.
Tuesday I have an appointment at the eye doctor (just a check-up) then Joel and I give blood.
Wednesday is the last day of school for Seniors and the Senior Barbecue.
Just giving y'all an idea of how busy the next week will be, but trust me that the rest of the month is about the same including Baccalaureate and Graduation!
I'm still working on my weightloss. Tonight we are having shrimp and vegetable stirfry and rice.
Last night was Senior Awards Night. Adam got Presidential Excellence Award, a cord to wear at graduation for National Honors Society, recognition for his Regent's Scholarship to University of Nebraska - Omaha and he was on the Honor Roll. If it sounds like I'm bragging, I am! They are my kids and I'm very proud of their accomplishments.
Tonight is Drill Team Awards Night for Adam. Monday is Band Awards Night for Carl and Adam.
Tuesday I have an appointment at the eye doctor (just a check-up) then Joel and I give blood.
Wednesday is the last day of school for Seniors and the Senior Barbecue.
Just giving y'all an idea of how busy the next week will be, but trust me that the rest of the month is about the same including Baccalaureate and Graduation!
I'm still working on my weightloss. Tonight we are having shrimp and vegetable stirfry and rice.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Holy Crap! Has it been 8 months since I posted???
Yeah, I hit a plateau way back in September and then the holidays came around, but no excuse to not post in 8 months!
Over the holidays I gained 1 pound. Not bad considering all the temptations. I'm on the wagon and becoming more healthy everyday. I still am not exercising nearly enough, but am making an effort. I even went to the pool!!! It had been many years since I had been in a swimsuit, but the water felt great and I'll continue going back at least until I need a smaller size swimsuit.
We have a very busy May this year. Our second son is graduating (where did the time go?) and there are several awards nights, events, programs, etc. to attend. We have TWO nights this whole month that there isn't something scheduled.
I'm going to close for now, but promise to be better about posting. Think positive thoughts and we'll all be wearing bikinis before long!
Over the holidays I gained 1 pound. Not bad considering all the temptations. I'm on the wagon and becoming more healthy everyday. I still am not exercising nearly enough, but am making an effort. I even went to the pool!!! It had been many years since I had been in a swimsuit, but the water felt great and I'll continue going back at least until I need a smaller size swimsuit.
We have a very busy May this year. Our second son is graduating (where did the time go?) and there are several awards nights, events, programs, etc. to attend. We have TWO nights this whole month that there isn't something scheduled.
I'm going to close for now, but promise to be better about posting. Think positive thoughts and we'll all be wearing bikinis before long!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Plateau...
No, not a MAJOR plateau, but a plateau none-the-less. I lost 1 pound last week, then gained 1 pound this week so I'm still at 16#s lost. I'm going to concentrate on more veggies this week and see if that will help. Although I HAVE stayed on points, I haven't been making sure I get my 5 veggies/fruits EVERYDAY. If you have any ideas for getting extra veggies, please share them!
I got a new phone. Actually we ALL got new phones. We got the Rumor by LG. I got blue, Joel got white, Adam got green and Carl got black. We are happy with them so far (only had them for 2 days). The boys love that it has a qwerty keyboard. They do a LOT of texting, usually averaging about 4000 each per month. My bluetooth doesn't work very well with this phone so I am trying to decide if I will get another bluetooth. I have really become dependent on it.
Yesterday was Craft Day! I am about 1/3 of the way done with my Christmas shopping and have lots more ideas that I just haven't found the item yet. I would love to share some of the great gifts I've found, but I have friends and family reading. Don't want them figuring out what they are getting!
I am fixing pork tenderloin for dinner tonight.
I got a new phone. Actually we ALL got new phones. We got the Rumor by LG. I got blue, Joel got white, Adam got green and Carl got black. We are happy with them so far (only had them for 2 days). The boys love that it has a qwerty keyboard. They do a LOT of texting, usually averaging about 4000 each per month. My bluetooth doesn't work very well with this phone so I am trying to decide if I will get another bluetooth. I have really become dependent on it.
Yesterday was Craft Day! I am about 1/3 of the way done with my Christmas shopping and have lots more ideas that I just haven't found the item yet. I would love to share some of the great gifts I've found, but I have friends and family reading. Don't want them figuring out what they are getting!
I am fixing pork tenderloin for dinner tonight.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
busy, busy, busy...
I know. It's been a whole week since I posted, but I've REALLY been busy. We went out of town for a day to Joel's parent's house, ripped up the carpet in the diningroom, babysat, had a nail appointment, etc. Yes, I lead such an exciting life.
Anyway, weigh-in was this morning and I've lost two more pounds! I'm still trying to figure out how to reward myself. I know I'm not supposed to reward myself with food, but all the other rewards I can think of...well, I already do them! I've read articles about getting pedicures (done), buying something special (I honestly can't think of a single thing that I want and don't have), etc. One suggestion was to get a maid for a day. This would be a total waste of money/time because I would follow her around re-cleaning everything. Plus, we had maids when I was growing up and every single one of them stole from us. Nope, no maid is coming here.
My Christmas prep is still coming along on schedule. Craft Days (every Tuesday) help. Getting together with friends is a huge boost to my sanity!
Tonight for dinner:
Grilled Chicken & Creamy Corn
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
3 fresh ears of sweet corn
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/3 cup sour cream
Milk
1/4 c shredded fresh basil
In a small bowl combine oil and paprika. Brush corn and chicken with oil mixture. Lightly sprinkle salt and pepper. Grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170F), turning once.
Carefully cut kernels from cob by firmly holding the corn at the top (using a kitchen towel to grip, if necessary) and slicing downward with a sharp knife. Transfer to bowl; stir in sour cream. Season with additional salt and pepper. Stir in milk to desired creaminess. Slice chicken breasts. Serve with corn; sprinkle shredded basil.
Serves 4 with each serving: 309 calories, 13g fat (4g sat. fat), 89mg chol, 238mg sodium, 14g carb, 2g fiber, 36g protein. WW points: 7.
Anyway, weigh-in was this morning and I've lost two more pounds! I'm still trying to figure out how to reward myself. I know I'm not supposed to reward myself with food, but all the other rewards I can think of...well, I already do them! I've read articles about getting pedicures (done), buying something special (I honestly can't think of a single thing that I want and don't have), etc. One suggestion was to get a maid for a day. This would be a total waste of money/time because I would follow her around re-cleaning everything. Plus, we had maids when I was growing up and every single one of them stole from us. Nope, no maid is coming here.
My Christmas prep is still coming along on schedule. Craft Days (every Tuesday) help. Getting together with friends is a huge boost to my sanity!
Tonight for dinner:
Grilled Chicken & Creamy Corn
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
3 fresh ears of sweet corn
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/3 cup sour cream
Milk
1/4 c shredded fresh basil
In a small bowl combine oil and paprika. Brush corn and chicken with oil mixture. Lightly sprinkle salt and pepper. Grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170F), turning once.
Carefully cut kernels from cob by firmly holding the corn at the top (using a kitchen towel to grip, if necessary) and slicing downward with a sharp knife. Transfer to bowl; stir in sour cream. Season with additional salt and pepper. Stir in milk to desired creaminess. Slice chicken breasts. Serve with corn; sprinkle shredded basil.
Serves 4 with each serving: 309 calories, 13g fat (4g sat. fat), 89mg chol, 238mg sodium, 14g carb, 2g fiber, 36g protein. WW points: 7.
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