Album Club

Just wanted to share some new scrapbook pages I just completed for the 2009 Album Club. This is our 4th of July Camping Trip Last Year.

Hand Me Downs, Yardsales and thrift store treasures! (Plus our weekend adventures)

Its Spring Cleaning time... okay well here in Phoenix it is practically summer already with record heat in the 90s, but we will call it Spring time anyway. My mom cleaned out her craft room last week and gave me a few boxes of paper, stickers, bags etc etc- I love it. If that weren't awesome enough my friend Carol from work gave me a bunch of stuff from cleaning out her craft room this week too!! She gave me a bunch of books, thread, tons of fun ribbon and more! I am SO spoiled. I have always loved hand me downs. When my bro and I were little I would always want his old toys, books and stuff when he cleaned out his room. One mans junk is another mans treasure!!

This Saturday Kenny and I kinda went our own ways- he went out to Buckeye to work on his Nana's truck and do some things at his moms house and I went to the Scrapbooking Yardsale at the Scrapbook Barn with my mom. We got a bunch of goodies... from Magazines to embellishments for next to nothing (because I need more stuff...).

Then we went to Scrapbooks etc and I got this new punch for my birthday (Kenny asked me what I wanted for my b-day and I said this awesome punch. SO... I just picked it up while we were out there).

I dropped my mom off and picked up my friend Blair and we went to the baby shower. It was really fun, we played games and ate delicious food (her dad is a chef at the Biltmore Resort). After the shower we decided to stop at Goodwill since it was 1/2 off day. I picked up these treasures.... The rug was brand new and I only paid $3- awesome. Plus I a Sponge Bob bucket (was for Halloween, but I thought it would make a great easter basket for one of my nephews), a toy for the dogs, a bunch of cards, this kit to make ornaments (was $27.99 at Michaels) and 4 shirts for under $20!!

Meanwhile Kenny had lunch with his mom, got some stuff done at her house and headed home for his softball game. He played really well that afternoon and got a triple and caught a pop up! Yippee Kenny! Lee, the coach of co-ed team, was jealous and told Kenny he need to hit a triple for the Radiant Royals!

After his game we went to Church- which was amazing BTW and then went to dinner at Mike's Greek and Italian Restaurant.

Sunday, was a slower paced day- which is what we are striving for these days. We played our softball game at 1. It was actually really hot out! Kenny gave Lee his wish and hit a triple AND caught another pop up along with making several other outs in the game!! We didn't win, but we had some fun. Michelle and Nanette came by for a quick visit and brought little Zack. He is just too cute I had to take some pictures of him.

So Michelle stepped out side to smoke and while she was gone I was watching Zack. He was sitting right by me on the couch and I reached for my camera on the coffee table and when I looked back he had rolled right off the couch!! I felt absolutely awful!! Michelle and Nanette were very nice about it, but I still cannot believe that happened!! Kenny tells me not to worry about it that is happens some times... I said yea to me! (see my post a few weeks back about Jake and the swing....) Anyway, when Zack fell he must have hit is gum just right and his second tooth popped out! So I am not sure how often we will be babysitting our little God Son here in the future, but Nanette says we may be referred to as his "Oh my God parents now".

Sarah and Barb came over for dinner (Coke Roast- see below recipe) and just sat around and talked and listened to music. BTW Sarah says there is a superstition that if a baby doesn't fall off a couch by the time they are 1 they will go crazy- so your Welcome Michelle and Trevor.

Oh and here is the recipe--

Coke Roast-

3 lb beef roast (you can do smaller I usually do)

1 can of cream of mushroom soup

1 packet of dry onion soup

1 can of coke (DO NOT Sub in diet coke)

I use a ceramic pot and cook with the lid on for 3-3 1/2 hours-- yum

Paper, Ribbon, Glue and Flowers...

.... is what it took to make this fun little baby album. My friend's baby shower is tomorrow and naturally I waited until tonight to finish her gift (started it last night...). So here is is... Just like the little recipe book I made back December. I used all pastel colors and one of those paper stacks from Joann's that I bought on clearance... awesome when you can put to use those good deal buys. I just love the acrylic butterflies on this last page. I die cut those from a piece of acrylic when I was at the Scrapbook store on Wednesday with my mom for class.

Speaking of the class I didn't even post about it! My mom and I met out in Mesa on Wednesday evening for a class called Easy Peasy.... a class on making quick pages. We had a blast and made 6 pages that night! I will post pictures of the pages later this weekend... I hope.

A Miracle

Please read this post on our Pastor's Blog. Is is an amazing story.

http://www.radiantchurch.com/blog/2009/02/shot-in-head.asp

Love is in the Air...

The other night I ran to store with my mom and when I got home... Kenny surprised me with a beautiful candlelight dinner!! He made spaghetti and meatballs which is my favorite meal (His is better than Olive Garden!!) and there were candles everywhere! Our entire great room (living room,kitchen, dining room) was lit up by the candles and our fireplace. It was so beautiful... I was shocked. I asked him why he did that and he said the movie Fireproof inspired him! Also, he bought all the candles with his winnings from Vegas- it was SO nice!!

Working In Vegas

I just came back from a quick trip to Vegas. I drove up yesterday, did some audits, and drove home today. While I was there, in my spare time, I decided to bet a little. I played craps a couple of times and broke even. Last night the Suns were playing so I decided to put some action on it. I put a $25 bet on the Suns to win, and they had to win by 9 points for me to cash in, and they did! I got my $25 back, and also took $22 of their money. They explained that if I bet on two teams, then I can win more. So...I did. The Lakers were playing and had to win by 5. So I had the second bet for the Suns to win and for the Lakers to win. I got my $10 back on the bet, and I took $26 of their money. So basically I was $48 ahead. That's not bad for my spare time when I'm on a business trip.
Amanda likes it when I bring back the Hotel's shampoo and soap. She collects it, and it's cheap. Free is pretty cheap!
Posted by KENNY!!

Yummy Recipe

So I got a bunch of Zucchini from my MIL and haven't really cooked with them before. So I went online and found this recipe-- it came out really good! I would recommend using only 1/2 a small onion though. Anyway, my parents and I enjoyed it ! (right you thought Kenny would try this-no way there are veggies in there)


Corn and Zucchini Melody

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 5

"Zucchini, corn, and onions combined with chopped bacon and cheese. A quick and easy way to use some fresh veggies from your garden!"

Ingredients:
4 slices bacon
2 cups chopped zucchini
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
1 small onion, chopped
1 pinch pepper
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions:
1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Reserve 1 tablespoon of drippings. Drain bacon, chop, and set aside.

2.Heat the bacon drippings in the skillet over medium heat. Saute the zucchini, corn, and onion until tender but still crisp, about 10 minutes. Season with pepper. Spoon vegetables into a bowl, and sprinkle with chopped bacon and shredded cheese.

Soaps...

So Kenny got home from Vegas this afternoon- yippee! And brought me a surprise... the hotel soaps. Doesn't sound like much, but if you knew my little secret you would know how much this elated me! I have an absolute obsession with hotel soaps, lotions, shampoos etc... and I collect them.... I just love the little bottles and cannot help myself I just have to have em. I have this cute little basket that I keep them in, but we have traveled so much this last year I cannot even shut it!! Solution... find a bigger basket!

3 days and counting...

Today is my 3rd day Dr.Pepper free!! Whhoot woo! I just love DP, but I know it is horrible for me and my teeth... So water is my main drink these days. I am so lucky to have a supportive hubby who is taking the challenge too!

Happy Valentine's Day!

My Valentine's started Friday morning at work when I received these beautiful roses!! There is something about being one of the few women in a large office to get flowers... really makes you feel special. For Kenny Valentines started on Feb 1st. Since we were dating I have done a little something each day from the 1st-14th for him. Just little things... a note and candy, some muffins etc. Our Valentines was really nice we just stayed home. Kenny's mom came over to visit and took us out for lunch. She also brought Kenny and I some Valentines- I got a yummy candle and Kenny got the cure dog that sings. I took a picture of all of our wonderful Valentines-

Tonight for dinner we decided the resturants would be super busy so we ate in...I made this yummy from cooks.com. I am not much of a cook so when something comes out this good I do have to toot my own horn... although Kenny said it was really good too! After dinner we watch a movie called FireProof- it was really good.

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH CHEESY RICE STUFFING
Printed from COOKS.COM
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter
1/3 c. regular rice
2 tbsp. diced celery
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 c. chicken broth
1 (2 oz.) can mushrooms, drained & chopped (opt.)
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 (1 lb.) Cornish game hens
Salt & pepper
Melted butter
In a saucepan melt butter; add rice, celery and onion. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add chicken broth and bring mixture to a boil. Cover and simmer on low heat about 20 minutes or liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy. Stir in mushrooms; cool. Toss cheese lightly with cooled mixture. Season birds inside with salt and pepper. Stuff birds with rice mixture.
Place on rack, breast side up in shallow baking pan. Baste with butter. Loosely cover with foil. Roast in preheated 400 degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil; continue roasting for 45 minutes until done. Baste with butter occasionally during last 45 minutes. Additional stuffing may be placed in small baking dish, covered and baked during last 45 minutes of roasting. Then cover removed last 15 minutes.