1. Do you regift...and if so, do you have a regifting horror story?
I rarely regift. Usually I do returns if necessary, otherwise I set it aside for donations if it's not something that suits us, lol.
2. Do you know what you are getting for Christmas this year?
Nope, I sure don't. Except that Billy and I are getting AT&T U-Verse as kind of a gift for each other...
3. Who brings the most gifts in your family, you or Santa?
Us. Santa usually brings the kids 3 gifts each and a stocking.
4. What store do you love to buy jeans from?
I so rarely buy clothes for myself...it's been a few years since I've bought any and the ones I have are 2 sizes too big, so...yeah, it's time I bought some. But the ones I have are from Old Navy so I guess I'll say that!
5. Christmas meal: big all out meal, or snacks and appetizers?
Both!! My mom does appetizers for us to eat as we are opening presents, and then we do a big roast beef meal!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
5 question Friday - 12/10/10
1. Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
ALWAYS Christmas day. Sometimes we let them open one on Christmas eve, but it's usually one at my brother's house.
2. What is your favorite Christmas cookie or candy?
Really not a big cookie or candy eater...but my favorite Christmas dessert is this chocolate peppermint ice cream cake that my mom gets some times. MMMMMMMM
3. What's the worst Christmas gift you ever received?
Hmmmm, see, I honestly have a hard time answering that question. I appreciate everything because it honestly flatters me when anyone even thinks about me enough to give me a present. Ok, the first thing that comes to my mind is these hair barrettes I got when I was like 13 or 14. They were these big lace things with ribbons hanging down and had roses on the ends. Did I mention I was a teenager? lol
4. Christmas song that you love?
My favorites are O Holy Night, especially when Billy sings it, Mary Did You Know?, and Breath of Heaven.
5. How many trees do you put up?
um, my house is little, so one is plenty! :)
ALWAYS Christmas day. Sometimes we let them open one on Christmas eve, but it's usually one at my brother's house.
2. What is your favorite Christmas cookie or candy?
Really not a big cookie or candy eater...but my favorite Christmas dessert is this chocolate peppermint ice cream cake that my mom gets some times. MMMMMMMM
3. What's the worst Christmas gift you ever received?
Hmmmm, see, I honestly have a hard time answering that question. I appreciate everything because it honestly flatters me when anyone even thinks about me enough to give me a present. Ok, the first thing that comes to my mind is these hair barrettes I got when I was like 13 or 14. They were these big lace things with ribbons hanging down and had roses on the ends. Did I mention I was a teenager? lol
4. Christmas song that you love?
My favorites are O Holy Night, especially when Billy sings it, Mary Did You Know?, and Breath of Heaven.
5. How many trees do you put up?
um, my house is little, so one is plenty! :)
Monday, December 6, 2010
Delicious Slow Cooked Baked Potato Soup
I got this recipe from the Methodist church that we used to attend. They would make it occasionally for our Wednesday night meals, and it was soooooo good. It's quite easy, and a great meal for these chilly nights. All my kids love it, which is an added bonus - it's very hard to find something we all agree on!
6 or so potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 small onion, diced
3 cans chicken broth
1/4 c. butter
2 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 tsp pepper
1 c. half and half
1 c. (or more depending on taste!) shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz. sour cream
3 tbsp chives, if desired
chopped cooked bacon
Combine first 6 ingredients in crock pot. Cook 6 hours on low. Mash up potatoes, then stir in half and half, cheese, chives and bacon. Cook another hour or so until creamy!
6 or so potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 small onion, diced
3 cans chicken broth
1/4 c. butter
2 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 tsp pepper
1 c. half and half
1 c. (or more depending on taste!) shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz. sour cream
3 tbsp chives, if desired
chopped cooked bacon
Combine first 6 ingredients in crock pot. Cook 6 hours on low. Mash up potatoes, then stir in half and half, cheese, chives and bacon. Cook another hour or so until creamy!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Songful Sunday - December 5th
My sister-in-law challenged me to blog every day in December with her and our friend, and I don't know if I'll get to EVERY day, but I will try my best...today is "Songful Sunday" - a day to post the lyrics of a song that really means something to me. The first one that came to my mind is "Praise You in This Storm" by Casting Crowns. EVERY time I hear it, I have to stop whatever I'm doing and just worship God.
I was sure by now, God, that you would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
Stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say Amen,
And it's still raining.
And as the thunder rolls,
I barely hear you whisper through the rain,
"I'm with you."
And as your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.
Chorus:
And I'll praise you in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For you are who you are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm.
I remember when, I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to you
And raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find you?
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear you whisper through the rain,
"I'm with you."
And as your mercy falls
I raise my hands
and praise the God who gives and takes away.
Chorus
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth
(repeat)
Chorus
This song always reminds me that even through the most trying times, I have a Heavenly Father to cast my cares upon.
I was sure by now, God, that you would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
Stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say Amen,
And it's still raining.
And as the thunder rolls,
I barely hear you whisper through the rain,
"I'm with you."
And as your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.
Chorus:
And I'll praise you in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For you are who you are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm.
I remember when, I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to you
And raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find you?
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear you whisper through the rain,
"I'm with you."
And as your mercy falls
I raise my hands
and praise the God who gives and takes away.
Chorus
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth
(repeat)
Chorus
This song always reminds me that even through the most trying times, I have a Heavenly Father to cast my cares upon.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
6 word Saturday
What are 6 words to describe this past week?
"All I did was study hard."
Pretty self explanatory, I think. I spent about 7 hours each day over the last week studying just Biology. I knew this test was gonna kick my booty, so I did everything I could to cram as much of it in my head that was possible. Well, apparently alot of it leaked out...I only made a 78 on the test after all that. Sigh. What can I say though? I did my very best. Biology just isn't my thang. Praise the Lord that it is all done, and I don't have to read that darn textbook (that the bookstore won't buy back because they are changing editions AGAIN....grrrrrr) ever again.
"All I did was study hard."
Pretty self explanatory, I think. I spent about 7 hours each day over the last week studying just Biology. I knew this test was gonna kick my booty, so I did everything I could to cram as much of it in my head that was possible. Well, apparently alot of it leaked out...I only made a 78 on the test after all that. Sigh. What can I say though? I did my very best. Biology just isn't my thang. Praise the Lord that it is all done, and I don't have to read that darn textbook (that the bookstore won't buy back because they are changing editions AGAIN....grrrrrr) ever again.
Friday, December 3, 2010
5 Question Friday
Phew, just barely made it! Busy week, busy day...
1. What's on the top of your holiday list and why?
Well, at the risk of sounding corny - I really just want health, happiness, and success for my family. Honestly. But, I do have to make a list for my parents (that is their rule) for Christmas presents...the first thing on my list was a handheld vacuum. Exciting I know, lol. Most of my list consisted of books....surprise, surprise.
2. What is your favorite Christmas gift from the past?
That one is easy! That would be my Natalie Elizabeth, born on 12/26! Our little Christmas baby!
3. If you had life to do over, what would you be when your grow up?
Well, first and foremost, I would choose mommy over and over. But, I also want to be a librarian, and I am working on that right now.
4. When do you put up your tree?
Always the day after Thanksgiving. We make a big deal out of it. We decorate, I make a big buffet of finger foods, and we eat near the tree while watching a Christmas movie.
5. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas, of course!
1. What's on the top of your holiday list and why?
Well, at the risk of sounding corny - I really just want health, happiness, and success for my family. Honestly. But, I do have to make a list for my parents (that is their rule) for Christmas presents...the first thing on my list was a handheld vacuum. Exciting I know, lol. Most of my list consisted of books....surprise, surprise.
2. What is your favorite Christmas gift from the past?
That one is easy! That would be my Natalie Elizabeth, born on 12/26! Our little Christmas baby!
3. If you had life to do over, what would you be when your grow up?
Well, first and foremost, I would choose mommy over and over. But, I also want to be a librarian, and I am working on that right now.
4. When do you put up your tree?
Always the day after Thanksgiving. We make a big deal out of it. We decorate, I make a big buffet of finger foods, and we eat near the tree while watching a Christmas movie.
5. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas, of course!
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