Infrequent Blogging

Hey there! Okay...I again have not been updating my blog faithfully. Not for lack of exciting things to blog about. I had the ultimate...let me assure you...ultimate thing to blog about last week, but decided against it because it would have given away exactly where I live and I wasn't sure if I should give that away, due to security reasons. Then my mom and I went away for a mother/daughter weekend to Birch Bay, where they have a trailer. We went to Bellingham and did some shopping, went out for dinner....very nice weekend, but due to the before-mentioned event, my husband took the camera to work with him to show all the guys. Now I'm just waiting to see if something exciting happens this weekend and I can capture it all on camera, like a good little blogger. :)

Recipes...by Request

Almond Puff

1/2 c. marg
1 c. flour
2Tbsp. water
Cut marg. in to flour, then add water. Mix with fork. Form in to ball. Divide in half. On ungreased cookie sheet, pat each half in to a 12x3" strip- 3 inches apart.

!/2 c. marg
1 c. water
1 tsp. almond extract
1 c. flour
3 eggs
In saucepan, bring marg. and water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. Add flour and extract. Stir vigorously over low heat until ball forms. Remove from heat and beat in eggs all at once until smooth. Divide at once and spread evenly over strips, covering completely.
Bake at 350* for an hour, until top is crisp and brown. Cool and frost with glaze. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.

Glaze

1 1/2 c. icing sugar
2 Tbsp. marg.
1 tsp. almond extract
1-2 Tbsp. warm water
Mix until smooth


Taco Salad

1 lb. ground beef, cooked...mixed with...
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 large head of lettuce, shredded
1 lb. grated cheddar
1 finely diced onion
1 green pepper
1 tin mexican kidney beans
2 medium tomatoes
1 pkg. 8 oz. plain taco chips
1 small bottle catalina dressing
Mix it all together and enjoy!

Yummy Food!

I couldn't resist showing you my contribution to the potluck BBQ! This is my famous almond puff dessert and also my taco salad. It was the perfect occasion for both, since they make too much for just my family to eat.



 

Block Party!

I'm back! I know....I've missed all the prime blogger occasions the last few weeks...our last camping trip of the season, the first day of school, and on it goes. I've gone back to day shifts now that the kids are in school, and last week all of our after school activities, like dance and soccer, started up. But now I'm into the swing of things and should be able to devote more time to my blog!
Yesterday, we had our annual block party. Every year in September, everyone in our cul-de-sac gets together for a giant BBQ. We even all chip in and rent a bouncy castle for the kids! So much fun!
Things are just getting started here...

The kids are waiting for their turn in the bouncy castle...


The men chucked the football around...this is my man making an awesome catch! ;)

 

Ellison Park Camping Trip

So, this weekend the fam went camping to Ellison Provincial Park. We went with the Larnder crew and fun was had by all. Here's Sonya and Gary celebrating their 14th anniversary!

Posing for the camera...

The kids hanging out on the beach...I thought this picture was pretty typical...the girls are posing for the camera, and the boys are fighting over a bag of chips! :)

Hope this is something we can make an annual event!

Well, here I am...with nothing in particular to write about and no exciting pictures to share...but alas, my audience of about two people is requesting I update my blog for her entertainment...so I must oblige! On Monday, my cousin came over for lunch and to watch a movie, "The Family Stone". I guess if I were a more experienced blogger, I would have taken a picture of the delicious chicken wraps I made. Then on Tuesday, I went to the movies to see "You, Me and Dupree" with Sonya. Again, I guess I could have taken a pic of me and my best gal outside of the theatre. I'm inspired right now by a movie quote..."Quick, get the camera....learn from me!!" Other than that, I've just been working and getting ready for another camping trip this weekend. Nothing too exciting here...oh wait...I guess last night there was a tiny bit of excitement when I discovered that Kenton's crickets had been escaping all evening. I had just bought 8 crickets earlier in the afternoon and went in to his room a few hours later to see a tiny cricket head poking through the lid of the container. When I opened up the lid, I discovered there were only 4 crickets left! We found two under the bed, one in the bathroom and one in my bedroom. Whew!
Well, I guess that's should appease my audience member for a few days. ;) See y'all soon!

Sneak Preview!

Today, Heidi and I took a drive out to the airport. Talk about good timing...the Snowbirds were flying while we were there. We had our own private show! I've always loved watching the planes fly and am still in awe of how much skill it takes to do what they do. The sound the jets make when they fly by still sends shivers up my spine. Hopefully, the weather will clear up and we'll take in some of the show this weekend. I've heard it might be the last year for the Airshow.

Not sure which plane this is, but Heidi was impressed by it's size, so I took this pic for her!

Camping at Chilliwack Lake

This weekend we went camping to Chilliwack Lake. I've lived in the Fraser Valley my entire life, and had never been before. The lake was absolutely gorgeous! It was extremely cold, but we all went for a dip anyway.

The kids kept busy riding bikes, going to the park and feeding the squirrels and blue jays. By the end of the weekend, the little critters were eating right out of our hands!

We had a great weekend with great friends, good food and lots of relaxation!

Changes

Ahhh....finally! I've been trying to decide what I wanted to do about my blog all week. I wanted a change, but was searching for something unique. As you can see, I finally just went with the crowd and went to the site that was easiest. :) I do like having some colour and patterns to look at. I never really liked my blog name either, so we'll see how this one goes.
We're taking off for the weekend, so I guess when I get back I'll see what everyone thinks and I'll have some pics to publish! See ya....everyone have a great long weekend!

Yummy!

Yesterday seemed like such the perfect day to make a batch of rollkuchen. I've only made it once before, and this time they turned out much better. I learned a few things and know that next time they will be perfect! This is Sonya's recipe, which I absolutely love.
Coincidentally, my parents invited us kids up to their house for rollkuchen for dinner last night! My mom's were crispy and mine were softer. Both delicious!
After dinner we had cake and coffee to celebrate my brother's 19th birthday. I forgot my camera though! :( Oh well, there's always next time! :)

What a Cutie!

I've had the pleasure of seeing my little niece, Peyton, twice this week. Besides my own children, she is the most precious little one in my life. My husband teases me that I have more pictures of her in my house than my own children...not true...yet. :) I thought I'd share her most recent picture with all of you. She just turned six months old a few days ago. What a cutie!

Coffee Night!

Last night, a bunch of gals from Blog Land, went out for coffee to ABC. It was a nice night out. For me, this meant the chance to take a picture of my food. I am proud that this is the first picture of food that I will be publishing on my blog. I now truly feel like I'm part of the gang.
Enjoy!

Karaoke Time!

My best friend, Sonya, came down from Kamloops for a visit yesterday. The first thing we did, after catching up for a bit, was try out the karaoke machine that's been sitting in the basement since Christmas. Of course, my husband thought it would be really funny to catch the whole thing on camera. So, since I'm so secure with myself, I thought I'd share it with the rest of you.

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Streaking Fun!

Today I streaked the boys' hair for summer. Here's Christopher looking impressed, as usual.

Kenton, though, is obviously enjoying his makeover.

Here is the final result...

The boys thinkin' they're really HAWT!!!

Sports Day Fun!

Here are some of the highlights of Sports Day today...

Heidi and Kenton in the tug-of-war.....

Showing off our ribbons....The yellow team came in third place.

Treats for everyone!

Happy Summer!

Well, I guess it's my turn to wish everyone a happy summer. Some of my favourite things about summer are sunshine, BBQ's with family and friends, camping, and relaxing in my backyard. Here are some of my roses to enjoy...May all of you have a fun, sunny, relaxing summer!

Happy Father's Day!

My dad is the best. He's the hardest working person I know. He's also the biggest family man. I have wonderful memories of my dad playing hide-and-seek with me and my brother. We'd play with the walkie talkies and he'd make funny farting noises to make us laugh and give up where we were hiding. Dad is always saying something funny or making a funny face to make us laugh. I love to be able to see him doing the same things with my kids now. I also appreciate that my dad made God important in our family. I've always felt special and cherished by my dad, and I hope he knows how special he is to me and how much I cherish him!! I love you dad!

Let Me Introduce You To....

Heidi....Heidi came to live with us about two years ago. It's been tough at times getting used to having a girl around, but Heidi has found a special place in our hearts. She is very much a girly-girl...she loves shoes and fashion, and she loves anything pink, something that had been missing from my home for many years. :) She is a very gifted artist and loves writing stories to go along with her pictures. She loves swimming and has so much fun playing with all her friends. The best thing about her is how much she adores having me for a mom! I always prayed that God would drop a little girl off at my doorstep and here she is. What a great gift!

Day at the Zoo

Here's some of the wildlife at the zoo.....

Today I went to the Greater Vancouver Zoo with Kenton and his class. It was actually quite a nice day. The weather turned out to be gorgeous, the grounds are full of beautiful flowers, and the animals are always interesting to see. Our favourite part was seeing the lions and tigers being fed. I also really enjoyed the new bird show they have, which included owls and falcons. If the kids come home with free passes with their report cards, it's definitely a nice place to take a picnic and enjoy the sunshine!

Camping at Cultus

This weekend we took our new (new to us) tent trailer out to Cultus Lake with a few of our neighbours. It was lots of fun! We were so close to home, yet I really felt like I was on a vacation. I hope we get a chance to do a lot more camping this summer. If anyone knows of some good places in the Fraser Valley, or not too far away, let me know!!