Bill brought this to me...for breakfast. It was a breakfast burrito, but I was so impressed with the cheese and olive and little bitty piece of red bell pepper, I had to share. So kind.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Friday, December 28, 2012
Selecting Christmas Cards
I am a big believer in Jesus being the reason for the season. So, I was just wondering...is this a warning, or helping me select my cards.
Yes, I realize this is no longer relevant...but still important to me!
Yes, I realize this is no longer relevant...but still important to me!
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Five Months! Wow, it's been that long
I thought I would post while I was back and forth on the mainland, but obviously that didn't happen, even thought I kept taking pictures with "oh, I'll blog about that" in mind. Time to pick it back up!
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
What I do when my Husband is away
Bill departed yesterday for the mainland, kicking off our mainland adventure. This is what I did:
Monday, July 9, 2012
A New Backyard - Well Almost
We started this project a while ago. Rented a rototiller and all. Then made multiple trips to Olawalu to get the rocks that had tumbled down the mountain jillions of years ago. Then I put the mulch that had been sitting out front from when we had the mango tree trimmed. Then I let it sit, and sit.
And this is where we were when it really started to get hot. This is the back fence, the plan was to make it prettier to look at...
But what to do about the view to the right, I can't force myself to just stare straight ahead....and if I look just a tiny bit right...I see this. A concrete slab that used to house a shed that look worse than the shed that is just beyond the concrete slab (Richard believe people have actually lived in these...at one time.)
So I bought some soil...some plants...some irrigation stuff (cause we all know nothing grows without water...) and I started planting, the whole time, not allowing my eyes to venture to the right....
Then Bill had a great idea, what if we covered the concrete slab with a small deck...And it grew from there.
Stay tuned!
Friday, July 6, 2012
Help Me Decide
With the kitchen nearly complete, I need to make a quick valance for the window. What do you think?
Of course it the valance will be at the top of the window, but I didn't want to stand on the counter top to put this up and am too lazy to drag a ladder inside just now.
Here is a closer up version of each fabric:
The first is a yellow background with white dandelions on it (I have the reverse on a pillow in the living room). And the fourth is a strip with grey dots on the edges of the white strip.
Tell me what you think.
Of course it the valance will be at the top of the window, but I didn't want to stand on the counter top to put this up and am too lazy to drag a ladder inside just now.
Here is a closer up version of each fabric:
The first is a yellow background with white dandelions on it (I have the reverse on a pillow in the living room). And the fourth is a strip with grey dots on the edges of the white strip.
Tell me what you think.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Kauai - Where I would be living had I visited there First
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Leeks
The best thing growing in my garden are leeks. And they were transplanted from the garden when it was on the other side of the house. I harvested two today.
I have been harvesting tomatoes (grape tomatoes are all I can get to grow) and cucumbers.
I want to make this soup with the leeks (okay...I don't need the leeks, but I still want to make this soup):
I have been harvesting tomatoes (grape tomatoes are all I can get to grow) and cucumbers.
I want to make this soup with the leeks (okay...I don't need the leeks, but I still want to make this soup):
Thai Pork and Noodle Soup
Serves 4|
Hands-On Time:
30m
|
Total Time:
30m
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced
- kosher salt
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
- 4 ounces wonton wrappers (about 10), sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
- sliced red chili peppers and cilantro leaves, for serving
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and ½ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Add the broth, fish sauce, and 2 cups water to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the wonton wrappers, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the lime juice. Serve with the scallion greens, chili peppers, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Thomas at 6 Months
He Sits, He Crawls and he gives you his Sassy Pose!
I got to see Alex, Lauren, and Thomas last week. It was great. Thomas is a very good baby. While I was in NC, Thomas taught himself how to sit up and almost how to crawl. He already gets around pretty good, but he's a commando type crawler. I loved seeing him up on his hands and feet...he had no idea what to do next.
Is this a sweet happy boy or what!
Saucy pose.
Sitting up
Who does this look like!
Making a move to sit up.
Almost there.
Yah Thomas!!!!!
This wore him out.
Sweet Family.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Pregnant Lindsey
Lindsey had to travel to southern Utah for work and brought Jacob with her. Then they stayed an extra day so they could visit Zion National Park. Here is a pic of pregnant Lindsey and the guy who made her that way!
Thursday, April 19, 2012
SUGAR... A Unique Way To Present This.
4.2 grams = 1 teaspoon of sugar = 1 cube ! Someone ought to get an award for this.
Now someone needs to do this with salt/sodium!
'When someone shares something of value
With you and you benefit from it, you have
We know the facts, but this
Brings it into perspective quickly, doesn't it? Each cube is a teaspoonful.
Brings it into perspective quickly, doesn't it? Each cube is a teaspoonful.
Now someone needs to do this with salt/sodium!
'When someone shares something of value
With you and you benefit from it, you have
A moral obligation to share it with others." So send it on!!
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