Tickle in my Throat

I have this tickle in my throat that will not go away, it has kept me up 3 nights in a row---I don't have anything to cough up either--just a tickle--and I am dry coughing constantly. I don't feel sick at all--just this annoying tickle--I have tried so many things to get rid of it too. Does anyone have any ideas of what I can do to get rid of this tickle in my throat? I would be forever grateful!!

Today is the first day of summer vacation for us--I am so excited, we have so many plans for this summer. Right now, I am planning Alexis's birthday party---I will tell you where it was, after the fact (kwim).

Anyway--HELP!!!! Please--this tickle is driving me crazy!!!

F A M I L Y

F A M I L Y

I ran into a stranger as he passed by, "Oh excuse me please" was my reply.

He said, "Please excuse me too; I wasn't watching for you."

We were very polite, this stranger and I.

We went on our way and we said goodbye.

But at home a different story is told, How we treat our loved ones, young and old.

Later that day, cooking the evening meal, My son stood beside me very still.

When I turned, I nearly knocked him down. "Move out of the way," I said with a frown.

He walked away, his little heart broken. I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken.

While I lay awake in bed, God's still small voice came to me and said, "While dealing with a stranger, common courtesy you use, but the family you love, you seem to abuse.

Go and look on the kitchen floor, You'll find some flowers there by the door.

Those are the flowers he brought for you.

He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue.

He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise, you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes." By this time, I felt very small, And now my tears began to fall.

I quietly went and knelt by his bed; "Wake up, little one, wake up," I said. "

Are these the flowers you picked for me?" He smiled, "I found 'em, out by the tree. I picked 'em because they're pretty like you. I knew you'd like 'em, especially the blue."

I said, "Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today; I shouldn't have yelled at you that way." He said, "Oh, Mom, that's okay. I love you anyway."

I said, "Son, I love you too, and I do like the flowers, especially the blue."

FAMILY

Are you aware that if we died tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family we left behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.

And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than into our own family, an unwise investment indeed, don't you think?

So what is behind the story?

Do you know what the word FAMILY means?

FAMILY = (F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (Y)OU

Show and Tell

Kelli is hosting her Show and Tell and Friday. I so enjoy looking at everyone's show and tell. Here is mine. This is a picture of me when I was about 3 months old, and my dear grandmother is holding me. I am 36 now and my Grandmother is 87--and I think this picture is so ironic. It is one of the only baby pictures I have of me being a baby--and it just so happened my grandmother ended up raising me:) I love my grandmother with all my heart. Look at how I am looking at her.
Thank you for looking:)

Thursday's Post

Happy Thursday everyone!! I want to show you a picture of the back of my daughter's hair in a bun. I think it is so pretty. She asks me to put her hair in a bun a couple times a week, and it takes me awhile, because she has so much hair, but it looks so nice when it is done. I put it in a pony tail and then I have to braid it--and I use about 25 bobby pins.

I also have plans swirling around my head about father's day. I really want to celebrate my husband and let him know how much he is appreciated. I love my husband so much, and I could never say a bad thing about him--he is such a wonderful man--and nice to look at too (giggle).

I am also, going to be doing a major grocery shopping trip this weekend---I am taking this time to really clean out my refrigerator, and yes, I will share pictures too. I am also going to incorporate some of Kelli's snack ideas here--she wrote a wonderful post about it here. Well, that is all for now--you all have a wonderful June day.

I have been asked by a few how old Little Kevin is now, he is 7 weeks today:) Such a good baby too.

Meatballs and Brown Gravy

Last night I made Susan's meatballs and brown gravy, my family loved it--especially my daughter:)

I made brussel sprouts as the veggie to go along with it--I cut them in fours and saute them until they get crispy on the outside-->
Then as Susan suggested, I made some rice---> (that is my rice steamer)
Ta-Da!!! Here it is plated up. This was something my family enjoyed, it was easy and it was different. Thank you Susan.

I made the gravy with the bouillon cube too, it came out great. Easy cleanup too, because the meatballs were cooked in the oven.

Wednesday Pictures

Good Morning!!

Dinner Post

Last night's dinner, I made BBQ pork--instead of putting it on the grill, I baked it--my house smelled yummy and the meat came out very tender.Salad first-->
..and then the main course. BBQ pork, mashed potatoes, and green beans--I had dinner rolls, but I forgot to put it on the plate until after I took the picture--I just couldn't take the plate away from my hubby to take a picture of the roll..LOL;)

P.S.-->about the meme's

I was discussing meme's with a friend who blogs also--and it got me thinking:) I want to let everyone out there know that I appreciate so much that I was thought of with a meme. I will always try and play with time permitting and if it is an appropriate meme. Also, if I tag you, I want you to know, that I by all means will totally understand if you decline:) I, too also feel bad if someone feels left out, that would never be my attention--- so to those of you that want to play, I can't wait to read your answers and to those that decide to decline--that is okay too:)

Tuesday Morning

Good Morning!! Today is Tuesday. This is my coffee pot, it is set for 5:00 a.m. I will take a picture of Kevin's coffee pot another day, it is one of those coffee makers that makes star bucks kind of coffee--that stuff is way too sweet for me. ..and this is my favorite coffee cup---> What does your favorite coffee cup look like?

This is what I made for breakfast for Tony, french toast--->

Today, I have a few things swirling in my head of what I want to do. I have an idea for tonight's dinner, but that is in the making, it has something to do with ground beef. I have a bunch of pictures to post of the past few days, but I will do that later today. It is overcast today, a little cool. Have a great morning---xoxoxo

Meme--Tagging 15 people--LQQK-->

Chrissy tagged me for this meme

Here are the rules:

Each player lists eight facts/habits about themselves. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning before those facts/habits are listed. At the end of the post, the player then tags eight people and posts their names, then goes over to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they have been tagged and asking them to go read your blog.
1. Jean VanDer Pyle was a very close and dear friend to me, until she passed--she was the lady who did the voice of Wilma Flinstone

2. I went to beauty school when I was 17

3. I was born in Oak Park, Illinois

4. I was in the audience of the Oprah Winfrey show in 1987, and the camera kept focusing on my face--boy, did I have some embarrassing expressions on my face.

5. I don't eat sweets

6. I don't like washing dishes ( I am always doing it)

7. I love the winter months more then the summer months

8. I am only 5 foot tall


That was hard--LOL
I am tagging----> Jodi, Mrs. B, Kelli, Mrs.U, Debbie, Kitty, Amber, Angelena---sorry if you have already been tagged:)








I am not sure how to do this--but I was tagged by my friend Amy at Picket fences--so I am going to do hers too--so I will have written a total of 15 facts about me with being tagged 7 more.

"The rules are real easy, all you have to do is write 7 random facts or habits about yourself in your blog. Then choose and list 7 people and leave them a 'Tag' letting them know to come by, and read your blog and see why."

1. I went to college to get my nursing degree--I may finish once my children are grown.


2. My father raised me along with my grandmother when my mother no longer could when I turned 10.


3. I played the clarinet in elementary school


4. My father bought me a mustang when I turned 18, that I crashed. (I am still appoligizing for that)


5. I love to throw parties.


6. I was a waitress for about 13 years


7. I worked at Cracker Barrel for 6 months while I was pregnant with Alexis---that was fun:)

I am tagging---->Shekinah, Jenn, Mrs. Monise, LeighAnn, Heather, Rebecca, Susan

Monday is here:)

Good Morning!!! It is Monday morning, I am just about to hop in the shower, and then take Tony to school. I made french toast for breakfast--Alexis opted for cereal. I got so much done over the weekend--I was able to cross a lot off my list. I am going to start a new list and start all over again.

I made spaghetti and meatballs on Saturday, and instead of my Sunday roast, I made tacos, which my family happily ate..LOL.

Well, I am off to start my day--I will take pictures along the way to share here. This was just a quick post to say Happy Monday--I will be back shortly and I will by all your blogs too:) xoxo

Sunday

ULTIMATE SACRIFICE...
AFTER A FEW OF THE USUAL SUNDAY EVENING HYMNS,
THE CHURCH'S PASTOR SLOWLY STOOD UP,
WALKED OVER TO THE PULPIT AND,
BEFORE HE GAVE HIS SERMON FOR THE EVENING,
HE BRIEFLY INTRODUCED A GUEST MINISTER
WHO WAS IN THE SERVICE THAT EVENING.
IN THE INTRODUCTION, THE PASTOR TOLD THE
CONGREGATION THAT THE GUEST MINISTER WAS
ONE OF HIS DEAREST CHILDHOOD FRIENDS AND
THAT HE WANTED HIM TO HAVE A FEW MOMENTS
TO GREET THE CHURCH AND SHARE WHATEVER
HE FELT WOULD BE APPROPRIATE FOR THE SERVICE.
WITH THAT, AN ELDERLY MAN STEPPED UP TO THE
PULPIT AND BEGAN TO SPEAK.
"A FATHER, HIS SON, AND A FRIEND OF HIS SON WERE
SAILING OFF THE PACIFIC COAST ," HE BEGAN.
"WHEN A FAST APPROACHING STORM BLOCKED ANY
ATTEMPT TO GET BACK TO THE SHORE.
THE WAVES WERE SO HIGH, THAT EVEN THOUGH THE
FATHER WAS AN EXPERIENCED SAILOR, HE COULD NOT
KEEP THE BOAT UPRIGHT AND THE THREE WERE SWEPT
INTO THE OCEAN AS THE BOAT CAPSIZED."
THE OLD MAN HESITATED FOR A MOMENT,
MAKING EYE CONTACT WITH TWO TEENAGERS WHO WERE,
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE SERVICE BEGAN,
LOOKING SOMEWHAT INTERESTED IN HIS STORY.
THE AGED MINISTER CONTINUED WITH HIS STORY,
"GRABBING A RESCUE LINE, THE FATHER HAD TO MAKE THE
MOST EXCRUCIATING DECISION OF HIS LIFE: TO WHICH BOY
WOULD HE THROW THE OTHER END OF THE LIFE LINE.
HE ONLY HAD SECONDS TO MAKE THE DECISION.
THE FATHER KNEW THAT HIS SON WAS A CHRISTIAN AND
HE, ALSO, KNEW THAT HIS SON'S FRIEND WAS NOT.
THE AGONY OF HIS DECISION COULD NOT BE MATCHED BY
THE TORRENT OF WAVES.
AS THE FATHER YELLED OUT, 'I LOVE YOU, SON!'
HE THREW OUT THE LIFE LINE TO HIS SON'S FRIEND.
BY THE TIME THE FATHER HAD PULLED THE FRIEND BACK
TO THE CAPSIZED BOAT, HIS SON HAD DISAPPEARED BENEATH
THE RAGING SWELLS INTO THE BLACK OF NIGHT.
HIS BODY WAS NEVER RECOVERED.
BY THIS TIME, THE TWO TEENAGERS WERE SITTING UP
STRAIGHT IN THE PEW, ANXIOUSLY WAITING FOR THE NEXT
WORDS TO COME OUT OF THE OLD MINISTER'S MOUTH.
"THE FATHER," HE CONTINUED, "KNEW HIS SON WOULD
STEP INTO ETERNITY WITH JESUS AND HE COULD NOT
BEAR THE THOUGHT OF HIS SON'S FRIEND STEPPING INTO
AN ETERNITY WITHOUT JESUS.. THEREFORE, HE SACRIFICED
HIS SON TO SAVE THE SON'S FRIEND. "
HOW GREAT IS THE LOVE OF GOD THAT HE SHOULD DO THE
SAME FOR US OUR HEAVENLY FATHER SACRIFICED HIS ONLY
BEGOTTEN SON THAT WE COULD BE SAVED. I URGE YOU TO
ACCEPT HIS OFFER TO RESCUE YOU AND TAKE A HOLD OF THE
LIFE LINE HE IS THROWING OUT TO YOU IN THIS SERVICE."
WITH THAT, THE OLD MAN TURNED AND SAT BACK DOWN IN
HIS CHAIR AS SILENCE FILLED THE ROOM.
THE PASTOR AGAIN WALKED SLOWLY TO THE PULPIT AND
DELIVERED A BRIEF SERMON WITH AN INVITATION AT THE
END. HOWEVER, NO ONE RESPONDED TO THE APPEAL.
WITHIN MINUTES AFTER THE SERVICE ENDED, THE TWO
TEENAGERS WERE AT THE OLD MAN'S SIDE.
"THAT WAS A NICE STORY," POLITELY STATED ONE OF
THEM,"BUT I DON'T THINK IT WAS VERY REALISTIC FOR A
FATHER TO GIVE UP HIS ONLY SON'S LIFE IN HOPES THAT
THE OTHER BOY WOULD BECOME A CHRISTIAN."
"WELL, YOU'VE GOT A POINT THERE," THE OLD MAN REPLIED,
GLANCING DOWN AT HIS WORN BIBLE. A BIG SMILE BROADENED
HIS NARROW FACE. HE ONCE AGAIN LOOKED UP AT THE BOYS
AND SAID, "IT SURE ISN'T VERY REALISTIC, IS IT? BUT,
I'M STANDING HERE TODAY TO TELL YOU THAT STORY GIVES
ME A GLIMPSE OF WHAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN LIKE FOR GOD
TO GIVE UP HIS SON FOR ME.
YOU SEE...
I WAS THAT FATHER AND YOUR PASTOR IS MY SON'S FRIEND."

Happy Saturday:)

Blueberry Muffin anyone? Happy Saturday everyone. I made some blueberry muffins this morning. Thank you all for looking at my Show and Tell post:) I had a lot of fun playing.
Well, I hear baby, I will be back later xoxox

Show and Tell

Kelli is hosting her Friday Show and Tell--and I remembered to do it on time--yay!!! You know how you talk about things you like and never realize how much someone is really paying attention? Well, a year or so ago my Dear husband comes home with this: Little House, the FIRST season!!! The first season is my absolute favorite--I could watch every episode over and over. So this is my show and tell---my Little House on the Prairie DVD set of the first season--->
I want to be like *Ma* when I grow up:)
There are 6 discs with a different picture on them
They sure don't make shows like Little House anymore.
Also, last week they showed the pilot movie on Hallmark--and I was lucky enough to record it--woohoo!! I just adore the episodes when they focus on their family life--and not the silly episodes of when Albert falls asleep and dreams of indians. What was your favorite episode? Thank you for looking at my show and tell:)

Pictures

Happy Friday Everyone!!! A written post will be a little later:)

Thursday--short post

Wow, it is Thursday already!! Woohoo, that means it is almost the weekend. I have a lot to do before this month is over--I have to plan a birthday party for my daughter, Father's Day, make a butterfly costume for my daughter's play. I am still working on my list---if I don't finish, I will just add it on to next weeks list:)

Tonight's dinner is going to be buffalo hot wings--yummy:)

Well, that is about all I have time for....oh, I have a quick question---it is a getting pregnant question. My doctor said that as long as I am nursing, that I probably won't get pregnant for the first six months---I was just curious has anyone out there gotten pregnant while nursing, less then a year of giving birth?

Wednesday--Some pictures too

Hello. I think you all know by now, that when I say I am going to do something tomorrow--it may be the tomorrow after the tomorrow...LOL. I just could not find the time to sit here and put up these pictures yesterday---I am a pretty quick typer, but when there are pictures involved it takes a little longer--so, I can not always get here when I say. Okay, now on to some pictures:

Kevin sleeping---I just love those little cheeks--I am constantly kissing them
My boy again--->
I did Alexis's hair in pig tails today and we put little lady bugs in her hair--I need my other digital back, it takes better pictures--you can't really see the detail here---my other camera is still at Grandmas
All the ingredients ready to go for the rolls--->

Rolls ready to rise--they came out big---> perfect for pulled pork sandwiches--->
The pork in the crock pot-->
This is the sauce I used-->
Pouring it in..LOL
All done--it smelled so good--->
Instead of pancakes this morning I decided to make Tony and Alexis hashbrowns and eggs--here are the shredded potatoes, that I shredded myself--->

getting brown--->
Here is Tony's breakfast---> Alexis had Hashbrowns and applesauce
A pretty bow in Alexis's hair the other day--->
This is my pretty girl all ready for school this morning----->

The beginning of the week, I always hard boil some eggs, Alexis just loves to them as a snack, also, I use them in my salads, sandwiches, deviled eggs---etc. ----->

I made baked pasta one night. Yes, I do not always make my own sauce--But the can was opened with love:)
I put the cheese on last--->
Here are my beautiful Artichokes---->
I cut the stems off, and trim the leaves with scissors, the sharp part--then I put them in a big pot of water and boil until tender(30 minutes on average), a leave will come off easily. Next time I make artichokes I will do a step by step with pictures, okay? Here is a website all about artichokes with recipes CLICK HERE

Also, on Saturday, I made a big list of everything I would like to get accomplished through the week--I have done a few things already--this is my Notebook--you all are familiar with my notebook:)


whew---those were a lot of pictures..lol. I really enjoy taking all these pictures and sharing them, and I like to look back and see what I was up too back then...Next month I will have been writing in this blog for a whole year, wow, I can not even believe it. I will look back in the beginning and read about Georgia, the rain, packing, wanting to have another baby--it is so neat to have these things written down to remember, and it is even better to make friends while I am doing it.

Today is Wednesday and I want to get something else crossed off my list--I also have laundry, empty the dishwasher, prep for dinner, all sorts of fun things. The kids are all in school and Kevin is napping. I am going to make a pot of coffee--it is half caff, half decaff it seems to give me a little nudge and the doctor said it should be just fine, plus I drink a lot of water too.

I hope all who stops by has a wonderful Wednesday, keep smiling and big hugs for all my friends!!! xoxoxoxo