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Sunday, April 26, 2009

Update and Hair Gel Issues

Well the party turned out amazing, not a bad turn out but I'm pooped. My card reader is hating me and Rick told me he would fix it later but he's working all day yesterday and helping my parents today, so sadly the party update will be up on Wednesday (Weekend Wrap Wednesday). I just had to write a funny, well it was frustrating but I'm sure you all think I'm nuts any ways and will think it's funny.

As many of you know we have an exchange student living with us. We get a monthly allowance to cover food and board. After gas, heat and water there is not much left over so don't think I'm getting rich over here. We did this to help out a child, teach our boys how to share and embrace other and a little extra each month is great right. Well as most of you know it's been trying me being the one that is home most of the time and taking care of things makes it hard since I'm a woman. Well enough about that, it's what it is and I'm making the most out of it. Well let me tell you the newest Mama Drama at my house.

My mom rocks the hair products mean the really expensive ones I would NEVER buy myself do to price. Well usually every 2 months she goes threw and gives me all the ones she doesn't use. She's the nutty person that probably buys something new every week or two weeks, uses it for a week or two and then doesn't like it anymore. Score for me! So I've been noticing my products are going quicker then usual. Thinking Cole and Caden have been getting in there I of coursed cornered them and got nothing. Then Rick's hair gel has been starting to go real fast, thinking I'm using it he is getting on me. I'm like I thought you were using mine. So the other morning I was doing laundry which is right outside the bathroom door. I could hear our student getting into the cabinets and then a bottle opening and closing sound over and over again. I asked him when he came out what he was doing under my cabinets, oh I just hit it? What???

A little history .... a few months back we had food missing, like my husbands lunch items, pop etc. Well finally getting no where with my boys which are known for food under the bed (see Post) and not finding the evidence. Well being the snoopy person I am I looked under our students bed and hit the mother load of wrappers, unopened yogurts, other food ... etc. Asked him about it later and he didn't know how it got there. On and on Rick asked and got the story told him not to do it and all has been pretty well.

Move to the present and now the hair gel. So when at the store I had him pick up some hair gel and told him again that we don't mind taking him to the store to buy certain items, but please do not use our items. I of course just got the look. Then at check out I had him go first and buy his items (don't gasp his parent sent him with a $1000 to buy items like this). So now of course I'm the mean lady again and the little that he does speak to me has gone to none ... Ok so am I really that mean? I love to help out its my nature but I barely make it supporting us all and I'm already sucking up other cost and at times it can be more then I'm given each month. So yes at times I must be that mean one and enforce the rules and others. So there it is ... me being real ... LOL. Ok yes I know I can be petty at times but some days things really start to irk me. It's like when you've been dating someone for sometime and it's towards the end and you're just done. Yup I've tried, I've given my all and some, held my tongue (where I think it might bleed) and gotten on my children to help make his world easier. But come on where is the line? I think I've reached it. Ok sorry everyone some days Lex just needs to let it out. Ok laugh, or agree just no nasty gram I'm fragile ... oh ok stop laughing I just don't like hate mail. :)

Friday, April 24, 2009

Chocolate Cures All ... Right?

So Today started off great I was early leaving the house, dropped off the boys no hassle and then it happened. Got to Roy's school (yup in the driveway) when he says I need a sack lunch for today. Totally spaced on his field trip today. But hello you little turd you knew about this and you're old enough to remind, you know when we're at home so I can make you one! But no you being the disrespectful little turd what until I'm at your school! So turn around run to Walgreens since it's the closet grab a lunchable (I know this won't fill him up), a water and some chips. So I spend $5+ that I didn't have budgeted because he couldn't be nice and tell me when we were at home! I was fuming and don't think I didn't let him know that he is old enough to help me out and it's his responsibility to help me out. Just as a lovely side note Sunday around 8pm he gave me a slip of paper from school asking for recyclable items they needed Wednesday am! Yup he's been holding onto it for weeks! WTF? Then he passed me a paper for money for a teacher gift I let him know that is his responsibility if he would like to give money to it, that is why you parents gave you money not to spend on junk food like you do! He told me know it's my responsibility, sorry dude it's yours mine if food and board! UGH is it June yet?


So I get to work late and start the pile on my desk when I get a surprise from an engineer he brings me a Gene Juarez Bag! Happy Administrative Assistant day he says, I almost fall off my chair. I mean the bosses already gave me an amazing Gift Card for Costco, what is this. He's such a joker, check out the pictures below to see what I got!


The BIG bag!
What I found inside!
I died laughing, actually fell off my chair.
Hey FREE Chocolate is all good for me!


Sorry quick post busy day, Cole's 5th Birthday party is tomorrow and I'm spinning. I need a new outfit, think I'll stop by Avenue tonight, still need to go to Costco to get the picture of the transformer I had made up with Cole's head on it! I'll show you more tomorrow after the party tomorrow. Loves, Lex


Thursday, April 23, 2009

"FFFF #23: Anything April" ... New Glasses

Hi Everyone, I want to start off first with an apology. Yesterday was so crazy at work, big proposal and working with a boss which is always fun ... LOL. I then had to run and drop off and pick up items for work, then picked up the boys and had to go order Cole's Cake for Saturday. Then rushed home to get dinner going and then my 3rd job asked if I could do data entry on Wednesdays also, so finally at 11:30pm I finished up. So long story short I didn't get a chance to come by and say hi to you all! I'm so sorry for no comment love, I'll be back to say hi to you all! Finally will be quiet after Saturday and the party is over ... Yeah!

Side Note: Rick's first day went great, he loves it! Sounds like it's going to be a good switch, more soon! And thank you Ms. Christine I wish I could cut back on all these jobs, but sadly it won't be for some time! Muah Love You for worrying about me!

FamilyFotoFunFriday

So it's that time again the day before Diana puts up the next challenge, hey I have a lot going on each day is packed around here ... LOL. So girls here it is my new glasses! My Amy's are totally giggling they love to see the poser come out :). Love my new glasses I think I look pretty sassy!
Here is what Diana has to say make sure to go visit her @ Diana Rambles or if you are in need of a blog design she rocks and talk about a deal! Custom Blog Designs by FreeStyleMama Creations and hey if you mention that I referred you I get $5 off my upcoming blog makeover :).
The theme for this month is anything goes. That means you need to post at least
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My new fav Black with White Sides and jewels on the sides :).
Don't you just love my rocker do today ... LOL
Geoffrey Beene Glasses
Straight on of the Black/White
Up close of my cool jewels :) My Baby Phat Pink Glasses
I thought these would be my favs, not the black/white
Cool Jewel/Stamp also on the side :)
Insides are pink, very cute
Costco was the best place to get glasses I got 2 pairs with lenses for $140, yup you heard me right! One pair was $49.99 and one was $39.99 plus $27.99 for lens and you get $25 off when you buy two! Yup I can't help myself sharing my deals!

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Weekend Wrap Wednesday ~ #1

Ok before I get into my fun new day to give me an excuse to show pictures ... LOL. I have AMAZING NEWS!!!!! To much caps? Rick got a new job!!! Yeah he starts tomorrow, well I'm writing this late Tuesday so when you read this it will be tomorrow ... so he starts today!!! I'm so excited, it even comes with a pay raise! It's in the Grocery store chain for loss prevention, who would have thunk it? Well I guess people steal food too. I want to take a moment to thank you all for all the prayers and warm wishes! I actually got a better love from all of you then my friends and family. Everyone else really didn't see the severe loss this could cause us, but nope everyone is busy with their own lives which I totally get, but for one moment can I get you over here!!!

Ok so check this out:
600 apply for ONE job!
40 get to the first stage!
20 get an interview!
2 are in the running!
Finally they decide they can have 2 people one for each area!

So Rick and another guy got the job out of 600 people isn't that just crazy!

Look at me I'm creating a new day .... come on you know you all want to jump on board with me! Well Monday and Tuesday I do recipes so Wednesday is my wrap of what happened this past weekend. This weekend was a busy and a little frustrating all wrapped into one.

Let me start out for those who are new here (if you've been here a while just skip down, it's not that hard ... jeez ... LOL). We have an exchange student staying with us who has been giving me a run for my money. From day one we had a problem with respect and just appreciation. So for the first 3 months I was easy going and like your from a different country, you're only 10 this has to be a HUGE shock and culture shock to you! Well when the months rolled by and he would only respect and speak to my husband and then when I actually saw that he was hitting, pinching and punch Cole (Cole said this happened but I was thinking he was exaggerating) my patience ran thin. I'm still just the cook, taxi and maid in his eyes but at least I know I gave it my all and some.

So fast forward to this weekend we went to a friends house for a BBQ. Roy (exchange student) found the husband and other friends husband and stuck like glue on them. They are men may I say more! So by the end of the night it was the classic story, you know when you take your kids and leave them with someone else ... they gush at how sweet your child was. Same thing with Roy our host gushed over and over about what a sweet child he was. I very nicely said yes he can be but usually only to men. Oh boy love my friend to death but she gave me the same speech once I gave myself you know the being young, different country ... etc. I only enforce two real rules with him Respect me and be appreciate of all that we do, I don't receive either of these.

I wanted to recap for my friend what she might not have seen:
~ he refused to play with the girls
~ First in line for food as always and of course pushed the others out of the way!!!
~ Did the whole keep away from Cole, poor Cole he was crying for the ball everyone was giving him crap for crying. Hello he's 4 ... Roy's 11 and was keeping the ball from him. So of course I asked him to give him the ball and that didn't work (yup I'm a girl don't listen to me) so I had to raise my voice. They all gave me crap for giving in to Cole! WTF???

Ok some of you are going wow she is petty but after 7 months of not being respected in my own house I've kind of lost it. Not really but just fed up. I did this as an experience for my boys and to help out a child. I will do it again, but just hope that next time we get someone who really wants to be part of the experience. Not just think they are going to come here and have free run and not have to answer to anyone. Hello you're still a child. Ok I'm sorry, but man some days you just want to scream hello! So there it is I'm human, take me or leave me!

Now this was just Saturday! Mind you I also got up that morning and worked @ 5am and then after the BBQ I got home put the kids to bed and started the night shift! UGH. Sunday am got the kids dressed early and out the door to the zoo before everyone got there. We walked for 2 hours! The kids had so much fun, guess what I did when I got home yup worked job #3! Yippee, but I must say this I LOVE this new job data entry bring it on! So that was the weekend oh yeah, Friday is movie night here. Blockbuster sucks and no good movies arrived so it was Cars again!

Roy, Cole & Ariel at the BBQ
Yup food time
(see who's right next to food ... LOL)
Bon Fire time!
Hello did someone say marshmallows?
My host is posing with the boys!
Yup glued to the guys side.
More fun with marshmallows
Zoo Day!!!
In the sharks mouth
Look at us in front of the sharks!
A super sweet guy asked if I wanted him to take our picture.
No, hello don't you know I go by myself so I can always be behind the camera!
I so don't want to see myself ... LOL
Caden Poppey Look
Cole and the Beluga Whales
Jungle Gym Time!
Cole the Poser in training
Caden trying to figure out what this was.
Yup dude I don't even know.
The poser again.
Any doubt he's mine ... LOL
Ride home, don't worry it was at a stop light.
Stopping Rolling your eyes (@@) at me!
Close up of Caden out
Cole woke up, check out the eye ... LOL

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Tempt My Tummy Tuesday ... Ham and Rice Casserole

A quick and easy one, yes more left over ham ... what it's cheap and the kids like it. Here is a SUPER easy one I found on www.Cooks.com. Just had to share yet another yummy one, enjoy!

All you need :)
Put ham in the casserole dish
Add the can of Cream of Mushroom
I only did one can and it worked great
Add the milk
Add the onions
Add the Cheese
Add the rice
Put the cornflakes on top
Then in the oven
Out of the oven!
Sorry someone took a bite before I could take a pic.


1 c. cooked rice
3 slices ham chopped
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. grated Velveeta cheese


Mix all ingredients in glass casserole dish. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Make Something Monday ... Pampered Chef Chicken and Broccoli Braid

Make Something Monday
This is super yummy and easy recipe I got once like 10 years ago at a Pampered Chef party. Yup I think I got out of there with some spatula's and wood spoons (the cheapest things I could fine). The funny thing is 10 years later I still have those items and they still work. Go figure! I so would love a few more items, I think I'll check ebay to see if I can find one of those choppers they sale, my girlfriend has one and it rocks! Also my measure spoons got a little close to the stove a melted a little bit ... LOL. Again had them for like 10 years to so I am now falling on sword even those I always complained about going to those parties and feeling oblogated to buy stuff I found out they are actually a really cool company with amazing products. Yes I said it and it's rare you will EVER hear me say I was once wrong, hey it was 10 years ago it won't happen again. Now to see if I can find someone who would like to do a giveaway for Pampered Chef on my site, that would be AWESOME! Ok enough on to my awesome dinner! Recipe at the bottom!

2 Cups of Chicken
I buy canned (oh stop) and then just chop up.Chop Broccoli & Red Pepper I also put in a Green Pepper

I know who knew I could use FRESH veggie :)Mix with Mayo

Add Cheese
Add Dill (this is actually the first time I added, I think I'll skip next time)
Add Salt
Press out Crescent Rolls
I saw they now make square sheets now!
Cut the strips and Pull up the sides
Tie little knots like a pretty braid on top.
Yummy all golden brown out of the oven.
Ingredients:

2 cups cooked chicken

1 cup of chopped broccoli

1/2 cup of chopped red bell pepper

1 garlic clove chopped

4 oz. (1 cup) sharp cheddar cheese shredded

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tsp. all-purpose dill mix

1/4 tsp. salt

2 pkgs. (8oz. each) refrigerated crescent rolls

1 egg white, lightly beaten

2 tbls. slivered almonds


Directions: Preheat oven to 375F. Chop chicken and broccoli using food chopper; place in 2 qt. batter bowl. Chop bell pepper using 5" utility knife; add to batter bowl. Press garlic over vegetable mixture using garlic press. Shred cheese using cheese grater and add to vegetable mixture; mix gently. Add mayonnaise, dill mix, and salt; mix well using scraper. Unroll 1 package of crescent dough; do not separate. Arrange longest sides of dough across width of 12" x 15" rectangle baking stone. Repeat with remaining package of dough. Using roller, roll dough to seal perforations. On longest sides of baking stone, cut dough into strips 1 1/2 inches apart, 3 inches deep using a pizza cutter (there will be 6 inches in the center for the filling). Spread filling evenly over middle of dough. To braid, lift strips of dough across mixture to meet in center, twisting each strip on turn. Continue alternating strips to form a braid. Tuck ends under to seal at end of braid. Brush egg white over dough using pastry brush. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 25-28 minutes or until deep golden brown.Substitute 1 tsp. dried dill weed for The Pampered Chef Pantry All-Purpose Dill Mix, if desired.
Yield: 10 servings Approximately 410 calories and 27 grams of fat per serving

Created by MyFitnessPal - Nutrition Facts For Foods

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