little boys

my 2 boys

4 other little boys

dirt

nerf guns

treasure hunts

football and baseball cards

more dirt

noise

tumbling

dirt

dirt and

dirt

I will post again if I survive the night...

Blessings - K :)

age and beauty

We celebrated birthdays this weekend. My son's, my mother's and my Grandmother's (on my dad's side). One is 7, one is 62, and one is 88. I am not sure why age gets everyone in such a tizzy because from what I see of it, a person only gets more beautiful with age, inside and outside. With the beauty on the outside there is so much beauty on the inside, along with so much wisdom and a plethora of life stories. We just need to take the time to listen...

I made my Grandma cards for her birthday... she appreciates those things. The first card I made using a stampin up stamp and I got the idea from my stampin Up! demonstrator: Paula Geier

She hosts a stampin group and makes beautiful cards for us to make and take home.

The second card uses a stampin up! embossing folder and the 3rd card is used with stampin up and daily bread stamps.

Have a blessed week! -K

Monday... here we go

Perfect Pot Roast

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 (3 lb) beef chuck roast

1 large onion, diced

1 (1 oz) pkg dry italian salad dressing mix

1 (1 oz) pkg dry ranch dressing mix

1 (1.2 oz) pkg dry brown gravy mix

1 (14.5 oz) can beef broth

Heat roast in skillet with oil, browning roast on all sides. Place in slow cooker. In bowl, combine Italian mix, ranch mix, and gravy mix. Sprinkle over rast. Pour in beef both and add onion. Cook overnight 8 - 12 hours.

MIA

not really, more like, MEA! 2 days off from school but super busy ones. I had my nieces over last night. They worked. They played. They worked some more. They played some more. We all crashed. Today we are going to the mall to sell all of their "works." It is " enterprising kids" day at the mall. They are excited. I am somewhat excited. I hope it goes well. I hope they are not disappointed. I hope they remember all the fun they had getting ready for it.
Blessings -K

enabler

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend... I just wanted to share a few sites that have some super-fabulous deals going on daily. Each day on some, a different deal is offered. On some sites you can shop from past deals and on others you can only buy what is available for that day. If you are watching your budget, or lacking in will-power you may want to skip this post. This is not for the faint-hearted.
For those who have a money tree in the back yard, shop away! :)

www.craftysteals.com
www.cropchocolate.com
www.frugalities.com
http://store.scenicroutepaper.com
www.peachycheap.com

Blessings - K

breakfast...it's whats for dinner

Breakfast...mmmm. my favorite meal. anytime. any day.

Hash Brown Egg Bake

1 package (32 oz.) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed (can use shredded)
1 pound sliced bacon ( I use sausage, your choice)
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt (I use lawry's)
8 eggs
2 cups milk
dash paprika

In a large bowl, combine hash browns, bacon (sausage), 1/2 cup cheese and salt. Spoon into a greased 12 x 9 in. baking dish. In a bowl, beat eggs and milk until smooth; pour over hash brown mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until golden. Top with remaining cheese.

This can be prepared the night before and refrigerated. Just take out 30 minutes prior to cooking.

enjoy!
blessings - K

This is the day...

this is the day that the Lord hath made,
that the Lord hath made.
We will rejoice,
we will rejoice and be glad in it,
and be glad in it.
This is the day that the Lord hath made,
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
This is the day,
this is the day that ...
the...
Lord...
hath...
made.

blessings -K