Happy Homemaker Monday 3.28.16

Happy Homemaker Monday 3.28.2016


Good Morning. I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! Mine was beautiful, as I made my Communion and Confirmation. I am so happy I finally got to make them. It has been an ongoing struggle to get them finished...I started classes twice once when I was young before my parents divorce and once before I got married....then Life happens and the years go by well last year I found myself  not taking another no for an answer and getting myself into a "full" RCIA class. I am so glad I did! We had a full busy week but so worth every moment. I also attended Holy Thursday's  mass where they re-enacted the washing of the feet. So Moving! and on Saturday we had a big bon fire at church where we all shared the light candle to candle, hundreds of people attended it was beautiful.
I hope you all are off to a great week!


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Weather... a sunny 52 degrees


Right now I am...  just finished a movie- the nanny diaries and having some lunch


Thinking... how much I love my family they supported me every step of the way. -and still will while I finish up classes ( they run till may) and so glad I caught up on chores before weekend- I figured I would be tired and I am.


On My Reading Pile... The story of a soul


On My T.V.... hasn't been on much at all.


On The Menu...
M- left over Ham from Easter Dinner.
T- Shredded Chicken Flautas, Rice Beans.
W-Meatball Subs
T- fried chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn
T-Spaghetti and Meatballs
F-Pizza Night
S- Taco Salad
S-8 Can Soup


On To Do List... Wash Sheets and Towels
few dishes from lunch, swish/swipe bathrooms.


Looking Forward To This Week... Nice relaxing routine.


From the Camera... just realized most weekend photos are on my hubby and daughters phones but here are a couple from Easter the adorable cake my SIL made and the beautiful flowers my MIL & BIL gave to me.

On My Prayer list... unspoken and family


Bible Verse/Devotional...
Make me live again according to your faithful love so I can keep the law you've given!
- Psalms 119:88

Happy Homemaker Monday 3.21.16

Happy Homemaker Monday


This week seemed to fly by. I just sent the family off, back to work and school. I love having my family on break but also enjoy the quiet of an empty house in the mornings, and getting things done with not one interruption.


HHM...


The Weather...  cool 48 degrees


Right Now I Am... After the routine of morning, I find myself trying to stay awake.


Thinking... I had such a great two weeks of Spring break with my family, although we didn't go to California and our favorite place: Disneyland. We had A lot of fun. We got out a lot, played a lot, laughed a lot, talked a lot, cuddled a lot and My Lord we ate a lot! key word: A Lot : )


On My T.V...  Happy Town on Netflix


On The Menu...
M- Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Green Salad
T- Enchiladas, Rice, Beans
W- 8 Can Soup, Corn Bread
T- Chicken Parmesan, Corn, Green Salad, Bread
F- Steaks, Green Beans, Baked Potato, Bread with butter
S- Dinner out to celebrate my way overdue Confirmation
S- Easter Dinner at G's (cant wait) tons of food as usual but all I can think about is the Spiral Ham!


On My To Do List...
Wash all Sheets
Sweep
Vacuum
Dust
Windex
Bathrooms


Looking Forward To... Easter and Easter Vigil on Saturday because I will finally make my Confirmation. Long story short when My parents divorced I never finished my classes and It has been something I had put off for too long, and gave up to easy when Church was not offering at the right time (for me) or classes were full, Whatever the reason. I stuck to my guns and basically begged for them to make room for me. I am so glad I did because shortly afterwards a friend blessed myself and hubby by asking us to be God Parents!


Looking Around House... Other than dishes from Breakfast it's Tidy. So glad I did my evening routine last night, because I usually skip it on Sundays.


From The Camera... On St. Patrick's Day we enjoyed lunch at one of my favorite Places: Cracker Barrel YUM.

On My Prayer List.... Family and RCIA Class


Devotional...
"Fear Not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God."
                                                                                      -Isaiah 41:10


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Happy Homemaker Monday 3.14.2016

Happy Homemaker Monday
(on a Tuesday 3.15.16)


Better late than never right? My kiddos are enjoying the 2nd week of spring break, my hubby had all last week off too! We had planned a trip back home to California but our hearts kept us home.  Family comes first and although my Dad and rest of my family live in Ca. I am close with my husbands family here in Texas, so you can imagine how my heart is constantly in two places. We happily postponed our trip to our usual summer time visit. We did after scary part was over enjoy our time. We got so much done, Doctors, Optometrist's, Dentists, you name it - we checked it off.
Then We had free time and we used up every second of it, and it ended with a wonderful mass and Beautiful Weekend retreat at church with my RCIA Class.  (still singing)


 here is my condensed HHM 


Weather... 75 degrees Hot blah if I'm not at the beach give me fall weather any day.


Right Now I'm...  Sore from pulling weeds this morning, drinking water, listening to records, happy laundry is caught up!


Around my house... Tidy enough, As it should be because we were hardly home all week.


Thinking...  tu a tu a tu a tu a Tampa! ...yeah you had to be there : )


Reading Pile... The Long Winter (Love little house books)


On TV...   Rented The Intern with Robert De Niro...  Loved it!


Menu...


M- Sloppy Joes, Macaroni Salad
T- Baked chicken, Green Beans, Green Salad
W- Crock Pot Meal ??? undecided
Th- Something New: Irish Cottage Pie
F- Pizza Night
S- Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Corn.
Sun. - Family Dinner at G's


On My to do list:
Clean out Linen closet
Clean out paperwork
Organize Photos- New photo storage system?
Thinking of rearranging furniture.
Pick paint color for kitchen already! April is just around the corner


In the Craft Basket... What Craft Basket?


Looking Forward to... Joining my RCIA class to go watch The Young Messiah


From The Camera...  Random photos from our week around town.

On My Prayer List... Continued Blessings for family, Leader Group from Retreat: Jose, Carmen, Dolores, Erika, Elvia. Ladies I met in group, Gentlemen I spoke with who are struggling with bad influences while trying to find way back to God.


Bible Verse or Devotional...


My son, if sinners entice you, Do not Consent.
-Proverbs 1:10





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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies!

 

Do you bake with your Children? I have always enjoyed cooking and baking with mine. Yesterday to celebrate my son finally feeling better we baked up a batch of  his favorite cookies...Chocolate Chip of course!  A friend of mine asked me to share the recipe so I thought I would also share with you : )

 

This is our go to recipe, so fast and simple.

 

Here's What you will need:

• 1 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips - (we love our chocolate and add about 1/2 cup more)
• 1 Teaspoon baking Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon salt *omit if your butter has salt
• 1 egg
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
• 1 & 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 Cup Brown Sugar
• 1/2  Cup Unsalted Butter
• Handful of Chopped Walnuts (optional)

 Directions:


Cream together cut up butter and brown sugar, add one egg continue mixing-combine well, add vanilla, add/sift together flour, baking powder and *salt (if using), fold in chocolate chips & nuts.


Add by rounded teaspoons to ungreased baking sheet bake @ 325 for 10-13 minutes
*baking temp & times will vary by oven.


makes 3 dozen small cookies.


Enjoy while they last, in our home that's not very long at all.

 

 

 

Happy Homemaker Monday 2.29.2016

 Happy Homemaker Monday...
I woke up and got right to work and I almost forgot what day it was.


Weather...  72 degrees


Right now I am...  Sipping water, Taking a break till the dryer stops.


Around my house... One Word...LORD!


Thinking...  Isn't an empty laundry basket pretty? but How does laundry add up so fast?


On TV... Fuller House, Wall-E, the Oscars, DTV/GRITT


On the menu... Mostly Crock Pot meals as we will not be away from home every night this week.


On my to do list...
Laundry
Dishes
Sweep
Mop
Bathrooms
Vacuum
Organize/Condense
Donate items
Pick Paint color for kitchen. It is currently Red my favorite color but I need a change.


Looking forward to... Answered prayers


From the camera...


                                                           I adore Twinkle lights...

The below photo makes me smile, it reminds me of when she was little and would want to do everything I did, "mama I want Pac-up" (make-up), "mama I want wear dress shoes high (high heels) I had just took a picture of twinkle lights, I backed up, looked up from phone to see her taking the same picture, and all those little "mama I want to do it too" moments came flooding in. I just smiled at her knowing she would probably say something like Lame if she knew what I was thinking lol

We stopped into a little tea shop on the other side of town, I fell in love with this piece. I wish I could draw like that. I will be on the hunt for an old shutter like this one.

Look at those lights-Tea Pots! Gasp!

We played a game of backgammon while sipping our tea.

getting a photo of my boy is like pulling teeth.

I LOVE that my girl still wants to take selfies with us. A lady in the shop sighed, smiled and told me that's so cute and amazing that she asked her daddy to take a selfie. Bella had me cracking up we face-swapped some photos-so funny. how do kids know about all these apps so fast?

It was a great weekend spent around town. I was so busy having fun I forgot to take more photos.

We went to mall, had Burgers at Five Guys, Shopped at the fountains spent to much time in West Elm & J. Crew, checked out shops and record store at The Montecillo, had drinks at The Tea Spout, Watched movies, and the Oscars (YAY LEO! - It's about dang time)  We fit in as much as we could between my daughters weekend school functions for engineering, NHS, and her Studies. Unfortunately  my son woke up on Sunday feeling under the weather,  he slept a lot and we both missed Family Dinner at Grandmas but got to watch the Oscars together. Go Leo! it's about time.

Prayer list...

Family and dear friend who just lost her sister.

Bible Verse/Devotional

I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand that I may not be shaken.

Acts2: 25

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Fuller House?

Did you watch original? Did you Watch last night? What did you think?

We watched as a family, my kids thought it was a little corny when they sang, But we enjoyed it. I loved DJ's kids especially the baby in his little Elvis suit. The only thing I thought was not fitting was Stephanie's dress (pun intended) it was a bit inappropriate but that's just me. I couldn't help think are they trying to make her the sexy sister? and of course the absence of Michelle. my favorite part was the line about how Michelle was to busy with her classes at NYU and the whole cast stared at the camera -funny!

My Favorite cast member....

Happy Homemaker Monday 2.22.16

Happy Homemaker Monday 2.22.2016


Good Morning, Hope you had a great week, mine was a bit busy and a lot did not go as planned, especially my menu. I like eating out but only once in a while, mostly if I get a craving, for special occasions and maybe on very hot days but I can't help feeling guilty eating out so much in one week.


My daughter spent a couple days out of town and on her last night home requested to move up her favorite dish: Chicken Spaghetti from there it all went downhill lol my hubby knew I was down, on Friday he called me up and said momma don't cook, I'm taking you out. being during Lent We went to Senior Fish.

Sat morning I got a call from my Mother in Love she was making Pozole- YUM
A dish I had never really liked till I had hers, She is a wonderful cook! I don't think I have ever had a dish of hers I didn't like. the first time I tried her Pozole I ate three big bowls :::insert snout here:::


Sunday, our daughter was to arrive around 5a.m. but texted us it would be more like 3:00a.m. so my hubby left about 2:30a.m. turns out they did arrive early but dropped off students from another campus who just happened to have an attempted break in that morning. So the students had to wait for the all clear. My daughter did not get to her campus till 4:30 my poor hubby. We spent most of Sunday Sleeping. That night we took her out to celebrate and she wanted Pizza So 3 nights in a row, We ate out. I feel full just writing that down. On to...


Happy Homemaker Monday


The Weather... Nice 48 degrees!  high today will be in the 70's


Right now I am... Sipping my second cup of coffee.


Thinking... That I am happy this weekend is over. I was so happy my daughter placed high in the last Robotics competition enough to make it to next round and travel to Lubbock TX. but being an overprotective mom, I do not like when my babies are away from me at all! I didn't sleep much till she was back home.(God help me when they go off to college)


Reading Pile... Same as last week plus My So-Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife by Sara Horn
I am only reading what I can online but think I need to purchase because it is so funny.


On My T.V... I am waiting for Fuller House to start on Netflix! We did watch The Pope's Visit and Mass with all the news coverage of his arrival, Departure, etc. it seemed like we were watching a lot of TV This weekend me and My son watched Nemo, Despicable Me, and a bit of Avatar which is a long movie, the first too We Love and never tire of watching.


Favorite Blog Post...  Do the first two comments from fellow bloggers count? : )


Something Fun To Share... My daughters Robotics team is the first all girls team and they placed 4th out of 36 teams at this weekends competition! of course the girls were a bit bummed because they didn't win the tie breaker which would of meant they went on to San Antonio. They did however bring back the first trophy in 4 years! their two teachers for  Engineering & Aerospace were so happy, these two men are such great teachers and I cant thank them enough for all they are teaching my daughter.


Blog Hopping... Newly discovered: Jean at So Not Organized  http://sonotorganized.com/
and Tammy at Savory Kitchen Table http://www.savorykitchentable.com/


On the Menu... :::crossing fingers:::  : )


M- Ground beef Tacos, Rice & Beans
T- Chicken Malibu, Baked Potato, Green salad
W- 8 can soup, French Bread
T- Crock Pot Meal: BBQ Ribs, Mashed potatoes, Corn on the cob. Corn Bread
F- Lent: Cheese Enchiladas, Rice & Beans
S- Spaghetti with meat sauce, Garlic bread, green Salad
S- Family Dinner at G's menu undecided ?


On My To Do List... Laundry, Clean out fridge, try to resist temptation to put up Easter decorations  till Marc 1rst.


In The Craft Basket... Untouched crafts : (


Looking Forward To This Week... Tuesday! lol my hubby is sick  and as much as I love having him home, I tend to not do much when he is.  I don't know about you but I sort of like my routine so when one day is missed the rest of my weeks off.  I usually walk around lost asking things like What day is it again?


Looking Around House... Lets just say you can tell my mind was on getting my daughter back home.


From The Camera...

On My Prayer List... As always my family prayers, and for a friend who just lost her Brother and a new online friend's son who has taken the loss of the family cat very hard.


Bible Verse/Devotional... Saw this online and Love it...
LORD
Enlighten what's dark in me,
Strengthen what's weak in me,
Mend what's broken in me,
Bind what's bruised in me,
Heal what's sick in me,
And lastly,
Revive whatever peace and love
has died in me.
Amen


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