Friday, November 11, 2011
Oops!
Ok I know I said I would update a long time ago. All I can say is oops! I have so much to update on I don't even know where to start. We road tripped all the way across country, went to Disney world, and started living in our new location. I guess pictures are worth a thousand words, so I'll start there. These are pictures I took on my phone from Disney. I'll post more pictures when I can get them off my camera.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Chaos
I know it’s been forever since I posted…time just gets away from me. Here’s why: my husband has been offered a new job, which we have to move for, packing like crazy and going through everything we own, we’ve been looking for renters for our house, we’ve been busy enjoying life and summertime, and… I just ran out of excuses. So, once I get my pictures loaded onto my computer, I will share our chaos.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
What is a Family?
This is an interesting article. Check it out.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110623/ap_on_go_ot/us_census_white_minority
I especially liked this part: "The decline of the traditional family will have to correct itself if we are to continue as a society," Perkins said, citing a responsibility of individuals and churches.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110623/ap_on_go_ot/us_census_white_minority
I especially liked this part: "The decline of the traditional family will have to correct itself if we are to continue as a society," Perkins said, citing a responsibility of individuals and churches.
Monday, May 23, 2011
I Love...
I love...
My husband
My children
My parents
The gospel
Ice cream
Learning
Sunshine
The outdoors
Movies
Food
My friends
Excitement
I love life!
My husband
My children
My parents
The gospel
Ice cream
Learning
Sunshine
The outdoors
Movies
Food
My friends
Excitement
I love life!
Friday, May 6, 2011
into the mind of joan
I've been reading a lot of blogs that have been very personal and intraspective lately and this has caused me to reflect a little bit about myself. Here are a few things about myself that few people know:
1. I go through scenarios in my mind all the time about what I would do in certain situations and they can get very violent and graphic. It's usually if someone threatens me or my kids what I would do and how I would kill my attacker. Sick, right? Well, at least I'm somewhat prepared if I'm ever in a situation like that. NO ONE messes with mama bear's cubs.
2. I have only a hand full of people I call friends. I am a very loyal friend and would do just about anything for the people in this category. I also take a fairly long time to make friends. It's just not that easy for me. In fact, I don't think I made a single real friend in college, which was really hard on me because I was away from home and all alone. This was the hardest time in my life.
3. I secretly love cheesy romantic comedies. If you ask me to go to one I will go, but 'reluctantly', and then grumble about it the whole time. If you ask me about this post later, I will deny I ever wrote this.
4. I have a hard time forming opinions because I am able to see both sides of an argument. And there always seems to be an exception to every rule. Maybe this makes me wishy-washy, but maybe it just makes me tolerant of others and excepting of everyone no matter what their opinions are. I try not to judge others, although I catch myself from time to time. And even if I catch myself thinking judging thoughts, I really try not to voice them. Hence, the no opinion thing.
5. I think I must be a little OCD. I never seem to be able to do anything unless I have a tidy work space. If there's something out of place, I first have to straighten up before doing anything else. It just makes me feel like there's chaos inside myself, if there's chaos outside myself.
That's all for now...I need to save a little mystery.
1. I go through scenarios in my mind all the time about what I would do in certain situations and they can get very violent and graphic. It's usually if someone threatens me or my kids what I would do and how I would kill my attacker. Sick, right? Well, at least I'm somewhat prepared if I'm ever in a situation like that. NO ONE messes with mama bear's cubs.
2. I have only a hand full of people I call friends. I am a very loyal friend and would do just about anything for the people in this category. I also take a fairly long time to make friends. It's just not that easy for me. In fact, I don't think I made a single real friend in college, which was really hard on me because I was away from home and all alone. This was the hardest time in my life.
3. I secretly love cheesy romantic comedies. If you ask me to go to one I will go, but 'reluctantly', and then grumble about it the whole time. If you ask me about this post later, I will deny I ever wrote this.
4. I have a hard time forming opinions because I am able to see both sides of an argument. And there always seems to be an exception to every rule. Maybe this makes me wishy-washy, but maybe it just makes me tolerant of others and excepting of everyone no matter what their opinions are. I try not to judge others, although I catch myself from time to time. And even if I catch myself thinking judging thoughts, I really try not to voice them. Hence, the no opinion thing.
5. I think I must be a little OCD. I never seem to be able to do anything unless I have a tidy work space. If there's something out of place, I first have to straighten up before doing anything else. It just makes me feel like there's chaos inside myself, if there's chaos outside myself.
That's all for now...I need to save a little mystery.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Sweatin to the oldies
Some of you may know that I am in a fiddle group. Well, if you didn't know, now you do. We had a concert tonight and it was a lot of fun. I like to keep up my playing because it's really relaxing and helps me to take my mind off of things. It's my "me" time and it rejuvenates me. Anyway, we played at an assisted living facility and it was great. I absolutely love the elderly (well, most of them anyway). Are you wondering about my post title yet? Well, we were in an old folks home and they keep it like ninety million degrees in there. And there's old people in there, so we were sweatin (and playing) to the oldies. He he he.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Portobello Pizzas
I just finished day 4 of the Biggest Loser 30 day jump start meal plan. I love this diet so far because it's not about depriving yourself of food, it's about eating healthy. You actually consume about 1500 calories per day, which when you're eating the right kinds of food, really fills you up. It's not empty calories, it's nutritious food that tastes surprisingly good.
I made a goal when I started that I would try everything at least once. I never thought of myself as a picky eater, but a couple of weeks ago my dad called me out on it. He told me I eat like an eight year old. I laughed and told him playfully to shut up. But then I started evaluating the foods I eat and he was right. I used to be able to eat anything I wanted and it never mattered, but I've discovered as I've gotten older, that this is no longer the case. I really want to be healthy and set a good example for my kids, so I started this diet to help me lose weight and learn some healthier habits.
So tonight's dinner was portobello pizzas. Like I said, I told myself I would try everything at least once. I really think mushrooms are disgusting. I haven't really had them before, but they are slimy and look kind of gross. But, I cooked them up and took my first bite and to my surprise they weren't too bad. Actually they were kind of good. Maybe my tastebuds are more refined than I thought.
If you're interested in trying these tasty "pizzas" here's the recipe:
You will need:
4 whole portobello mushroom caps (about 5" diameter), stems removed
1/2 cup low-fat marinara sauce
1/2 cup lean turkey Italian sausage, cooked, drained, and crumbled (I used lean smoked turkey sausage because I couldn't find lean turkey Italian sausage)
4 tablespoons shredded fat-free or low-fat mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Wipe mushrooms clean of any dirt. Place them on a baking sheet, gill side up. Spoon sauce over each cap, then sprinkle on the sausage and cheeses. Place the mushrooms in the oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Makes 4 servings
Per serving: 97 calories, 10 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates (2 g sugars), 3 g fat (1 g saturated), 22 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 305 mg sodium
I made a goal when I started that I would try everything at least once. I never thought of myself as a picky eater, but a couple of weeks ago my dad called me out on it. He told me I eat like an eight year old. I laughed and told him playfully to shut up. But then I started evaluating the foods I eat and he was right. I used to be able to eat anything I wanted and it never mattered, but I've discovered as I've gotten older, that this is no longer the case. I really want to be healthy and set a good example for my kids, so I started this diet to help me lose weight and learn some healthier habits.
So tonight's dinner was portobello pizzas. Like I said, I told myself I would try everything at least once. I really think mushrooms are disgusting. I haven't really had them before, but they are slimy and look kind of gross. But, I cooked them up and took my first bite and to my surprise they weren't too bad. Actually they were kind of good. Maybe my tastebuds are more refined than I thought.
If you're interested in trying these tasty "pizzas" here's the recipe:
You will need:
4 whole portobello mushroom caps (about 5" diameter), stems removed
1/2 cup low-fat marinara sauce
1/2 cup lean turkey Italian sausage, cooked, drained, and crumbled (I used lean smoked turkey sausage because I couldn't find lean turkey Italian sausage)
4 tablespoons shredded fat-free or low-fat mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Wipe mushrooms clean of any dirt. Place them on a baking sheet, gill side up. Spoon sauce over each cap, then sprinkle on the sausage and cheeses. Place the mushrooms in the oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Makes 4 servings
Per serving: 97 calories, 10 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates (2 g sugars), 3 g fat (1 g saturated), 22 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 305 mg sodium
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