New Header

I really wanted a new header for my blog. I have been trying to work with a paint.net program. I was finding it very difficult to figure out. I am not a very big photo shop person. So I was looking on the internet for something I could use that had everything and I could just drag and drop.
Well I found one! It is called scrapblog.com. I just love it! You can use the photos that you have on Facebook or Photobucket. It was so easy to use.I created the new header using it. It did take me awhile to figure out how to get it from there to my Blog but, I finally figured it out.
So if you would like to create your own or just play for awhile check it out.

Scrapblog.com

Jamie's Recipe Collection

Over on Jamie's blog. She asked everyone to post a favorite recipe. So I thought that I would post one of Bill's favorites. It was a toss up between my meatloaf and my Shepherd's pie. After a discussion between Bill and I. He thought I should post the shepherd's pie recipe. Here it goes.


Ingredients:

!.5 pounds of ground beef (for a meaty pie use 2 Bill likes it meaty)
8 ounced of shredded cheddar
1 large can of diced of tomatoes
1 can og green beans ( you can use any veggies you want. Bill doesn't like peas.)
1 can of corn
1 box of instant mashed potatoes
1 Large can of tomato sauce

Steps:

Brown the ground beef and drain
Prepare the largest serving of instant potatoes on the box in the microwave

In a deep 9 x13 baking dish add the cooked ground beef, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and vegetables.
On top of that add the mashed potatoes and smooth it out like frosting. Top with cheddar cheese.
Put into the oven on 350 degrease for 40-45 min or until the cheese is golden and bubbly on top.

Take out of oven and let settle for 5- 10 min. Then serve.

This will feed a family of 4 with enough leftovers for the next day. Hope you enjoy it!

New Memeber of the Family

We decided that Mike is ready for his own pet. Since we are not allowed to have dogs where we live the next choice is a cat. We already have one that is mine.
I have had him for a very long time. He is a Persian and gorgeous. He looks like a wise old Chinese mad. His whiskers hang down like a Fu Man Chu. His name is Chubbers and he was the last thing that my mom had given me before she passed away. So he has a great deal of sentimental value to me.




This is wise old Chubbers


We have some friends from wrestling whose cat just had a litter of kittens. We told them that we would take one of them. Hoping for a male. Of course it will belong to Mike. It's food and cat box will be in his room. So it will be his responsibility to take care of it.

It's name it was decided before we brought it home. It would be Bernie from Bernie Kozar the quarterback from the Cleavland browns. Mike is a huge Browns fan.
We were suppose to get a male but, they brought us a female. Mike didn't want to change the name. So her name is Bernice and we are calling her Bernie for short.

Welcome to your new home Bernie!

Look what Daddy brought home

Daddy brought home some great stuff for his girls on Valentines day. We were both quite surprised.Even though I had to be out of the house by 6 am he made my day quite nice.

This thing is huge. Way bigger than she is.


This is what Daddy brought home for Mommy. They are white and black diamond earrings. They are beautiful. This is the first pair of earrings that I now own. That is not from Clair's. Along with this I got a dozen red roses. Daddy is so nice and we love him bunches and bunches.

Finaly back to normal

Well the business of the last few days is over. Things seem to be getting back to normal.

Here are a few pictures of the kids from Andrea's school play where she is a bob cat and Mike with the scorpion key chain his dad sent him from Iraq. His dad is deployed there until October.

I'm a Bobcat!





Deadliest scorpion in Iraq.

A Very Long Weekend Ahead

We have an extremely busy weekend ahead of us. Our home wrestling tournament is this weekend. I have to be there on Friday night to help set up and then again on Saturday morning at 6:30 am. I will be there all day working in the kitchen. Mike has to wrestle in the afternoon. So Bill will be bringing him down for that.

Mike has his Cub Scout Blue and Gold banquet on Tuesday. Of course me and another mom are planning it. So on Sunday we have to make a trip to Erie to get all of the food and decorations. For that.
Then on Tuesday I have to be at the hall at noon to start cooking and decorating.
Bill has to work all weekend plus it is Valentine's day. I don't think that we will get a chance to celebrate with each other.
If you don't hear from me till Wednesday know that I didn't fall of the planet. I am just very busy this week.

Bibbers

When you were born I was so happy and excited to have you. You were our first baby. Even though I had some experience with babies you were all mine and I couldn't give you back to someone else if you started to cry. I had just graduated High School and I was so young. I was so unsure of what life was going to bring.

You were the perfect baby a first time mom could have. You hardly ever fussed. You were laid back and happy. Then came the toddler years and I knew the calm was over. You were very busy. Always exploring and getting into things. I remember when you stuck your finger in the light socket 3 times before you figured out it was a good idea. I learned then that no matter how many time I told you NO! I had to let you figure it out all on your own.

I know things have not always been easy for you. You have been through more things than a kid should at your age. I want you to know that I will always be here when you need a helping hand or someone to talk to.

The happiest moment for me was when you gave your heart to God. That is when I knew that I had done a great job with you. You are such a fine man. You have a great heart,a kind spirit,you are a loyal friend to many.

I pray that you will follow the Lord always and you grow into a fine young man.

Happy 11th Birthday mysweet boy!

I just saw this product website and thought I would share it with us moms with children that have short fat figures. I have been wondering how hard it would be to teach Andrea how to tie her shoes. Holding the laces and everything will be quite a challenge. That is when I found this...



You can go HERE to their web site.

Do you think it will work for our children? I am seriously thinking about ordering it.

Haven't done this in awhile

I know I haven't posted any deals for a while. I just got out of doing it. So I thought I would share some with you. I love reading money saving blogs like The "Cents"-able Sawyer and Your Coupon Buddy. I wasn't quite sure if you all are into reading them also. With this economy I try to do anything that will save me money in the long run. Well here are a few things that I thought you might enjoy.

Northern Cheapskate is reporting a free Grand Slam Breakfast at Denny's on Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Grand Slam Breakfast includes two pancakes, two eggs, two sausages, and two slices of bacon. Be sure to call ahead because this offer is at participating locations only.

Freebies 4 Mom is reporting that you'll also get a coupon book with your free breakfast. Read the details here.

Freebeezndealz has some great deals. One of them that I thought would be cute to send to Grandpa and Grandma for Valentine's day.

Receive a free 6 pack of Valentine Day cards. Just use the word Valentine at checkout.

Now I saved the best for last. Denise at The " Cent"sible Sawyer is having a giving away! Here is the pic of what she is giving away. Just go HERE to find out how to win it. Of course I am secretly hoping I win.