Pic of the Week

Yup, I'm a Hillbilly Housewife.

Tonight when I was getting Shelby dressed for bed I sneezed out of the blue and was caught off guard when my cranky, tired baby laughed! So I fake sneezed and she laughed again! I probably sneezed like 20 times just to watch her face light up and hear her giggle. It's so funny to see the things that make her laugh and to discover new things. I had been trying to make her laugh earlier today and all I could get was a smile...what do ya know?! :D

On a different note I feel like today has been crazy. I have been on my feet all day preparing food ahead of time. I enjoy Susanne's site the Hillbilly Housewife and love to read up an all her $$$ saving tips. In lue of the fact I am trying to be thrifty in the kitchen I wanted to try her $70 Low Cost Menu this week. So today I prepared 2 loaves of homemade bread (1 for this week and 1 to freeze for later), a batch of 15 Tender Cornmeal Muffins (a few for this week and the rest frozen), and Blondies which are a yummy treat (Half were frozen for a later time which will also ensure that I don't eat the whole batch this week! ;) That's not to mention the Rock Botton Salmon Patties and rice for lunch or the coleslaw, and Boston Baked Beans with chopped hot dogs I made for dinner! WHEW! I have been a busy bee. By the way, my total at the grocery store was $64.33 so it was under $70 and I even found that a few of the items at my grocery store costs more that she had anticipated. Also, much of the food I bought will carry over to next week. What a deal! She also has a $45 Emergency Menu if you need it.
Well as Porky Pig would say, "Th th th th th th th that's all folks!" Ta ta for now. ;)

SuperCook

I just wanted to share a website that I stumbled upon. It's called SuperCook. I have yet to make any recipes from it but I hope to soon. On their website they have a great tutorial to help get you started.
You can watch it by clicking on the following link - SuperCook | Tour

Anyway give it a try and let me know what you think. I am trying to save money in the kitchen and I thought that using up the ingredients that I bought for exotic recipes long forgotten would be a good start.

Sunday Stealing: The I've come to realize" Meme

I stole this from Shannon over at Shannon Blogs Here. She has a great blog and you should definantly check it out!

1. I’ve come to realize that my chest-size. . .is just what it's going to be.

2. I’ve come to realize that my job. . .is very important and that being a good wife and mother is the most important job I will ever have and reaps the best rewards.

3. I’ve come to realize that when I’m driving. . . I scare easily. Thank you Mr. Drunk driver who terrified me!

4. I’ve come to realize that I need. . . to be loved.

5. I’ve come that realize that I have lost. . . no weight...at all. :(

6. I’ve come to realize that I hate it when. . . my hubby has to go to work.

7. I’ve come to realize that if I’m drunk. . . huh??? buzzed I get super silly.

8. I’ve come to realize that money...is not everything however, to not let money rule me I have to rule it.

9. I’ve come to realize that certain people. . . have let what society teaches get the best of them.

10. I’ve come to realize that I’ll always. . . be a control freak.

11. I’ve come to realize that my sibling(s). . . have many varied talents and interests.

12. I’ve come to realize that my mom. . . is an amazingly strong woman.

13. I’ve come to realize that my cell phone. . . is always by my side when my hubby's away but when he's home I tend to misplace it.

14. I’ve come to realize that when I woke up this morning. . . I had slept in and had to hurry to get to church.

15. I’ve come to realize that last night before I went to sleep. . . I wanted to catch up on some of my favorite blogs since I wasn't tired yet.

16. I’ve come to realize that right now I am thinking. . . about how much cussing is in the movie Grand Torino which my husband is watching. It's so appalling that I am distracted to the point of not even following the plot (hence, the fact I'm blogging).

17. I’ve come to realize that my dad. . . is very wise.

18. I’ve come to realize that when I get on Facebook. . . I am able to keep up with friends and acquaintances that I otherwise could not.

19. I’ve come to realize that today. . . was a wonderful day spent with family.

20. I’ve come to realize that tonight. . . is my last night visiting my parents, then back to reality.

21. I’ve come to realize that tomorrow. . . I will be stuck in the car for 6 hours! BLAH!

22. I’ve come to realize that I really want to. . . try to start saving more money when it comes to groceries...tuna casserole and PB&J anyone?

23. I’ve come to realize that the person mostly likely to re post this is. . .maybe The Nutty Mama???

24. I’ve come to realize that life. . . throws you curve balls.

25. I’ve come to realize that this weekend. . . was tons of fun and a time to celebrate our freedom.

26. I’ve realized the best music to listen to when I am upset. . . is Taylor Swift!

27. I’ve come to realize that my friends. . . are non existent.

28. I’ve come to realize that this year. . . has been crazy but wonderful.

29. I’ve come to realize that my exes. . . had it good.

30. I’ve come to realize that maybe I should. . . put myself out there more often.

31. I’ve come to realize that I love. . . to try new recipes.

32. I’ve come to realize that I don’t understand. . . how people can make promises to your face and the never keep them.

33. I’ve come to realize my past. . . is just where it will stay...in the past.

34. I’ve come to realize that parties. . . can be enjoyable or awkward.

35. I’ve come to realize that I’m totally terrified. . . to drive in big cities.

36. I’ve come to realize that my life. . . is as it should be.

It's Independance Day!

Why Do We Celebrate The 4th Of July?

Author: NS Kennedy

The 4th of July has been an important holiday but today, more and more people do not know why we actually celebrate this day. If you are not up to date on your history of the United States, July 4th, 1776 is the day that the colonies decided to declare themselves independent of Britain. By writing a very detailed decree, they decided that they no longer would need to be governed by the Kings of England that had been so very unjust to the colonists in the years before. On July 4th, America was born. We call the 4th of July Independence Day because this day was the day they declared independence from Great Britain.

Today, we celebrate the fact that we are a free nation that is no under the rule of another. But, there is more to the celebration of independence than just the fact that this is the birthday of the United States. In fact, there are many goals and ideas that are represented in this celebration that until this day we fight for and protect around the world.

The Declaration of Independence, the actual decree in which was signed the independence of the United States, stands as a symbol for all of the things that we, as Americans, believe in. What are the symbols that it stands for?

The right to live with the freedoms of religion, without persecution and with the ability to think and do for yourself.

The courage it takes to protect freedom. It took the individuals that signed the Declaration a great deal of courage to do so as they could have been hung for treason. We use this symbol as a means to remind us that courage is often needed in times when our freedoms are threatened.

A symbol that people can live in a country that is governed by its people and that every person in that country is a very important person for its well being.

We celebrate the 4th of July for a number of reasons. We talk about how the United States of America was born and how many have died for that to happen. We celebrate the fact that we, as a nation, want all people to be free. And, we realize that without the courage and bravery of all those that came before us, we would not have the freedoms that we hold so very dear to us.


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I'm back!

Okay, so we kinda are getting internet now. Jason discovered a new wireless signal that we are picking up from the neighbors...shhh...don't tell them! :)
Wow, I feel like I haven't blogged in forever and now I am experiencing writers block. Until I come up with something interesting to say I'll just post some pictures.
DISCLAIMER: I have not blogged in so long that these pictures are just one's that I have wanted to share. They are in no particular order.

Nap time

A weekend at Uncle Josh's.

Josh put his glasses on her. SO CUTE

All dressed up.

Yup, she's a thumb sucker!

Snuggling with my girl.

They were just having a chat.

Helping Mommy cook.

Sucking on Uncle John's finger. Yummy ;)

Special time with Grandpappy.

Playing with Jedidiah.

Uncle Jared's got me!

Rebeca meeting Shelby!

Now it was Mike's turn.

Emmalee was so sweet and always wanting to hold Shelby.

Aunt Erzsi-Janay and Shelby were having some girl time.

Shelby playing with Aunt Erzsi's necklace. She made the mistake of giving it to Shelby and then Shelby refused to give it back! :)

Josiah graduated from high school!

Congratulations Joe!

Brother's

Gradmother Lisa

Dan posing on a gator at the Dallas Zoo.

My strong and brave hubby was able to keep the creature's mouth away from him!

Ben also making a brave attempt to shut his mouth.

Allison offering up Shelby as a sacrifice to the Gator Gods to save herself!

I almost lost my head!

Up close and personal

We were checking out the gorilla exhibit.

Shelby didn't want to take a group picture.

Shelby, how can you sleep at the zoo?!

Great Uncle Frank and Shelby getting aquainted.

Kisses!!!

Look at that precious face.

I'm still alive and kickin'!

Hello out there in blogger world! I have been a bad blogger and have not had a new post in over a month! Well, that's due to the fact that we no longer have internet at home. :( I don't know when we will get it....it's so expensive! I just wanted to let y'all know that I have not abandoned my blog and I hope to get the internet situation resolved soon. I miss reading all of your blogs!
Until next time....adios!