Sunday Quote

"Tomorrow's joy or tomorrow's despair has its roots in decisions we make today. Perhaps some people think to themselves: 'I know I need to change some things in my life. Maybe later, but not now.' Those who stand at the threshold of life always waiting for the right time to change are like the man who stands at the bank of a river waiting for the water to pass so he can cross on dry land. Today is the day of decision."

--Joseph B. Wirthlin

After I read a quote on my good friends fridge last night,( I would have used it, but I can only rembember the first part of it.) Everyone has trials and tribulations. Misery is your Choice. I couldn't remember the end of it. So I was reading a bunch more on the internet. I have been thinking alot about the way I have been in the past and how I have been such a fence sitter and just not really here or there. I'm not talking about my testimony, just life in general. My goal is to really get out and be more open and aggressive and not so worried about everything. I wanna make more decisions. Okay not really, but I hope whoever is reading this knows what I am talking about. Happy Sunday

School Programs and Talents Shows!!

I was running is circles yesterday two programs on the same day!!!

McKayla had one awesome 5th grade school program about the states and freedom. They sang about 10 songs and talked about voting. Our rights and freedoms. We are all not really that different after all .. I almost started to cry at that point. It takes me back to old days and new ones too... It is so true for each one of us at all times in our lives that we are really not that different after all. We all have one heart that beats the same.. They sang a song about this.

I went to Parker's Talent show and I was over taken by the talent these teens had at this age. The singers, musicians, drummers with buckets, gymnastics, comedians, Hawaiian dancing, and then my son on the unicycle. He sure love to ride that for people to watch him. He loves to see people smile. He just loves to do it. In fact, he is having a new one delivered in by UPS today on the front door step as I type this. So Laurie, If you see it get dropped off make sure it stays there..lol.. I just had a really fun day watching my kids. I was happy to see them so happy and enjoying life as a pre-teen and pretty much a teen... I am a proud mom today, I love you guys... Keep it up.. Love Mom *Ü*

4 More Days

Okay I'm having my own little party right now. There is only 4 more days til Summer is here for our little family. I can't wait. Its been great working at the school, but now I can't wait to sleep in and have my little boy Parker make me breakfast and McKayla clean-up after him. You have to agree that this sounds so great. Okay I'm just kidding about the kids. I won't take advantage of them. I am very excited to be able to have a break though. Yippee.... Hurray!!!!

Sunday Song

Well I have decided to post a song I am thinking about on Sundays. Today I am thinking about this song. I hope you enjoy it!!! Click on the link for the sheet music and turn your volume up.

Come Come Ye Saints!

Master Bathroom Pictures

Tub Surround: How do I decorate this? Any have any ideas?
This is the true color of the walls on this picture. Creamy Tan!
Another mistreatment. I really love the way this turned out. Its my favorite. What do you think? I need decor on the walls... Help me someone. Comments Welcome.
I guess I need to move my clock down after looking at this picture. That is a total no-no!

Both windows in my Master bathroom have Mistreatments on them. I totally love them. What do you think? Should I leave them as is or change them up a bit. The one by the shower curtain really makes me nervous? Does it look good. I switched it out with a smaller piece of fabric and so it just has little pokey outs now and isn't draped. What do you think???Thanks so much to the Nester and the linky on mistreatments....

Everything Etsy

I just wanted to share a post that has all the information about how to use etsy. I they are having a drawing for an awesome tassel that would have a wonderful home in my bedroom. Its perfect, blue, and creams, golds. I'm totally in love with it. As some of you know I have struggled on how to accessorize my bedroom.

Now on another note... For those of you who would like to make extra cash, all you have to do is make it and sell it on etsy. I am thinking I might have to start using this. I have always been an ebayer, but maybe its time to call myself and etsyist(not a word I know..)

Read post at The Nesting place on Etsy to get all your info..

Feather and Egg Print Mr. Linky Party!

Check out these blogs!!!

The Nester is having a linky party over at the Nesting Place. Check out her blog. She is awesome and so is lherbertdesigns. This girl is awesome. I love her eggs, feathers, and nest pictures. I hope I win!!!
This is my bedroom, I redid it last year. The picture above my bed is not real, I was trying to see if a big art picture would work. Also, the headboard is drawn on in the picture. I actually have a real life brown padded headboard and it looks just like that. Sorry no updated pics, my camera's out of life..lol I would be so honored to put the prints in my room, or my master bath that is painted the same color and has a u-shaped wall area around the tub. I am really struggling with decor. This would solve my problem. I love the prints. They are beautiful. Oh by the way, everything is either second hand or redone, except for the bedding. I got that for a christmas present.

(Oh the curtain panels are both the same fabric in real life, its the one on the left side.)Bedding is from Target, sure wish I could find that shower curtain that everyone is looking for with the birds on it. I would be perfect in my bathroom.

Plant Shelf
(see the bird cage!!)

This wall to the left is totally empty no art. It is about 15ft long. I will try to upload a picture of the bathroom too. I would love to know where I should put the prints. Bedroom or bathroom?? Wish me luck everyone...

LoW MeIn UpDate!!!

I just wanted to give a little update on the ChickEn Lo MeIn!!
I made this last week as I mentioned in my last post. To My surprise and my families, we all LovEd It. It was GrEAt! I encourage all of you to give it a try. The one thing it didn't have listed on the recipe is Hot Sauce. It's a new found love of mine. Its very hots so just a couple drops will do for most of use. Its in the asian or chinese food isle. Its a clear bottle with a GreEn Lid. I can't even ReMemBer how to say the word. So check it out and BuY some...
GoOd LuCk!!!

Chicken Lo Mein

I am going to try making this yummy looking recipe this week. I will post back on how it turned out. If you have ever used this recipe or have one similar will you share it. I love Chinese and Asian food. I would love to try some great recipes.

1/2 lb. spaghetti, uncooked
1/4 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen bell pepper and onion strips, thawed, drained
1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
1/4 cup lite soy sauce
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp. chopped PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts

Make It

COOK spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic; stir-fry 3 min. or until chicken is no longer pink. Add peppers, onions, broth and peanut butter; stir-fry 3 to 4 min. or until chicken is done.

DRAIN spaghetti; return to pan. Add chicken mixture and soy sauce;
mix well. Spoon onto platter; sprinkle with cilantro and nuts.

Kraft Kitchens Tips Variations
Spicy Chicken Lo Mein: Add 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper to the hot dressing along with the chicken and garlic. Pork Lo Mein: Substitute 1 lb. pork tenderloin, cut into strips,
for the chicken and reduced-sodium beef broth for the chicken broth.
Note
To make the lo mein easier to serve and eat, break the spaghetti in half before cooking.

Well today I have to admit that I finally took my children to the Public Library. I haven't taken them since they were very little. We all got our very own Library Cards. The kids were so excited. Parker got 3 movies and a comic book. McKayla was looking for the book Number the Stars. It wasn't in so she got 2 books and the audio to Number the Stars. She needs this book for Activity Days. If anyone out there has this, let us know. We would love to borrow it. She is a very quick reader.. It turns out he Audio tapes aren't working.. Oh well we tried.

So for all of you who haven't been to the new library I would highly suggest going and checking it out.. Also, next week the new Washington City Library is opening. Sweet Huh...