Today (April 30, 2011)

April 30, 2011

listening: Unfortunately, Hannah Montana movie that the kids are watching.

eating:  Weight Watchers Oatmeal cookie and some chicken

drinking:  ice water, again

wearing:  capri pants and red tee

feeling: exhausted from only sleeping 5 am-8 am

weather:  looks like it might be a nice day

need: to take a nap

thinking: about what I am making for lunch.  Kids want chili con carne or ramen noodles.  :(  I am going to have a sandwich on a bagel thin and maybe a light yogurt.

enjoying: having the internet again.

wondering: what I am getting my swap partner for the Momma swap

internet find: Recipe Scrapbook   Looks neat.  I want to do this.

Today (April 29, 2011)

April 29, 2011

listening: to Enrique Iglesias (love his voice, so sexy!!).  LOL

eating: a small Dove Chocolate Peanut Butter Egg

drinking: Ice water

wearing: hot pink cotton tee and black capri pants

feeling: tired but can't sleep

weather:  was really nice today.  Cold and windy right now.

need: to go to bed

thinking: Really enjoyed date night with dh and my sil and bil.  We ate Mexican food (I had a Chicken Fajita salad with no dressing, so good) and watched Fast 5. Great movie!

enjoying: quality time with dh

wondering: if tomorrow is going to be a better day with the kids.  I hope~

internet find:  Alphabet Wall  I really want to start collecting letters to do this in the living room.

Pina Colada Fudge

Pina Colada Fudge

1(12-ounce) package (2 cups) white vanilla chips
1 (3.25-ounce) jar macadamia nuts, chopped, toasted
1 (16-ounce) can Creamy Supreme Vanilla Frosting
1/2 cup chopped dried pineapple
1/2 cup coconut, toasted
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract

Line 8- or 9-inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges. Place chips in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until melted, stirring every 15 seconds until smooth.
Reserve ¼ cup nuts for garnish. Add remaining nuts and all remaining ingredients to melted chip mixture; mix well. Spread in foil-lined pan. Sprinkle with reserved nuts. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Remove fudge from pan by lifting foil. Remove foil; cut into squares.
Makes 36 squares.

NOTE: To toast macadamia nuts and coconut, spread on separate small cookie sheets; bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes, or until light golden brown, stirring occasionally.

The ABC's of yours truly

The ABCs of yours truly…

1. Age: 37 (38  in 2 short weeks)
2. Bed size: Queen
3. Chore you hate:   dishes and cleaning toilets
4. Dogs:   None, the kids really want one
5. Essential start to your day:   green smoothies in the am or water
6. Favorite color:   red is my favorite, love rainbows
7. Gold or silver: Silver mostly, except my wedding set
8. Height: 5’6"
9. Instruments that you can play:   None
10. Job title:  SAHM or Momma to 4 beautiful kids and 1 almost grown-up 16 year old
11. Kids:  Austen, 16; Maya, 6; Kiera, 5; Jordan, 2; and Sienna, 5 1/2 months
12. Live:   Small town in Oregon
13. Mom’s name:  Pamela
14. Nicknames:  Steph
15. Overnight hospital stays:  5 births and 1 long month stay in a boarding room waiting for Sienna to get out of NICU
16. Pet peeve:  loud chewing, running in the house
17. Quote from a movie:   ?????
18. Righty or lefty: Righty.
19. Sibling: I have 1 brother and 4 sisters
20. Time you wake up:   7-9
21. Underwear: Yes please.
22. Vegetables you dislike:   turnips or rhutabaga
23. What makes you run late:   procrastion
24. X-rays:   ankle, lung, neck, all the female parts
25. Yummy food you make:   Carrot cake, Lemon layered pie, chicken spaghetti, and many more.  :)
26. Zoo favorite animal:  peacocks and giraffe

That’s me! Now how about you?

French Toast Waffles

4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
8-10 bread slices

Preheat waffle iron.  Spray with a light coating of cooking spray.  In a shallow bowl, combine eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, and salt.  Dip bread slices, one at a time, in egg mixture.  Bake in waffle iron 2-3 mins or until brown.  Top with Strawberry Butter.

Strawberry Butter

1/2 lb butter-softened
1-10 oz pkg frozen strawberries, thawed and drained
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Combine all ingredients with a mixer or food processor until smooth and creamy.  Serve at room temperature.

Coleslaw Salad

2-10 oz pkgs broccoli slaw mix
1-16 oz bottle coleslaw dressing
1-8 oz pkg dried cranberries
salt and pepper, to taste

In a large bowl, combine the slaw, dressing (use more or less depending on your taste), cranberries, and salt and pepper.  Mix well.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.  Serves 8.

Chinese Fried Rice

Chinese Fried Rice
From Gooseberry Patch


3 tb oil
1 c cooked chicken, pork or shrimp, cooked
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 c cooked rice, chilled
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 green onions, snipped

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medim heat.  Add meat and cook for one minute.  Add eggs, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until eggs are set.  Add rice and soy sauce; cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes, until rice is heated through.  Garnish with green onions.  Makes 4-6 servings