Weekend

This weekend wasn't a great weekend but a good one. We normally go to the cool country for the fireworks but this year hubby had work so we stayed in town. I woke up Saturday morning wanting to go on a road trip but new it wasn't going to happen. E'lyse got home from girls camp Saturday afternoon.

This is after I picked her up. She had a great time but said it was too short. They only had 4 days this year. But she was exhosted and slept most of the afternoon.

On Saturday night we had a cookout but ate inside due to the heat. We had hotdogs and chicken with pasta salad, chips and apple/cherry pies with icecream for desert. 

When the fireworks started we went out front and sat in the back of Alan's truck and watched them. Coco was the photographer who took these great shots.

Talmage spotted the fireworks

Talmage caught on with the pointing.

Dallas and me 
 

The gang minus hubby who went inside and Coco photographer

 

We are lucky enough to have Schnepf Farms close to us to enjoy the fireworks with out having to leave the house. 

Sunday was spent in the usual way going to church and then hanging out at home. We have had a bug hit our house and causeing stomach problems. So far Dallas, Talmage and Coco have been effected. I am hoping that no one else get's it. 

Now time for a great week. So I better get moving. Have a great day! 

Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Weekend, Homemaking Mondays and Menu Plan Mondays

This weekend was a good one. I didn't get all that was planned but that is cool. Alan ended up working on Saturday so the planter boxes didn't get done or any of the other projects I needed him to help me with. But work is good to have!
Coco and Talmage came over to hang out. It was a good day in all. Saturday night Alan, Kyle and Dallas went to the Priesthood Session of conference. After they were done Dallas went out on a date. Alan and Kyle went and got a bite to eat. Coco and I were going to wait to eat with them but we were so hungry we ended up going to get Sonic. So the guys went out for fish and chips and came home with flowers for us. I know I have a great man! Sunday we watched conference. Coco and Talmage came over and then Kyle after work. I made dinner, brownies with walnuts and divinity covered chocolate. Oh my good but sooooo sweet!
Now it is Monday and on with my week.
Homemaking Mondays: Establish a house of order. I found this little saying that I love
"Out of dreariness
Into it cheeriness
Come we in weariness,
Home."
By Stephen Chalmers
This is one of the things I have been working on lately is trying to establish a house of order. Most people are more productive and happier in a home where thing are orderly, systematic, and reasonably structured.
I am reading a great book called The Ultimate Career The Art of Homemaking For Today, by Daryl Hoole and Daughters. It is a book on being a homemaker and taking pride in our great calling.
There are many blogs and sites to get organized but we each need to tweak them to make them fit our lives and families. Look around for ideas write them down and then make a plan with them. Use them for a while and see what makes thing easier for your life.

Menu Plan Monday:

Beef Taco Skillet
Mexican Salad
Corn

Beef Stroganoff
Green Beans
Rolls

Chicken Enchiladas
Left over Mexican Salad
Fruit

Turkey
Mash potatoes with gravy
Veggies

Homemade Pizza
Salad

Date Night

C.O.R.N. Clean out the fridge night!!

Off to get kiddos to school and workout. Going to the Ranch market to get fruits and veggies, quick shopping trip to Wal-Mart for items on my list and home to make freezer jam, do wash and other house blessings. Have a great Monday! Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Weekend & We Support Our Troops

The weekends go by way to fast. Saturday Alan took the girls out to lunch and shopping for a little while so I had a few hours by my self. WeIrD!
Sunday was a good day. We had regional conference in our church. The speakers were very uplifting and full of positive thoughts. We got home from church and Coco, Kyle and Talmage had made it back home. It was good to see them. I made a roast, mash potatoes and gravy for dinner. I also made Buttermilk Pie. I found the recipe on Tina's blog Cherry Hill Blossom. She has a beautiful blog with wonderful recipes. And I have to tell you, this is one of the easiest pies to make and so so so GOOD! YUMMY!! I couldn't believe for something so simple could be so good. Thank you Tina for sharing your family recipe.
Today as I was reading blogs of the family I found my sister in love had posted some pictures of her 2 sons that are serving in the military. Then I go over to my niece who has picture posted of the same guys who are her brothers. SO I decided to follow. I borrowed the pictures from their blogs. Thank you Renee' & Meredith!
I love this country and I am so thankful for the brave men and women who serve, have served and will be serving for our freedom. We are so blessed to have the freedom of speech and the constitution to lead us. So I am posting my nephews pictures also. Thank you to all those who serve us. I love the saying ,"
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So here are my nephews:
Private Alex Houser US Army
and his little brother
Jacob Houser US Marine Corps.
I am very proud of these two guys choosing to protect and serve our Fine Country.
I knew in 7th grade when our choir sang for Ronald Regan's Republican Convention that I was hooked on politics. Then in high school being in ROTC for the Air Force I realized what a wonderful county we had and the pride grew from there.
Make sure you go out and vote tomorrow if you haven't already. You can't complain if you don't vote.
Have a great Monday. Smile at people and make someones day. Hugs, Bobbi Jo