Hives, Today and Picture

I appreciate the well wishes for Gabby and her friendly little hives. These crazy things are getting better but not going away completely. There were a couple things out of the norm that she did or drank before the hives came around. She was at a friends house and wore a pair of her pj's and blankets. I was also informed that she drank tons of pink lemonade. If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them. Alan ground oatmeal for an oatmeal bath and that seems to help along with the Benadryl (sp?).
E'lyse had an uneventful day at school. Yeah!
I didn't get my list done. Hubby and I did a bunch of talking and more talking so it was a fun day.
Since the beginning of the school year I have wanted to get a picture of Dallas in his turnouts for the EVIT training for Fire Science (fire fighting) he would never let me take some. So today I am looking around my file on my computer and I found some pictures to share.
I really like this one.
After fighting fire.
Dallas and buds. He is the one with the beard at 16!!
Flames must have been bright. he he
This last one I just like. He is wearing my dew rag
Have a great evening! Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Bomb Scare and What I Accomplished

I got all but 5 of the items on my list done. I was happy with what I did get accomplished considered my time to get it done was cut short.
Yesterday I was plugging away at getting things done on my list. And I receive a phone call from one of E'lyse's friends mom telling me I need to turn on the news. There was an explosion at their school. So I listen to the news and call the school. They read the press release to me and I found out that E'lyse and her friend weren't injured. The school is on lock down. When the schools go on lock down no one is allowed on campus or leave campus, exception the police. Then I got a call from the nurse at Faith and Gabby's school that Gabby has broke out in hives. So I went to pick up her and went home to give her medicine. While I was at her school the principle called me into his office. His son and E'lyse are good friends. He told me they had moved the children to the School District office and I could go pick her up there.
I went to the office and it was a nut house. I got there and the parking lot was packed and there were cops everywhere. They were busing the children from there school and keeping them in the gym at this office. I waited from 1:12 when I arrived till 2:45 to get her. They were not prepared for this type of evacuation. Hopefully there will not be a need for this again, but this was a good way to see they weren't ready.
It turns out a child filled a 2 liter bottle with drain cleaner and mixed something else with it. It was kicked across the what I belive was the lunch area and it exploded. There were 8 children injured due to this. It is sad that this has to happen, but we can only learn and teach our chilren what not to do and they have their free agency. I feel sorry for the children injured and the family and boy that did this. This is somehting that probably won't be soon forgotten in this area.
Today Alan is home from work and we are going to work on somethings that need to be done and he has a job this afternoon that he and Dallas will be going to. I have Gabby home today still covered in hives and sleeping. I am going to grind up some oatmeal for a bath and I think this will help her feel better.
I am also planning on getting the cookies made that I didn't get to yesterday and work on my craft room. There are things that need filed so that is the biggest job in there.
Off to do homeblessing and spend time with hubby and Gabby. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

New Wonderful Giveaway At Sugar Pie

Now the secret is out over at Sugar Pie Farmhouse there is a homemakers dream giveaway. Ruth Ann just had her blog renovated and it is beautiful. She is giving away some cook books, an darling apron that I would love to win and some other items. Please go check it out and enter the giveaway.
I know I have posted a lot today it is like my blog got into my Diet Coke. he he
Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Wonderful Quote

While reading blogs today I was reading Modern Molly Mormon and there was a quote put on by Military Molly that I just love and I think this is one ALL women should read.

I must admit I fail often of this just letting myself look like a windstorm blew me in. This makes me want to try harder to be more like an angle. Heavenly Father knows each of us and loves us. We are made in his image and we are all beautiful, maybe not to the media standards but in Gods eyes we are. May you were the beauty that is in your heart on your outside. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Making My Home Sing Monday

I found another wonderful blog that can be a blessing to all of us. It is Mom's The Word. It is a way of listing the things to make your home sing. Kind of like Whatcha Working on Wednesday but on Monday. So go on over and check out out Mom's blog it is great and sign up to join in.
I love being a homemaker. Sometimes I am better at it than others. Last week was a not so good week for me. I let my schedule get way off track and things have piled up, but this week is going to be a good one I can just feel it.
In "Making My Home Sing" today I will do the following:
Wash: All wash from hubby and I including bedding
Dust house throughout
Vacuum House throughout including the stairs
Wash E'lyse, Faith and Gabby's clothes in their hampers they brought down
Fold and put away clothing
Sweep and mop tile throughout the house
Unload dishwasher
Clean up girls room to get it organized (AGAIN)
Clean out master closet of clothing that hasn't been worn for over a year
Go to grocery store and do light shopping trip
Fix snack for girls
Clean up craft room from weekend neglect
Fix dinner and make chocolate chunk cookies
Prepare lesson for Family Home Evening
I will be working in my mind throughout the day The Law of Attraction.
That's it for today other than eating lunch. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Homemaking Monday and Menu Plan Monday

For my Homemaking Monday I would like to refer to my post from Sunday for the French Vanilla Raspberry Muffins . These are very good and easy to make.

Menu Plan Monday
Chicken Pesto
Sliced Tomatoes
Salad
Oranges slices

Keilbasa Skillet Stew
Corn Bread
Salad

Homemade Pizza
Family pick toppings
Salad

Pigs in a Blanket
Homemade Mac-n-cheese
Salad
Peaches

Spaghetti Carbonara
Garlic bread
Salad
Green beans

Date Night

These are not in any particular order. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

French Vanilla Rasberry Muffins and Red Envelope

Today before church I was looking through a craft magazine and found this recipe for French Vanilla Raspberry Muffins. I thought what a great opportunity to use the Thrive freeze dried raspberries.
Had a wonderful time at church. Today was Fast and Testimony meeting. The testimonies that were born today were uplifting and some very touching.
Sunday school we are learning more about Joseph Smith and his life.
Since it is the fifth Sunday we had combined Relief Society and Priesthood. I like it when I can't sit next to my sweetie. It was a good uplifting lesson on missionary work.
We got home and I finished up preparing dinner and we ate.
After our early dinner of Diet Coke roast, mash potatoes, gravy, corn on the cob and whole wheat dinner rolls I made the muffins.
Recipe goes like this:
Ingredients:
French vanilla or regular vanilla cake mix 1box (18.25 ounces)
2 Tbls. flour
3 eggs
2/3 cup of milk (I used soy)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp. baking powder
2 cups raspberries

I think the raspberries are so pretty and bright.
Mixing it all together.
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients together. Spoon into prepared muffin cups. Bake at 375* for about 20 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.
For optional glaze, mix 1 Tbls. of milk and 1/4 tsp. of vanilla in a microwave safe bowl. Heat until warm, approximately 10 seconds. Mix in 3/4 to 1 cup of powdered sugar until thick enough to create a glaze. Drizzle over the muffins. I used a small wisk to drizzle mine.
They smell so good and I think they are very pleasing to the eye.
This is the inside of the one I sampled. .
The raspberries give them a little tart kick and are really juicy. I will be purchasing more of the freeze dried fruit from Shelf Reliance. I didn't even have to reconstitute the raspberries.
Before they could even get cold off I had the kiddos coming and asking if they could have some. I had to make them wait so I could get the picture. Gabby has already eaten 3 of them and she is the picky one of the family.
I will be using this recipe and changing flavors of fruit and different flavored cake mix too. These are easy and so yummy! Much easier with the freeze dried fruit all ready to go. No cutting or trimming.

Don't forget to get your red envelopes for Tuesday. Click on the link below to get filled in on the Red Envelope program. They need to be mailed out on Tuesday.
Now I am off to spend some time with hubby. Have a great Sunday night. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

I'm Back

I am back in blogland. I have been missing in action for a couple of days. Hubby and I went to a workshop/seminar to help us reach the goals in our lives. It was by invitation and an awesome seminar. It was being recorded for an audio of the book that Kevin Sparks wrote. He is the man that ran the seminar, he and his beautiful wife Kristan. It was 9 to 5 on Friday and Saturday. I was filled with so much valuable information that I was mentally tired when I got home but excited to put all I learned into action. Now I know that some people are not ready for this kind of thing but check out the web site Getting Rich God's Way .
Coco held down the fort for us both days. Thank you Coco for all your help.
Today is the Sabbith and I am looking forward to church and being filled with the spirit. After this weekend my life will never be the same it will be way better each day.
As you can see I have decided to give a try to using advertising on my blog. So check them out when they are up and running. Thank you!!
Coco sent me this story and I thought it was cute! Have a great Sunday! Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Giving Up Chocolate

"I was walking down the street when I was accosted by a particularly dirty and shabby-looking homeless woman who asked me for a couple of dollars for dinner.

I took out my wallet, got out ten dollars and asked, 'If I give you this money, will you buy chocolate with it instead of dinner?'

'No, I had to stop eating chocolate years ago', the homeless woman told me.

'Will you use it to go shopping instead of buying food?' I asked.

'No, I don't waste time shopping,' the homeless woman said. 'I need to spend all my time trying to stay alive.'

'Will you spend this on a beauty salon instead of food?' I asked

'Are you NUTS!' replied the homeless woman. I haven't had my hair done in 20 years'

Well, I said, 'I'm not going to give you the money. Instead I'm going to take you out for dinner with my husband and me tonight.'

The homeless woman was shocked. 'Won't your husband be furious with you for doing that? I know I'm dirty and I probably smell pretty disgusting.'

I said, 'That's okay. It's important for him to see what a woman looks like after she has given up shopping, hair appointments, and chocolate."

Comic Relief

As I was reading through blogs I came across this post on Heidi Swapps blog Still Me. Check out her blog she is a very talented gal. So with no further a due here is some comic relief:

One morning the husband returns after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap. Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat out. She motors out a short distance, anchors, and reads her book. 




Along comes a Game Warden in his boat. He pulls up alongside the woman and says, 'Good morning, Ma'am. What are you doing?'

'Reading a book,' she replies, (thinking, 'Isn't that obvious?') 





'You're in a Restricted Fishing Area,' he informs her. 
 




'I'm sorry, officer, but I'm not fishing. I'm reading' 




 
'Yes, but you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment. I'll have to take you in and write you up.' 
 




'For reading a book,' she replies, 



'You're in a Restricted Fishing Area,' he informs her again,


'I'm sorry, officer, but I'm not fishing. I'm reading' 




'Yes, but you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment. I'll have to take you in and write you up.' 





'If you do that, I'll have to charge you with sexual assault,' says the woman. 




'But I haven't even touched you,' says the game warden. 



'That's true, but you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment.' 
 




'Have a nice day ma'am,' and he left. 

 





MORAL: Never argue with a woman who reads. It's likely she can also think. 
 
 
 
 
Send this to four women who are thinkers. 


FHE on Sunday Night and Monday Night

Sunday night Coco, Kyle and Talmage came over to have Family Home Evening. Coco and Kyle brought over their WII. We did a lot of laughing for a couple of hours. This is the family portrait.
Okay it is just some of us. Dallas is the one in the green shirt upper right. Looks just like him. he he
Kyle and Gabby boxed. Talmage cheered everyone on.
Faith and Gabby did yoga for a while. Talmage had fun trying to join in with his own little WII run while his mom & dad ran against each other.
crawling over Dad gum (Alan) . I think he tired grandpa out though. Soon after this Dad gum (aka Grandpa, Alan) fell asleep and Coco decided it would be fun to paint her Dad's fingernails. She only did the left hand, but it was really too creepy for my sweetie to have my pink nail polish on his hand. Talmage thought this was just wrong in every way.
Talmage was worn out from all the action and fell asleep in my arms. I put him on a pillow on the floor and he slept till it was time to go home.
After we got done playing we had treats. I made these brownies with walnuts. The left side was left for the two kiddos that don't like nuts in theirs.
Coco and Kyle asked if I would watch Talmage while they went on a date. The girls danced and sang to entertain Talmage. He came to me and wanted up so we danced around the living room too. He looks like his is thinking we are all nuts! And he is right but we have fun.
When it was time to wined down we watched Elmo. This is Gabby holding Talmage Then Gabby was pretending to cut his hair. He loves his hair to be played with. He grew tired of that an went off to play with his toys.
My dog who is an older dog Nellie loves to just observe Talmage just stayed at the side watching us play. She is an Australian Shepard /Border Collie. She is also the other Queen of the house and she loves her belly rubbed.
She is such a good dog.
So that was my Sunday and Monday night. They have fun! Hugs, Bobbi Jo