Shout Out

I wanted to send a shout out to my oldest daughter who puts up with my content request to help me on my blog, web site and computer things.
 Coco thank you for the beautiful update on my blog. Love it!! As usual you did a great job picking out ME in the background you use.
 I love you and can't wait to see you this week. YEA!!! Love, Mom  (aka.. the pain in the butt Mom) he he

What I Have Been Up To

This week I have been crossing things off my TO DO list. It has felt pretty darn good too.

I made myself some washable make up remover pads out of flannel material. They aren't the prettiest thing but they work very well. I had made some homemade make up remover as part of my become self- sufficient a couple of weeks ago. This save money on buying the cotton throw away pads also helps the environment a little. 

 I decided to get back into a craft that I haven't done in a while and that is tole painting. So I went to the garage dusted off my saw and sander, found some patterns I liked (Autumn things) and went to work. I now have them cut out and ready to paint when I fit it in my days. 

 Last night (Friday) Faith asked if she could make cup cakes or a cake. I said sure of course with the old clean up your mess. 

She made this cake all by herself. It is a Confetti Cake with Cream Cheese frosting. The frosting is so YUMMY I could get really ill eating it all. he he 

She loves to make food. I wounder where she get's that from. 

Tonight (Saturday) we are having homemade pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, beans and yummy cake for dessert.

Hope everyone is have a great Saturday. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Dallas Has Bike

On Tuesday July 6TH Dallas bought himself a Honda 750 Shadow. This is the bike on the trailer when he and Alan brought it home. It is a very nice bike and got it at a great deal. 

 Dallas the new proud owner

 Parking it in the garage

 It sounds good too!

 Being a big fan of motorcycles I had to take some more pictures of it

 Side view

He is doing a little bit of work on it to make sure all is working tip top and ready to roll. He said he is going to teach me to ride since it has been eons since I rode one. Get me ready for my Harley! 

Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Lunch At Grandma Nichols

The other week Grandma Nichols invited us over to visit and have lunch with her.

I decided instead of buying something we would make lunch and take it over.

So I made a crumb cake, strawberry, vanilla trifle. 

This is it before we left. Unfortunately my van doesn't have air conditioning and it was a little soupy when we got over there. Still good though.

 Faith, Gabby and I made Chicken Pockets. This is one of the families all time favorites.

 My little homemakers in training uniforms. You gotta love a pink apron!

 chicken pockets done. They are so yummy!!

We also took the left over macaroni salad from the fourth, fresh cut watermelon and tortilla chips with salsa. 

So we took lunch over and had a very nice visit and lunch with Grandma Nichols or my Mother in Love.

Even Dallas came over. It was good to have a family lunch. 

Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Change & Wedding

Over the weekend I go on to my blog to catch up on all the wonderful blogs that I follow. WAY too many but I do anyways because there are so many awesome ones out there. I go to dashboard and blogger has changed it all on me. WHAT!!!! I am freaking out I can't find my blogs that I follow. I keep searching and finally after much frustration I find them. I must say I DON'T like the new layout. I don't mind change but if something is working WHY oh why change it...... So frustrated that it still takes me a few times to find them when I come on.
Blogger I am not happy with you at this time in my life.
Other than frustration of this things are going. Yes just going. My Nephew got married on Saturday. The family went to the wedding.
This is Ramcy & Talon
(sorry about the fuzzy picture)

This is the families of the Bride and Groom
Ross, Steve, Jamaila,Ramcy (Bride), Tralon (Groom) Gabby, Me, Alan, E'lyse, Sara, Dallas & Faith.

I had a big surprise at the wedding. Alan wouldn't dance (not a surprise) but Dallas came over and asked me to dance. I almost cried. He said we better get practice for when he get's married in a couple of years for our dance. sniff sniff

I have 4 1/2 inch heals and I still had to look up at him. he he 

It was great to be able to celebrate this special day. It was also wonderful to see my sister and her family.
Our prayers, best wishes and blessings go out to Mr. & Mrs. Talon Leon.
 Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Hair

I know you are thinking "What another post from her! Does she have nothing better to do?"

Well sorry this one couldn't wait till tomorrow. 

Faith has been wanting to get her hair cut. It was all one length and SUPER DOPER THICK. I tell you this girl would break the elastic hair ties so quickly the only thing that works is scrunchies.

So Faith asked if she could get a hair cut by one of our friends and ladies in the ward Janel. While Alan and I were gone today to see one of my Dr's. she went over and got it cut. Janel layered  it and it looks so pretty. Even prettier than before.

 And a side view. You can tell she feels pretty from this picture.

Thank you Janel for doing an amazing job with her hair. You Rock!! 

Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Just For Today

FOR TODAY
Outside my window... The sun is shining, it is very bright.

I am thinking...Of the book I read last night and how I can improve and need to in so many ways

I am thankful...The Freedom we have in this country & my family

In the kitchen...There is a cup a warm Peru waiting for me

I am wearing...Black pants & charcoal colored blouse (gardening clothes)  

I am creating...A better person for my husband and family

I am going...To the vein specialist today

I am wondering...What the future will hold in store for our family

I am reading...The Excellent Wife & Penny Pinchin' Mama & The Forbidden 

I am hoping...Heavenly Father will open doors for us

I am looking forward to...moving as soon as possible ( I am not a HOT summer person)

I am hearing...The fans running in the house

Around the house...It is quiet

I am pondering...What the doctor will say today

One of my favorite things...A phone call from my grand babies 

A few plans for the rest of the week: clearing clutter, more Dr. appointments and Nephews wedding Sat.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing... This is a house in Lancaster PA. I love it!

(Picture below was borrowed off of Images from Big)

Hugs, Bobbi Jo

The Excellent Wife

I had read about this book on a blog and I can't remember what one it was, there are so many awesome blogs out there. Anyway, after reading about it it struck a chord with me that it could help me. I want to have a happy husband and family. I want to do what Heavenly Father has sent me to do. So I need to balance it all out with his guidance and be the best person/wife I can be. 

I use to watch the Donna Reed show (repeats) and thought of what a wonderful wife she was (and mother). She was a great example of a woman who could do many things in her life yet seemed that her main priority was the love and care of her husband and children. I tried to be like her but have failed in many ways. 

At times I am sure too selfish and worried about what people would think about me. I know the show was that just a show but it could be a reality too. It is up to me!

I started reading it Monday and it is a good book. I will let you know a little more about it as I get more into it. 

I have also continued at a slower pace than planned ,due to illness this past weekend to get rid of toxic things in my life. Yesterday I got rid of music that wasn't helping me to have the spirit with me. It felt good. Today in between some housework, Dr. Appointment and a few errands I hope to do more clearing out of clutter. 

Hope everyone is having a good week so far. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

4TH of July Meal

The 4TH of July was fun but very hot therefore our cookout came inside to be eaten.

This is the table. I was a little frustrated I couldn't find my special 4TH of July plates & serving bowls. Then I remember we had put them up in our space over our garage. I wasn't about to ask Alan to climb up there to get them after working outside all day. So I made due. 

 I made macaroni salad but didn't have green olives. Alan went to the store and I forgot to specify green and he brought me black. So I made it anyway and it was still good. 

 Of course what would the 4TH be without watermelon. It was super yummy! 

 Aren't these tortilla chips FUN? I think so. I bought them at Cost Plus World Market. I love things like these to add to the festivities of the day.

 My cook in training Faith Rose helped me make the deviled eggs. She got a little carried away with the paprika but they got eaten up any way. 

Later in the evening we went out front to see the fireworks and Schnepf Farms Alan surprised the girls by buying some of the firecrackers & sparklers for them they were so funny these 4 girls running up and down the street in their swimsuits.

In case you were wondering where the 4TH girl came from,  E'lyse had her friend Ashton Lewis spend the night. 

Unfortunately I didn't get pictures of this. Right before this happened I fell and and messed up my left leg and I was still pretty upset at myself for that. 

Hope everyone had a safe 4TH of July. Hugs, Bobbi Jo 

Happy Fourth of July

Want to wish everyone a very safe & Happy holiday! 

I love this country of ours. I appreciate all who fight to protect us and keep us free. 

I just love this picture of Lady Liberty I found on Bing pictures.

Tonight like so many Americans we are having a cook out.Well we will be cooking out and eating inside due to heat here in Arizona (the valley of the oven). 

Wish we could be up north with Coco, Kyle, Talmage & Naima. 

Shooting for next year to be celebrating big with them.
A little festive sock shot
Guess who's feet are who's?

Gabby's BLONDE face (she is true to all the blonde jokes out there!)

Faith looking extra festive in her cool shades.

 Gabby wanted to show off the back of her hair she did on her own. This is Faith's PHOTO BOMB!
Love this picture too funny!

Alan is doing a little work on our landscaping to keep grass & weeds from growing up in between boulders. He invited to girls out to put their hand prints in the cement.
First was Gabby

 Then Faith's turn

 Then E'lyses turn

And the cement is drying Alan put in initials & date. 

Hugs, Bobbi Jo