Stamping...

I'm having withdrawals...I haven't stamped in quite a while....why does life have to be so busy...stressful?? Maybe this weekend i'll make it out to my craft room.

Moving Day!

Today we moved my parents just across the hall to an apt. that had a smaller bedroom/bath and a larger living room...which will be so nice for visiting, lots more room for our large family. It took about an hr. and we had everything moved and set up...it went so smoothly. Mom and Dad are very happy. It was a good day.

Daytona 500

Today is the Daytona 500,,,and Tanner and I are going to friends for the big race...it will be a sad day as well, because Krista is not here with us to enjoy the race. We all miss her very much, but I know that she is in our hearts and it watching it from heaven.

Snow...

Snow is a bad word in my house....it needs to stay in the mountains. It snowed most of the day...so glad it didn't stick and really make a mess of things. They are saying temperatures down to 30 tonight so that will make for an icy commute for work in the morning...not looking forward to that a bit. Scares me to death actually. Pray for warmer weather thru the night.

Today...

Is my friend Krista's birthday, but we are having to celebrate this day without her. Happy Birthday Krista! I miss her so much. Today is also her youngest daughter's birthday too. Happy Birthday Katelynn. Krista's family and friends are having to deal with all the firsts....holidays, birthdays, Daytona 500, other Nascar races, Mother's Day and every DAY without her. It will be hard for all of us, but we will make it thru them all, one day at a time.

Today is my "45" Birthday!

Happy Birthday to me!

Super Bowl Party!

We are going to our friends for a Super bowl party this afternoon...hubby will meet us there after he gets off work. Should be lots of fun,,lots of food and laughter.

Apricot Baked Chicken

Apricot Baked Chicken

1/4 c. apricot preserves, divided (1/2 c. is better :)
3 tbsp. honey mustard
1/2 c. cornflake crumbs
2 tbsp. flour
4-5 boneless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350. Spray large baking dish with cooking spray. Combine 3 tablespoons preserves, honey mustard, cornflake crumbs, and flour in a small bowl; mix well (mixture will be thick) and set aside. Arrange chicken breast in single layer in dish; spread chicken on both sides with remaining preserves. Sprinkle with garlic powder. Spread apricot mixture on chicken and bake 20 to 25 minutes. Turn broiler on high heat; broil chicken 45 to 60 seconds until lightly browned and crisp.
Serves 4. Enjoy!

2009 Christmas Cards

I'm starting early this yr. on making my Christmas cards...waiting till November to start them is insane and I've done that too many years now...too much stress. I just love this blog and I've totally CASE'd 2 of her cards. Dawn is Awesome. Here is her blog: http://dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com

Enjoy!
Stamps: SU Holiday Lineup
CS: WW, Basic Black, Brocade Blue, Night of Navy
Inks: Basic Black, SU Markers
Accessories: Large Oval Punch, Scallop Punch, Circle Punches


Stamps: Wishing You Cheer, Heard from the Heart
CS: WW, Brocade Blue
Inks: Basic Black, SU Markers
Accessories: Scallop Punch, Circle Punch

Birthday cards

Here are some birthdays cards that I've made in the last week.

Wednesday

I stamped for a little while tonight while watching LMN. I will do some scanning soon and get them posted. It's time for bed...and it's been a very long day.

Monday

Well, I did some stamping with a friend yesterday,,,we worked on Valentine candies. I also stamped 8 Christmas cards as well. Trying to get a head start on those for this yr.

Saturday.

I did do a little stamping today...Christmas images for my Christmas cards for this year...I'm gonna try to get them done early so I can work on more gift ideas closer to the holidays. I stamped about 38 images...so that's a pretty good head start...will have plenty of time to color them in. :)

I'm gonna go to a friends house tomorrow and stamp a little too. Maybe get some coloring done on the images for the cards.

My friend is going thru a tough time right now,,and needs something else to occupy her time,,so what better than to STAMP!!

Monday

Thank goodness, the snow didn't fall for very long and the temperatures warmed up to about 42 degrees,,,so the driving commute to work should be good. I'm going back to work after having 2 full weeks off and a couple days the week before that (snow days). Thankful that I have a job, but not ready to go back....dragging a bit this morning...sleep deprived!

It's SNOWING again :(

The white fluffy stuff is falling from the sky again...I just want to CRY!

Dreading tomorrow...

I'm really dreading going back to work tomorrow....the past 2 weeks have flown by and I really didn't get much done with the snow. I'm thankful that I still have a job to go to, because layoffs happened just before Christmas, corporations are wonderful that way ya know.

I was going to go stamp with a friend today, but I didn't sleep well and woke with a bad headache,,,anxiety I'm sure of what tomorrow brings....WORK. Hope I sleep tonight.

2009 4x6 Calendars

Here is my 2009 Calendar. Enjoy! I have a couple extra for sale ($10 ea.) Just let me know if you'd like one.

2007 4x6 Calendars

I didn't get these scanned 2 yrs. ago...so I just came across them and doing it now. Next will be 2009! Enjoy.

Happy New Year!

Wishing everyone a Happy 2009!

Triple-Chocolate Cherry Bars

Triple-Chocolate Cherry Bars

1 Box Betty Crocker Supermoist chocolate fudge cake mix
1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 bag (12 oz. size) miniature semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
1 container Betty Crocker Whipped chocolate frosting

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 13 x 9 glass pan.

In large bowl, gently mix dry cake mix, pie filling, eggs and chocolate chips with rubber scraper, break up any undissolved cake mix by pressing with the scraper. Carefully spread in the pan.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hr. Frost with frosting.

Finally able to get out of the driveway...

OMGosh....2 weeks seems like forever when you are stuck at home when your wheels are snowed in the driveway. Today was the 1st time in 15 days that I could drive my car...I was SO HAPPY! I was singing "I can Drive, I can Drive, I can Drive!!" My son and husband thought I was nuts.

My friend drove Tanner and I yesterday to my sister's for our family Christmas gathering otherwise we wouldn't of been able to make it, cuz we were still stuck in the driveway. Even if we'd of shoveled it out,,,the streets were so bad, I'd of gotten stuck for sure, as I have no chains or studs. My niece and her husband drove us home,,,it was a great day. The kids get so excited when they are opening their gifts.

I have this week off as the company is closed until Jan. 5th, so I hope to get some stamping done and maybe make a few trips to Goodwill after I go thru my cupboards in the kitchen.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! Hope everyone has a wonderful day, filled with love and joy around you.

The Ransier's

Kids on their bikes.

Tanner and Tristan riding their bikes in the snow.

The uncovering of my car.

The boys uncovered my car so I could try to start it after sitting for a week buried in the snow.



Ice layer, with snow above and below.








Ice layer looks pretty cool!
Cory buried in the snow. Brrrrrrrrrrr!

Yet More SNOW pics.

Tanner and Cory with Wolf sitting in the snow.
Wolf is chasing snowballs.
Tanner sitting in the snow....I'm sure he is numb by now.
Tanner and Cory sitting.
Tanner and Cory kneeling in the snow with Wolf in our front yard.