Kenna, from Beholden to Nature, has inspired me to really look at my surroundings and to notice the beauty that surrounds us every single day.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
The view from my window
Kenna, from Beholden to Nature, has inspired me to really look at my surroundings and to notice the beauty that surrounds us every single day.
Going out Like a Lion

robin the other day, I decided it was time to hang it out by our news
paper box. Again, I was premature.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Stitching & Stewing on Sunday VIII
FLOOD UPDATE
I want to thank everyone who has expressed concern and offered prayers for those afftected by the flood waters. Here, in Aberdeen, it has been cold and that has helped. The creek is still contained by the dike and homes are still safe. In Fargo, classes at NDSU have been canceled for another week. I visited with a good friend who's sister and mom are staying with her as they have been evacuated from their homes. Lotsof people have been
displaced and your prayers are much appreciated.
MY STITCHING TODAY
We are all in the mood for spring. This weekend I brought out these delicious cotton yarns to crochet some washcloths...Don't these colors just make you happy?!

MY STEWING TODAY
I made Breakfast Pizza...
INGREDIENTS:
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 cup frozen hash brown potatoes
Green Pepper, diced
Onion, minced
4 eggs
1/3 cup milk
8 slices bacon, cooked & cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, if desired
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray pizza pan with cooking spray.
2.Unroll dough into pan; press in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust; press perforations to seal.
3.Bake 5 minutes.
4.In medium bowl, beat eggs. Stir in milk.
5.Remove partially baked crust from oven. Distribute potatoes, bacon, peppers, onion and cheese evenly over crust. Sprinkle the parsley over top. Pour egg milk mixture over top.
6. Return to oven; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until set and edges are golden brown. Cut into wedges.
I want to thank everyone who has expressed concern and offered prayers for those afftected by the flood waters. Here, in Aberdeen, it has been cold and that has helped. The creek is still contained by the dike and homes are still safe. In Fargo, classes at NDSU have been canceled for another week. I visited with a good friend who's sister and mom are staying with her as they have been evacuated from their homes. Lotsof people have been
MY STITCHING TODAY
We are all in the mood for spring. This weekend I brought out these delicious cotton yarns to crochet some washcloths...Don't these colors just make you happy?!

MY STEWING TODAY
I made Breakfast Pizza...
INGREDIENTS:
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 cup frozen hash brown potatoes
Green Pepper, diced
Onion, minced
4 eggs
1/3 cup milk
8 slices bacon, cooked & cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, if desired
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray pizza pan with cooking spray.
2.Unroll dough into pan; press in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust; press perforations to seal.
3.Bake 5 minutes.
4.In medium bowl, beat eggs. Stir in milk.
5.Remove partially baked crust from oven. Distribute potatoes, bacon, peppers, onion and cheese evenly over crust. Sprinkle the parsley over top. Pour egg milk mixture over top.
6. Return to oven; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until set and edges are golden brown. Cut into wedges.
...and last, but not least...here is our forcast...
Friday, March 27, 2009
Friday's Flood Efforts
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
OK...I lied...
You know, we are all just going to appreciate spring so much more when it does finally get here!!
Whatcha Working On Wednesday?
Our family has been discussing the possibility of hosting a foreign exchange student for the coming school year. We have sat on the fence for quite a while. Since hubby and I are empty nesters, we have plenty of space, time and energy to offer this young woman. On the other hand, our house
But...we have decided we want to open our home to a foreign student...
...and the application packet is 12 pages long.
I am looking forward to all of your comments here!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Spring has Sprung
Along with the thawing and rains, comes the threat of flooding. NDSU's classes have been canceled again today so the university students can help sandbag. My thoughts and prayers are with those families who are fighting the water trying to keep it out of their homes.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
A Shopper's Paradise

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Whatcha Workin on Wednesday?
...it really is hard for an old dog to learn new tricks.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Monday Mania & Customer Choice
At first, this was a big headache. "Teacher, my laptop doesn't work...my battery is dead...This won't let me save...I can't find the printer...I don't remember my password...etc."
But the advantages of working in your classroom with computers for each student far outweighs any problems that arise.
Changing the subject...These pictures are for
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Stitching & Stewing on Sunday VII
Chicken Tortillas
6 cups shredded chicken
2 cups sour cream
7 oz. cannned diced mild green chilies
2 cans cream of chicken soup
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
chopped green onion
flour tortillas
Mix sour cream chilies, and soup to make sauce. Divide in half. Add the rest of the ingredients to half of the sauce. Spoon sauce wtih the chicken into the tortillas. Roll and place seam side down in the baking pan. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar and green onions. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Family Time ~ Priceless
Then, home for more
dessert and to open presents. Big sister knows her fashion...the Coach messenger bag was the perfect gift!

For me, perfection was having all of us together!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Happy Birthday, Darling Emily
But here she is, less than an hour old. Amy was with Grandpa and Grandma while we were in labor...as soon as they got the phone call, they came to the hospital...must have had their coats on already, as they got to the hospital within about 5 minutes...
These pictures are taken the first few days we were at home. By the time Emily was a week old, she could play school and
was earning stickers for a job well done!
But seriously, she did know her abc's and could write her's and her sister's name before she was 2!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Things outside my House Thursday
Shelby was very excited to be here. She sat only long enough for me to get her picture. I don't have a pic of Callie, but she was puffed up like a porcupine in the foyer.
Sweet Celebration
I am having my own little celebration as we have officially finished Term 3...I was getting a little nervous, as the threat of possible snow days, brought the threat of lengthening the term into next week...and I just wanted to bring closure. I can just feel the stress leaving my body! Why was I stressed?
1. I had three preps while most teachers have only one or two.
2. Because Fitness for Life is team taught with the PE department, I had 140 students on my roster instead of the usual 110...and...
3. I had the least mature, least respectul students that I have had for years. It's sad how just a handful of students can spoil it for everyone. But they have moved on and I loo
k forward to new groups of students in the fourth and final term.
Thank you for all the kind words in regards to our nasty weather...I want you to see that we had sunshine yesterday and by this afternoon the temperature may actually be above zero!
Thank you for all the kind words in regards to our nasty weather...I want you to see that we had sunshine yesterday and by this afternoon the temperature may actually be above zero!
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