Friday, October 17, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Quirky Is My Middle Name
Tagged by Lucia
Here are the rules:
Link the Person who Tagged you.
Mention rules on your blog.
Tell about 6 quirks of yours.
Tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same. Leave a comment on their blog to let them know.
Something I have had to come to grips with in my life is that I am quite the quirky person. Now that I have excepted the fact that I quirky I have come to love all my weirdo little traits, well most of them.
Six of my Quirks
#1. I look at my self in the mirror all the time. Okay now you think I am vain, but that is not the case. I am just entrained by looking at myself making faces, dancing, or just standing there.
#2. When I am mad at Jake but not mad at him, or another way to put it is if I am just a little annoyed but still mostly happy with Jake I hiss at him. HISSSSS
#3. Sorry Lucia I didn't realize I did not fill in quirk for myself. However I am horrible at taking my vitamins. Not because I'm intimated but I really dislike swallowing pills. Even the tiny birth control ones. I think all pills should come in chewable form. Oh and I can't swallow more than one pill at one time. Jake will take four at once and it freaks me out.
#4. When I stay in a hotel I like to and must sleep in the bed furthest away from the door. I don't know why.
#5. I touch people when I talk to them. I know I get this from my mother. When I am talking to someone, even strangers, I touch their arm. I didn't realize till fairly recently. Sometimes I don't even realize when I do it till my had it on them. At the point I notice I touching someone I am not that close to I get all apologetic.
#6. I can live without my cell phone. There are times I leave my phone when I go out of town or out and about it does not bother me.
I tag the six of you that want to blog but don't have anything to blog about.
Here are the rules:
Link the Person who Tagged you.
Mention rules on your blog.
Tell about 6 quirks of yours.
Tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same. Leave a comment on their blog to let them know.
Something I have had to come to grips with in my life is that I am quite the quirky person. Now that I have excepted the fact that I quirky I have come to love all my weirdo little traits, well most of them.
Six of my Quirks
#1. I look at my self in the mirror all the time. Okay now you think I am vain, but that is not the case. I am just entrained by looking at myself making faces, dancing, or just standing there.
#2. When I am mad at Jake but not mad at him, or another way to put it is if I am just a little annoyed but still mostly happy with Jake I hiss at him. HISSSSS
#3. Sorry Lucia I didn't realize I did not fill in quirk for myself. However I am horrible at taking my vitamins. Not because I'm intimated but I really dislike swallowing pills. Even the tiny birth control ones. I think all pills should come in chewable form. Oh and I can't swallow more than one pill at one time. Jake will take four at once and it freaks me out.
#4. When I stay in a hotel I like to and must sleep in the bed furthest away from the door. I don't know why.
#5. I touch people when I talk to them. I know I get this from my mother. When I am talking to someone, even strangers, I touch their arm. I didn't realize till fairly recently. Sometimes I don't even realize when I do it till my had it on them. At the point I notice I touching someone I am not that close to I get all apologetic.
#6. I can live without my cell phone. There are times I leave my phone when I go out of town or out and about it does not bother me.
I tag the six of you that want to blog but don't have anything to blog about.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Penny Pincher
Jake and I have it good, we have a great home, two vehicles, a dog, a computer, and many other possessions we don't need to survive. We are not in any harm in loosing our home or the extras that we enjoy everyday but we have been talking about cutting back on some things and start pinching our pennies. We have started to cut back a little already. For an example canceled our cable, I have discontinued my over priced milk delivery service, and I even returned the fancy makeup I bought yesterday. Some other things we are doing is driving less, packing Jakes lunch, less eating out for the both of us, and making a weekly menu. If any of you have any ways y'all saved even ten dollars a month please share. I am really interested in what you might do.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Tori and the Mascara
Tori has a few attachments that she uses to calm her self down or to keep her self calm. Her favorite is her thumb. She loves it so much, and it is her go to guy when any stressful situation occurs. Next is any soft and cuddly cloth. Tori has one blanket she sleeps with and pulls to her face as she falls asleep, but if she is any where else where her bedtime blanket is not a cloth diaper, shirt, or any thing she can snuggle to her face will do. A new thing she is liking is my mascara, markers will do the trick too. She likes holding my mascara, and in some cases markers in her daily activities. Like sucking thumb, bathing, crawling, nursing, eating Cheerios, and cuddling with Jake and I. In fact as I type she is in my lap watching me with the mascara. I need to break her of this. Mascara and markers and babies usually end up messy. But it is cute right now.
Monday, October 6, 2008
I Know
This weekend was great one. It was the first weekend in several weeks Jake I did not have to be anywhere. Even better it was General Conference weekend. There were four absolutely beautiful sessions of Lords servants giving talks and teaching us the things the He wants the world to hear. Guess what my weekend got even better.
My good friend Angela and her Husband were baptized, and became members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Sunday night. It has been so long, way to long, sense I attended a baptism. Seeing each them be baptized brought back the memories I have from my own baptism. I remember the beautiful white dress my mother made for me, and thinking soon I was going to just like my dress, pure and white and free from stains. I remembered walking down the steps into the font to my father, and being so happy because I could see how happy my dad was for me and for the choice I was making. I remember being proud of myself for being an example to all the little kids kneeling to watch me go under the water. I remember, even at he age of eight, that I was making a wise and the right choice. It was so wonderful to remember those things.
My heart is so full of joy for Angela and Manuel that they each gained a testimony of the Gospel. I am so happy that they made the wise and right choice to join the Lords church. I am so grateful to Angela and Manuel that they invited me to witness the sacred covenant they made with the Savior. Along with conference it inspired me to be a better member of the church. Being there strengthened my testimony. And sense I am on the topic this is my testimony....
I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the Lords church. I know Joseph Smith saw God and Jesus Christ and was a prophet on this earth. I know, and I sustain Thomas S. Monson as a Prophet of God. I know my Savior, my Redeemer, even my dearest friend, died for me, and for every person that they might return to live with Him and our dearest Father in Heaven for all time and eternity. The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ, and it is the word of God. In the name of The Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.
To learn more about the restored Gospel click here
Angela Tori and I
My good friend Angela and her Husband were baptized, and became members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Sunday night. It has been so long, way to long, sense I attended a baptism. Seeing each them be baptized brought back the memories I have from my own baptism. I remember the beautiful white dress my mother made for me, and thinking soon I was going to just like my dress, pure and white and free from stains. I remembered walking down the steps into the font to my father, and being so happy because I could see how happy my dad was for me and for the choice I was making. I remember being proud of myself for being an example to all the little kids kneeling to watch me go under the water. I remember, even at he age of eight, that I was making a wise and the right choice. It was so wonderful to remember those things.
My heart is so full of joy for Angela and Manuel that they each gained a testimony of the Gospel. I am so happy that they made the wise and right choice to join the Lords church. I am so grateful to Angela and Manuel that they invited me to witness the sacred covenant they made with the Savior. Along with conference it inspired me to be a better member of the church. Being there strengthened my testimony. And sense I am on the topic this is my testimony....
I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the Lords church. I know Joseph Smith saw God and Jesus Christ and was a prophet on this earth. I know, and I sustain Thomas S. Monson as a Prophet of God. I know my Savior, my Redeemer, even my dearest friend, died for me, and for every person that they might return to live with Him and our dearest Father in Heaven for all time and eternity. The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ, and it is the word of God. In the name of The Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.
To learn more about the restored Gospel click here
Angela Tori and IFriday, October 3, 2008
If You Want to be Obese Eat High Frutose Corn Sryup
There are not many things I get really worked up about but a couple commercials put out by the corn industry have got my feathers a little ruffled. Basically these commercials makes a person look foolish for not wanting to consume High Fructose Corn Syrup. It also makes high fructose corn syrup sound healthy. High fructose corn syrup is not healthy. Let me tell exactly what that little momma and boyfriend should of said when asked what do they say about High fructose corn syrup.
High Frutose Corn Sryup(HFCS) is horrbile for you because it is packed with calories and your body does not recognize these calories from all the processing it takes to make HFCS. What happens when your baby doesn't reconize hundreds calories? Those calories turn strait to fat! Plus HFCS slows down and is many cases shuts down the body's natural hunger switches. Now does it make sence that you can drink a gallon of that not so much fruit fruit juice or three boxes of those calorie packed popcicles.
Those are just a few of the facts. Please learn more about High fructose corn syrup and try to avoid eating it when possible. All you have to do is read the lables and make smart food joices. There are healthy options.
High Frutose Corn Sryup(HFCS) is horrbile for you because it is packed with calories and your body does not recognize these calories from all the processing it takes to make HFCS. What happens when your baby doesn't reconize hundreds calories? Those calories turn strait to fat! Plus HFCS slows down and is many cases shuts down the body's natural hunger switches. Now does it make sence that you can drink a gallon of that not so much fruit fruit juice or three boxes of those calorie packed popcicles.
Those are just a few of the facts. Please learn more about High fructose corn syrup and try to avoid eating it when possible. All you have to do is read the lables and make smart food joices. There are healthy options.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Step by Step
Towards the end of August ( Tori was about 7 months) at the bow making class I went to Tori decided to start climbing the stairs with out my permission . Of coarse I freaked a little because I had no clue Tori knew how to climb stairs. Plus I couldn't help but freak a little because her feet were all ready on the second step! I thought my baby was going to tumble down the stairs any second. She never tumbled and I was able rescue her.
Anyway a week or so latter I decided to let Tori climb the stairs at Grandma Sherrie's, with close supervision of course.
Anyway a week or so latter I decided to let Tori climb the stairs at Grandma Sherrie's, with close supervision of course.
Girls Weekend Out
The last weekend of September all the ladies of the Green family (and Cindy) were sent on a little get away to St. George Utah to do some shopping, relaxing, and to be entertained. Unfortunately there wasn't any relaxing by the pool but most of us did go get our toe nails done pretty. We shopped at Wal-Mart (that was exciting), the outlets, and the mall down there. I bought my self a few shirts and got a couple pair of flip flops(thanks Sherrie.) Then we went to the Tuachn and saw Les Miserables. It was my first time to see it and I loved it. The cast did a wonderful job. Tori did well siting there with noise and fire works. It was only towards the end she started to get tired and a bit cranky.
Thanks Wayne and Karen for the awesome weekend.
Thanks Wayne and Karen for the awesome weekend.
Autumn and Tori
Wendee and Cindy
The glass and Tori in the back ground. Dang focus.
Wendee, Cindy, Autumn, Tori, Sherrie, Me, and Karen at dinner.
Sherrie and Tori
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Recipes
Here are a few recipes I told some of y'all I would post. Sorry it took me while on the dressing.
Cafe Rio Style Tomtillo Dressing
3 tomtillos
Juice from one lime
1/2 cup butter milk
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup sour cream
1 packet of buttermilk ranch mix
1 cup fresh cilantro
5 stocks of green onion
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cyan pepper
4 tsp sugar
Through in a blender till liquefied and smooth.
Homemade Bread
3 cups warm water
1 1/2 heaping Tbsp yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tbsp salt
1/3 cup oil
6-7 cups of flour
5 1/2 Tbsp of gluten
In a large bowl mix water, yeast, and, sugar. Let sit till yeast begins to grow, about 10 minutes.
In a separate bowl mix 3 cups flour, 2 1/2 Tbsp of gluten and salt.
Add oil and flour mixture to yeast. Mix and let the mixture sit for 15 minutes.
Add 3 1/2 Cups flour and 3 Tbsp gluten to dough.
Knead For 10 minutes.
Let dough rise 10-20 minutes.
Shape loaves and put into lightly greased loaf pans.
Let the dough raise till the it reaches the top of the pan.
Bake at 375 for 25 - 35 minutes.
* I wasn't able to find the gluten I bought and made the bread without it, and the bread turned out fine. However, the bread will be fluffier and lighter with gluten. I also added milled flax seed and oatmeal to the dough. Then put an egg water mixture and the flax seed and oatmeal on stop of the shaped loaves before I baked them, to make the bread more wholesome looking.
Homemade Microwave Popcorn
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
In a cup or small bowl, mix together the popcorn kernels and oil. Pour the coated corn into a brown paper lunch sack, and sprinkle in the salt. Fold the top of the bag over twice to seal in the ingredients.
Cook in the microwave at full power for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until you hear pauses of about 2 seconds between pops.
Carefully open the bag to avoid steam, and pour into a serving bowl.
*A few kernels will remain unpopped. Longer cooking may pop the rest, but will burn some of the already-popped kernels, so it is not recommended.
Cafe Rio Style Tomtillo Dressing
3 tomtillos
Juice from one lime
1/2 cup butter milk
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup sour cream
1 packet of buttermilk ranch mix
1 cup fresh cilantro
5 stocks of green onion
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cyan pepper
4 tsp sugar
Through in a blender till liquefied and smooth.
Homemade Bread
3 cups warm water
1 1/2 heaping Tbsp yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tbsp salt
1/3 cup oil
6-7 cups of flour
5 1/2 Tbsp of gluten
In a large bowl mix water, yeast, and, sugar. Let sit till yeast begins to grow, about 10 minutes.
In a separate bowl mix 3 cups flour, 2 1/2 Tbsp of gluten and salt.
Add oil and flour mixture to yeast. Mix and let the mixture sit for 15 minutes.
Add 3 1/2 Cups flour and 3 Tbsp gluten to dough.
Knead For 10 minutes.
Let dough rise 10-20 minutes.
Shape loaves and put into lightly greased loaf pans.
Let the dough raise till the it reaches the top of the pan.
Bake at 375 for 25 - 35 minutes.
* I wasn't able to find the gluten I bought and made the bread without it, and the bread turned out fine. However, the bread will be fluffier and lighter with gluten. I also added milled flax seed and oatmeal to the dough. Then put an egg water mixture and the flax seed and oatmeal on stop of the shaped loaves before I baked them, to make the bread more wholesome looking.
Homemade Microwave Popcorn
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
In a cup or small bowl, mix together the popcorn kernels and oil. Pour the coated corn into a brown paper lunch sack, and sprinkle in the salt. Fold the top of the bag over twice to seal in the ingredients.
Cook in the microwave at full power for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until you hear pauses of about 2 seconds between pops.
Carefully open the bag to avoid steam, and pour into a serving bowl.
*A few kernels will remain unpopped. Longer cooking may pop the rest, but will burn some of the already-popped kernels, so it is not recommended.
Tagged by Elaine
I know I have answered these question before.
1. I was 14 years old.
2. I was dating David Richards, LOL.
3. I was in the 8th Grade.
4. I punched a boy who was bothering me at school I didn't like and didn't get in trouble.
5. Started to wear eyeliner.
5 things on my "to do" list:
1. Organize the shelves in the laundry room.
2. Clean the inside of my car.
3. Decorate my porch for Halloween.
4. Make Tori a ladybug costume.
5. Sweep and clean the living room floor.
5 snacks I enjoy:
1. Yogurt
2. Smoothies
3. Strawberries.
4. Andies Mints
5. Popcorn
5 things I would do if I were a millionaire:
1. Get all my money in dollar bills and roll in it. JK
2. Buy a new house.
3. Invest in real estate .
4. Start a mega saving account
5. Buy a Jake and Tori an awesome gift everyday
5 places I have lived:
1. Louisiana
2.Texas , kinda
3. Idaho
4. Utah
5. that is it
5 jobs I have had:
1. Two dry cleaning places (ugh)
2. Papa's Southern Smoked BBQ
2. Papa's Southern Smoked BBQ
3. Upper limit
4. UVU
5. Tony Roma's
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