Farewell Carmela

One thing about me is that I LOVE to have fun! Recently it was one of my co-workers and friend last day at work. We decided that she needed to have a going away gift that would be hard to forget. Jamie and I decided to Saran Wrap her car! We will miss you Carmela! Hope you can find good use for all the wrap!!!

St. Patrick's Day

Being Irish, St. Patrick's Day is something that I celebrate!!! This year we went to the Ram restaurant and we got a show from the Meridian Fire Department. It was a great show!!!

Every year the Pipes and Drums perform in Colorado Springs CO. This was a treat to see it live.

Sorrento Cheese Factory

The kids and I took a tour of Sorrento Cheese factory. It was so amazing and SO much fun!! Thank to Sorrento Cheese for letting us see how you make the cheese! Please visit their web site at http://www.sorrentocheese.com/

We did have to suit up!

My new look

I have not had bangs since I was 12..... I decided to give it another try.... I am not sure I will keep them, but for now they have been fun, and I like the new look!

All on his own

My son Kaiden taught himself how to tie a ty. He did this all on his own. It only took him about 2 min to learn how to do this. I STILL do not know how to tie a ty!

My new puppy Mimi and Lexi

We got a new puppy for Christmas. Her name is Mimi, and she is very spoiled, and protective of me. For some reason when it is bed time she doesn't want anyone to touch me or her.

Lexi is a very loving little girl and she likes to give kisses good-night. This is Lexi kissing Mimi good night.

Lexi Wins the jump rope competition

My daughter is so amazing! She came home from school one day and said "mom, I am going to be in a jump rope competition". I said great, You are a fast jump roper!!! She said "yea, I am going to represent the 4th grade girls at me school." Wow Lex, that is awesome!!! So about a week later and MANY hours of practicing jumping rope it was competition night. She was the girls 4th grade representative for her school. This is her:


This is her WINNING first place for ALL the 4th grade girls!!!

Whats for dinner?

As a fulltime working mother, I find that at times it is difficult to want to come home and cook a healthy meal. When I get home at 6pm all I want to do is take a hot bath and relax. But…… Being a mother means I have responsibilities.

When I walk into the house, one of the first things I hear is “Mom what’s for dinner?” I am always looking for healthy ideas for dinner. Here is one I just found and my kids LOVE it…. It is healthy, and for me having issues with eating….. It is a great way to fill me up and make me feel like I am not a pig.

Tomato Green Chili Tortilla Casserole

1 pound ground turkey meat

2 tsp. onion flakes

1 can of cream of mushroom soup

1 can of cream of chicken soup

10 oz can of stewed tomatoes with green chili

6 corn tortillas

½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375. Brown the meat and onion flakes together. Drain off the fat. Stir in both soups and can of tomatoes. Cut or tear tortillas into bite size pieces. Spray casserole dish. Layer tortilla pieces with meat mixture. Sprinkle cheese on the top and bake for 30 min.

I like to add a mixed green salad to go with this.

I hope you will try this for dinner some night and see how yummy it is!