Because I really like this song! And I scored it for FREE on Facebook because he is an unsigned artist just trying to get his music out there! Frequently I complain about FB but it definitely has it perks!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Mmmmmmm...yummy!
I'm not a good cook & I fully admit it. Every once in awhile I run across something yummy to share. This recipe I got from Familytime.com
I subscribe to their reicpes by email, you can sign up and they email you a recipe everyday. I ended up making it twice over the long weekend :)
Fantastic French Toast
Recipe Cookbook :Jif Peanut Butter Recipes
Ingredients:
4 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
8 slices bread
3/4 cup Microwave Ready Regular Syrup ( I just used regular syrup it wasn't the microwave kind)
1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
1/4 cup chopped peanuts (I actually used pecans)
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Directions:
Combine eggs, milk, vanilla and salt.
Beat slightly with a fork till blended.
In a medium sized skillet melt butter or margarine.
Dip bread slices into egg mixture, coating both sides of each.
Fry bread until golden brown on one side; turn and fry second side. Top each toast slice with some chopped peanuts.
Then in a small saucepan blend maple syrup and Jif. Heat and stir till warm and pour over the French toast.
I subscribe to their reicpes by email, you can sign up and they email you a recipe everyday. I ended up making it twice over the long weekend :)
Fantastic French Toast
Recipe Cookbook :Jif Peanut Butter Recipes
Ingredients:
4 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
8 slices bread
3/4 cup Microwave Ready Regular Syrup ( I just used regular syrup it wasn't the microwave kind)
1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
1/4 cup chopped peanuts (I actually used pecans)
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Directions:
Combine eggs, milk, vanilla and salt.
Beat slightly with a fork till blended.
In a medium sized skillet melt butter or margarine.
Dip bread slices into egg mixture, coating both sides of each.
Fry bread until golden brown on one side; turn and fry second side. Top each toast slice with some chopped peanuts.
Then in a small saucepan blend maple syrup and Jif. Heat and stir till warm and pour over the French toast.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Thursday, November 06, 2008
"Dona Nobis Pacem" GRANT US PEACE
Peace in Me
I am very glad that in a world of so much hatred and selfishness I am able to find peace within myself. The innerpeace that brings me so much joy when I am with my family. The peace of my soul when I feel I have done good works for others. The peace of my mind of knowing I have enough. The peace of love that comes from the best thing that every happened to me, being a Mother. And the peace I pray for everyday for the world I love: a peace free from hate and fear and where every child has a smile. I truly believe that we all can speak the language of peace. ~Dona Nobis Pacem~
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I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than our governments. Indeed, I think that people want peace so much that one of these days governments had better get out of the way and let them have it.
-- Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969)
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Wednesday, November 05, 2008
It's Almost Here!
Nov. 6th I'm joining Mimi and blogging for peace :)
Are You????
GOT PEACE?
Share your PEACE!
Now to start thinking how I want to make my Peace Globe!
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
What I Believe on Election Day
I do not believe that voting is a civic duty. I don't think anyone should vote based on looks, religion, ethnic background or for who is popular with celebrities.
I believe voting is a priviledge and civic right. If you want to vote, that's great! But get informed and make an informed to the best of your ability decision based on issues.
I don't believe everyone has to vote. Voting should be taken seriously. If you don't know the issues, don't vote.
I think it's a shame that celebrities and such use their status to influence people to vote their way.
I believe we should respect each others views as human beings. Just because we don't vote the same doesn't mean we can't be friends.
I believe McCain is getting a bad rap because of Bush. McCain is not Bush & shouldn't be judged as so because he is a Republican.
I believe the whole political system is corrupt & that is sad. There is too much money in politics. Let's take the money out and then let's vote.
I believe I will be casting my "informed" vote today! Voting is not your civic duty, it's your civic right and a priviledge...Don't Abuse the Vote!!!
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Now something that perstains me specifically. Today voting is being done in our city in our public schools. So people wanting to vote go down to whatever school district they are in. I was floored to find out they were using the school for voting during school hours. I'm a bit outraged and have been stressing over it all day. Does anybody else think that is not right??? Does anyone else's city do this? I just don't think it's a good idea to have many random people wandering around the school while children are there! And in this especially big election where if radicals are likely to be out for a cause it's on election day. In the big picture I'm probably worrying for nothing & everything will be alright. But I think better safe than sorry. We've already had to make so many changes to the school in an attempt to keep our kids safe from outsiders. So open up the school to anybody off the street during school hours?!?!?! I'm so mad!
So I'm off to vote. I'm very nervous and I hope I've made all the right choices.
I believe voting is a priviledge and civic right. If you want to vote, that's great! But get informed and make an informed to the best of your ability decision based on issues.
I don't believe everyone has to vote. Voting should be taken seriously. If you don't know the issues, don't vote.
I think it's a shame that celebrities and such use their status to influence people to vote their way.
I believe we should respect each others views as human beings. Just because we don't vote the same doesn't mean we can't be friends.
I believe McCain is getting a bad rap because of Bush. McCain is not Bush & shouldn't be judged as so because he is a Republican.
I believe the whole political system is corrupt & that is sad. There is too much money in politics. Let's take the money out and then let's vote.
I believe I will be casting my "informed" vote today! Voting is not your civic duty, it's your civic right and a priviledge...Don't Abuse the Vote!!!
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Now something that perstains me specifically. Today voting is being done in our city in our public schools. So people wanting to vote go down to whatever school district they are in. I was floored to find out they were using the school for voting during school hours. I'm a bit outraged and have been stressing over it all day. Does anybody else think that is not right??? Does anyone else's city do this? I just don't think it's a good idea to have many random people wandering around the school while children are there! And in this especially big election where if radicals are likely to be out for a cause it's on election day. In the big picture I'm probably worrying for nothing & everything will be alright. But I think better safe than sorry. We've already had to make so many changes to the school in an attempt to keep our kids safe from outsiders. So open up the school to anybody off the street during school hours?!?!?! I'm so mad!
So I'm off to vote. I'm very nervous and I hope I've made all the right choices.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
BlogBlast for Peace...It's Coming!
Nov. 6th I'm joining Mimi and blogging for peace :)
Are You????
GOT PEACE?
Share your PEACE!
Now to start thinking how I want to make my Peace Globe!
Because Cami Loves Blogthings!
What Your Favorite Color Purple Says About You: |
 Intuitive --- Seeking --- Creative Kind --- Self-Sacrificing --- Growth Oriented Strong --- Very Wise --- Rare |
And I totally thought this one was funny!! lol
What Your Nose Says About You |
 It's likely that you'll be lucky with money, though this luck may come later in life. You are helpful and giving. You like cooperating, and you're always willing to lend a hand. You are a nosey person and a bit of a snoop. You can't help but be curious! You are pessimistic and cynical. You expect the worst from people. |
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Something new....SATURDAY SOCIAL
I stumbled across this cute little site this morning. It caught my attention because I like questions, meme's, lists & schtuff like that :)
I've often thought of doing something similar myself but I'm not very creative for coming up with questions.
Today's Saturday Social Question:
Do you like to cook? What is your best dish?
My Answer:
I don't hate it but not a favorite thing to do either. I'm not that great of a cook & when I do I like to keep it simple. I'm mostly a convenient cook, I like cute little boxes and think Campbells soup can fix just about anything! lol
I guess I don't think cooking is the best use of my time.
My favorite thing to make and eat is my Tatertot hotdish & I've never got any complaints yet :)
I've often thought of doing something similar myself but I'm not very creative for coming up with questions.
Today's Saturday Social Question:
Do you like to cook? What is your best dish?
My Answer:
I don't hate it but not a favorite thing to do either. I'm not that great of a cook & when I do I like to keep it simple. I'm mostly a convenient cook, I like cute little boxes and think Campbells soup can fix just about anything! lol
I guess I don't think cooking is the best use of my time.
My favorite thing to make and eat is my Tatertot hotdish & I've never got any complaints yet :)
Brenda Photo Challenge 10-18-08
This weeks hostess was Donna and she chose the theme old.
The first thing I thought of was this Christmas Cactus
This cactus is special and old because it belongs to our sweet friend David, he is 93.
My Mom is a caregiver to David & we all enjoy spending time with him. This past Easter I learned that David's mother actually started the descendant to this Christmas cactus about 120 years ago! Talk about roots! lol...roots! :) Anyway, I'm told the planter is quite old too about 100 years!
It grew and grew and after her death was seperated into 3 plants one of which David cares for. Cuttings are always shared with family and friends and now I too, am an owner of plant with a rich history... this wonderful Christmas cactus.
This is a picture of an old train station and train from our vacation to Sacramento 3 years ago.
And lastly an old spider press that engraves plates for engraving our money. It was on display at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, we visited to DC this past summer.
The first thing I thought of was this Christmas Cactus
This cactus is special and old because it belongs to our sweet friend David, he is 93.
My Mom is a caregiver to David & we all enjoy spending time with him. This past Easter I learned that David's mother actually started the descendant to this Christmas cactus about 120 years ago! Talk about roots! lol...roots! :) Anyway, I'm told the planter is quite old too about 100 years!
It grew and grew and after her death was seperated into 3 plants one of which David cares for. Cuttings are always shared with family and friends and now I too, am an owner of plant with a rich history... this wonderful Christmas cactus.
This is a picture of an old train station and train from our vacation to Sacramento 3 years ago.
And lastly an old spider press that engraves plates for engraving our money. It was on display at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, we visited to DC this past summer.
Cami's DOUBLE Video pick of the day :)
Oh, I'm on a Serena Ryder kick. Might very well be a personal mission to make people love her! lol...Gol, she's 25, so talented and just look how beautiful she is too! :)
Friday, October 17, 2008
I've been tagged....
By my sweet scrappy friend Amy
here are the rules;
Link your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
1. I'm pretty sure I have an M&M addiction...especially with almonds...yummy!
2. I'm not an *outdoors* person.
3. I'm totally disgusted by bugs, I'm not scared of them...I just hate them cuz they're just GROSS!
4. I am only 4' 11" tall
5. I practically live in my pj's! Only get dressed if I have to leave the house or have company coming over. But I get rather annoyed by people who wear pj's in public.
6. I once moved half way cross the country to live with a guy I fell in love with over the phone. Now I'm a self proclaimed homebody :)
7.I'm not a neat freak but I am fairly germophobic.
Ok, there's my 7. Since I'm not sure who wants to do it, I'm leaving that part open :)
here are the rules;
Link your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
1. I'm pretty sure I have an M&M addiction...especially with almonds...yummy!
2. I'm not an *outdoors* person.
3. I'm totally disgusted by bugs, I'm not scared of them...I just hate them cuz they're just GROSS!
4. I am only 4' 11" tall
5. I practically live in my pj's! Only get dressed if I have to leave the house or have company coming over. But I get rather annoyed by people who wear pj's in public.
6. I once moved half way cross the country to live with a guy I fell in love with over the phone. Now I'm a self proclaimed homebody :)
7.I'm not a neat freak but I am fairly germophobic.
Ok, there's my 7. Since I'm not sure who wants to do it, I'm leaving that part open :)
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Fall Has Definitely Arrived and winter is on it's way...
We've enjoyed cool fall temps and falling leaves this week in ND. But this morning we awoke to big monster falling snow flakes! They melted as soon as they hit the ground but we got our first snow :)
Friday, October 10, 2008
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Something New...a Photo Challenge
This is from the folks at Brenda Photo Challenge
the theme was Yellow
First a "Yellow Fellow"........this is my kitchen border
Next this was actually the first thing I thought of when I thought "what do I possibly have that's yellow???" LOL!! Well Samantha just loves her Lunchables, a must have staple at our house!
My very very old colander set
and lastly something yellow from this week, Samantha's reading certificate from school :)
So, that's a look at yellow from my world. I really had fun with this challenge and hope to do it again. Thanks goes to Jeanne for always inspiring me with her fun pictures!
the theme was Yellow
First a "Yellow Fellow"........this is my kitchen border
Next this was actually the first thing I thought of when I thought "what do I possibly have that's yellow???" LOL!! Well Samantha just loves her Lunchables, a must have staple at our house!
My very very old colander set
and lastly something yellow from this week, Samantha's reading certificate from school :)
So, that's a look at yellow from my world. I really had fun with this challenge and hope to do it again. Thanks goes to Jeanne for always inspiring me with her fun pictures!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Cami Loves her Mondays! :)
You might not know it, but Monday is my fav day of the week Over time, Monday as become my "Me" day. My day to goof off (not that I don't goof off on other days too...lol) my day to play, my day not to do those pesky chores (for the most part) and I try not to schedule anything if I can. Monday, Ron goes back to work and Samantha goes back to school and that's when I take time for me. As much as I LOVE my family, Monday is kind of a refreshing fun day. If you ask me, weekends can be so overrated! hehehe
This weekend Samantha made this little guy to keep me company
With strict instructions to "Not let him get dusty, he's allergic to dust!" lol...ok, I think she's trying to tell me something Perhaps I shouldn't be taking Monday off after all!
This weekend Samantha made this little guy to keep me company
With strict instructions to "Not let him get dusty, he's allergic to dust!" lol...ok, I think she's trying to tell me something Perhaps I shouldn't be taking Monday off after all!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
A Blog Award? For Me? How Sweet!
I am so honored to be the recipient of this award
from one of the most awesome bloggers I know, Jeanne....thanks sweetie!! Not only did Jeanne make my day with this award she wrote the sweetest and most touching things about me, she made my cry. I could very easily bestow this right back at her. If I had received it first, Jeanne would be tops on my list. Jeanne, I am so thankful for your freindship even though we have never met.....you are very special to me hun, thank you again for this award, thank you for sharing yourself with me, thank you for the emails, thank you for the support and encouragement you not only give me but other bloggers who are fortunate enough to know you and thank you for being my friend...You Miss Jeanne, you ROCK
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Now the rules of such an award.. to pass this award on to someone you think is deserving:
Display logo and link to who gave it to you.
Nominate at least 7 blogs.Add links to those 7 blogs........"Do I even know 7 bloggers??" lol
Leave the nominees a message that they received the award.
Okay ladies, it's your turn. In no particular order...
Beejo ......a.k.a the Best Sister Ever........... you may think me a little prejudiced because she's my sister ad all but I'm not...she's just an AWESOME blogger!!! She's a true journalist in every sense of the word. Not only is journalism her job, she finds time to touch and entertain with her life stories and insights. She tells it like it is, weather it's happy, sad, serious or funny...there's no sugar coating it here folks! And she stands behind her words to the very end even if it costs her, something I know I would never be brave enough to do. Even though she blogs on myspace ....this bloggin' Sista ROCKS!!
Tanya .... I was fornutate enough to meet Tanya on one of scrapbook yahoogroups. Tanya is sincere, sweet, random, honest and funny. I love her blog for friendship, randomness of topics and the great scrappy stuffs....yep, this bloggin' chic ROCKS!!
Denise ..... A Xanga friend, her blog is poignant and touching and informative. Through her ups and downs, she also tells it like it is with a rare honesty. Her blog dedication never comes to question. She can have a milliion things going on and still find time to blog about anything and everything in her life or that interests her.....I say, this bloggin' lady ROCKS!!
Amy ....Another scrappy pal, her creativity is always flowing. Thanks for always encouraging me to "get scrappin" Amy! Oh yeah, this bloggin' Mama ROCKS!!
Christi ....All I can say is coffee must be the secret to creativeness all the way around! And she's one hip and patient Mommy and a very dedicated blogger. Yep yep, this bloggin' Coffee Lover ROCKS!!
Christa ...Yet another scrappy pal. Christa and I share a love of Army Wives and scrapbooking. Keep up the great blogging Christa, I very much enjoy your site. Yes Ma'am, this bloggin' real life army wife ROCKS!!
Nattata .....A sweet Xanga friend, she always has nice things to say. She's my international friend and blog buddy. Her blog is fun and random. Ja, this bloggin' German ROCKS!!
Dandelionball ..... And another Xangan. She posts almost every day without fail...encouraging others with stories, poems, qoutes, scriptures and faith based cartoons. Her comments almost always make me laugh or smile. Yes Siree, this bloggin' teacher ROCKS!!
Jen .....Jennnnerssss! We also met through a scrapbooking yahoogroup. I have very much enjoyed getting to know Jen. I am priviledged to share in her joy and her heartache. She is an AWESOME scrapper and photographer and Mommy to 2 of the cutest lil' boys on the planet. Even if she doesn't blog that often, there's no denying....this bloggin' Chic ROCKS!!!
from one of the most awesome bloggers I know, Jeanne....thanks sweetie!! Not only did Jeanne make my day with this award she wrote the sweetest and most touching things about me, she made my cry. I could very easily bestow this right back at her. If I had received it first, Jeanne would be tops on my list. Jeanne, I am so thankful for your freindship even though we have never met.....you are very special to me hun, thank you again for this award, thank you for sharing yourself with me, thank you for the emails, thank you for the support and encouragement you not only give me but other bloggers who are fortunate enough to know you and thank you for being my friend...You Miss Jeanne, you ROCK
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Now the rules of such an award.. to pass this award on to someone you think is deserving:
Display logo and link to who gave it to you.
Nominate at least 7 blogs.Add links to those 7 blogs........"Do I even know 7 bloggers??" lol
Leave the nominees a message that they received the award.
Okay ladies, it's your turn. In no particular order...
Beejo ......a.k.a the Best Sister Ever........... you may think me a little prejudiced because she's my sister ad all but I'm not...she's just an AWESOME blogger!!! She's a true journalist in every sense of the word. Not only is journalism her job, she finds time to touch and entertain with her life stories and insights. She tells it like it is, weather it's happy, sad, serious or funny...there's no sugar coating it here folks! And she stands behind her words to the very end even if it costs her, something I know I would never be brave enough to do. Even though she blogs on myspace ....this bloggin' Sista ROCKS!!
Tanya .... I was fornutate enough to meet Tanya on one of scrapbook yahoogroups. Tanya is sincere, sweet, random, honest and funny. I love her blog for friendship, randomness of topics and the great scrappy stuffs....yep, this bloggin' chic ROCKS!!
Denise ..... A Xanga friend, her blog is poignant and touching and informative. Through her ups and downs, she also tells it like it is with a rare honesty. Her blog dedication never comes to question. She can have a milliion things going on and still find time to blog about anything and everything in her life or that interests her.....I say, this bloggin' lady ROCKS!!
Amy ....Another scrappy pal, her creativity is always flowing. Thanks for always encouraging me to "get scrappin" Amy! Oh yeah, this bloggin' Mama ROCKS!!
Christi ....All I can say is coffee must be the secret to creativeness all the way around! And she's one hip and patient Mommy and a very dedicated blogger. Yep yep, this bloggin' Coffee Lover ROCKS!!
Christa ...Yet another scrappy pal. Christa and I share a love of Army Wives and scrapbooking. Keep up the great blogging Christa, I very much enjoy your site. Yes Ma'am, this bloggin' real life army wife ROCKS!!
Nattata .....A sweet Xanga friend, she always has nice things to say. She's my international friend and blog buddy. Her blog is fun and random. Ja, this bloggin' German ROCKS!!
Dandelionball ..... And another Xangan. She posts almost every day without fail...encouraging others with stories, poems, qoutes, scriptures and faith based cartoons. Her comments almost always make me laugh or smile. Yes Siree, this bloggin' teacher ROCKS!!
Jen .....Jennnnerssss! We also met through a scrapbooking yahoogroup. I have very much enjoyed getting to know Jen. I am priviledged to share in her joy and her heartache. She is an AWESOME scrapper and photographer and Mommy to 2 of the cutest lil' boys on the planet. Even if she doesn't blog that often, there's no denying....this bloggin' Chic ROCKS!!!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Lordy, Lordy...it's so GOOD to be Home!
So we just returned from Maryland from our vacation. Which really wasn't much of a vacation. I was telling Ron that someday I would love to have a real vacation..... where we can stay at a hotel, sleep in, not have any schedules or rushing to do everything on our list, some peace and calm and fun & just enjoy vacation. hmmm??!?!? don't know if that will ever happen but he seemed to think it was a good idea too and a girl can dream can't she :)
We talked about starting out with just a weekend....not exactly what I was orginally thinking. Buuut.... Now, I'm thinking Bismarck sounds good because I heard they have Ruby Tuesday. I ate there for the 1st time on our trip and Ruby Tuesday is now my ultimate fav restraunt!!!
Everytime we go on "vacation"...it's always to visit his family. Which of course it's good to see them especially for him being so far from them, I know he misses them. Especially after both his brother and sister died so young. But so yeah it's not vacation, it's just a trip. And we do try to fit "fun vacation type things" in too. Although Ron, Samantha and I seem to travel quite well, when we throw in other people....it doesn't work as well. I imagine it's probably the same for most people. And if it's not, don't tell me because I would prefer to believe it is..... I do live in my own little rose colored world afterall. But for as well as we do for just us as a family....we also tend to have more than our "fair share" of trip *Snafoos*
So my question is...How often do you/your family take a real vacation? One where you come home well rested and can't stop talking about all the fun you had??
I realize with most vacations there is that "agenda"...I guess that's just part of traveling. Ultimately why would one travel somewhere and not have any plans?? but I sure could use a real vacation.
We talked about starting out with just a weekend....not exactly what I was orginally thinking. Buuut.... Now, I'm thinking Bismarck sounds good because I heard they have Ruby Tuesday. I ate there for the 1st time on our trip and Ruby Tuesday is now my ultimate fav restraunt!!!
Everytime we go on "vacation"...it's always to visit his family. Which of course it's good to see them especially for him being so far from them, I know he misses them. Especially after both his brother and sister died so young. But so yeah it's not vacation, it's just a trip. And we do try to fit "fun vacation type things" in too. Although Ron, Samantha and I seem to travel quite well, when we throw in other people....it doesn't work as well. I imagine it's probably the same for most people. And if it's not, don't tell me because I would prefer to believe it is..... I do live in my own little rose colored world afterall. But for as well as we do for just us as a family....we also tend to have more than our "fair share" of trip *Snafoos*
So my question is...How often do you/your family take a real vacation? One where you come home well rested and can't stop talking about all the fun you had??
I realize with most vacations there is that "agenda"...I guess that's just part of traveling. Ultimately why would one travel somewhere and not have any plans?? but I sure could use a real vacation.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Cami is currently on Vacay in Maryland
Well it's called vacation but technically....eh, not so much. We are visiting my BIL and his fiance and her son. One more day till we head to the beach for some camping and fun.
Be back on the 13th!
Be back on the 13th!
