Zizzie Happenings

Here is a picture of what I watched a few hours in Las Vegas before I flew home. I had a great trip and I think I am finally back to a normal sleep schedule. We stopped for gas one day this week and I had the camera with me so I decided to take a picture of Mike cleaning the windshield. Every time we fill the car with gas Mike washes the front windshield. Rain, snow, wind, heat... doesn't stop him This is the last meal I enjoyed with my parents before they moved to South Carolina over the weekend. Mike decided to buy himself a new toy. Here he is with two of his favorite toys: laptop and new cell phone. Mike's daughter is getting married this coming weekend in Florida so we did some shopping for wedding gifts.

Another whirlwind week but here are some pictures to help you get up to date with what has been going on in my life. I arrived in Vegas on Sunday night. Monday we went and got our nails done. Kathy and I had pedicures and Trinity had a manicure. I think this was her first manicure and it was so funny to watch her sit there like a pro and have them done. When she was all done she had these bright green (I think glow in the dark) nails with white flowers on them. She loved it... she walked around admiring her hands all day long. Tuesday we ended up driving Paul to work. On the way to California the view was gorgeous. All of the mountains had some snow on them but a few mountains were all white. This picture below was taken driving down the highway with the window up...i think it turned out great. I love how the cloud was hovering over top of the mountain. By the end of the week we were all so ready for the weekend we decided to have a girls night out. Paul decided it sounded l...

The week before Valentine's day was a week of preparation. Mike and I were going to South Carolina to visit Michael and then on our way back Mike was dropping me off at the airport to fly to Vegas to visit Kathy. So here is a picture of one of the many little things I try to do to let Mike know I love him. When I go away I leave little notes around the house and a basket of snacks on the kitchen table for him to enjoy while I am away. This basket was filled with Hershey's Kisses, popcorn and cereal/granola bars. Thursday afternoon Mike we lost Internet connection. So Mike ended up on the phone trying to get things back up and running with our Internet provider. After Mike not being able to work half of Thursday he woke up early on Friday to see if the problem had been solved. He was still not able to get online so he was determined to find a different Internet provider. We were told to call a number that would help us find the different companies that serviced our area but we h...

Just a quick post while I continue to work on pictures from the past 2 weeks. I just want wanted to Praise the Lord for the things He has been accomplishing in my families life. God's timing is perfect, may we never forget that. Michael got an offer on his house in GA, and in this economy that alone is a huge praise! He also found the perfect home in SC that is new construction but they don't have to wait the 6 months to have the house built. Dad's job transfer looks very promising where as before there was a hiring freeze. The GA house is closing today. The movers are packing the truck right now. The new house in SC will close a week from today. Praise God from whom all blessing flow!

I'm so far behind I don't even know where to start. I have so many pictures to share and so much has happened but I seem to be overwhelmed. So for now let me tell you that I am still here, alive and well. Just got back from a full week with my sister Kathy in Vegas. We had a great time, did tons of stuff and laughed all the time. I will be sharing pictures don't worry. Right now I need to get lunch ready for Mike and then I will be back with pictures. Promise!

Valentine's weekend - Mike and I had a great Valentine's day. We went to Charleston SC to visit my brother and see the area since we've never been there before. We drove back to GA on Sunday and I flew out to my sister's in Vegas. I am here wide awake while everyone else is sleeping away. By the end of the week my body will start getting use to the time difference, just in time for me to go back home :-) Oh well. Menu Plan Monday - I will not be posting a menu for this week since I am not home cooking and I don't know what Kathy has planned to make this week. I do have the freezer stocked at home for my hubby to enjoy home cooked meals while I am gone. Project 365 - I will post pictures at some point ~ sorry they are late, but better late than never. Well that is about it for me. I am going to start working on inventorying my sister's books until everyone wakes up here and get the day started. Not sure how often I will be able to post on my bl...

I got this email from my sister a few weeks ago but I forgot all about it until I was cleaning out my emails tonight. It is really hard to only use one word answers. Where is your cell phone? bed Your significant other? Mike Your hair? blonde Your mother? awesome Your father? inteligent Your favorite thing? family Your dream last night? none Your favorite drink? coffee Your dream/goal? motherhood What room are you in? kitchen Your hobby? stamping Your fear? snakes Where do you want to be in 6 years? country Where were you last night? church Something that you aren't? brunette Muffins? blueberry Wish list item? flash Last thing you did? eat What are you wearing? pajamas TV? none Your pets? Betsy Friends? many Your life? complete Your mood? excited Missing someone? always Drinking? soda Your car? Chevy Something you're not wearing? hat Your...

Breakfast: Granola and Yogurt Bagels/Cream Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes Fruit: Apple Orange Pineapple Peach Apple Sauce Lunch/Dinner: Sheppard's Pie Chicken and Rice Empanada Bake Chicken Casserole Meatloaf Veggies: Mixed Veggies Steamed Broccoli Peas Corn I don't have many meals planned this week because we are going to SC on Friday for a weekend with my brother Michael. Can't wait to see him!

This week is a big blur to me. The only thing I remember doing is making cards. I forgot all about Project 365 or else I may have a picture of my family at dinner tonight. We meet up with my parents and brother, SIL and niece at TGIF tonight. We enjoyed a great meal and between coupons and gift cards we only paid $16 for the meal (7 people eating) and $15 for tip. Then we went to Walmart and did some shopping :-) This is my first goof up of the week. I made these cards and got this stamp out and put everything together. I thought I was ahead of schedule and everything was going great. Then my Mom calls me to ask for some Valentine's cards and I go to pull them out for her and I realized I used the Happy Mother's Day stamp on the cards instead of Happy Valentine's Day, so I had to remake all the cards. Oh well... I guess that will teach me to be so far ahead of schedule :-) I found a print out of a card that I really liked and wanted to make. Here is my version of the card (...

The children at my church are learning this new song. They are even learning the sign language to go with the song. I have never heard this song before but I think it's a great reminder/warning to all of us. Straight is the gate and narrow is the way that leads to life eternal no room for pride no room for works nor trust in the external. You can enter the gate you can find the way that all the saints have trod Jesus is the gate Jesus is the way that leads direct to God. But... Wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to Hell's destruction. You can do what you please live a life of ease ignores the Bible's instructions. Bit the friends you choose and the pleasures that amuse won't win you a delay. Wide is Satan's gate broad is Satan's way that leads to Hell someday. But... Straight is the gate and narrow is the way that leads to life eternal no room for pride no room for works nor trust in the external. You can enter the gate you can find the way that...

Chapter 3 ~ A Thankful Spirit A wise woman sets a joyful mood in her home. Through laughter, music, and happy times, she creates a positive attitude in her children. She knows that a lighthearted home relieves her husband of stress. Proverbs 15:15 ~ All the days of the afflicted are evil; but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. Discontentment is not a product of circumstances, it is the state of the soul. Philippians 4:11 ~ For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content Hebrews 13:5 ~ and be content with such things as ye have I Timothy 6:6-8 ~ Bit godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and reiment let us be therewith content. Contentment Thankful people have a view of life that begins somewhere seep in their souls, and outside circumstances just can't mar their joy. To them, life is a wonderful, continuous dream come true. Joy begins with t...

My Dad told me about these delicious pancakes my Mom made and he suggested I get the recipe. So this week I called her, got the recipe and since I had all the ingredients on hand I made them for breakfast. They are delicious. They have a different texture than other pancakes and they are really healthy for you because they are made with oatmeal and wheat flour. Now let me share this recipe with you. Oatmeal Pancakes 2 cups oatmeal (uncooked) 2 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup wheat flour 2 Tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/4 cup melted butter Mix oatmeal and buttermilk and let it soak overnight in the fridge. Then add the rest of the ingredients and mix really well.

We have lots of laptops/computers in our house and the screens were looking really dusty. So I went online to see if I could find the best way to clean all of our monitors without having to buy the fancy and may I add, expensive monitor wipes. I found these simple instructions on eHow that allowed me to use simple household items to clean my screens. This is my Works For Me Wednesday go to Rocks in My Dryer for even more.

The Bloggy Giveaway is now over and its time to announce the winner. After a random selection from the comments left on my post... the winner is... Vic Vic said... I really like your cards and the store's website! utgal2004[at]yahoo[dot]com

Breakfast: Pumpkin Pancakes Breakfast Cookies Sourdough Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Cereal Granola and Yogurt Fruit: Banana Apple Orange Pineapple Peach Apple Sauce Lunch: Spaghetti & Meatballs Sheppard's Pie Chicken and Rice Chicken Tortilla Soup Veggies: Celery Mixed Veggies Steamed Broccoli Peas Corn Dinner: Meatloaf Pizza Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches Baked Legume Casserole

Monday night I had my friend Rebecca over for dinner and some talk time. It was a great night and she was even nice enough to trim my bangs for me. So here is a picture I am taking of myself to show you what a great job she did. My bangs needed to be trimmed so badly. They were all in my eyes. Thanks Rebecca for doing that for me. I collect Precious Moments figurines and this one is one of my favorites. It's called "Lettuce Pray" and it is a great reminder to me to pray without ceasing. Wednesday was a rainy day here so I spent some time reading. I started this Cathy Marie Hake book that my friend Christie gave to me. I only read the first few chapters but so far I like it. Thursday I was able to spend an hour or so in my craft room going through yet another pile. In a box I started going through I found this frame that I made. I need to find a place to hang this in my craft room. Here is a new birthday card I made this week. We got our pre-ordered Fireproof movie this...