Saturday, November 29, 2008

Not Quite Finished...

I made this Egg dish for breakfast...Really puffy, eggy and cheesey! Great with coffee!
What does it NEED??? Click on the picture to blow it up...Ignore the rabbit on the TV...LOL
This was a scene from Hancock....GOOD movie!!

What Else does this darn tree Need?? Bows? SOMETHING......I keep messing with it. It needs something else and I bought ribbon. Do I need to use it? More ornaments? I do Not like tinsel so that's Out.....Put your thinking caps on and start...thinking!LOL...

I went to town this morning for DVD's to run my Restore backup disc on and at 8:30, there's not too many people out shopping, but by 10:00, you start thinking about looking for somewhere to hide!Hahaa...I found the disc and some other things and made a mad dash for home. Hubby made tetrazzini for lunch and we watched the movie, Hancock. It was Good!!! See it if you get the chance!
Well, guess I'll get busy and make me some COFFEE!LOL......Sounds Good to me! Night All!

The Brenda Photo Challenge "From an Ant's View"

There's an Ant sitting on the rim of the pie plate.....WELL THERE COULD BE!!!Hahaaa......Imagination, People!!!!
I'm too old to be laying down on the patio for shots like this....see the Redbird?? That was just by chance!

The sole of my son's shoe......an Ants worse nightmare.......Hahaaa........ Now I'm on my way to see yours!!!!
Thanks Jeanne for hosting this round!!!!

Friday, November 28, 2008

Case of the Dragging Rear.....

Carrot Cake
Pumpkin and Pecan pie

Poor Hubby taking a break...

Hubby's Mom and Dad

Sami having some fun...

My Son, Jim and Crystal...my loves.

Hubby smoked a Mean ham with a brown sugar glaze. We Also had a wonderful turkey, but it was eaten before I realised I hadn't taken a picture of it! You lucky things!Hahaa....

Crystal and Tim playing cards.

The......TREE....Geez!

My Sweetie, William helping Gamma seperate out the blasted branches.

My WORD......I'm POOPED! We had a house full yesterday, I had the Grankids...several days...cleaning, cooking.....oops...that wasn't Me...it was Hubby! I made the Apple Pie Ice Cream....and cleaned...and cleaned...Then, the Granbabies spent the night and we put up the Christmas tree...sort of. Got it started last night while watching every Christmas movie under the sun....You had to insert EACH and EVERY BRANCH into the stalk of the tree...GADS!!! Never have I seen a tree that you had to do this!! If it Hadn't been for Tim and Crystal coming back to the house to make dinner take-away plates and Fixing the tree...I Seriously would have thrown it out the back door!!!Hahaaa......My little Elves...Thank God for Kids! Hubby just slunked...(yes, that's a word)...he Slunked out to the playroom....Wise man.
You know that "bone weary" feeling? I think every part of me is numb...LOL...BUT! We had a great time, laughed a lot and were Very grateful for having all our loves with us...Here's hoping Your day was a happy and safe one....Night Everyone! I'm off to find the Sandman. I Know he's lurking around here Somewhere!

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!


From Our house to Your house....Much love and Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Wordless Wednesday


I'm sending a balloon to all my blogger buddies today, filled with joy and happiness and some faith and belief mixed in!...Thanks for being my friend......ALRIGHT! I said it Silently!!!Hahaaa.....

Monday, November 24, 2008

Bored Husbands.....


Bored Husband.......
After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to Wal-Mart. Unfortunately, like most men, I found shopping BORING and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunately, my wife is like most women; she loved to browse. Yesterday my dear wife received the following letter from the local Wal-Mart:


Dear Mrs. Samsel,

Over the past six months, your husband has been causing quite a commotion in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to BAN both of you from the store. Our complaints against Mr. Samsel are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras.

#1 June 15: Took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in people's carts when they weren't looking.

#2 July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals.

#3 July 7: Made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women's restroom.

#4 July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, ... "Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away."

#5 August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&M's on layaway.

#6 August 14: Moved a "CAUTION - WET FLOOR" sign to a carpeted area.

#7 August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told other shoppers he'd invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department.

#8 August 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, "Why can't you people just leave me alone?"

#9 September 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose.

#10 September 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, he asked the clerk where the antidepressants were.

#11 October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while loudly humming the "Mission Impossible" theme.

#12 October 6: In the auto department, he practiced his "Madonna look" by using different sizes of funnels.

#13 October 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled "PICK ME! PICK ME!"

#14 October 21: When an announcement came over the loud speaker, he assumed a fetal position and screamed "OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!" And last, but not least.

#15 October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile, then yelled very loudly, "Hey! There's no toilet paper in here!"
(taken from an email)
Hahaaa....Happy Monday Everyone!

Sunday, November 23, 2008

San Antonio and Home...

FUDGE!!! I Have FUDGE!!!!Hahahaa.........
Hubby made a little supper after we got home.....

Last of my blooms......


Fireside in friends back yard....nice!
Tom and Bev's new Baby, Baron....

The view from friends front porch this morning......Ahhhhhhh.....
I Love this Place in Medina Texas....

Brenda! Is this the same kind of bird You have????

Don't know what kind of bird This is, but he was a Beauty!

I'm Loving this car.....Hahaa....WHAT??

This is Miss Lucy....The lady at the Feed Store was taking care of her while her owner was getting chemo treatments.....sad....Miss Lucy's life span is 80 to 100 yrs old....Imagine That!!

Well, we made it home just fine! Peaceful trip! Just what we needed! I won't bore you with a bunch of details...I'll just make you look at some photos...Hahaaa....Happy night all...gotta get me some Coffee!!!

Thursday, November 20, 2008

'Outta Here!

It's time....We're pooped...tired...mentally and physically. We're going South for a bit to see some old friends. Leaving out after I do payroll Friday. They've got 36 acres and I'm going to wander around looking for pictures to take for the Brenda Photo Challenge that's coming up November 29th. The theme is "From an Ant's View" and is hosted by Jeanne of Life or Something Like It. Thanks Jeanne!! If you want to join in...go to the Brenda Photo Challenge Blog and leave a comment so we can all come see Your pictures!! I'll post when I get back unless something happens and you need to know about it...NOW!!Hahaaa....Happy weekend everyone!!

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

EyeRolling Going On Here!!

RE: $700 Billion bailout package

Hahahaaaa...How Nauseating!! The "Hearing" on the Hill...Lots of gesturing, Martin Luther King has been quoted, Barney Frank is "put out"...LOL...right...Lots of hand waving and lowered eyebrows and tight lips....GADS!! WHY Am I Watching This???? The Answers to the questions are considered "fly bys" and the Questions are SO Long and convoluted that it's NO WONDER the answers are vague, at best!! WHY can't someone just ask....

"Where's the money?"

"Who'd 'ja Give it to?"

"Why?"

"What's the BALANCE?"
"Where's DONNA'S CHECK???"
What PUTZS!!! ..... OK, I'll back away from the TV now...Can you imagine? Now they're breaking for LUNCH!!!! DO They EVER WORK????.......Is there a Pill for this???


Monday, November 17, 2008

Happy Birthdays!!


Our Grandaughter, Ruth Ann (12)

Hubby's Mother, Ann...(81)
We Wish you Both a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! We LOVE You!!!!

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Lazy Sunday



I Love this cute Pepsi commercial! And it is SO Darn True!LOL....I was over at Tabitha's blog and she had a Coke commercial (Christmas) that I Love!
Just been hanging out with the GranBabies and doing Nothing!! Eating, watching movies...Spongebob...(of course)...laughing! It's been a nice laid back weekend. We don't get nearly enough of them. Well, guess I'll get this post up. I've also got some recipes to post on my cooking blog today so I'd better get going. Happy Sunday everyone!!
PS- If you watch the video, go to the bottom of my page and shut off the music box!

Saturday, November 15, 2008

And The Winner IS.........








Thanks Everyone for taking the time to enter my First Blog Giveaway!! It was Fun to do! Our sweet William helped with the drawing! I'll Also be doing a Christmas Giveaway so be looking for it in December!.....Let me see....What was I going to say.....Hummmmmm.....Oh Yes! The Winner...Let me see...where'd I put the piece of paper....Here it is!!! JUNIE!!! Congratulations Girl!! Now if you'll just email me your address to: dlstaas@yahoo.com I'll mail this package off Monday morning!
Hope your day is a Happy and safe one! Guess I'll get up and go find something...dirty...to clean...Hahaaa.

The Brenda Photo Challenge


You have to put WATER in the pot for COFFEE!! LOL.....

Hubby helped me with the light effect....


He helped here to!



Hahahaaa....Can you tell....I Don't Go Anywhere???? Pitiful!!! So here's my "lame" excuses for Water!! Now I'm on the way over to see all of Yours!!!

Thanks Maria for hosting the Brenda Photo Challenge this time!! As soon as I find out who she asked to host the Next Challenge, I'll post it!!

Thursday, November 13, 2008

ThanksGiving Give-a-Way!


I just want to do something special for one lucky reader of my blog! I ordered this wonderful cookbook and trivet mat Just for this special occasion! (click on the picture so you can see it better) SO! If you'd like to put your name in the "pot", just leave me a comment! The drawing of the Special name will be this Saturday, November 15th. The drawing ends at 9:00am! I'll post the winning name Saturday, after I get one of the granbabies to pull out the lucky name....then the winner will need to email me their address and I'll get it into the mail Monday...That's all there is to it! 'Wanna play?? Leave me a comment!!....Come on now, you Know you Want to!!....LOL.... Happy night everyone!!

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Wordless Wednesday

Hahahaaaaa........Geez....Could happen, you know......Happy Wednesday Everyone!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Veterans Day

From our hearts to All our Veterans.....We Thank You for your sacrifice.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

I Know! I Know! I'm In Biggg Trouble!!LOL....

Miz Brenda!! Santa Claus said to send you this picture!! He said you MUST NOT SHOOT AT HIM!! He said...He's Ready for 'ya!!...LOLHaaaaa......It's a Christmas Tree!!!...Just for You!!!



Oh! You Bah Humbuggers! Get in the Spirit!! Thanksgiving, Joy, Peace, Laughter and Love even when times are sad....but there is SO much to be grateful for! Look around you...for every sadness, there's a happiness...for every bit of chaos in your life, there's Peace on the other side of it. For every sour expression...there's a smile in the making.....I've started working on my blog for the holidays....and I' going with my sister and my hubby to get our tree today! If you feel the tendency to scream at me...please re-read the above explanation...LOLHahaaa....and here's hoping I don't catch too much flack...Back later!! Happy Day!!

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Well I Fixed The Problem....LOL


Well I fixed the problem alright....went out and did what "the government" said to do and spread the wealth around....I bought a new desktop computer...WHAT??!!! Well, I did!! Tired of that cheesy little laptop! Wanted some POWER!! CONTROL!! Well I got it...5gig...HP Pavilion Verde SE! They (a 12 yr old computer tech at Office Depot...just like the one Donna (TN) asked about their router problems) told me I needed to get a VISTA COMPATIBLE Router.....GEEZ!!! Ended up NOT being the problem after all!! (still using the old one) SO!!! BRING IT!! I'm READY!!LOL........We also moved the computer and my desk to the spare bedroom....Much Better!! I don't feel like I'm out in the garage anymore!! Thanks for all your comments while I was...pulling my hair out!!LOL....It's been a Wild last couple of weeks!! Hope you're all having tons of fun this weekend!! I'll soon be around to check up on all of you!! Hope you've behaved yourselves!!......right!! Hahaa.....Night!