Today is wear red AND crazy hair day. Kaylee didn't wear red but put sparkles in her hair...that wild girl!
James got black hair. Sooo fun!!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Hot Heads Pepperspread
So, I have a couple of friends, Keith and Jeff, that have gone into the business of making pepper spreads. Jeff has dropped off a couple of sample bottles and Jimmy has taken them into work for the guys to try.
The last sample was Hoppin' Jalepeno. I'm not much of a "hot and spicy" girl but I knew that my girlfriend was making chicken enchiladas for our bunco meeting that night. I decided to take the bottle with me. I got my delicious enchiladas and then put a big spoonful of Hoppin' Jalepeno right on top. OH MY GOSH...THAT STUFF WAS HOT!! But even though I was breathing fire I couldn't stop myself from taking the next bite. There was just something delicious about it.
I brought the leftover home and put it in the fridge. I was making a tuna sandwich for lunch one day and I just happened to see the jar of Hoppin' Jalapeno when I went to get the mayo out of the fridge. I decided to mix a big tablespoon into the tuna. It was AWESOME!! Best tuna sandwich of my life.
My new goal was to put this stuff in everything and see how it changed the taste.
We needed a last minute dinner on a busy night in the Clinton house. I decided to make Hamburger Helper. The kids ate theirs and then I made myself a plate. Then I remembered the pepper spread. I got a spoonful and mixed it into my plate....and PRESTO! My crappy hamburger helper turned into my favorite meal! It was so good I made it again the next day for Jimmy. Delish!
We've mixed it into curry chicken and pasta salad with chutney...made it have a pepper jam flavor...loved it!
Mixed it into our chili and scrambled eggs breakfast burrito...way to start the day off with a kick.
I'm telling you, this stuff can be put in anything! And me, the one who does not like spicy, I just bought two more jars!
For information on ordering, check out their website at www.pepperspread.com You'll be glad you tried it!
The last sample was Hoppin' Jalepeno. I'm not much of a "hot and spicy" girl but I knew that my girlfriend was making chicken enchiladas for our bunco meeting that night. I decided to take the bottle with me. I got my delicious enchiladas and then put a big spoonful of Hoppin' Jalepeno right on top. OH MY GOSH...THAT STUFF WAS HOT!! But even though I was breathing fire I couldn't stop myself from taking the next bite. There was just something delicious about it.
I brought the leftover home and put it in the fridge. I was making a tuna sandwich for lunch one day and I just happened to see the jar of Hoppin' Jalapeno when I went to get the mayo out of the fridge. I decided to mix a big tablespoon into the tuna. It was AWESOME!! Best tuna sandwich of my life.
My new goal was to put this stuff in everything and see how it changed the taste.
We needed a last minute dinner on a busy night in the Clinton house. I decided to make Hamburger Helper. The kids ate theirs and then I made myself a plate. Then I remembered the pepper spread. I got a spoonful and mixed it into my plate....and PRESTO! My crappy hamburger helper turned into my favorite meal! It was so good I made it again the next day for Jimmy. Delish!
We've mixed it into curry chicken and pasta salad with chutney...made it have a pepper jam flavor...loved it!
Mixed it into our chili and scrambled eggs breakfast burrito...way to start the day off with a kick.
I'm telling you, this stuff can be put in anything! And me, the one who does not like spicy, I just bought two more jars!
For information on ordering, check out their website at www.pepperspread.com You'll be glad you tried it!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Real Snow
Okay, now we have some real snow. What a beautiful sight to wake up to on a Saturday morning!! So blessed!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
FIRST SNOW!!
I'm drinking a mug of hot chocolate as I write and share these pictures of OUR FIRST SNOW OF THE YEAR!!The weather has been teasing us all day. Rain and then small snow mixed in the rain and finally BIG FLUFFY FLAKES!! My kids were tripping over eachother coming home from the bus stop to tell us it was snowing. They are soo excited.
Kaylee couldn't stay home. Her friend next door joined her and they are still outside two hours later. What fun! Here they are laughing and playing. You can't really see the snow but you can see the marks from them on the sidewalk. Oh, what fun!!
Jagger wanted to get in on the fun and got on his big ol' jacket to go outside and play. The flakes got smaller but he enjoyed it as much as Kaylee did! And we all know you can't go into the snow without trying to catch a flake on your tongue!
Some of you are wondering where my precious James is. Unfortunately he has gotten 3 bad reports out of 4 days of school this week which means he misses the festivities. So sad...
Off I go to enjoy the rest of my hot chocolate...
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Barr Lake State Park
Today Jim and I took Jagger to Barr Lake State Park for a little hike. The park is just a few minutes from the house but this was our first visit. It was the perfect way to kick off October and all of the Fall colors!
This is a blue heron. Unfortunately I couldn't get my camera to work in time but I did see one!!
The water was down in the little waterway that was beside us and there was this small puddle...and a huge fish in it. A very strange sight indeed.
Are you kidding me?? I live for these moments in Fall!!
The hike was 1.3 miles each way. We stopped in a gazebo for a snack at the turn around point. Could you not just eat this kid up?!!
What a beautiful day of fresh air and God's beauty!
This is a blue heron. Unfortunately I couldn't get my camera to work in time but I did see one!!
The water was down in the little waterway that was beside us and there was this small puddle...and a huge fish in it. A very strange sight indeed.
Are you kidding me?? I live for these moments in Fall!!
The hike was 1.3 miles each way. We stopped in a gazebo for a snack at the turn around point. Could you not just eat this kid up?!!
What a beautiful day of fresh air and God's beauty!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
A Couple of Dumb Blonde Moments
DUMB BLONDE MOMENT ONE:
Yesterday I had to call our medical insurance company to clear up a few questions about Kaylee's ear tube surgery that she had this past spring.
Insurance Representative: Who is the child you are calling in reference to?
Me: Kaylee
IR: Is this your primary insurance:
Me: Huh:
IR: Is this your PRIMARY insurance?
Me: Well, she's my first child. (Thinking: But doesn't it get distributed equally among them??).
IR: Um...is this the ONLY insurance coverage you have?
Me: Ohhhhh
IR: (Unashamedly laughing at me on the phone....)
Jimmy: (staring at me in complete disbelief that he just heard this half of the conversation in his kitchen).
DUMB BLONDE MOMENT TWO:
Me: Hey Julie, will I have to pay a penalty if I wait until October 2nd to get my inspection if it was due in September.
Julie: I don't know but you just got one last year when you moved here so it shouldn't be due for another year.
Me: No, I just paid my registration and got a new sticker for 2010 but I still have an 09 sticker.
Julie: Do you think that might mean the month?
Me: No. It says 09 really big so it is due in 09.
Julie: I'm pretty sure they wouldn't let you do your registration without an inspection so I don't think it's due.
Me: Whatever. I'll call them tomorrow.
I get off the phone and go back and look at the stickers. Then I pull out my registration forms and look at the HUGE print on the envelope which states that they are not sending me a month sticker to go with the year sticker since it will still be due in the same month, just a new year.
And did you know that September is the 9th month of the year??
I need some sleep!!
Yesterday I had to call our medical insurance company to clear up a few questions about Kaylee's ear tube surgery that she had this past spring.
Insurance Representative: Who is the child you are calling in reference to?
Me: Kaylee
IR: Is this your primary insurance:
Me: Huh:
IR: Is this your PRIMARY insurance?
Me: Well, she's my first child. (Thinking: But doesn't it get distributed equally among them??).
IR: Um...is this the ONLY insurance coverage you have?
Me: Ohhhhh
IR: (Unashamedly laughing at me on the phone....)
Jimmy: (staring at me in complete disbelief that he just heard this half of the conversation in his kitchen).
DUMB BLONDE MOMENT TWO:
Me: Hey Julie, will I have to pay a penalty if I wait until October 2nd to get my inspection if it was due in September.
Julie: I don't know but you just got one last year when you moved here so it shouldn't be due for another year.
Me: No, I just paid my registration and got a new sticker for 2010 but I still have an 09 sticker.
Julie: Do you think that might mean the month?
Me: No. It says 09 really big so it is due in 09.
Julie: I'm pretty sure they wouldn't let you do your registration without an inspection so I don't think it's due.
Me: Whatever. I'll call them tomorrow.
I get off the phone and go back and look at the stickers. Then I pull out my registration forms and look at the HUGE print on the envelope which states that they are not sending me a month sticker to go with the year sticker since it will still be due in the same month, just a new year.
And did you know that September is the 9th month of the year??
I need some sleep!!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Brighton Blade 9-23-09
Here is an article that I wrote that ran this week. Mark just called me this morning to let me know that they received several leads from it so far....so fun to hear that people are reading and even taking some of my suggestions!! I love it!
A Well of Trouble
I just had the nicest gentleman in my house. It was very clear to me that the apple didn’t fall too far from the tree. Let me explain.
Having lived in Texas for 10 years, my family is pretty new to basements. And brand new to window wells. Even when I lived in Canada I don’t remember seeing any window wells. Apparently they are on the newer buildings but when I was a child it was the tiny little windows just up at the top of the wall.
Having three precious children though, I immediately saw the security hazard with the window well. It’s the perfect spot for someone to jump in, undetected, break a window and then have free roam of the house. Frankly, the idea keeps me up at night!
We had originally planned on putting up a fence but we really like our neighbors. Our children run over to the neighbor’s yard, and their child to ours. When caught sitting on our deck the neighbors come over to join in dinner and drinks. Besides, between our two yards together we have a perfect field for a little game of pick-up football. Who would want to put an end to that?!
So, my next option was to get window well covers. And it just so happens that I got an ad in the mail just at the time we were finalizing that decision. First of all, the ad is adorable with a little boy and a dog named “Shakeabutt” sitting on top of the cover to show that it can hold weight. That dog has become a celebrity in this house. My little guy still carries around the ad most places or hangs it on the fridge and looks at it all the time. So cute!
The name of the company is McIntosh Windows and Doors. I placed a call on Monday afternoon and the owner, John McIntosh, was out the next morning to give me a free estimate and take measurements. He was such a nice person. I told my husband that even though he has been doing this for over 25 years he was incredibly gracious for my business. It was such a pleasant visit.
Which leads me to the nice gentleman I had in my home today. His name was Mark McIntosh and he is the owner’s son. It has been just over three weeks since John took the measurements and the covers were ready to be put on. I received a phone call with this news this morning and Mark had the covers installed by 2pm today. Mark and I enjoyed a lovely conversation while he worked and he still had the covers installed in 30 minutes!
It was an absolute joy to have these men in my home and doing work to make my home more secure. We are living in a time of economic stress which means there are more security issues relating to burglaries right now. If you are looking to make your home a little more secure by adding window well covers, I suggest you give McIntosh Windows and Doors a call at 303-460-1467 and let them know that your friend Krista Clinton sent them your way. It’s a security decision you won’t ever regret!
A Well of Trouble
I just had the nicest gentleman in my house. It was very clear to me that the apple didn’t fall too far from the tree. Let me explain.
Having lived in Texas for 10 years, my family is pretty new to basements. And brand new to window wells. Even when I lived in Canada I don’t remember seeing any window wells. Apparently they are on the newer buildings but when I was a child it was the tiny little windows just up at the top of the wall.
Having three precious children though, I immediately saw the security hazard with the window well. It’s the perfect spot for someone to jump in, undetected, break a window and then have free roam of the house. Frankly, the idea keeps me up at night!
We had originally planned on putting up a fence but we really like our neighbors. Our children run over to the neighbor’s yard, and their child to ours. When caught sitting on our deck the neighbors come over to join in dinner and drinks. Besides, between our two yards together we have a perfect field for a little game of pick-up football. Who would want to put an end to that?!
So, my next option was to get window well covers. And it just so happens that I got an ad in the mail just at the time we were finalizing that decision. First of all, the ad is adorable with a little boy and a dog named “Shakeabutt” sitting on top of the cover to show that it can hold weight. That dog has become a celebrity in this house. My little guy still carries around the ad most places or hangs it on the fridge and looks at it all the time. So cute!
The name of the company is McIntosh Windows and Doors. I placed a call on Monday afternoon and the owner, John McIntosh, was out the next morning to give me a free estimate and take measurements. He was such a nice person. I told my husband that even though he has been doing this for over 25 years he was incredibly gracious for my business. It was such a pleasant visit.
Which leads me to the nice gentleman I had in my home today. His name was Mark McIntosh and he is the owner’s son. It has been just over three weeks since John took the measurements and the covers were ready to be put on. I received a phone call with this news this morning and Mark had the covers installed by 2pm today. Mark and I enjoyed a lovely conversation while he worked and he still had the covers installed in 30 minutes!
It was an absolute joy to have these men in my home and doing work to make my home more secure. We are living in a time of economic stress which means there are more security issues relating to burglaries right now. If you are looking to make your home a little more secure by adding window well covers, I suggest you give McIntosh Windows and Doors a call at 303-460-1467 and let them know that your friend Krista Clinton sent them your way. It’s a security decision you won’t ever regret!
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