Friday, July 25, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Grandparenting
I think the toy was worth the money. What do you think?
They did use the slide. Those are on my phone. As soon as I find the little thing that goes with it to put it in my computer.
Scuba Sorrows
Well, I have no SCUBA stories. We still did not get to go. I decided to get a tummy thing on the way there. I tried to be okay but at water's edge I lost it. We also missed the deadline for the Cozumel trip. We may need to get in a LD Scuba class.So again we reschedule for the 19th of July. PRAY, please.
i am trying to check off my bucket list.
i am trying to check off my bucket list.
Not bad for a "DINK"
Looks like Jason has a pretty good handle on Rebecca's four little boys. Pretty remarkable being half of a "DoubleIncomeNoKids" family. Actually Summer did great as well she got them all peanut butter sandwiches as we were cleaning everyone up. They love her. Think kids may be in the future for the Presley Jr.'s?
Sleeping Travelers
If only I could sleep that well in the car. My daughter may say I can. I am sure I slept some on our trek from Tampa to Kansas City via Panama City (to hang out for a bit with Summer and Jason) before going on. We really had a nice time. Rebecca's friends were very fun. I almost didn't feel old enough to be all their mom's.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Fun with Family
What a great week. I got to see my cousin Pam from Arizona. Her husband, Ken took us flying and let my husband, Dan fly the plane. Dan was thrilled. He has wanted to fly all of his life. Ken you just checked off the main item on his bucket list. We even had those cool head sets so we could talk to each other in a normal voice. I flew once as a teenager and remember everyone had to yell at each other.The local scenery was beautiful. Albeit, reminding me of how small I am. I did not realize how many "Hollywood" sized home we have around here. If you have not seen the GEOPORT you should. It is very nice.I learned it stands for Guthrie Edmond Oklahoma (Air)port
We followed with dinner. My son Jason, who only makes time for those he deems wonderful joined us. It was so much fun. 7000 calories and 800 fat grams later here I am blogging.
Oh by the way Jason did have to work. He was cancelled and then called back in.
Only a few days before Dan's sister Susan brought her husband Phil and their three semi adult sons.Phil is a teaser but my new daughter Summer held her on and may even have out teased him once or twice.It was great seeing the boys. It makes me wonder how Eric Mark Zack and Ben will look in a few years.
We followed with dinner. My son Jason, who only makes time for those he deems wonderful joined us. It was so much fun. 7000 calories and 800 fat grams later here I am blogging.
Oh by the way Jason did have to work. He was cancelled and then called back in.
Only a few days before Dan's sister Susan brought her husband Phil and their three semi adult sons.Phil is a teaser but my new daughter Summer held her on and may even have out teased him once or twice.It was great seeing the boys. It makes me wonder how Eric Mark Zack and Ben will look in a few years.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Big Kahona Cakes Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse
Show: Emeril Live
Episode: Singular Sensations
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_8363,00.html
1 cup plus 2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup oil
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
4 eggs
3 cups shredded carrots
8 ounces crushed pineapple
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup toasted coconut
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup toasted macadamia nuts, finely chopped
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and grease with 2 teaspoons of the butter.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with a paddle, combine the 1/2 cup butter, oil and sugar. Cream the mixture until smooth.
Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a small mixing bowl. Add the egg to the butter/sugar mixture, one at a time. Add the flour mixture to the butter/sugar mixture, 1/2 cup at a time. Add the carrots and pineapple. Mix well. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Place in the oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the center sprigs back when touched.
Remove from the oven and cool. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut the cake into 24 rounds.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese and remaining 1/2 cup butter. Mix well. Add the coconut. Mix well. Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time and mix until the frosting is spreadable. Spread 2 tablespoons of the frosting in the center of half of the cake rounds. Place the remaining cake rounds on top of the frosting. Frost each round with the remaining frosting. Garnish the top of each cake with a sprinkle of the chopped macadamia nuts.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_8363,00.html
Show: Emeril Live
Episode: Singular Sensations
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_8363,00.html
1 cup plus 2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup oil
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
4 eggs
3 cups shredded carrots
8 ounces crushed pineapple
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup toasted coconut
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup toasted macadamia nuts, finely chopped
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and grease with 2 teaspoons of the butter.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with a paddle, combine the 1/2 cup butter, oil and sugar. Cream the mixture until smooth.
Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a small mixing bowl. Add the egg to the butter/sugar mixture, one at a time. Add the flour mixture to the butter/sugar mixture, 1/2 cup at a time. Add the carrots and pineapple. Mix well. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Place in the oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the center sprigs back when touched.
Remove from the oven and cool. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut the cake into 24 rounds.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese and remaining 1/2 cup butter. Mix well. Add the coconut. Mix well. Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time and mix until the frosting is spreadable. Spread 2 tablespoons of the frosting in the center of half of the cake rounds. Place the remaining cake rounds on top of the frosting. Frost each round with the remaining frosting. Garnish the top of each cake with a sprinkle of the chopped macadamia nuts.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_8363,00.html
Monday, June 2, 2008
Selling Fast!
Following these steps will ensure that you get more buyers interested in your property than the competition.
1. The first and most important step is to see it as a house, not your home, but a product that needs to be marketed. This is difficult. We often attach personal power to our homes. It is so important to look objectively at the pros and cons in a buyer's eyes.
2. It is a good idea to go over your home carefully. You just want to be sure that there are no unpleasant surprises at the buyers inspection. Never attempt to cover over a flow. If you cannot afford to repair the problem, openly state it and reflect it in the price.
3. Be realistic about price. An overpriced home sits on the market and loses buyers. They buy something else while you are waiting to get a few more bucks. In the long run it usually brings less than if it had been priced right in the first place.
4. Beautify, neaten up and appeal to the greatest number. Neutral is better. Curb appeal is key.
5. Have all unfinished projects complete. Buyers would rather not do heavy maintenance or finish projects right away.
6. Try not to have a home that identifies only one group. You want whoever qualifies to like your home, not just someone like you.
1. The first and most important step is to see it as a house, not your home, but a product that needs to be marketed. This is difficult. We often attach personal power to our homes. It is so important to look objectively at the pros and cons in a buyer's eyes.
2. It is a good idea to go over your home carefully. You just want to be sure that there are no unpleasant surprises at the buyers inspection. Never attempt to cover over a flow. If you cannot afford to repair the problem, openly state it and reflect it in the price.
3. Be realistic about price. An overpriced home sits on the market and loses buyers. They buy something else while you are waiting to get a few more bucks. In the long run it usually brings less than if it had been priced right in the first place.
4. Beautify, neaten up and appeal to the greatest number. Neutral is better. Curb appeal is key.
5. Have all unfinished projects complete. Buyers would rather not do heavy maintenance or finish projects right away.
6. Try not to have a home that identifies only one group. You want whoever qualifies to like your home, not just someone like you.
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