10 well almost...

I got this idea from Kelly and Kellys' Korner. I am going to do 10 random facts about myself.


1.) Many people don't know that I have twin sisters. There names are Barb and Lisa and they are 18 years older than I am. I was born on there first day of there senior year of high school.

2.) I became an Aunt when I was 7 years old. I now have 4 nephews and 2 nieces and one great niece.

3.) My senior year of high school I sang at Carnegie Hall. It was a amazing experience that I will never forget!

4.) I don't eat eggs unless they are in cakes or cookies. I make them all the time for Ellison and Josh but I don't ever eat them. YUCK!

5.) I was an exchange student in high school and I went to Germany in between my junior and senior year.

6.) I took sign language for 2 years in college, and taught at school for the deaf in Jamaica for a week with a group of other girls from Trinity. This was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I have told my Husband many times that I would love to go back and visit the school some day.

7.) I love salt n Vinegar chips, thanks to my friend Sarah. I tried them for the first time in 1 st grade and I have been hooked every since.

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Since I could not think of 3 more things I think that I will tag 3 people and ask them to write 10 random facts about them selves.

Katie L.
Jessica M.
Jaclyn B.

I can't wait to read what your write girls. :)

T.V. Shows

What  T.V. shows do you or your kids watch? Ellison loves the following...

Curious George
Daniel Tiger
Doc Mc Stuffin
Bubble Guppies

These are her top 3 I would say. She likes to watch cooking shows with me too!

What T.V. shows do you watch? I watch the following shows. I DVR all of these so when I have down time at night I can have something to watch on T.V.

Grey's Anatomy
Law and Order SVU
Criminal Minds
Rachael Ray
The Ellen DeGeneres
Glee

I am always looking for new shows to watch for both of us. I would love it if you would leave comments with new suggestions of some of your favorites.

Living room

New love seat

 couch

Chaise lounge ( Ellison's "furniture bed")

Next on the list for the living room is a new area rug. I have been looking for a long time and have not found something that I like that is not over $500 so I have decided to have one made. I will be able to get a 8x10, which will be great because we could use it to be a little larger. I was very surprised at how reasonable it is to have one made from a carpet remnants. I also need to get some more pillows to go with my new orange and red ones!

Turkey dog muffins

 

I saw this recipe on Pinterest and thought I would give it a try. They are kind of like corn dogs. You use a cornbread muffin mix and hot dogs. The other night it was just Ellison and I for dinner so I though we would give them a try.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Corn bread mix and turkey dogs ready to go to the oven 

 

 

all done!

 

We ate them with ketchup and they tasted great. I think next time I will cut up the turkey dogs and mix them in with the batter, and then scoop them in the muffin tins. Ellison loved them, I am sure that I will make them again.

 

Few pics

 Ellison was helping my Dad and Josh get a trailer from a friends storage unit and,

 Ellison found a "little" friend.

 She was so proud of he tower!

 

Spaghetti all over her face, but lots made it in her tummy.

 

 Sound asleep in the car on the way home from MOMS and the grocery store. She is holding on tight to some artificial flowers from a MOMS project we did at the start of the year. Thursday was my last MOMS and I can't wait for it to start again next year. It was so much fun and I meet some wonderful new ladies. Plus I got to spend extra mom only time with my friend Katie. :)

 

 

 I love when I am home and can spend lots of time with my little helper and side kick.

 

:)

 

 

I believe

I saw this the other day and I had to post it!

We are hoping to start painting Ellison's new "big girl" room soon. I am having a hard time picking the right color yellow. I would like it to be light and not to yellow. Her bedding in yellow, green and pink. All of her furniture is going to be white! The trim in the room is white as well.She is very excited to sleep in a big girl bed. If you can see in the picture I have put little * on my top picks. I would love your help picking too!