The kids are back to school! Spring break is over. What is it about Spring break? I know I cooked more, so that meant more dishes to clean. The kids must of changed their clothes at least 2 times a day, so that meant more laundry. Between fishing, beach days, sleepovers and a trip to the zoo. Taking them to their friends house and picking them up. I don't think there was a day that I had to myself on Spring break. Every night I hit that pillow and fell right off to sleep. Only to wake again to another day of things to do. It was a busy week and we had perfect weather. I guess we couldn't of asked for more.

To answer my own question.......Spring break is all about the kids!

Have a good day!
Susan

Tasty Thursday ~ Fruit Salsa

FRUIT SALSA

2 cups of diced fruit, such as, kiwi, pineapple,

mango, papaya, strawberries

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped

2 T fresh lime juice

salt and pepper to taste

Gently toss together all ingredients. Chill and serve with cracker or chips. Also

can be served on chicken or fish.

For more Tasty Thursday

"Entertaining" recipes, check out

Trista at The Pumpkin Patch

Happy Birthday!

Here is to Happy Birthday #15!

Where did the years go?

They aren't babies anymore.

I just hope they make the right choices

along the way. I will always be there

in case you guys need help on which way

to go.

Here is to many, many, many more birthdays!

And I'll be sure, to get a cake with candles on every one.

No matter how old you are.

Love you guys with all my heart.

MOM

Everything just seems to popping through the ground.

Sure sign of Spring!

Have any sightings of Spring?

Have a good day!

Susan

Tasty Thursday ~ Deep Dish Pasta Casserole

1 lb ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1 14oz jar spaghetti sauce

1 lb can stewed tomatoes

8oz of shell macaroni

1 pint sour cream

6oz shredded provolone

8oz shredded mozzarella

Cook ground beef; drain. Add onions, garlic powder, sauce and tomatoes. Cook shell macaroni. Drain. In a deep dish casserole, layer as follows: 1/2 shells, 1/2 meat sauce, 1/2 sour cream,

all provolone, repeat and top with mozzarella. Bake covered at 350 degrees for approx.

35-40 minutes. Remove cover and cook until cheese melts and browns.

Trista is the host for Tasty Thursday. Go check out some more recipes at The Pumpkin Patch.

Happy Spring!

These goodies are from Sue for the One World One Heart drawing. The card is just beautiful.
These goodies were sent by Pam. It was from the basket swap. Boy, did she spoil me.

The flowers are just starting to pop.

Beautiful colors, cant wait for the warmer weather.

Have a good day!

Susan

May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks,
May your heart be as light as a song,
May each day bring you bright, happy hours,
That stay with you all the year long.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Susan

Gosh, it's been a bit since I've been on. I guess with Spring and the temps being up there on some days, just don't want to be in sitting on the computer. I also joined Weight Watchers and been walking whenever I can. So far, first week.....7.8lbs. I know it's all water, but it feels great. Gives me an incentive to keep going. Needed to do it for myself.

Been working on a couple of swaps. Wont let me post pictures, so need to wait on that. My Easter swap will be going out this week. Cant wait to pack it up, had fun with that one. Received a package from Susan this week. From the "OWOH" drawing. And also received my Easter package from Pam. Still not able to post pictures. :( Great packages! I love receiving things in the mail.

Well off I go to start the day. Heading out to the flea market this morning. I'm sure with the sun shining, they'll be plenty of vendors to look at. Plus, need to get some fruit and vegetables.

Have a good day!
Susan

Grrrrr.....still unable to post pictures.

We were suppose to get some snow last night, but woke up to rain. It washed all the snow away that was leftover from the week. Since the sun was shinning, I figured I go in the yard and pick up. I started picking up the branches that have fallen from the trees. There I saw it...something yellow........

Could it be????

The first sign of Spring?

Received a package from Deb today. It was for the "One World One Heart"drawing off of her blog. She made me a lovely heart plant poke, very cute. And a heart made from 2 baking tins. I love the glitter and the feathers around it. Think I'm going to leave it out to enjoy it. Thank you Deb, your very crafty.

Pot Roast for dinner tonight. The store had a sale on asparagus, so throwing that in the pot to cook a bit before serving. Wanted to add something other than potato and carrots.

Also tried a new recipe for carrot cake. But decided to make cupcakes instead. Have to say, MMMM! Don't think they will last very long around here.

Tag-I'm It

I've been tagged by Susan and Tania. First time! I'm suppose to list 7 random things about myself.

Here goes ~

1. I am always up and about around 5-5:30 a.m.

2. I don't like getting fresh flowers as gifts. (only because they don't last and I'd rather receive a plant)

3. Don't like cleaning pots. I usually let them soak and wait till dh does them. :)

4. I love pretzels and sour cream.

5. I'm mostly an herbal tea drinker.

6. I rather hang out my clothes than to use the dryer.

7. I rather go get a good slice a pizza than go to a nice restaurant.

Sorry, I'm not one for chain letters or such. Plus, I wouldn't know who to pass this along to. So if you'd like to play along. Consider yourself tagged! Your it!

Sandy's Giveaway!

Sandy is having a 100th post giveaway for a new banner. She does some wonderful work. Go check it out!

Snow Day!

Finally snow! The kids are thrilled to have a snow day. It's been a long time for us. Usually we don't get snow. Maybe a coat here and there nothing to write home about. Right now it's still snowing and we are up to 4".

We were outside early this morning cleaning off the cars and driveway. The kids and I had a blast. Even made some snow angels.

Here is the little one is telling me he is cold and wet. Needs to come inside to warm up. Says, he would like some hot chocolate and maybe some soup. MMMM! Sounds good to me.

Everything is hung up to dry out for our next trip outside. Which I know will be coming soon. :)

Have a good day!

Susan

Dinner to go....

Today I made some Sweet N Sour Ribs in the crock. It is a great pot luck meal to bring to a function. Makes a good batch. Dh loves to pack it for lunch. Along with a side salad, cant go wrong.

SWEET N SOUR RIBS

3-4 lbs boneless country style ribs

1 can (20 oz) pineapple tidbits, undrained

2 cans (8oz) tomato sauce

1/2 cup onion, sliced

1/2 cup green pepper, sliced

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup tomato paste

2 Tbl Worcestershire sauce

1 clove garlic, mince

dash salt and pepper

Place ribs in a greased crock pot. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir well. Pour over the ribs. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender. Serve over rice or noodles.

Enjoy!

Susan

Do kids sleep? Is it, the older they get, the longer they want to stay up? One of my older boys wanted some kids over for the night. Thinking it wont be that bad, a couple of kids, I said okay.......8 came through the door. I could tell you this. If I dont hear that Rock Band anymore, it would'nt bother me at all. Especially the drum part!!

Knowing I had to get some sleep, I finally went to bed around 1:30, then woke at 4:30 to kids still up. I found myself rather tired, couldnt imagine how they felt. Then around 5:00 I heard nothing. No drumming, no guitar, nothing, silence. Thinking this is great, went back to bed only to get back up around 7:00 to kids fully charged. Couldnt believe they were going full force. They stayed most of the day to play some more. When that doorbell started ringing at 2:00 for the first one to leave. I was a happy camper.

Now I must get ready to take my son to his hockey game. Going to stop for some hot coffee and hope the game goes fast. Cant wait for my head to hit the pillow tonight. Because of the holiday tomorrow, we could all sleep in. Yeah!

Have a good night!
Susan

Happy Valentine's Day!

And the winner of the OWOH drawing is................................

The randomly picked number is: 41
Lowest Number 1
Highest Number 106


POST #41! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fresh from the Farm

Congratulations! Once I get your information, I will mail your package out.

Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway. Thank you to Lisa for hosting such a wonderful event.

Enjoy your day!
Susan

One World,One Heart Giveaway

Yesterday I discovered the One World, One Heart Event being run by Lisa Oceandreamer. Its a whole network of people offering giveaways for Valentines day. The event brings the blogging community together from around the world and interact with people we would not ordinarily meet. Everyone who participates will be giving something away on their blog. If you have a blog and want to participate in a give away or if you just want to meet the other participants and have a look at their giveaways click here.



For my giveaway..............





I threw a package together of Valentine's/Red items. There is 3 pieces of fabric, 1/2 yard each, some ribbon and lace, a cookie cutter, hanging paper heart, charm braclet, heart filled with Hershey kisses and a take out box filled with surprises. Didnt want to give it all away, had to have some kind of surprise in there!

To participate, all you need to do is leave a comment on THIS post by midnight, February 13.

Good luck!
Susan

Vintage Heart Swap

During the week, I received a wonderful swap package from Nancy. She was my partner in the Vintage Heart Swap. I received a wonderful box filled with candles, a metal hanging heart, a sewn heart with some beautiful lace on it and a pretty glittery card. Everything was so nice. Thank you Nancy, enjoyed your swap. It put a smile on my face!

Susan

Easter Basket Giveaway!

Are your ready for Spring??

Nancy of Vintage Whimsy and Folkart Originals is having a giveaway for an Easter Basket. Go check out her blog for the details.

Finishing up on my "Sweetheart Swap" to Sue. We had to alter a heart shape candy box and fill it up with treats. The treats could be anything, but everything had to be heart shaped. Found the fabric on sale for $1.00 a yard at Walmart. Couldn't pass that up. Then I just went from there.






So Sue, don't peek! Sure hope you like your box of goodies. Should be getting it by weeks end.

Now onto finishing up another swap.


Have a good day!
Susan