Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Mother's....just a thought
M O T H E R S
Real Mothers don't eat quiche;
Real Mothers don't eat quiche;
They don't have time to make it.
Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils
Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils
Are probably in the sandbox.
Real Mothers often have sticky floors,
Real Mothers often have sticky floors,
Filthy ovens and happy kids.
Real Mothers know that dried play dough
Real Mothers know that dried play dough
Doesn't come out of carpets.
Real Mothers don't want to know what
Real Mothers don't want to know what
The vacuum just sucked up..
Real Mothers sometimes ask 'Why me?'
Real Mothers sometimes ask 'Why me?'
And get their answer when a little
Voice says, 'Because I love you best..'
Real Mothers know that a child's growth
Voice says, 'Because I love you best..'
Real Mothers know that a child's growth
is not measured by height or years or grade...
It is marked by the progression of Mommy to Mom to Mother...
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Great - Great - Great Grandma's China
I was deeply honored during my last trip to Florida. My parents couldn't get any more riders on their insurance because they live in a hurricane zone and my Mom wanted to make sure the families china was safe from harm. It has been in our family for generation after generation. I wept when she wanted me to ship it home. It's just one more sign that I wont have my parents with me forever.
While in Florida, we went to the local Pac Mail and for an hour they wrapped, taped, and packed up these precious pieces of family history. I was shocked at the cost at shipping them back to Fargo, but lovingly paid every penny, knowing that having a professional pack them, meant that the chances of damage would be decreased.
The china arrived yesterday, and I began opening it with awe as I realized just how much care they took in packing these aged dishes. I opened layer after layer and marveled that not one item was damaged or even chipped. When I opened the last piece I paused, knowing that it was safe, and that at least for now, this generation hadn't failed to protect our families legacy.
I dusted off my small cheerio cabinet and then placed each piece in, one at a time. Brandon was helping me and it was a great time to talk about family heritage, the passing down of family heirlooms, and what they mean to preserving a families history. Wee chatted about how when we use the China it gives us a chance to talk about family memories and how it evokes memories just like a picture does.
Brandon asked me who would inherit this family treasure next. I replied only, whomever will treasure it most and pass it on best.
While in Florida, we went to the local Pac Mail and for an hour they wrapped, taped, and packed up these precious pieces of family history. I was shocked at the cost at shipping them back to Fargo, but lovingly paid every penny, knowing that having a professional pack them, meant that the chances of damage would be decreased.
The china arrived yesterday, and I began opening it with awe as I realized just how much care they took in packing these aged dishes. I opened layer after layer and marveled that not one item was damaged or even chipped. When I opened the last piece I paused, knowing that it was safe, and that at least for now, this generation hadn't failed to protect our families legacy.
I dusted off my small cheerio cabinet and then placed each piece in, one at a time. Brandon was helping me and it was a great time to talk about family heritage, the passing down of family heirlooms, and what they mean to preserving a families history. Wee chatted about how when we use the China it gives us a chance to talk about family memories and how it evokes memories just like a picture does.
Brandon asked me who would inherit this family treasure next. I replied only, whomever will treasure it most and pass it on best.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Grandpa's Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:Plump Chicken Legs (thawed completely)
Season Salt (Lawry's)
Spray H2O Bottle
TLC Grilling
Preheat grill on med/high
Preseason chicken all the way around with Lawry's
Place seasoned chicken on grill and grill 10 minutes on one side over indirect (400) flame
Flip and grill 10 more minutes
Flip every 2 minutes until juices run clear
Spray grill flame periodically if flame gets too hot
It will cause the grill to steam and keep the chicken moist
Enjoy!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Grandpa's Chicken
Grandpa Steve
Man this is GOOD chicken!
Ahhhh, that's the face of a very HAPPY grandchild!
The boys begged Grandpa to make his famous grilled chicken while we were in Florida last weekend. They gobbled up a WHOLE pan!
I'll post the recipe soon!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Minneapolis Break
We took a break from all the flooding news, drama and trauma to visit Minneapolis with some friends the week before Easter. We went to the Science Museum of Minnesota, Mall of America, Camp Nickelodeon, Monsters VS Aliens and Lego Land. We had a blast and it was fun to celebrate Brandon's birthday (even if it was a little late).