January 11, 2010

  • Back in the Swing of Things

    I'm trying to get back in the swing of things, again.  Hard to believe it's 2010!!! 

    I enjoyed hanging my new calendar and writing everyone's birthdays and anniversaries down.  I usually do that on the first of January, but didn't feel well and it was finally done a few days later.  This is the calendar I chose for 2010.  I have ordered from Lang Co. for the past 5 years, or so.  I like their artists.

                                         

    I have my computer back (and it is no longer moving at a snail's pace) and am trying to figure out how to edit pictures from my new camera.  I tried to upload some last night (here on Xanga) and, after 15 minutes, one picture hadn't even uploaded.  I think the problem was the quality was set for excellent, something that isn't necessary for computer pictures!  My pictures, today, are taken with the new Canon.

                                       
                                                       Flowers from Jesse - our 12th anniversary.

    I'll try to catch up everyone with pictures from the past and my boring (lately) life.

    I'll share pictures from our anniversary dinner, January 2nd.

      
    I cooked a seafood meal, this year, because it's cheaper AND I was sick and didn't feel like (nor did I think it was wise) getting out in the cold, to go to a restaurant.

    We did a bit of school last week.  A complete disaster.  I'm hoping this week will begin to smooth itself out.  Maybe they just needed to be reminded "HOW" we do school around here!

                                           
                                                   The butter and seasonings I mixed up to saute the scallops.

    I still miss Stormy.  I think I see her or "expect" to see her around every corner.  I guess that will pass in time. 

    The dogs are well and the bird is sassy as ever!  Chirper still sleeps with me.  In fact, I have some pictures of him lying on my heating pad before I got to bed!  Pretty cute.  I'll share those eventually.

                                        
                                                                                        My plate.
                                      Sea scallops, white rice, and peas & carrots (the girls ate chicken breasts).

    Today the lady who is supposed to help me with cleaning twice a week will be here for her first cleaning visit.  She came last week for a walk through and interview.  I hope it works out for her and us.  She will come on Monday's and Wednesdays.  She and I would have preferred Mondays and Thursdays, but the girls have a standing therapy appointment on Thursdays.  On the chance that I still won't be able to drive when Jesse's lawn season starts back, he'd prefer to take the girls on Thursday, rather than Friday.

    I've made a list of things I need done and, over time, I hope to have a routine established fairly soon.

              

    I need to hop in the bathtub and get dressed.  The girls are used to playing and doing mainly nothing around here, and it's time I cracked the whip!

    Jesse has gone to wash both of the vehicles!  I'm the only slug.  Gotta go!

    Be Blessed  ~

     

Comments (9)

  • Yay for getting your computer back!  Love the flowers!

    When you cook the scallops, what exactly did you use?  I *LOVE* scallops & would be interested in cooking them myself.... but I've never done it.

    Hope your house cleaning goes well & works out for you both!

  • Those scallops look yummy.  You're making me hungry!  So wonderful you are getting someone to help you clean.  I hope it works out for you!  Have a blessed week.

  • Okay, I'm buying scallops this week. I love scallops and haven't had them in way too long!!

    The pictures came out nice and sharp.

    I remember when we lost a dog and for weeks everytime I rounded the corner to our road my heart would sink because I knew he wouldn't be there to greet me. I'd be over it by the time I pulled in the laneway. And of course it lessened with time.

    Hope this week of school goes better than last! Take care and God Bless~Dawne

  • You go be a slug any time you want!!  Uh, scallops???  YES PLEASE!!  They look fab!  Glad you're getting back into the swing of things, even if it takes a while.  ♥

  • @JourneyOf7 - 

    I usually start with melting a stick of real butter. To that I add garlic powder, black pepper, a little salt, and sprinkle nutmeg throughout. Nutmeg is the key ingredient (had it once at a seafood restaurant) because it works well with the sweet flavor of the scallops. After the scallops are finished, I pour about 1/4 cup of cooking sherry (or white wine) into the pan liquid and spoon over the fish.

    I think Holland House makes the cooking wine - it's at the grocery in the section with the flavored vinegars.

  • @JourneyOf7 - 

    Forgot to mention - Don't saute them too long. If they are overcooked they are tough AND take on a fishy taste.

  • Gorgeous flowers!

  • You are looking good, Cherylyn. The food looks great, too!

  • Love the Lang calendars too :) Though, in a home full of guys, decorated for guys, I have no place to put one ;) Good to 'see' you today -- take care :)

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