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Showing posts with label Brandi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brandi. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

This is Bragging


My friend Brandi is an amazing writer and today is her first day as an amazing teacher. Lucas made her a sign this morning before he left for school. You should really check out her blog sometime.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Lemon Pie - Oh My!

I got this recipe from a Mr.Food Cookbook and improved it thanks to Brandi. She suggested I melt chocolate over the crust. Lucas REALLY wanted to put his hand prints in this pie, but thankfully didn't. This recipe is so easy. We took it to a friend's house for dinner tonight and it was a big hit. I would have never thought lemon and chocolate would go so well together but they did!

1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)
1 cup whipping cream
1 (6 oz) graham cracker pie crust
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips melted (optional)

1. Pour melted chocolate over pie crust and put in freezer to let harden.

2. While crust is in the freezer, whip whipping cream
3. Fold condensed milk and lemon juice into whipped cream
4. Pour filling into crust

5. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours

Thursday, March 06, 2008

Reading


Thank you Brandi!!!!

Sunday, March 02, 2008

Brandi's Bridal Bash

These pictures are from Friday night and are of some of the sweetest and funniest people I have ever met (and I'm not just saying that because they might read this.)

Friday, June 15, 2007

Fabulous Friday


Today Lucas and I met some of our friends at Forsyth Park.
He kept running over and giving his friend Krissy hugs. The two of them would hug each other until they fell to the ground laughing and then they would get up and hug again.
Lucas used to drive Krissy crazy by trying to pull out her barrettes and take up her personal space. It was so nice to see them both laughing together.
We were the last ones to leave the park so we just sat on the grass and relaxed before walking back to the car.
Lucas was so tired he couldn't decide if he wanted to go home or stay and play.
Right as we were leaving the park I realized that Lucas' sippy cup had spilled in the diaper bag and my cell phone was floating in the spilled water. Since this is the third time my phone has been submerged in liquid I don't think it is going to come back from the dead.
Tonight I got to go out for a girls night with Brandi. She had this fun idea of going to South Carolina for the best Mexican food on the East Coast. I was a little skeptical but I'm always up for a road trip. I was very pleased to find out that she wasn't exaggerating at all! Seriously, I had the best Mexican food at Mi Tierra since moving back to the East Coast. It was well worth the drive. After dinner we did a little shopping at Target before heading home. I always have the best time with Brandi and she ALWAYS knows the best places to go. She needs to write her own little travel guide.

Friday, May 11, 2007

The best kind of love


Today Lucas and I spent our afternoon with our friend Brandi. Lucas has only met Brandi a few times but he adores her. Brandi packed us a picnic lunch that she made herself and even packed Lucas' in a special little bag that he proudly carried to the park as he held her hand. A few times when Brandi walked away for a few seconds he got upset and would only calm down when she came back. She chased him around the playground and pushed him on the swing. For the first time I got to sit back and just really observe him playing.
I always love spending time with Brandi because she is such an amazing person(I'm not just saying that because she fed us an delicious lunch or because I know she might be reading this either.) Watching her with Lucas though gives me a whole new appreciation for her because Brandi's love for Lucas is the best kind- the kind bestowed by choice.

Friday, August 11, 2006

"What a glorious feeling"

Today Lucas had a combined PT & OT appointment and both of his therapists raved about the progress he has been making. They both also said how surprised they were by how quickly he is progressing. PT & OT are becoming such a positive thing for Lucas. He has come so far in just a few weeks. He has more muscle town and he uses the things he learns at therapy playing at home.

After therapy Lucas and I had a lunch date at Queeny's with Brandi. Unfortunately, Queeny's was closed for some reason. We ended up following Brandi to the Firefly Cafe followed by my first trip (of many I am sure) to the Back in the Day Bakery (where they have the biggest and best Chocolate Chip cookies I have ever tasted!!!) I love getting together with Brandi because she always takes me to these great places I would have never found on my own. She is also a great listener and always has at least one story to tell me that always makes my nose very thankful that I wasn't drinking anything while she shared the details.

On our way home it started to rain. I love when it rains in the summer because I love how the cold rain drops feel on my hot skin. Just as we got home the rain was more of a sprinkle so I let Lucas feel the raindrops for the first time. (Yes he has been out in the rain during mad dashes to the car but he was always covered up and never before able to just enjoy the sensation of rain.) His had this blissful expression on his face as he tried to catch the droplets of rain in his hands. It made me so happy that he was enjoying the misty rain but then again I was always one of those children that loved when it rained because that could only mean one thing... mud puddles.

Wednesday, May 04, 2005

10 Weeks and Counting

I am 30 weeks pregnant and have gained 15 lbs total, which is great! Everything is going fine, I feel great, but I am starting to feel tired again in the afternoons like I did in the first trimester, which means more naps for me! I even went to bed with Curt last night at 10:00! (which is a big thing for me because I am a night person, usually I will go to bed with him but then I get up and do eBay, clean house, read...)

One thing my midwife is worried about is my blood pressure, it isn't high, but it could easily become that way and then it could cause problems, so it is all about prevention. So... that means more fresh fruits and veggies for me. Which isn't bad at all but I'm not a big fruit person, and I love my prepackaged foods... (like mac & cheese, chips, white bread and other processed foods)

This is what I should be eating everyday:
The Brewer Diet For A Healthy Mom And Baby
Every day of the week, you and your baby must have:
One quart (4 cups) of milk. Any kind will do: whole milk, low fat, skim, powdered, or buttermilk. If you do not like milk, you can substitute one cup of yogurt for each cup of milk.
Two eggs.
One or two servings of fish, shellfish, chicken or turkey, lean beef, veal, lamb, pork, liver or kidney.
Alternative combinations include: Rice with beans, cheese, sesame, milk Cornmeal with beans, cheese, tofu, milk. Beans with rice, bulgur, cornmeal, wheat noodles sesame seeds, milk. Peanuts with: sunflower seeds, milk. Whole wheat bread or noodles with: beans, cheese, peanut butter, milk, tofu.
For each serving of meat, you can substitute these quantities of cheese:
Brick 4 oz.
Longhorn 3 oz.
Camembert 6 oz.
Muenster 4 oz.
Cheddar 3 oz.
Monterey Jack 4 oz.
Cottage 6 oz.
Swiss 3 oz.

One or two servings of fresh, green, leafy vegetables: mustard, beet, collard, dandelion or turnip greens, spinach, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, kale, Swiss chard.
Five servings of whole grain breads, rolls, cereals or pancakes: wheatena, 100% bran flakes, granola, shredded wheat, wheat germ, oatmeal, buckwheat or whole wheat pancakes, corn bread, corn tortillas, corn or bran or whole wheat muffins, waffles, brown rice.
Two choices from: a whole potato (any style), large green pepper, grapefruit, lemon, lime, papaya, tomato (one piece of fruit, or one large glass of juice).
Three pats of butter.
Also include in your diet, in addition to the above (i.e., don't count one food in two categories): A yellow- or orange-colored vegetable or fruit five times a week.
Liver once a week, if you like it.
Table salt: SALT YOUR FOOD TO TASTE
Water: Drink to thirst.

It is not healthy for you and your unborn baby to go even 24 hours without good food!

Your goal is 80 to 100 grams of protein each day for the prevention of toxemia.

My midwife gave me that plan and I've been looking it up online and it is from Dr.Brewer's Blue Ribbon Baby Pages

So far so good. We had a really healthy dinner.
Baked Chicken
Fresh Baked French Bread
Angel Hair Pasta W/ Can Tomatoes, and Fresh Zucchini, and Squash

Well my sweet Jadie is home! I can tell she doesn't feel that well, but I know she will be fine in a few days. She was so happy to see me and I was overjoyed to see her!

I am excited for tomorrow! I have lunch plans with Brandi tomorrow, my treat (she has taken me out so many times it is my turn!) We are going to my favorite place Ken & Candi's BBQ to have their cheese fries YUM! ( I know they aren't on my diet but one last time and I'll be good!)

The new diet doesn't sound too hard... I just have to shop in the outside aisles of the grocery store, which you should anyway! I just have to make sure I buy fresh fruits, veggies, meats, and gasp WHOLE GRAIN BREAD! (which I hate cause I grew up eating it).

Plus the pasta recipe today was really good and I used two cups of fresh zucchini and squash, and I used can tomatoes instead of fresh because they are supposed to be better for you. (only because it is actually more tomatoes then if you were to cut them up yourself). It was really good. Curt even liked it.

Well I need to get some things done so I am going to go for now. I need to go through my cabinets and take out the food that I can't eat so I won't be tempted and maybe drop it off at Lisa's. I don't want to waste it by throwing it away, and I need to make a list of things I need to buy from the grocery store.

I am really committed to eating batter (after tomorrow ha ha) and I only have 10 weeks to go. I want to do everything in my power so my baby is healthy! Plus hopefully they will become habits and I will stay with it even after the baby comes.

My Mood : thoughtful
Now Playing : curt is watching Suspect Zero

Thursday, April 28, 2005

Just Checking In

Nothing too exciting has been going on lately, just the normal day to day things of washing clothes, doing things in Lucas' nursery, and washing dishes. I am excited I have auctions ending tonight! I have also found the most comfy pants ever! They are terry cloth pants from Old Navy and they are so nice! (Curt says it is because they are actually maternity pants, I responded by maturing sticking out my tongue.)

Yesterday Lucas was kicking me in the ribs all day (not a fun feeling) It didn't hurt but I think it will get old fast! I read up on it and it said his feet can actually stay under one side of my rib cage as he grows and runs out of room.

I am getting so impatient with him. I want to meet him now! I watch THE VIEW sometimes on ABC and one of the girls I just adore Elizabeth just had her baby and they checked in on her and her baby and it was the cutest thing... I just cried. I hope I don't start getting all emotional this last trimester. If so Curt is in for once wild ride.

Well I am about to go to the grocery store and buy some milk (I drank the last gallon all by myself in a 24 hour period) and I think I am going to get something to bake... well at least to eat the dough... lol thanks Brandi, it is your fault after that whole conversation about food last night.

This is what I am making for dinner tonight:

Mexican Skillet Casserole

1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes--undrained, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can Ranch-style beans 1/2 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
2 Tbsp. chili powder
Salt, pepper&garlic powder--to taste
1 cup water 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

In large skillet, brown ground beef and onion till meat is brown and onion is tender; drain. Add tomatoes, beans, rice, seasonings, and water. Cover, bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Top with shredded cheese. Cook another 5 minutes, or until cheese melts. Serves 4

My Mood : Lazy Now
Playing : watching STARTING OVER to see if they are going to kick Tess off.

Friday, February 04, 2005

Today Was a Good Day

I had an awesome day (until now thanks to an eBay buyer). I'm going to start at the end. First I get an email from a buyer asking about the shipping cost... on all my auctions I have either a flat rate price OR a shipping calculator that will tell the bidders exactly what the shipping costs will be if they win the auction. Anyway... I sold this pair of Levi's jeans and this buyer emailed me complaining about the shipping. (They live all the way across the country so Priority costs a little more then it would to ship something inside of GA) Well at first I told the buyer that I stated the amount in the auction I was always upfront. So the buyer sends the paypal payment with this little message about how I am overcharging shipping and if the buyer had known that it would cost so much that they wouldn't have bid)... HMMM it is called reading!

Well I was pissed so I just refunded the total amount of money and relisted the jeans because I don't want to take the chance of this person living me bad feedback because they are too dumb to read the auction. So I am going to eat the listing fees for originally listing it AND relisting. I added the person to my blocked bidder list (meaning they can't ever buy anything from me ever again). Ok now I got all of that off my chest!

Today I had lunch at Brandi's house (she is the editor of the Calliope, AASU's Lit mag) and she is just cool. I felt so special that she invited me over! I have been needing some girl time lately! I love my hubby but sometimes "Girl's just want to have fun" lol! Anyway after that we went to Target, grabbed some Coffee (shh don't tell Curt! HA HA! He is a spaz when I drink coffee maybe once or twice a month because of the caffeine but hey I don't drink soda or tea so it is ok) and then we went to the meeting.

Brandi is just so cool because she has her own style. She is funny and smart and sarcastic and we have so much to talk about like EBAY, and bad poems, and just strange things in general. Plus she is like this super woman who juggles all this stuff (2 jobs, being a landlord, school, Calliope, and a boyfriend) that would drive me CRAZY! Oh and now I can add to that list she is a good cook. She is also the one that suggested we name out daughter Hadley... I think the name is kind of cute, but Curt is like uhhh....NO!

I love that I am still involved with the Calliope even though I graduated. I miss school so much! I miss intelligent conversation. Maybe I should look into taking some classes (not from AASU too expensive to take just one class) but maybe a continuing education class, or a community art class or something. I just need to do something to exercise my brain. Also I think it would be fun to go to some sort of pregnancy yoga class or something.

From the meeting I went to Ted and Lisa's and babysat for them so they could go to a concert. I got to make Hamburger helper for dinner! YUM! Then I came home and watched the Apprentice and ER. Then spent the rest of the time until now updating my web page and doing Ebay stuff. I need to go to bed now!

My Mood : random Now Playing : Conan O'Brien from the other room

Monday, January 31, 2005

Tax Time

Well I just did our taxes and this is the 3rd year in the row I've done them. So far so good. We owe state about $60 and Federal Owes us about $70. So guess we don't really owe anything, which is a good thing! I feel so smart doing our taxes. I guess that college degree was good for something! LOL

I am excited for this next week! Thursday I am going to lunch at my friend Brandi's house. She is the coolest most unique person I think I have ever met. She just has her own style to her and she is intelligent and funny! She is also the editor of Calliope, which is Armstrong Atlantic State University's Lit Mag. I graduated in December but I am still going to help out with this edition because it gives me something to do, plus I had a lot of fun last time... we won 1st place for the 2004 edition!

Anyway after lunch we have a lit mag meeting to discuss some of the work. So I'll have new stuff to read. Which reminds me I need to find a good book to keep me occupied. I made a big dent in the computer room. I started throwing out old school papers and went through my eBay things to give away stuff to the Goodwill that I know won't sell or won't be worth selling. I have a trash bag full of clothes to drop off.

I guess one of the next steps will be getting the smaller computer desk so we can move the computer from the office to the living room. Also I need to shampoo the carpets. Well I think I am going to eat something and try to sleep. My sleep schedule is all messed up now! After I got up at 4 am Sunday I went back to bed at 8 until about 10 AM and then I fell asleep about 6-8:30 pm.

My Mood : out of it Now Playing : Home Alone from the Other room