It's A Party (Gifts Included)

Yep, that is right, a party! A PROCRASTINATORS Party!!! Just what I need to get me in gear with those projects that make me cringe when they are mentioned. Before I can link this to the hostess, I have to figure out how to use Mr. Linky! That is a little discouraging for me, but I have already started my project, so I want wait until I figure out Mr. Linky to begin my job (thus procrastinating)!! Clear as mud??? 14 1/2 hours later: Going to try to finish post and get Mr. Linky to work. Thanks to Melissa at theinspiredroom.net for hosting the party and helping me with Mr. Linky. The project that makes me cringe: My Scrapbook/Craft closet.

Isn't that horrible?!!?!!?!!? You don't have to answer that! Now, if you noticed, I mentioned gifts with this party. I certainly didn't expect anything other than a clean, organized space when I decided to join this party. Which is ample reward!!! Low and behold, as I was cleaning out everything, I found a prize! Behind a 3-drawer chest that I pulled out, there was a black jewelry box. I opened it and found this:

I know that the image is a little blurry, but you get the idea. I lost a necklace that my hubby had given me for my birthday with matching earrings. I had the earrings, but couldn't figure out what in the world had happened to the necklace. Well, fast forward at least two years, tah dah! I found my necklace. Now how is that for a surprise?

Off to work on sorting, purging and replacing! Wish me luck!

Menu Plan Monday

I am a little late posting, but I didn't fizzle out. Here's this weeks proposed menu:

Monday: Taco Salad
Homemade Salsa from Farm Wife Recipes

Tuesday: BBQ Pork Sandwiches
Cole Slaw
Diced Potatoes with Greek Seasoning

Wednesday: Chicken Rollups
Green Beans
Sweet Potatoes

Thursday: Crock Pot Pork Chops
Creamed Potatoes
Purple Hull Peas from freezer
Salad

Friday: Possible Birthday Party for Mimi
Grilled Burgers
Chips
Birthday Cake

Have carried a couple of items over from last week that did't get done. Had lots of leftovers on Thursday. Oh yeah, the Ravioli recipe was good, although I thought it could use more Italian Dressing. Have a great week!

Country Kids Have Fun!!

This post will be more pictures than words, as the title and pictures speak for themselves. I love the spring weather and my children love to get outside no matter what the weather is like.

Gracie on Katy

Rolling down the hill in barrels is great fun!

Did someone say mud? Mine love it! If there isn't any, they make it.

How She Has Grown!

The last post in January was about Gracie and her birthday. So I will start again with Gracie. She is at such a cute stage right now and seems to be so smart for 16 months old. I know all Moms think there babies are smart! But I seem to notice it more with her than I did the others. She is such a joy, while at the same time being such a challenge for me.

Fun while Mommie is cooking

Gracie, Ryan, Michael, Jaycee, Ben, Caroline, and Alex on Easter Sunday

More Easter Pictures

Keepers Tea Party with Caroline

Ok, got to be going now. Have been on here too long. Coming next: Country kids have fun!

Menu Plan Monday

Well, I am here for what seems to be my quarterly posting!! I am going to try to do better. Actually I am trying to start several new, good habits. The only problem is I am such a fizzler! I am hoping that posting it here will give me some accountability, but I don't know. Anyway, here goes first attempt at Menu Planning.

Monday: Pork Roast
Creamed Potatoes
Ceasar Salad

Tuesday: Chicken/Broccoli with noodles
rolls

Wednesday: Ravioli and Cheese Bake from orgjunkie.com
Spinach/Romaine Salad
Texas Toast

Thursday: Leftovers or Pork Chops in Crock Pot, Purple Hull Peas from the freezer, and
Green Beans

Friday: Taco Salad

Those of you who know me very well are probably laughing about now! Wish me luck!