Sad, very sad.

Health Ledger, 28, found dead.

Pictured with daughter Matilda.

Meme

From Clarksville

Eight Things I Often Say:
I already answered you....it was 'NO'!
We own to many clothes.
What are you doing?
Are your chores done?
Are you done with school?
Then, WHAT are you doing?
Please stop talking/singing/arguing/making unecessary noise.
Leave the cat ALONE!
*Gee, I'm a joy to live with, aren't I?

Eight Books I Have Read or Recently Read:
The Book of James
Kite Runner
A Thousand Splendid Suns
It's All Too Much
You and Your ADD Child
Real Simple
BHG Cookbook

Songs I Could Listen To Over And Over:
My Savior, My God by Aaron Shust
Marvelous Light by Charlie Hall
This Little Light by The Clark Brothers
Independently Happy by Blue October
Sitting On the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding
You Sexy Thing by Hot Chocolate
Home by Michael Buble
Super Duper Love by Joss Stone

Packin' on the pounds...

My mom carried this dip to all sorts of functions when I was growing up. It was always a hit and

super simple to make. After I married, it became a standard around the holidays. During the last few years of mom's life, she couldn't have it due to dietary restrictions so we didn't make it. Now that she's gone, I'm making it in her honor. This dips for you, Mom!

If I were more organized, I would have a picture of the 'Cast', but I'm not. So here's the list instead:

2 blocks of cream cheese, softened

1 jar sliced dried beef, diced

2-3 green onions, chopped

1 can black olives, chopped

Toss it all in a bowl and stir. I use the KitchenAid. I'm lazy like that.

It'll look like this:

Serve with crackers and enjoy!

Unattended Children or Why We School Year Round

This afternoon I ran to the store to pick up a few previously forgotten items. This is what I returned to find.

Rock on.

It's called Christmas!

If you haven't checked out the guys of Go Fish yet, here's a little sample of what you are missing...

China Free

HERE is a link to a blog that lists many options for (hopefully) lead-free toys. I have to admit, I was less than worried when the first few recalls came out. My kids are beyong putting things in their mouths and such. However, after reading the labels on tons of toys this week I found there are very few toys NOT made in China! I was a little surprised.
Anyway, there's a link to help you get the lead out of Christmas this year. Ha, I made a funny.

My new love....

Standing in line at the market yesterday, I pawed this little beauty for what seemed like a whole 12 seconds! Strangely, I found myself wishing the checker would have forgotten the code for broccolli crowns or perhaps the pomegranate. Pomegranate, now that's an easily forgettable fruit. ANYway, as I waited for the whole 12 seconds, I found myself intrigued with this mag. Now, I couldn't purchase it because I have a deal with my husband regarding magazines. It seems my collection is slightly 'out of hand'. Whatever. I didn't buy it, but I will next week. Oh yeah. Check it out if you haven't already - I do realize I am occasionally often behind the times....

Obligatory Momsense

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This is perplexing

Chris over @ Notes from the Trenches posted about this a few days ago. It's just too much for my pea brain to comprehend. At first I could only see her spinning clockwise. Only one cup of coffee at that point. However, several hours & mugs o'java later she was spinning in both directions! Freaky! My two kids & husband could see her spinning in both directions the very moment they glanced at her. This morning, I can only see her spinning counter-clockwise. Go figure.
Go here to see it for yourself! Which way is she spinning?