tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20702302289860333272012-01-27T11:47:23.380-06:00Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.comBlogger3891100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-66343703150500772992012-01-23T11:35:00.000-06:002012-01-24T10:20:10.864-06:00

I can't stop thinking about a very sweet little girl.  Baby Charlotte has been in the hospital in Chicago since she was born in August of 2011.  She's had numerous surgeries and fights for her precious life every single day. I don't ask for things very often, but I'm asking you to please pray for her healing, strength for not only her, but for her parents, Blake and Brooke, and for big brother,

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-49706163139856157822012-01-20T08:40:00.000-06:002012-01-24T10:27:32.827-06:00

**UPDATE** John Boch was interviewed by WCIA News, you can see the clip here: http://illinoishomepage.net/fulltext?nxd_id=331962 I'm sure you've seen Sarah McKinley in the national news recently, she's the young woman who had the misfortune of having two bad guys break into her house less than a week after her husband died.  She was forced to shoot one of them.  What hasn't made national news?

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-11383092020448855812012-01-19T13:30:00.000-06:002012-01-19T13:30:23.982-06:00

Well it happened again.  I went to the local watering hole last night for a "few" adult beverages.  Next thing I know, my alarm clock is screeching at me and I'm fighting off a blazing headache and upset stomach.  Oh, why does this happen!?  The bartender is supposed to be my friend, he isn't supposed to get me so drunk that I wake up with a hangover.  Wait, I shouldn't blame the bartender

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-77448458077453413032012-01-18T11:42:00.000-06:002012-01-18T11:42:00.693-06:00

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-38084923456676891932012-01-17T09:11:00.001-06:002012-01-17T09:11:53.664-06:00

I have really become quite the fan of roasted vegetables this past year, I'm not sure why I didn't do more of this before.  I love the crispness and the enhanced flavor that olive oil gives them.  Add a little cheese?  Yes please!   What You'll Need: Fresh Green Beans, trimmed Olive oil Dash of salt and pepper to taste Shredded Parmesan What You Do: Preheat to 425°F. Line a

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-88246192303255550572012-01-13T10:16:00.000-06:002012-01-13T10:16:03.254-06:00

I have a friend who is overweight and is on a mission to get herself into shape.  She's told me in the past how she doesn't like going to the local gyms here because she's not treated very nicely.  She feels this is because she is overweight and people don't take her working out seriously.  Now, I'll be honest... I really thought maybe it was the way she was perceiving it because of how she

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-44960948106639861062012-01-11T09:24:00.001-06:002012-01-11T09:29:22.585-06:00

We've been fortunate enough recently to have some great weather.  I would never have imagined that we'd be playing outside in just sweatshirts at the beginning of January!  Let's keep this streak of warm temps going please!

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Any women out there looking to learn how to shoot or brush up on your self defense?  I wanted to share a pretty awesome giveaway that A Girl and Her Gun is having.  Not only do you get $300 towards any reputable beginning self defense shooting course in the United States, but some other pretty generous bloggers have thrown in more items... just look at all of this! 200 rounds of Ammo in either

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-21091567341938084002012-01-09T15:37:00.001-06:002012-01-10T09:20:22.591-06:00

Compliments of the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance/ www.ussportsmen.org As 2012 begins, it’s important to take note of groups that are working against your opportunities to hunt, trap, fish and enjoy the outdoors.  I've stated many times on here how some of these organizations fool you into believing that they actually care for animals, when really all they care about is putting money in their

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-37572700371276068702012-01-02T16:30:00.001-06:002012-01-04T13:54:27.177-06:00

Would anyone care for a little bat stew? For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-36421468875232031472011-12-31T20:57:00.003-06:002012-01-03T09:10:45.570-06:00

I made these sweet little morsels on New Year's Eve.  JC had to work the weekend so we decided to just stay home and take it easy, our niece Peanut spent the night with us.  It may not have been the best idea to serve these sugar-laden goodies to two little girls... sugar high much? I found this recipe courtesy of Pinterest.  Made it pretty true to the original recipe, but as anyone knows

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-3512701404246388902011-12-28T09:17:00.001-06:002011-12-28T09:18:55.478-06:00

Christmas, it's a time to give and a time to receive.  It's a time to share with friends and family. It's a time to eat until your stomach literally can't handle any more.  But most of all?  It's a time for aunts and uncles with no children to buy inappropriate gifts for their nieces and nephews.  Thanks Bonnie & Cory.  While I hate for toys to go to waste, this is one that I'm hoping

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-29860076437173030352011-12-24T17:34:00.000-06:002011-12-24T17:34:02.455-06:00

I don't remember where I came across this fun idea, but I knew that we would be doing it for a treat to leave for Santa on Christmas Eve.  Monkey had a lot of fun making them and can't wait to see if Santa gobbles them up! What You Need: Chocolate Covered Mini Donuts Pretzel M&M's  Round Pearl Sprinkles Mini Pretzel Twists What You Do:  Press a red M&M into the hole of the donut.  Some

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-3759760341852914782011-12-13T17:42:00.000-06:002011-12-14T09:55:04.735-06:00

I love the gifts Maker's Mark sends around Christmas time, always so cute!  For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-15045867744920704192011-12-01T09:04:00.001-06:002011-12-01T09:17:44.589-06:00

A friend of mine made this video of some farmers in her hometown, doing what they call “Harvest for a Cure”. Glenn Bolander was having a hard time getting his crops out of the field because he was spending most of his time in the hospital with his wife, Carol, who has been battling breast cancer. Nearly 100 volunteers came together to help the Bolander’s clear their crops. It brought a tear to

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-34499601275776944512011-11-29T12:55:00.001-06:002011-11-30T10:07:56.623-06:00

Monkey loves to call the horses in at Papa Jim and GramC's house.  It's the cutest thing when she yells, "Come 'er boy" and wiggles her little fingers back and forth.  Makes this momma's heart melt.  For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-1521600064496385572011-11-24T09:22:00.000-06:002011-11-25T09:24:16.396-06:00

I explained to Monkey what Thanksgiving was and asked her what she was thankful for, here is her response:

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-29757314993763088522011-11-18T15:27:00.001-06:002011-11-18T15:29:02.036-06:00

I was going to save this for a Wordless Wednesday, but might as well put it up now.... It's been a good day! 

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-6283806568305709202011-11-13T17:56:00.001-06:002011-11-14T09:58:54.920-06:00

Of all the pies featured during the holiday season, pecan pie is the last one I would choose off the dessert table.  Cheesecake, though?  Well, it would be the first.  So why not improve on the dreaded pecan pie by combining it with the cheesecake?  And the pecan pie cheesecake was born! What You'll Need: 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 egg 1/3 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-36921717970899957432011-11-11T10:06:00.001-06:002011-11-11T10:08:48.708-06:00

Thank you to all of our service men and women. For those currently fighting, those who have defended us in the past and those who have paid the ultimate price. "This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave."

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-13445013095948794742011-11-10T09:58:00.000-06:002011-11-10T10:01:39.719-06:00

In November, American’s focus on thankfulness: for their country, their blessings, and their families.  I am going to spend one day here focusing on being thankful for my FARM family and the laughs and lessons they provide. My dad, Bob, grew up on a livestock farm in McLean, Illinois, with his four younger siblings, Susan, Marcia, and twins Jack & Jill. With my grandparents, Carl and Dorothy,

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-48987626645002269362011-11-06T08:08:00.001-06:002011-11-06T08:08:48.451-06:00

Monkey has a message for someone VERY special today....

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-37257891546219753322011-11-02T08:55:00.000-05:002011-11-02T08:55:01.847-05:00

Batgirl, Toto and Dorothy! For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

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Monkey and I got into the Halloween spirit over the weekend by making these cookies.  Not only were they scary, but they tasted good too! What You'll Need: Chocolate Chip Cookies (you can use your favorite recipe or buy the refrigerated pre-made kind) Red Frosting Miniature Marshmallows Slivered almonds What You Do: Prepare cookies as directed.  Let cool completely. Cut

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-4546637771957494792011-10-21T09:06:00.000-05:002011-10-21T10:59:55.356-05:00

With the weather around here this week, I'd say fall has officially reared it's head.  My favorite things about fall?  Let's see... cooler temps, bonfires, the changing colors of leaves, and apple pie.  And when I say apple pie, I don't mean the kind you bake, I'm taking about the kind you boil and drink! This is an adult beverage that is awesome served warm or chilled.  Give it a try! What

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-87951159109342255542011-10-20T11:10:00.001-05:002011-10-20T11:10:09.766-05:00

1. Ummm... it's cold.  Not chilly, but COLD.  When our fireplace kicks on automatically you know it's cold.  2. I'm pretty sure I've said it before, but I'll say it again... I hate winter.  And it's supposed to be fall right now, where is the jeans and sweatshirt weather?  This is calling for a parka! 3. Speaking of how cold it is... I'm SO happy that we are finally done with sand volleyball

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-67467005858049379702011-10-19T09:08:00.003-05:002011-10-19T09:08:58.405-05:00

Turn my back on the kid for 30 seconds in the bathroom and this is what I see when I turn back around.  Guess it's time to put the 'war paint' somewhere out of reach. For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-61695245280119652882011-10-15T08:00:00.000-05:002011-10-18T09:00:01.992-05:00

Today is the day that ten Chicago-area moms who have questions about food, farmers and farming are going on their first farm tour. These ten “Field Moms”, as they’ve been named by the Illinois Farm Families will get the chance to see firsthand how their food is grown and raised, as they meet Illinois farmers and tour their farms. As a farm girl myself, I think this effort to give suburban moms

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-29193018779491133552011-10-12T10:06:00.001-05:002011-10-12T10:06:44.193-05:00

I have a friend who is in her senior year at Illinois State University.  Rosie is majoring in Agriculture Animal Industry Management and plans on pursuing a career in Ag Literacy or Ag Communications.  As you well know, I myself work in the field of Ag Communications and have a special place in my heart for all things ag related, not to mention I think Rosie is a pretty swell gal, so I wanted to

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-48452055597035225212011-09-29T09:09:00.000-05:002011-09-29T09:09:13.085-05:00

It's never too early to start your Christmas shopping, right?  I came across this book on MSN the other day and happen to think it would make a great stocking stuffer.  Chicks with Guns is by photographer Lindsay McCrum and it captures some amazing pictures as well as stories about gun ownership. I love this picture of Alexandra and her son Truett, titled 'The magnificence of it all'. She

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-73725518503207209452011-09-28T09:12:00.001-05:002011-09-28T09:43:16.964-05:00

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Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-37275101134430483152011-09-26T10:23:00.000-05:002011-09-26T10:23:16.184-05:00

I’m going to apologize right up front for what I’m about to do. It’s called a rant, and I know some people don’t like that sort of thing. So I’m sorry, in advance. On the other hand, if you don’t like it, then stop reading. Apology retracted. If you haven’t heard, today is National Eat Dinner with Your Family Day. While it sounds like a nice cozy day, something about it just rubs me the wrong

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-13478246923815836472011-09-23T08:49:00.001-05:002011-09-23T08:49:00.548-05:00

I've been experimenting with zucchini dishes as of late.  Our zucchini plant that produced about 5 zucchinis earlier in the year, up and died on us.  But it made a miraculous recovery and is producing again!  So now I'm making zucchini bread and trying out all sorts of new things as well.  Here is one of the new concoctions.  What You Need:1 lb hamburger 1 zucchini, chopped 1 bag of quick

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-33338723905182457812011-09-22T10:01:00.000-05:002011-09-22T10:01:19.416-05:00

This past Saturday was the 5K for the VA that my sister and I have been planning for the last few months.  We were really happy with the turnout and hope to have it again next year.  Here are a few pictures from the race and the kids fun run:  1st Place Finisher... check out that time! Youngest Fun Runner showing off his dog tag A BIG thank you to all the sponsors and participants, we

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-78741707950071601022011-09-21T09:39:00.001-05:002011-09-21T09:39:50.677-05:00

Monkey came into the kitchen the other night while I was making supper, she was very excited about what she caught in her butterfly net and wanted me to see it.... Leroy may chew up EVERYTHING, but I think he must have a heart of gold to let her do this kind of stuff to him!  For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-21704363283052985182011-09-20T09:17:00.002-05:002011-09-20T09:19:06.361-05:00

Well, I've had a busy couple of weeks at work and at home.  Things are FINALLY slowing down a little bit (until next month, when I have another big work obligation to take care of).  While I have a few minutes today though, I wanted to touch on the Guns Save Life meeting that I went to last week.   The main speaker was a WWII hero that actually lives just a few miles from me.  Ernest Thorp had an

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-28487256975856510062011-09-15T10:41:00.001-05:002011-09-15T10:41:37.126-05:00

We love granola.  Unfortunately granola cereal isn't cheap.  So I decided I was going to make my own.  It turned out great and was a lot cheaper than buying boxes of it from the store!  What You Need:4 cups rolled oats 1 cup chopped nuts (I used walnuts and almonds) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup water What You Do: Preheat 

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-1122135310125692552011-09-09T15:57:00.000-05:002011-09-09T15:57:24.445-05:00

I came across this blog post today and it brought a tear to my eye.  It could be because I'm a little extra emotional this week, a lovely couple that I work with lost their youngest son in a car accident and it brings back many memories of two specific friends that I've lost in the last few years.  All great guys gone before their time.  But I really don't think that this is the reason this

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-52199970810945828922011-09-07T09:12:00.000-05:002011-09-07T09:12:52.702-05:00

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Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-34149335190345910502011-08-24T14:38:00.000-05:002011-08-24T14:38:00.609-05:00

It's not easy convincing a 2 year old that she needs to wear ear protection when around firearms.  But when Grammy does it too, then it's cool!   For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-14397976117012472852011-08-23T10:44:00.000-05:002011-08-23T10:44:43.459-05:00

Monkey did a lot of running around at the Appleseed over the weekend.  One thing she wanted to do over and over again was this: Ready, set..... GO! I'm not sure how great of an idea that was to get started, but oh well, it kept her occupied for a long time!

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-26308675522956267752011-08-22T11:02:00.000-05:002011-08-22T11:02:44.909-05:00

We had another Appleseed shoot at my parent's range over the weekend.  The turnout was great and the weather was fantastic.  If you weren't there, you missed out!  Here are a few pictures from the weekend.  The firing line.  This is Olivia.  She's eight years old and could tell you everything you need to know about shooting a rifle.     My brother Buck My Dad helping out a

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-18462145579228901512011-08-18T09:47:00.000-05:002011-08-18T09:47:26.436-05:00

Along with the awesome Warrior Dash this past weekend, we had some heartache as well.  Poor Leroy and Lucy were both hit by a car.  Leroy is pretty sore and badly bruised, but he's doing okay.  Lucy on the other hand, didn't make it.  Three dogs in a year's time.  Our batting average here, isn't looking so great.   

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We made it!  My sisters and I are officially warriors!  This race has officially taken the top spot for my favorite, I'll be doing it again next year, I do believe. For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

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1. It's here, it's finally here!  The Warrior Dash is THIS WEEKEND!  I'm so excited to be a complete muddy mess while running through varying obstacles.  2. I had lunch with a friend yesterday who has been trying to get pregnant for over four years.  And guess what?  She's pregnant!  I am so beyond happy for her and her husband, I was almost in tears when she told me.  3. And on the pregnancy

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-76662679610653732172011-08-10T11:31:00.000-05:002011-08-10T11:31:05.994-05:00

My grandmother turned 90 years old last Thursday.  We celebrated that night by taking her out to a local steakhouse and then having an open house on Saturday.  You wouldn't know she's 90 by just looking at her, this is one active woman!  I hope that's a gene that I inherited from her.  Here she is opening up her new laptop, you know, gotta keep up with technology these days!    For more Wordless

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We started on a project way back in May, and as it happens to do, life got in the way of getting it completed.  It started out with this great vision I had... I wanted to rip out the little brick retaining wall in the front of our house and pour a patio instead.  Here is what it looked like before... We got the wall ripped out pretty quickly.  But then things came to a little stand still.

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-80769696503536613542011-08-02T12:01:00.001-05:002011-08-02T12:01:38.684-05:00

Monkey has recently added a new movie to her mix.  While she was watching it last night I snapped this photo: And a few minutes later she talked Daddy into helping her fly: Can you guess which movie she has discovered?

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I wrote a blog post yesterday for my job and have had some really nice comments on it.  Since it's been a while since I've posted on here (I'm really sorry, just been so busy!) I thought I'd share it here as well.  Hope you enjoy and I promise to be back with more soon! A mutual friend recently introduced me to someone I’ll call Jane. Jane is college-educated, holds a good job and seemed to be

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A young girl, two hands on the wheel I can't replace the way it, made me feel And he'd say, turn it left now, and steer it right Straighten up girl now, you're doin' just fine Just a lil' valley by the river where we'd ride But I was high on a mountain, when daddy let me drive Happy birthday to the best damned Daddy in the world! 

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Cilantro is a love or hate herb.  I happen to love it.  Mix it with a little lime and you definately have a winner.  We have so much cilantro in the garden and I can't just let it go to waste, so I'm trying out new ways to put it to use.  This is definately a winner! What You'll Need:Corn on the cob Butter (2 tablespoon per ear) 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped  Juice of 1 lime  Salt, to taste Red

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The temperature is finally reflecting that summer is here!  The last few days have been so hot, there isn't much you can do besides play in the water when outside.  So that's exactly what we've been doing.  For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

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I'm an animal lover.  I'm one of those people that sees a puppy out in the middle of the country and think that maybe some jerkface dropped it off out in the middle of nowhere to fend for itself.  And I want to pick it up and take it home with me.  I'm the type of person that will bottle feed a baby raccoon and nurse it back to health after falling out of a tree.  Yes, I'm an animal lover.  BUT,

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Monkey really wanted to sled over the weekend.  Unfortunately, we told her that there isn't any snow so we couldn't.  Little good that did, she was not going to accept no for an answer.  So what did we do?  A little redneck sledding! For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

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We went over to a friends' lake house on Saturday, JC wasn't able to make it so my neighbor Ashley and I made the trip with Monkey and her little buddy D-Man.   The last time we were at the lake house it was about a year ago and the directions that were given to us were wrong.  So this time we were trying to be pretty diligent about taking the right roads.  It's an hour drive there and while the

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Happy Father's Day to the two most important men in my life.... To the one who taught me how to dance, who holds his daughter's shoes while they frolick in the water, And lets his grandaughter take the wheel. And to the one who gave me the most amazing little girl in the world, Teaches our daughter to always get back up on that horse, And is willing to lend a helping hand. I hope your

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1. I think there are two types of people in life.  The ones who get excited when they hear that one of their favorite books is being made into a movie and the ones that cringe.  I belong in the cringer category for the most part.  There's at least one other person ou there that gets it, he's a cringer too.  And he hits the nail right on the head as to why in this article.  Which are you? 2. Huh.

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As I mentioned previously, my sister and I spent a weekend in Indiana manning the Guns Save Life booth at the Indy 1500 Gun & Knife Show.  While we did have a good time, there was also a little bit of a damper put on our fun and games.  I will let Bonnie (who also happens to be the Secretary of GSL) explain our thoughts.  The following was written by her, an open letter to our fellow GSL members

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There's still time to sign up for the Appleseed at my parent's place next weekend, 18th and 19th. (Also having one August 20th and 21st.) It is the best rifle marksmanship training you are ever likely to receive! And cheap, and fun too of course. Check out the website; on the schedule it's listed under McLean, IL. Then feel free to ask me questions if you have any.  I may not have the ALL the

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I'm a little late posting these, but I finally had a free day and was able to have a friend take Monkey's two year photos.  Here are just a few of what she took, I think they turned out great! For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

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My sister was presented a gift from her father-in-law a few weeks back.  It's a beautiful custom made Bible cover.  The other side has her name on it so nobody could ever confuse it with their own.  Nice, right? But wait, it gets better.... It's not really a Bible cover at all, it's actually a secret gun case!  Clever, right?  If someone breaks into your car or house, the last thing they

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Whew.  What a tiring weekend I had.  I spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Indianapolis working the Guns Save Life booth at the Indy 1500 Gun & Knife Show.  While it was exhausting, I did have a good time and met some great folks.  I also purchased a really cute necklace while there.  Can you tell what it's made from? Pretty cool, right?  Jeni Benos, of Jenuinely Jeni Inc. hand crafted it.

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In case you were up all night wondering what the answers were to yesterday's garden pictures, here they are.... Strawberry Bush  Tomato Plant  and Turnips!

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Our garden is actually starting to LOOK like a garden!  Can you guess what these plants are? For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

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I was recently asked by fellow blogger, Kelly at I've Become My Mother to spread the word on a very important cause.  She is trying to help save the life of a 16 year old girl who has been diagnosed with Myelodysplasia or  MDS.  Haley is in need of a bone marrow transplant, but unfortunately getting a bone marrow match has become a challenge.  There are no matches within Haley's family and the

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In case you were wondering, we named the puppies Leroy and Lucy.  Here is Monkey lapping up all the puppy love that she can. For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

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As I was driving through the small town where we take Monkey to daycare, I saw a couple of young boys on bicycles.  They were cruising up and down the sidewalks, sometimes veering into driveways and parking lots.  Sometimes, my mind starts with something as simple as seeing kids riding bikes and starts to wander, ending up thinking about life jackets.  Odd, right?  Well this is how it happens...

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As I said last week, we couldn't go long without some puppy love in our house.  So we broke down and got not just one, but TWO puppies.  They aren't the little tiny furball pups like Hank and Dewey were when we first gome them, they are a bit older, but still all puppy no doubt.  Since they came from a local shelter, we don't know their exact birthdate, but they are estimating them at 16 weeks.

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Well it just hasn't been our year for dogs.  Tuesday night our beloved Hank was hit by a car.  That comes right on the heels of losing Dewey.  Almost exactly a year to the day actually.  It's not easy explaining to a 2 year old that her best friend isn't coming back.  How exactly do you tell her that she can't kiss her buddy goodnight anymore?  Or that there won't be any more snuggles with him?

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It may have rained the entire time we were there, but we certainly enjoyed ourselves once again at the Fat Ass 5K! For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

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10. There are half-full, brightly-colored plastic cups on the floor in every room. Three are in the bathtub. 9. There’s always that one girl, bawling her eyes out in a corner. 8. It’s best not to assume that the person closest to you has any control over their digestive function. 7. You sneak off to the bathroom knowing that as soon as you sit down, someone’s going to start banging on the door

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1. My birthday was yesterday.  Happy birthday to me!  I think my body was rejecting turning another year older since I was sick Monday and Tuesday.  I bounced back yesterday though and am feeling a lot better today. 2. We didn't really do anything to celebrate my birthday or JC's (his was Monday) since I was sick.  So we are going to celebrate this weekend.  Luckily, we have some pretty cool

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Monkey loves horses.  She finally had her first chance at riding bareback over the weekend, and she was not disappointed! For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

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I spent Mother's Day making my own breakfast, taking my daughter to the doctor to get treated for pink eye, working in the garden, and doing laundry.  Sounds like fun, no?  I did take time out to relax a little though and met up with family for lunch.  Here are four generations of pretty cool ladies :)   Happy Mother's Day!

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Today I give you thirteen completely random musings.... 1. I love Thursdays.  Why?  Because of the obvious reason, I can see the weekend peaking at me around the corner.  And two, it's volleyball night!  I really enjoy spending time with my team, we have so much fun together.  Unfortunately, we have not had a game yet where it isn't either raining or freezing and tonight looks like it won't be

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I thought this was fitting for today....

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Our dog Hank found himself a few fun toys to play with the other night.  He dug up a rabbit's nest.  We were able to save three of the babies from his overly joyful grips.  We didn't really have a plan for the rabbits, just thought they would be cute to show to Monkey and didn't want Hank to unnecessarily torture them all.  Once we brought them insde though, Monkey was in love. So then we

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Thanks to my parents neighbor, we were able to enjoy an awesome bottle of homemade rhubarb wine on Easter.  We'll be your taste-testers anytime you want Joe!

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We had a great weekend celebrating Easter and Monkey's birthday.  A lot of family time was had, her two out-of-state aunts (also known as Bugs) were able to come home for the weekend.  They took her shopping to pick out her present, most kids in a toy store would be excited about all the prospects.  Not this one... they would pick out something let her hold it and ask if she wanted it, she'd look

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Two years ago today, Monkey made her grand debut to the world.  It's hard to believe that two years have gone by so quickly.  Happy birthday Monkey, you are one lucky little girl to have so many people that love you, yet I think WE are the lucky ones!  Love you baby girl!

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Let me set the stage: JC and I are hard at work, he on some landscaping and I on preparing a pizza for the grill.  Monkey and Hank were running around the yard playing.  He hears Monkey yelling for help and this is what we find... I'm hoping this will be the one and only time we are called for help to bail her out.

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We took a girls trip over the weekend to the Children's Musuem of Indianapolis.  The weather was kind of crappy, so it was really the perfect day to be inside expending energy.   They had some really awesome exhibits: dinosaurs, Dora & Diego, Playscape, trains, construction site, ScienceWorks and SO much more.  There were some exhibits that the kids weren't that interested in (Barbie for example

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I love spring.  The newborn calves frolicking thru the pastures, the green grass, flowers popping up, leaves on trees... all signs of spring I love. However, I don't love what comes with it.  The dreaded spring cleaning.  Yech.  I know a few very sick individuals who actually LIKE it, but for the most part I'd say my feelings on spring cleaning reflect most red-blooded Americans feelings.  The

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Every day I'm seeing more and more signs of spring.  These branches were bare just a few measly weeks ago and now this!

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1. My little itty bitty baby is going to turn 2 years old in a little over a week!  How is that possible? 2. We are going to take Monkey & her cousin Peanut to the Children's Musuem of Indianapolis on Saturday as sort of a birthday celebration.  3. Going this weekend rather than her actual birthday weekend has nothing to do with the fact that after she turns two, she'll no longer have free

Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-6071160769368980742011-04-13T09:11:00.000-05:002011-04-13T09:11:54.250-05:00

A box of the pillows that we made at the last American Legion Auxiliary meeting to send to troops... Are you looking for a way to give back to those that fight for our freedoms? Click here. For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

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I took Monkey over to the farm the other day to check out the calves.  There were two new ones born that very day.  She was one excited girl, but didn't quite understand why she couldn't get out and go love on them like she does with Hank. When she saw this guy, she yelled out "Doonnnkey... Shrek!"  Can't tell what her favorite movie right now is, can you? After checking out the cows, we

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When I was young tyke I loved playing outside. I loved going down to the creek and playing in the water and mud. I loved digging up dirt in the yard or fields surrounding the house. I loved rolling around in the grass with the dogs and various other pets we had at the time (goats, raccoons, deer, you name it, we had it). I just loved being outside and getting dirty. Everything about it was fun.

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I have recently become involved with my local American Legion Auxiliary.  So far, I'm enjoying it immensely and look forward to our meeting tomorrow night where we will again make pocket pillows for soldiers and bibs for veterans in nursing homes.  I feel like I'm really doing something to give back to those who fight for our freedoms.  Which is why I'm so happy to announce that we are trying

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Remember this awesome birthday cake?  It's famous!  A friend emailed me yesterday because she was watching the Rachael Ray show and saw MY cake!  Check it out for yourself... http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show/segments/view/cake-wrecks-baking-gone-bad/

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A little truth about who the HSUS really is....

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Oh no he isn't... Back off Jack, she's not ready for her first kiss yet! For more Wordless Wednesdays, click here.

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Last month we attended a Friends of NRA dinner, and you may remember how we cleaned house.  Well there was another one this past weekend in a nearby city.  We did not attend, but my parents, sister and niece did.  I'm happy to say that they once again walked out winners! My dad won the very last drawing of the night, a new shotgun!  I believe it was a Wetherby, but my memory is failing me at the

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ISRA Member Colleen Lawson sat down and wrote this letter after one of her children, yet again, were faced with an attacker and a gun. Below is a video of her reading the letter, following that, the letter itself. This has been reprinted here with her permission. Dear Legislator: Could you please help me decide which of my kids lives to save?  Here's the problem: Last night yet another of

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Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173525523262041518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070230228986033327.post-20958387335347785692011-03-22T09:45:00.017-05:002011-03-22T09:45:00.151-05:00

Sunday marked the official first day of spring.  HALLELUJAH! I'm so done with winter.  To be fair, I never really was a part of it.  Winter and I don't see eye-to-eye.  While I like playing in the snow, I don't like the cold.  I want it to be 70 and have snow on the ground.  Not real likely, I know.  Don't judge me and my fantasies.  Back to spring.  I found sure signs of it over on Sunday,

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The weather over the weekend was great!  We took advantage of it by doing a little yard work.  We have two trees that were almost dead so we cut those down and stocked up on firewood for next spring. TIMBER.... Monkey had a great time overseeing Dad's work.  She's quite the little slave driver! What is on your spring cleaning list? 

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I had a hankering for gumbo the other day.  I'm not sure where it came from since I've never made it before, but while sitting at work it entered my head and I couldn't shake it.  So I gave it a go.  I'm not sure how this would compare to real Lousiana gumbo, but all-in-all it was pretty tasty.     What You'll Need: 8 tablespoon butter, divided 1 green pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves

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Myself and a small group of friends did our first race of the year on Saturday.  I haven't ran since early December and wasn't really looking forward to it, besides it being a St. Patty's day race and I knew there was surely fun to be had.  Once we got there, I was elated to find out it was not only a St. Patty's day race, but it was ONLY a 3K instead of a 5K!  I thought life couldn't have

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