Well, I was going to post this really yummy recipe I make, but then I looked back and saw I had already posted about it: Overnight Scrambled Egg Bake.
I was talking to a coworker a few days ago and said "I have treats on Friday." She goes, "You HAVE to make the casserole you made last year!" I know it's yummy, and it's really easy also, but I didn't think it was THAT good! But, in looking at the work room this afternoon, there is one piece of the one with ham and 1/2 a piece of the one with sausage. Obviously, they liked it!
And since I'm on a MAC, and I can't actually link stuff right now (and I'll forget), I'm reposting it for you now:
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 60 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
16 oz fat-free egg substitute
12 oz fat-free evaporated milk
6 slice white bread, or potato bread (Or you could probably use wheat and make it a little healthier yet)
6 oz extra-lean ham (I also did one with Turkey Sausage, and doubled the sausage. I also cooked and drained it before putting it in the casserole)
1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
** Coat a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray
** Beat eggs well and add milk
** Place bread on bottom of baking pan.
** Toss ham and cheese over bread. (If you do turkey sausage, cook, drain and cool before putting it over the bread)
** Pour egg mixture over top.
** Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
** Bake covered egg mixture at 350 for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
For Weight Watchers People: POINTS® Value: 7 (I'm not exactly sure what the points would be for the doubled turkey; probably not much different though)
Friday, September 19, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Randomness...
It's been about a week, so I figured I'd give you all the updates, however boring they may be.
1. Still haven't closed on the house. Getting there, but we have to be patient. At least the owner let us move in!
2. Mom was up this weekend with her 2 dogs. We actually got all the dogs to sit on the couch together ~ once I have a copy I'll show you. It looked cute, so we'll see. Mom helped us unpack the kitchen and bought us a table for a housewarming present. It looks awesome in the kitchen area.
3. I found my camera. Can't find the computer cord. Will hopefully find it tonight when I try to finish unpacking the office. Then you get pictures (which I have taken!).
4. Still having some pain from surgery. Went to see the surgeon yesterday. Dr. Scott said everything feels fine, and some pain is still "okay."
5. We were hoping to talk to the OBGYN about doing an IUI next month, but with everything else going on, we are postponing yet another month. We keep praying for the miracle, but with David working so far away and for so many days in a row, it's not likely to happen.
6. Haven't been to Weight Watchers for a couple weeks. Still watching what I eat and exercising (well, if moving is exercising). Haven't been to the gym because of the distance and pain (see #4). I'll go next Thursday and see how I've done on my own.
I guess that's about it. Things are so up in the air, and I'm trying to remain calm and just have faith. David inspires me everyday ~ he takes it all in stride and doesn't let it get to him. I don't know where I would be without him in my life.
1. Still haven't closed on the house. Getting there, but we have to be patient. At least the owner let us move in!
2. Mom was up this weekend with her 2 dogs. We actually got all the dogs to sit on the couch together ~ once I have a copy I'll show you. It looked cute, so we'll see. Mom helped us unpack the kitchen and bought us a table for a housewarming present. It looks awesome in the kitchen area.
3. I found my camera. Can't find the computer cord. Will hopefully find it tonight when I try to finish unpacking the office. Then you get pictures (which I have taken!).
4. Still having some pain from surgery. Went to see the surgeon yesterday. Dr. Scott said everything feels fine, and some pain is still "okay."
5. We were hoping to talk to the OBGYN about doing an IUI next month, but with everything else going on, we are postponing yet another month. We keep praying for the miracle, but with David working so far away and for so many days in a row, it's not likely to happen.
6. Haven't been to Weight Watchers for a couple weeks. Still watching what I eat and exercising (well, if moving is exercising). Haven't been to the gym because of the distance and pain (see #4). I'll go next Thursday and see how I've done on my own.
I guess that's about it. Things are so up in the air, and I'm trying to remain calm and just have faith. David inspires me everyday ~ he takes it all in stride and doesn't let it get to him. I don't know where I would be without him in my life.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Moved in!
Well, I was hoping to have more pictures... but someone put my camera in a box (it was on the desk), so I need to find it.
But, we did get most things moved. Still have the kitchen and bathroom to do, but we're getting there! And we got the majority of the fence up last night. Last few panels will go on tonight, and then the dogs can move to their new home. Oh, and I got curtains and a trashcan with a lid (so Allie can't get into trouble).
I slept there last night ~ it was kind of weird being in a big house by myself, but it was WONDERFUL!!!!! One of these nights David will have off and he will get to sleep there too (I think maybe Saturday?).
So, I will hopefully find my camera and take pictures tonight. No internet at home until Wednesday though, so you have to wait until then for the pics. Sorry! The mac at work doesn't download pictures to the internet right. :-(
But, we did get most things moved. Still have the kitchen and bathroom to do, but we're getting there! And we got the majority of the fence up last night. Last few panels will go on tonight, and then the dogs can move to their new home. Oh, and I got curtains and a trashcan with a lid (so Allie can't get into trouble).
I slept there last night ~ it was kind of weird being in a big house by myself, but it was WONDERFUL!!!!! One of these nights David will have off and he will get to sleep there too (I think maybe Saturday?).
So, I will hopefully find my camera and take pictures tonight. No internet at home until Wednesday though, so you have to wait until then for the pics. Sorry! The mac at work doesn't download pictures to the internet right. :-(
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Closing is moved back...
Well, the Fates were against us. Everything that could stalled got stalled. First, the district "lost" their request to verify my employment. Then, they found a form that we needed to sign. Then, they found another thing we needed to fix (regarding the "old" house). And finally, yesterday afternoon, they decided to question how David can work 2 full-time jobs! So, no closing tomorrow....
We should close next week, hopefully Tuesday or Wednesday. And the owner is letting us move stuff in on Sunday (the house is sitting empty and he doesn't want that!).
It just all adds to the stress that's going on right now. I keep trying to remember to breath. I don't want to be the teacher that I was last year: I hate that teacher. I'm trying to be a good wife, friend, teacher, student,................. And I want to be a good Mother! We're still not sure when that's gonna happen. We know when the time is right we will know it. But, damn it, I want to be a mom. I want to hold a life that I created with my husband in my arms.
We've taken a couple weeks off Weight Watchers again. My timing because of classes is thrown off, but hopefully next week we will get back! We've probably both gained a couple pounds again, but maybe not. Things will settle down, we'll go back, and we'll make it stick!
So, Sunday I will hopefully have some new pictures of the house ~ the inside! I'll keep you posted!
We should close next week, hopefully Tuesday or Wednesday. And the owner is letting us move stuff in on Sunday (the house is sitting empty and he doesn't want that!).
It just all adds to the stress that's going on right now. I keep trying to remember to breath. I don't want to be the teacher that I was last year: I hate that teacher. I'm trying to be a good wife, friend, teacher, student,................. And I want to be a good Mother! We're still not sure when that's gonna happen. We know when the time is right we will know it. But, damn it, I want to be a mom. I want to hold a life that I created with my husband in my arms.
We've taken a couple weeks off Weight Watchers again. My timing because of classes is thrown off, but hopefully next week we will get back! We've probably both gained a couple pounds again, but maybe not. Things will settle down, we'll go back, and we'll make it stick!
So, Sunday I will hopefully have some new pictures of the house ~ the inside! I'll keep you posted!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Thanks!
I've had alot of people telling me lately how good I look. I love to hear it, but at the same time, it makes me shy back a little.... Until now, I've never realized how bad I looked before losing the weight. David always told me I was beautiful, my friends always said I looked "fine," and my family always "love you no matter what!"
And now, I'm 47 lbs down... And David can't get enough of me, people are work constantly stop me ~ we've been back for 3 weeks now, and they are STILL saying stuff! And my family is so proud of me. My para, on her first day back, said "God, your ass is gone!" It felt good to hear that ~ I hadn't noticed it ~ but at the same time, it pointed out to me how big it was before.
At the shop today, the owner said "Start eating more so we don't completely lose you!" And the joke is now I don't have my ass to open doors with when my hands are full. We're thinking about getting me butt implants so I can put them on when we have weddings to deliver.
So, thank you to you all for the compliments. I probably don't seem as grateful as I truly am. I just now have to face the emotional parts of why I let myself get so heavy in the first place. For the first time, I love everything about my life ~ the only thing that would make it better would be to win the lottery. So, I have to take the time to face the emotional issues ~ I've been dreading this, but as I get closer to lifetime I know it won't "stick" unless I deal with that.
Oh, and I'm gonna get back into exercising again. It may not be going to the gym (because of time right now), but I'm going to start doing SOMETHING! Today, I hauled some branches into the dumpster we rented and I felt pretty good. Tomorrow, I want to mow the lawn (at least part of it), plus I'm moving alot trying to get the house packed up and ready to go! Maybe I'll hit the gym on Monday.........
And now, I'm 47 lbs down... And David can't get enough of me, people are work constantly stop me ~ we've been back for 3 weeks now, and they are STILL saying stuff! And my family is so proud of me. My para, on her first day back, said "God, your ass is gone!" It felt good to hear that ~ I hadn't noticed it ~ but at the same time, it pointed out to me how big it was before.
At the shop today, the owner said "Start eating more so we don't completely lose you!" And the joke is now I don't have my ass to open doors with when my hands are full. We're thinking about getting me butt implants so I can put them on when we have weddings to deliver.
So, thank you to you all for the compliments. I probably don't seem as grateful as I truly am. I just now have to face the emotional parts of why I let myself get so heavy in the first place. For the first time, I love everything about my life ~ the only thing that would make it better would be to win the lottery. So, I have to take the time to face the emotional issues ~ I've been dreading this, but as I get closer to lifetime I know it won't "stick" unless I deal with that.
Oh, and I'm gonna get back into exercising again. It may not be going to the gym (because of time right now), but I'm going to start doing SOMETHING! Today, I hauled some branches into the dumpster we rented and I felt pretty good. Tomorrow, I want to mow the lawn (at least part of it), plus I'm moving alot trying to get the house packed up and ready to go! Maybe I'll hit the gym on Monday.........
Friday, August 29, 2008
Pictures of the house!
I had to meet the owner at the house tonight to sign some paperwork he didn't have last night... I actually had my digital camera, so I took some pics of the outside... The inside ones are from my phone, so not the best quality, but it gives you an idea....
(And I hope you all appreciate how long this is gonna take me!)
Front of house ~ the dogs are gonna love the bay window! And the front door has tulips etched into it (usually not my taste, but I love it!).
Side view of the front of the house ~ 2 car garage!
The back of the house (with really nice deck!)
The deck! We also have a private balcony off the master bedroom (can't see it in any of the pictures, though)
2 car garage ~ both with automatic openers!
The privacy fence is started! This is the only work we have to do to the house immediately! David is installing it himself, and then we will stain/weatherproof it.
This is the picture of the living room and formal dining room. I took it through the window, so it's not the best quality. Not a fan of the rose carpet or border, but it will do. And I have really good pictures of my grandpa's roses that I will blow up and put on the walls!
This is the front entry ~ also taken through the window! The hall leads directly into the eat in kitchen, then to the deck through a sliding glass door.
I took these pictures with my phone the first time I saw the house. David wasn't with me, but wanted to see pictures, so he got a couple:
This is the fireplace in the living room. We will use the other room (with the carpet) as our main living space because it has more natural light. But in the winter, this will be a really nice retreat!
This is the basement. David has laid claim on it: he wants to make this a rec room in a few years... It's big enough we can actually divide it in half and use some of it as a kids play room also.
So, we're set to close on the 5th as long as everything comes back like it should. They were waiting for one piece of paper, which we got signed today, so we should get the clear to close by Wednesday! We are going to move as much as we can before the 13th, and then we have a truck then for the rest. David is also going to finish the fence (the owner let us start on it before we close) so that we can get the dogs moved over and settled before that weekend. It's all falling into place!
(And I hope you all appreciate how long this is gonna take me!)
Front of house ~ the dogs are gonna love the bay window! And the front door has tulips etched into it (usually not my taste, but I love it!).
Side view of the front of the house ~ 2 car garage!
The back of the house (with really nice deck!)
The deck! We also have a private balcony off the master bedroom (can't see it in any of the pictures, though)
2 car garage ~ both with automatic openers!
The privacy fence is started! This is the only work we have to do to the house immediately! David is installing it himself, and then we will stain/weatherproof it.
This is the picture of the living room and formal dining room. I took it through the window, so it's not the best quality. Not a fan of the rose carpet or border, but it will do. And I have really good pictures of my grandpa's roses that I will blow up and put on the walls!
This is the front entry ~ also taken through the window! The hall leads directly into the eat in kitchen, then to the deck through a sliding glass door.
I took these pictures with my phone the first time I saw the house. David wasn't with me, but wanted to see pictures, so he got a couple:
This is the fireplace in the living room. We will use the other room (with the carpet) as our main living space because it has more natural light. But in the winter, this will be a really nice retreat!
This is the basement. David has laid claim on it: he wants to make this a rec room in a few years... It's big enough we can actually divide it in half and use some of it as a kids play room also.
So, we're set to close on the 5th as long as everything comes back like it should. They were waiting for one piece of paper, which we got signed today, so we should get the clear to close by Wednesday! We are going to move as much as we can before the 13th, and then we have a truck then for the rest. David is also going to finish the fence (the owner let us start on it before we close) so that we can get the dogs moved over and settled before that weekend. It's all falling into place!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Exciting News!!
This is a 2-part blog, first good news, then some pictures from SF.
David and I have been unhappy with the town we live in for about 6 months. When we bought our house, we did so because David is on the fire department. But, the city has changed alot in the last year, and we aren't happy with the changes. So, we've been praying about it....
David was bored one day, so started looking through real estate. He found a house that was "lease to purchase." He called the guy and I went to see the house. Loved it! Huge, beautiful. Needs some paint and carpet that is my taste, but other than that, it's perfect. Started talking to the guy ~ we were actually pre-approved for an FHA loan!!!!!!!!!!
We should be closing in about 2 weeks, and then the big stuff gets moved on 9/13. We were able to sell our house to a couple on the fire department, so we're free and clear! I will post pics of the house when I have some better ones ~ all I have are on my phone, very dark, and don't give you a good view. But, it's 3 beds, 2 1/2 baths (all a little small, but do-able), finished basement, 2 car garage, established deck, big kitchen (with eat-in area), formal dining room, living room, family room with fireplace......... it's wonderful! All we have to do is put a fence up, and the guy is letting us start it this week so it will be ready when we move in!
God was definitely with us this time around ~ this house is exactly what we needed. We really won't have to ever move again, and all that needs done is the cosmetic stuff that can wait until we're ready!
So, pictures.... These are from my grandparents party. I still haven't downloaded the rest from my camera (yeah, I know, I'm bad about that)...
David and I! I'm down 45 lbs, still a little swollen from surgery. David was down almost 40.
My mom and I. You can tell by my expression I was ready to sit down and take some pain killers!
So, that's it for now... I just had to share my exciting news! I'm going to start packing this week, and the day we close, we'll start moving boxes and stuff over!
David and I have been unhappy with the town we live in for about 6 months. When we bought our house, we did so because David is on the fire department. But, the city has changed alot in the last year, and we aren't happy with the changes. So, we've been praying about it....
David was bored one day, so started looking through real estate. He found a house that was "lease to purchase." He called the guy and I went to see the house. Loved it! Huge, beautiful. Needs some paint and carpet that is my taste, but other than that, it's perfect. Started talking to the guy ~ we were actually pre-approved for an FHA loan!!!!!!!!!!
We should be closing in about 2 weeks, and then the big stuff gets moved on 9/13. We were able to sell our house to a couple on the fire department, so we're free and clear! I will post pics of the house when I have some better ones ~ all I have are on my phone, very dark, and don't give you a good view. But, it's 3 beds, 2 1/2 baths (all a little small, but do-able), finished basement, 2 car garage, established deck, big kitchen (with eat-in area), formal dining room, living room, family room with fireplace......... it's wonderful! All we have to do is put a fence up, and the guy is letting us start it this week so it will be ready when we move in!
God was definitely with us this time around ~ this house is exactly what we needed. We really won't have to ever move again, and all that needs done is the cosmetic stuff that can wait until we're ready!
So, pictures.... These are from my grandparents party. I still haven't downloaded the rest from my camera (yeah, I know, I'm bad about that)...
David and I! I'm down 45 lbs, still a little swollen from surgery. David was down almost 40.
My mom and I. You can tell by my expression I was ready to sit down and take some pain killers!
So, that's it for now... I just had to share my exciting news! I'm going to start packing this week, and the day we close, we'll start moving boxes and stuff over!
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