old family pictures

A pic of my Grandma Georgia Mae
Another pic of my Grandma Georgia Mae
My grandpa Blake Farley

Love old family pictures

CANNOLI

Goodness gradicous I'm back

My life has been out of control since the last time I blogged....I found facebook as a means to vent and talk and try to make sense of my life...but I miss blogging...I miss the writing even if it is for myself than anything else...so I'm back...I hope to stay...I have alot of catching up to do but it will come in time...for today it's about figuring out where to go with my blog...I have missed you my friend

CANNOLI

RECIPE TUESDAY IS BACK!!!

Well it is Tuesday and I am trying to get back on track with blogging and such, so the recipes have returned, and in honor of weigh*t watcher*s I have copied two recipes to get you started and me back on track....



Chicken, Cheese and Biscuits

Recipe By : Weight Watchers

7 Points Per Serving



1 Teaspoon Margarine

2 Tablespoons Flour

1/2 teaspoon Dry Mustard

1 1/2 cups skim milk

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon

4 ounces cheddar cheese

8 ounces chicken breast -- baked and diced

1 cup carrots, canned

1 cup green beans, canned french style

1/4 cup onion -- chopped

1 small pkg canned biscuits

dash pepper and salt



In small saucepan, saute onions until tender. (Use dollop of margarine and water.) In 3 quart saucepan, heat margarine over medium heat until bubbly and hot. Add flour, mustard and stir quickly to combine thoroughly. Stirring\par constantly, gradually add milk, continue to stir and cook until smooth. Add broth mix and pepper and mix well. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cheese and cook, stirring until melted. Add chicken and vegetables and continue cooking until chicken and venerable are heated through.

Preheat oven to 400º. spray casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and pour chicken mixture into dish. Separate each biscuit into two layers of dough. Arrange on top of chicken mixture. Bake until biscuits are golden, 7 to 10 minutes.

NOTES : Original recipe did not request chopped onion.

Yield: 4 servings.

Exchanges: 3 protein, 1 bread, 1 1/2 vegetables, 1 Fat, 1/4 milk, and 35 optional calories







Simple Green Bean Casserole

2 Points per serving



2 14.5 oz cans green beans -- drained

1 can cream of mushroom soup, condensed -- 98% fat free

1 small can fried onion rings



Mix soup and green beans with 1/2 can of fried onion rings, and put in casserole dish. Bake at 350º for about 20-30 minutes or until bubbling hot. Top with remaining fried onion rings and brown.

Serves 4.

Hope you enjoy these recipes

CANNOLI

ANOTHER MANIC MONDAY

After having time off for the past 2 weeks and all the celebrations that went on...it is time to go back to work and let me say how hard it was. Today we had 3 knew babies start in my room and can we say alot of crying was going on....yes, it was all of us (me included) let us hope and pray this ends soon....(LOL).

It is also serious time to get back on my weigh*t watch*ers track and get it together...but it was a week end of eating and not doing enough to change that....lets hope that gets better to....

In honor of Monday here are the lyrics for Manic Monday by the bangles to try to get you thru this day...


Six o'clock already
I was just in the middle of a dream
I was kissin' Valentino
By a crystal blue Italian stream
But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made

It's just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
'Cause that's my funday
My I don't have to runday
It's just another manic Monday

Have to catch an early train
Got to be to work by nine
And if I had an air-o-plane
I still couldn't make it on time
'Cause it takes me so long
Just to figure out what I'm gonna wear
Blame it on the train
But the boss is already there

All of the nights
Why did my lover have to pick last night
To get down
Doesn't it matter
That I have to feed the both of us
Employment's down
He tells me in his bedroom voice
C'mon honey, let's go make some noise
Time it goes so fast
When you're having fun

Have a great Monday...I forgot to mention I received a pin from one of my parents and it says Believe. She told me it was to remind me that I can believe that I can do this weight loss journey. I will try to post a picture on Wednesday. Hopefully my power cord will be delivered for my laptop.


CANNOLI

I'M SO PROUD

My brother and niece were honored today. They are very involved in Indian Princess. Here is alittle bit about the award that they received today......




Joe Friday was an Ojibway Indian, He was the main inspiration of Harold S. Keltner who founded this organization back in 1926.
So we give out an award once a year in his honor. This award goes out to an Officer who has gone above and beyond his regular elected duties. This Officer has been there to help out all year. Whether it was to collect pallets for the Council Fires or help out at all the recruiting rallies. We never had to ask him to help he would come to us and ask what time do we need to be there. I personally asked him for help “probably weekly” to send out extra reminders to everyone. Other times he took it upon himself to get the word out to everyone whenever it was necessary. Even though his position was Asst. Running Waters Editor He took on the role of Editor a few months into the year always making sure the news letter was correct and on time. While always keeping in mind what was right for the organization.

Randy and Morgan
It states:

Presented to Randy

On this 4th Day Of January 2009

In Appreciation For The Time & Effort You have Dedicated

To The Members Of The

Ridgewood Big Creek Frontier

Adventure Princess Program

While Maintaining A High Standard Of Parent/Child Involvement

On Behalf Of The Officers And Members

Thank You For Providing An Example That Reflects The

Ideas Of This Program

An Example That Helps A Dad And His Daughter To Become And

Remain

Friends Always


CONGRULATIONS BRO.....(I know I borrowed it from your blog) (LOL)

CANNOLI

WHAT I DID TODAY

Well I was going to go to weightwat*chers but because of my mouth situation, I didn't. I need to get back to my meetins and start getting back on track.

I did go to the dentist today(yeah me) and they could do a bridge for 1100.00 or they could do a root canal and a crown for 625. Of course, I went for the root canal.

They were an hour behind schedule and once I was in the chair, it began a long 4 hours of intense mouth work. After all the work I had done, they wanted to clean my teeth. I decided to have that done in 2 weeks when they put in the crown permanetly.

Let me say I will be going to work smilin this week all the way.....

Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though its breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, youll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
Youll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
Thats the time you must keep on trying
Smile, whats the use of crying?
Youll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile



Thats the time you must keep on trying
Smile, whats the use of crying?
Youll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

CANNOLI

WHEN YOUR SMILIN

In my family, during the holidays we always play a game of how many days off do you. Usually my brother is the winner. Since Wednesday evening, I have a grand total of 4 (yeah me). Which means no work until Monday.

On New Year Eve's while drinking and having fun with my brother and sisters and their families, I broke off one of my front teeth on top with a pretzel(hate those from now on).

So, today I got to go to a dentist and hear the bad news that they can't fix it immediately, I'm not sure what is going to happen and I am very upset over this. I did make another appointment for tomorrow with another dentist for a second opinion.


When youre smilin....keep on smilin
The whole world smiles with you
And when youre laughin....keep on laughin
The sun comes shinin through

But when youre cryin.... you bring on the rain
So stop your frownin....be happy again
Cause when youre smilin....keep on smilin
The whole world smiles with you

(instrumental break)
Oh when youre smilin....keep on smilin
The whole world smiles with you
Ah when youre laughin....keep on laughin
The sun comes shinin through

Now when youre cryin.... you bring on the rain
So stop that sighin....be happy again
Cause when youre smilin....just keep on smilin
And the whole world gonna smile with

The great big world will smile with

The whole wide world will smile with you



Let me just say I will not be smiling or laughing for awhile......I want to take the next week off but probably won't.


CANNOLI

2009 and what I'm going to change

Thanks bro, for the graphics that I borrowed from you. Everyone is talking about things that they are going to change for the new year so I will add my list of 9 things that I am going to try working on....

1. Weight loss (doing a biggest lose#r thing with my family)
2. Try to be more organized
3. Keep in contact with my extended family
4. Getting my teeth worked on
5. Try growing my nails long
6. Get my finances in order
7. Work on being happier
8. Donate more time or collect for an non profit organization
9. Keep blogging every day

What are your goals???? Any other ideas for me????

Maybe joining the body challenge or trying gastric bypass or whatever the new term is on surgery.....I don't know.....

I am looking forward to our new president elect and hopefully the current financial situation will improve....

May god bless you and yours for the next year and may you reach all your goals for the coming year.....
CANNOLI

SAYING GOODBYE 2008

Well tonight we are saying goodbye to another year.....Where does the time go....I am not sure....

This evening we will be hanging out at my sister house where we will have lasagna and appetizers along with a few pomegranate martini(well at least I will). Lets just hope that I do not put my arm through the screen door window like I did in years past....

This past year has brought a death in my immediate family(my aunt) a wedding(my
2nd cousin and my sister's)an engagement(a cousin) a trip to Washington D.C(a little bit of sight seeing), a new hair style, 2 new vehicles(my new jeep and a used Hyundai), new friends and old friends just being together, a job change for my brother and one of my sister's, weight loss and tonight a broken tooth which I need to get fixed immediately. But over all not that bad of a year.....(except when your living it at the moment)


Auld Lang Syne

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
And here's a hand, my trusty friend
And gie's a hand o' thine
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne

So goodbye 2008 and hello 2009
Cannoli

ITS MY BIRTHDAY

Its my birthday, all day long......yeah me!! I am off for the whole day looking to spend the whole day with friends and a margarita or two. I can not believe that I am under the 50 number and climbing to that number.



It just seemed like yesterday I was 15 and now look where I am....

I am the biggest baby about my birthday, I think that is due to it being during the holidays and it gets pushed aside but today I can say it was not pushed aside. I think I must of drank a full picture of margaritas myself but thats okay....




Again, happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me, happy birthday dear cannoli happy birthday to me and many more.....

CANNOLI

Concert

My family went to daughter #2 first concert playing the viola. The concert included the band(alittle out of tune) first year orchestra and then 2nd and 3rd year students....

The choir was up next and before they began daughter#1 and I exchanged glances saying oh no what were we going to be listening to. My niece was in the choir and lets say she did not inherit my singing voice. Let me tell you they were wonderful....One of the numbers they sang was Angels Among Us....I just love that song....so I included the words below so that you can see what we heard....

I was walking home from school on a cold winter day.
Took a shortcut through the woods, and I lost my way.
It was getting late, and I was scared and alone.
But then a kind old man took my hand and led me home.
Mama couldn't see him, but he was standing there.
And I knew in my heart, he was the answer to my prayers.

Chorus
Oh I believe there are angels among us.
Sent down to us from somewhere up above.
They come to you and me in our darkest hours.
To show us how to live, to teach us how to give.
To guide us with a light of love.

When life held troubled times, and had me down on my knees.
Theres always been someone there to come along and comfort me.
A kind word from a stranger, to lend a helping hand.
A phone call from a friend, just to say I understand.
And ain't it kind of funny that at the dark end of the road.
Someone lights the way with just a single ray of hope.

Chorus

They wear so many faces, show up in the strangest places.
To guide us with their mercy, in our time of need.

Chorus
To guide us with a light of love.

It brought tears to my eyes.....and touched my heart....

CANNOLI

WHAT HAS BEEN GOING ON

Well, I can say I feel much better.....where do I begin with what has been going on ....

I am just getting over that nasty virus you know the one I'm talking about. The one that hits your stomach one way or another. And let's not forget about the fever and the stomach pains and the crying that you tried to go to work and you made it 3 hours and then you needed to go home and you don't want to due to the fact that your Christmas party is that night and all you can do it worry that you are not going to get to the facilities before your stomach one way or another is going to lose it....

But I did go home for a few hours and took a nap went to the party and even had a few bites of dinner and a few drinks...tried to go out for a few hours but couldn't spend the night, but that is okay.....


I think it is starting to hit my family now....great.....

I need to thank my brother and daughter#1 for fixing my computer.....I have a D@ll inspiron and the windows xps crashed and of course I couldn't find the cds that came with the computer let us not forget that my computer will be 3 years old in April....

Hopefully, I will start blogging again....
CANNOLI

I'M BACK

The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary.



My confession:


I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled trees, Christmas trees.. I don't feel threatened. I don't feel discriminated against. That's what they are: Christmas trees.



It doesn't bother me a bit when people say, 'Merry Christmas' to me. I don't think they are slighting me or getting ready to put me in a ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it It shows that we are all brothers and sisters





celebrating this happy time of year. It doesn't bother me at all that there is a manger scene on display at a key intersection near my beach house in Malibu . If people want a creche, it's just as fine with me as is the Menorah a few hundred yards away.




I don't like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don't think Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around, period. I have no idea where the concept came from that America is an explicitly atheist country. I can't find it in the Constitution and I don't like it being shoved down my throat.




Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that we should worship celebrities and we aren't allowed to worship God as we understand Him? I guess that's a sign that I'm getting old, too. But there are a lot of us who are wondering where these celebrities came from and where the America we knew went to.





In light of the many jokes we send to one another for a laugh, this is a little different: This is not intended to be a joke; it's not funny, it's intended to get you thinking.




Billy Graham's daughter was interviewed on the Early Show and Jane Clayson asked her 'How could God let something like this happen?' (regarding Katrina) Anne Graham gave an extremely profound and insightful response. She said, 'I believe God is deeply saddened by this, just as we are, but for years we've been telling God to get out of our schools, to get out of our government and to get out of our lives. And being the gentleman He is, I believe He has calmly backed out. How can we expect God to give us His blessing and His p rotection if we demand He leave us alone?'




In light of recent events... terrorists attack, school shootings, etc. I think it started when Madeleine Murray O'Hare (she was murdered, her body found a few years ago) complained she didn't want prayer in our schools, and we said OK. Then someone said you better not read the Bible in school. The Bible says thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, and love your neighbor as yourself. And we said OK.




Then Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our children when they misbehave because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self-esteem (Dr Spock's son committed suicide). We said an expert should know what he's talking about. And we said OK.




Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why they don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother them to kill strangers, their classmates, and themselves. Probably, if we think about it long and hard enough, we can figure it out. I think it has a great deal to do with 'WE REAP WHAT WE SOW.'




Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell Funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says. Funny how you can send 'jokes' through e-mail and they spread like wildfire but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing. Funny how lewd, crude, vulgar and obscene articles pass freely through cyberspace, but public discussion of God is suppressed in the school and workplace.




Are you laughing yet?




Funny how when you forward this message, you will not send it to many on your address list because you're not sure what they believe, or what they will think of you for sending it.




Funny how we can be more worried about what other people think of us than what God thinks of us. Pass it on if you think it has merit. If not then just discard it... no one will know you did. But, if you discard this thought process, don't sit back and complain about what bad shape the world is in.




My Best Regards, Honestly and respectfully,





Ben Stein


CANNOLI

WHILE I HAVE BEEN AWAY

Hi Everyone while I have been away I have been doing a little shopping....

A friend of mine is selling throws again this year for Christmas. You know what they are, the thingy that you throw over your bed to keep you warm. I only have the one attached sample to show you now. I may have already solicited a few of you so if this is a repeat request, I apologize.

They are $63.00 each ---- I know it sounds expensive, but they are really good quality. I am getting 2 --- one for my bed and one for my sofa.

Have a look, and let me know if you are interested. Orders are due by this weekend!


Hurry this sale won't last long.
CANNOLI

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by
consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music and
anything else he could think of to 'clean up' the bird's vocabulary.

Finally, John was fed up and he yelled at the parrot.
The parrot yelled back.

John shook the parrot and the parrot got angrier and even ruder.

John, in desperation, threw up his hands, grabbed the
bird and shoved him in the freezer.

For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed.
Then suddenly there was total quiet.
Not a peep was heard for over a minute.

Fearing that he'd hurt the parrot,
John quickly opened the door to the freezer.

The parrot calmly stepped out onto John's outstretched
arms and said 'I believe I may have offended you
with my rude language and actions.
I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions
and I fully intend to do everything I can to
correct my rude and unforgivable behavior.'

John was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude.
As he was about to ask the parrot what had made such a
dramatic change in his behavior, the bird continued....

........"May I inquire as to what the turkey did?'


~ Happy Thanksgiving to all ~








CANNOLI

WEIGH IN SATURDAY

Today, was weigh in day and let me say another pound off......yeah me.....so now I am a total of 24 pounds with wwatchers and 5 pounds of my own......only another 54 pounds before my goal for my class reunion.....

I am thinking of joining a water arobics class two times a week....if I can fit it in....hopefuly that will help me take off more weight and get this weight off and change my life for the better....

We talked about the holidays coming and watching what we are eating.....and did you know that pumpking pie has 9 points...and stuffing 1 cup is 5 points so I need to start walking today so that I can eat on Thursday.....

Don't know when I can get to the computer again...so, if you don't see me on have a safe and happy Thanksgiving....


CANNOLI

WHERE HAVE I BEEN

My computer has died for the moment, I need to reinstall windows and maybe a driver....hopefully my brother will help me and get me up and running....so please say a prayer for me thanks


CANNOLI

RECIPE TUESDAY

In honor of Thanksgiving next week here is a drink and an appetizer recipe!!!



Mulled Red Wine Sangria




Ingredients
1 bottle Spanish red table wine
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup brandy
3 tablespoons sugar
1 orange, thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced
Directions
Combine wine, juice, brandy and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat and heat until the sugar has melted. Add the orange and lemon slices and let simmer for 5 minutes. Serve in heat resistant glasses.




Ingredients
1 (6-ounce) jar cheese spread
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Place all of the ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Mix well with a handheld electric mixer for about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until completely combined. Store in a plastic container with a snap-on lid in the refrigerator. Serve at room temperature.


Try serving spread with celery sticks, crackers, crusty French bread or baked potatoes.



ENJOY!!!

CANNOLI

SUNDAY MUSING

Let me say, today was a wonderful day as my children were gone all day so it was very quiet here. I watched a lot of my shows that I had on tape and let me say I loved it very much. It was nice to watch what I wanted to...Plus I watched YOU GOT MAIL and then THE BODYGUARD.

During this time, I was able to put all my fall decorations away and I started decorating for the holidays. I know, I know it is early yet but I couldn't help myself.....

CANNOLI

SATURDAY WEIGH IN

Today, it was weigh in day and I can say I am proud I lost the weight from last week and here we go ago.

At the meeting today the topic was towards football....


"Setting a goal is not the main thing. It's deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan." by Tom Landry

Individual success starts at the meeting...
You have to stick to the plan.
We all stumble.
Keep your eye on the goal.
Believe in your abilities and never give up...

Well another week done and another week to go....


CANNOLI