Molly's broken leg

My poor little Molly!!!

Yesterday we were going to go up the canyon to shoot guns. While we were getting the guns ready my daughter had our two dogs outside, she put them in the back of the Durango and Molly in all of her infinite wisdom decided to jump out! Ok so normally she has done this at least a thousand times, but oh no not this time she some how landed just right!!! In the house I heard her yelping and went outside to see what happened. She hobbled over to me with her leg dangling!!! Needless to say instead of going shooting we spent the next 5 hours at Banfield pet hospital inside of Petsmart with her. Of course they are surgery happy and wanted us to pay $1500 for surgery. I think not!!!! So they casted her leg and there we were. I had to call work and request to be on call because I had no idea when we would get out of there. It was a good thing, because we didn't get done until after 5:30. The poor little girl!!! This is the second time she has broken a bone. When she was just a little pup she thought it would be fun to "roll" off our balcony (10 ft drop) and broke her paw on the other side. Again they wanted to do surgery, but we couldn't afford it. Same hospital. Imagine that she healed just fine. I don't like them. Why can't animals get hurt during business hours at our regular vet?????

Mommy Tag

MOMMY TAG

1. What time do you wake up? Depends on the day. For school about 7. If I worked the night before then about 2 in the afternoon
2.What time are your kids in bed? Usually before 10 if I'm lucky
3.How long have you been a mommy? 13 years 5 months
4. How old were you when you became a mom? 18
5. What is your favorite chore? Folding laundry
6. What is your favorite meal to cook? Stir fry
7. What meal do you cook most often? Anything crock pot
8. What are 5 things about being a mom that make you smile? 1--my kids laughing together. 2--watching my kids perform. 3--Hearing how much other people like my kids. 4--Feeling proud when my kids make the right choice. 4--Hearing "I love you mom" 5--Getting hugs!!!
9. If you could take your kids anywhere, where would it be? On a Carribean cruise focused for kids.
10. When was the last time you went out without your kids? Today when we went to the Redbox to rent a few DVD's for Thanksgiving (we consider that a date! Sad I know!! You take what you can get)
11. What is your most heartbreaking moment as a mom? Not being able to take the "hurt" away!
12. When was the last time you told one of your kids I love you? Today
13. When was the last time you were told I love you? Today
I tag Becky, Maureen and Anna

Aunt Robyn this is for you!!!

This is for Aunt Robyn!!!! Here are some pictures of our kitchen. It is about 85% done. I wish I had before pictures. It is amazing the difference. It is brighter, roomier and just more enjoyable to be in. We are so excited about it!! When we get it finished I will put the pictures up

Clam chowder recipe

Here is that recipe that I promised I would put on the blog. It is so good!!!! You could probably even substitute the clams for something else if you don't like clams!

Clam Chowder

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
1 cup minced onion
1 cup diced celery
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 cup diced carrots
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
ground black pepper to taste


DIRECTIONS
Drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in vegetables and clam juice. Heat through, but do not boil.
Stir in clams just before serving. If they cook too much they get tough. When clams are heated through, stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.

Family pictures

We finally did it!!! It has been 5 1/2 years, but we got new pictures. We had a lot of fun taking them!

Ryan lost his first tooth!!!

CHEESE!!!!!!!


See my beautiful tooth!


He is sooo excited!!

Ryan actually has already lost a tooth though. When he was 3 he hit his face on a metal bunkbed and his top front tooth started dying, so the dentist had to pull it. He was excited for his first "real" lost tooth. He pulled it out himself. My hero!!!!!