Lisa Ann I Am

Big brother drew on little brother so mommy drew on big brother!

2011-04-19T00:09:00.000-05:00

2011-04-19T00:04:00.000-05:00

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2011-02-09T23:40:00.000-06:00

Hysterical! I can see already they will be partners in crime!

2011-02-09T23:10:00.000-06:00

My 2yr old in the BABY swing! lol

Pictures!!!

2011-02-09T23:00:00.000-06:00

Just out of the bath!! Adorable!! (Takes after his mommy!)

In the Blizzard!! -- If you look at his coat area you can see how fast the wind is blowing. We didnt last but a minute (for the pics) and went back inside!

I know I am bragging but he is one handsome dude!

Brothers!

My Cabbage Patch Kids!

Jumparoo!!!!!!

His FAVORITE toy! Thanks Antie and Uncle and Cousins!

Kinda Blurry.... Hard to get a pic of these two together.....

Here is one thats a little better. My lil cuties!

There Still Are Good People In This World!

2011-01-28T01:30:00.001-06:00

My cousin lives out in the city in a really cool loft and for now she is "living in the fast lane". Often times she likes to slow things down a bit and come and visit me and the fam. She came over on Sunday after she lost her footing in some super high heals on the stairs leading up to her loft. Her hand was swelling and brused. She does not have insurance so she was trying to put off going to the doctor in hopes it would heal. But after a couple of days went by we decided she had to go because she was in severe pain and the swelling was quite bad. I could not believe how rude these people were to her because she did not have health coverage! Considering she is paying out of her pocket for this and will be charged more than any insurance company for her visit (because they get a bunch of write off's for being in network) they should treat her with respect! The nurse came in and told her it was broken, wrapped her in a temp. cast, told her to see an orthopedic surgeon and kicked her out the door! No referral, no ice pack, no real directions, no meds, nothing! Obviously she was very upset because it was going to cost a fortune. I told her she was allowed to be depressed for that day but when we woke up there would be no more of it because we would find someone to work with her as far as payments and we would stop at nothing to get it all worked out. Truly, I was worried for her because I didnt think we would find anyone to work with her (especially after the way she was treated at her emergency room visit). But none the less I was bound and determined to at least try! She is a bartender and NEEDS to use her hand to work and I was not willing to watch her loose everything! So I got up this morning and started calling and it was not looking good after the first 10 - 15 calls..... "Sorry we dont do payment plans", "Sorry we dont see people without insurance", "We require a $500 retainer fee up front", " All money is due at the time of service." or "We dont know what we can do for you until you are seen" Just to name a few. Then by the grace of God a woman answers and says.... "We require that you pay $25 at each visit and any left over fees from that can be made into a payment plan." I could not believe my ears! I made her an apt right away! I took her to her apt and they wrapped her into a cast and treated her with kindness and integrity. This made me feel so good that there are still people in this world that care. And come to find out while the kids and I waited in the waiting room I was reading a pamphlet I found and the doctor also opened a school in India for under privileged children to get an education! How cool is that? In this selfish, greedy world there still are good people. A doctor who really cares about people, who is not just out to rob you blind and who cares about under privileged kids! BEAUTIFUL!

Just Sayen...

2011-01-27T00:37:00.000-06:00

Know what I just had an epiphany.... I think all companies who put products in glass jars should re-design them so they can be a drinking glass when emptied! I am so smart, I should get like an eco trophy! lol but really I wonder why they dont do that now?? Hmmmm...

This Was My Yesterday

2011-01-22T11:47:00.000-06:00

Today was just an ordinary day. Yeah, my son had school called off but he went to his buddy's house to spend the night. I played with my 2yr old and held my happy baby boy (however happy, he is a lot of work). I thought by now I would be better trained to be at home. I go in kicks.... I will have an awesome meal ready for my husband when he gets home, the dishes done, kids ready for baths, house cleaned etc.. Then there is the kick I am just now getting out of... messy house, dishes not done until morning, dinner? forget about it! I just have hubs pick something up for us or throw a pizza in the oven. Oh and he can do the baths too. Is this normal? Or can I not be domesticated? Okay maybe I am exaggerating just a tad but I think I get my point across. I often feel bad when in the ladder of the two scenario because I just get sick of the same ole same ole routine... day in day out blah blah blah! I dont mean taking care of and playing with my boys. I mean mostly the cooking and cleaning part! I bust my ass all day to pick up after 3 tornadoes and the house still is not as I would like it. Then after all that I get to cook, get full, and feel lazy just in time to clean that up too! And cooking is something I used to enjoy (and still do at the right circumstances ie husband home to watch boys). Any one who says being an at home mother is sooo easy..... KISS MY BOOTY! It is the most challenging of all jobs I have had. But then at the end of the day when the kids are in bed and you have time to reflect on the day I realize it is the BEST of all jobs too! At that time I am proud of what I do. I absolutely LOVE my family! And guess what? My just turned 2 yr old already knows his shapes, colors, #'s and letters and all body parts. How cool it that? And I taught him that! :) That is much better than a paycheck in my opinion!

Enter The Fatalist: Road Trip Detour

2011-01-21T15:21:00.000-06:00

Enter The Fatalist: Road Trip Detour: "When something doesn't work out whether it's losing a job, a relationship, a friendship; people are so quick to come back with the overused ..."

She is such a good writer.... This is so true!

2011-01-21T00:40:00.000-06:00

Don't Forget to check out Freebies For My Friends! For all kinds of free stuff! I search all over the internet to get free crap for you..... and me!

2011-01-21T00:35:00.000-06:00

I have a new guilty pleasure..... I am too cheap to get a smart phone because of the monthly cost on my cell bill so I got an iPod Touch. I am a game playing fool! Addicted to Scrabble and Words With Friends! Oh and FaceTime, way cool! I am totally getting on my oldest sons nerves with FaceTime (he got one for Christmas) I have been calling him on it nonstop! To him it is cool but he is growing up with this rapid technology period. As to me, I am 31yrs old with this stuff making its way to my discovery. Yes, I know, I am a little behind on the times and my son and husband totally make fun of me for it...... ie We are on generation 4 already on the iPhone/iTouch and I am just now discovering how cool they are! lol!

Lots Of Pics!

2011-01-21T00:12:00.000-06:00

So Much has happened since I have actually been able to dedicate myself some time to really get blogging! I am posting some picture updates tonight! Yaaaa! I know, I know, you are thrilled!

This is how we skate board at our house! Well, in the winter anyway! My husband love how my older son plays with our 2 yr old, it is so inventive.

The kids playing with my 2yr olds new trains at his birthday party. He absolutely LOVES trains!

Getting ready for the snow! At this point, we had planned on sledding down the hill on our property....

See the sidewalk? That is as far as we got before running back inside! lol

We played in a box instead! lol

Have To Post This!

2011-01-18T02:09:00.000-06:00

Nuff Said! LOL!

2011-01-18T02:01:00.000-06:00

Do not forget to stop by my freebies website! HERE IS THE LINK!!!

GROUND BEEF PIZZA CASSEROLE

2011-01-18T01:59:00.000-06:00

GROUND BEEF PIZZA CASSEROLE

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
salt
3 -4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1 lb pepperoni, divided
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
4 cups pasta sauce
3 -4 cups rigatoni (cooked to firm-tender and drained, do not overcook the pasta)
4 cups mozzarella cheese, divided

Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
Cook the gound beef in a medium skillet with the onions, green peppers, garlic, salt pepper until meat is browned and veggies are tender; drain fat, and mix in the Parmesan cheese.
Stir in the 1/2-pound pepperoni (chop this pepperoni to add to the mixture, leave the remaining half pound pepperoni sliced), mushrooms, pasta sauce; stir well until combined; simmer for 20-25 minutes on top of stove.
Set oven to 350 degrees.
Place the cooked rigatoni pasta on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
Sprinkle with 2 cups mozzarella cheese over the pasta.
Layer with pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.Top with the ground beef/pasta sauce mixture.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven, sprinkle with the remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes longer, or until bubbly.
Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.

2011-01-18T01:53:00.001-06:00

I am sorry I have not posted in a while. My house has been sick one person right after the other and each on separate occasions each with something a little different. Oldest son, stomach flu for several days with very forceful projectile vomiting -- always a fun one to clean up after! Middle son had high fever for 1 day and mild one for the second day with diarrhea -- this one is also fun to clean up after considering he is only 2! I had a breast infection (breast feeding mother) and got drugs that were not strong enough then the other one got infected too and had to get even stronger drugs! I dont know who has had one but when you get one it feels like you have the flu for 24 - 48 hrs! This was the only time I have had one and I am hoping the last! My husband and the baby are the safe ones..... this time! But I am sure this is the same in most family's at his time because everyone I have talked to has been pretty much in the same situation!

Yummy Chicken Pot Pie!!

2011-01-09T10:52:00.000-06:00

Chicken Pot Pie

1 cup potato diced
1 cup onion diced
1 cup celery diced
1 cup carrot diced
1/3 cup melted margarine
1/2 cup flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup half & half
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken, cooked and chopped
2 pie crusts

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F,
Saute onion, celery, carrots and potatoes in butter for 10 minutes.
Add flour to sauteed mixture, stirring well Cook one minute stirring constantly.
Combine broth and half and half.
Gradually stir into vegetable mixture.
Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.
Stir in salt and pepper; add chicken and stir well.
Pour into shallow 2 quart casserole dish and top with pie shells.
Cut slits to allow steam to escape.
Bake for 40-50 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly and cooked through.

One Hell Of A Day!!

2011-01-07T18:06:00.000-06:00

At 1a.m. I hear a boom, boom, THUMP! It was my 11 yr old son vomiting quite violently and NOT making it to the toilet! Poor guy! Here it is 5:45 P.M. and he is still vomiting everything he puts in! I was very concerned by the time 9:30 rolled around so I decided to call the doctor. They said to give him canned fruit in heavy syrup (it soothes the stomach-- learn something new everyday!!) and it did help...... for about 3 hours then.... blahhhhh! We end up taking him in to the dr and he just has the stomach flu. I am just praying it passes before Sunday! My toddlers 2nd Birthday Party! Which I am super excited about because we did not have a first birthday party for him because I had obligations in Florida I had to attend to. I am making a marble cake with chocolate iceing and green icing to write on it with. Also, I got green streamer and green balloons (green is his favorite color, he LOVES green!) to decorate. I am very excited to get the family and friends together especially the kids. I just want my baby to have a very special day that he deserves!

I do not have time to write any more right now as I have a sick kid, a hungry baby and a screaming toddler to attend to right now! I will be putting more time into Lisa Ann I Am in the days to come, things need to settle down a bit but I will at least post some recipes if I can't find time for blog entries. Don't forget to visit Freebies For My Friends! The blog I just started with just freebies only!

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!!!!!

2011-01-06T13:33:00.001-06:00

Due to the overwhelming response to my "Freebies" I have launched a new blog just for all of the free stuff that I find. I will be keeping Lisa Ann I Am to record daily life as a Stay At Home Mother and Wife along with my favorite recipes. The new blog I started is Freebies For My Friends, Do not forget to BOOKMARK it, I also have it listed under my favorite links on the right hand side of this blog! THANK YOU in advance for your support!

http://freebiesformyfriends.blogspot.com/

FREE Den Tec Flossers

2011-01-04T23:56:00.000-06:00

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FREE Minty Kisses Chewing Gum!

2011-01-04T23:50:00.000-06:00

Everyone loves some minty gum! Here is the link!

FREE Hearing Aid Batteries!

2011-01-04T23:45:00.000-06:00

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2011-01-04T23:42:00.000-06:00

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FREE Vitamin D

2011-01-04T23:39:00.000-06:00

Free Chewable Vitamin D from Walmart! Here is the link!

Winter Salsa!

2011-01-04T19:59:00.000-06:00

Winter Salsa!

Ingeiedients:

1 can of whole tomato's (juice and all)
1 can of rotel original
dash of salt
dash of cilantro
dash of pepper
tsp of vinegar

NOTE: If you like your salsa really spicy, add a few of jalapeno slices and
a tsp of extra virgin olive oil.

Put everything in a blender or food processor and enjoy!