Backseat Blog :)

Wow the blog has definitely taken a backseat since finding out I was pregnant! So many things have been running through my mind, but the last thing I want to do is get on the computer. Lord I even forgot to post my Friday funny!

Even though the hamster is running full speed up there in my noggin, I just cant seem to think straight! I guess I will blame it on the mommy + pregnant brain! And yes I am pulling the pregnant card and will do so for as long as I can!

So, sorry if the blog isn't running as smoothly as before. Once the reality of being pregnant kicks in, I will be back to my daily postings.

Hope you all have had a great weekend so far and go get some Jesus tomorrow!

On your mark, get set, pedal!

We have waited so long to have a place for our kids to play as well as a safe place to ride their bicycles. Well the wait is over! Our driveway and patio redo is complete! I am so excited to get to use it and I know Ty is so ready to get his bike out there and start pedaling. Here are the pics of the before, during, and after!!!









I cant wait until everything is dried and set. I will begin forming my flowerbed border next week and then the search for inexpensive patio furniture is on!!
I will post final pictures soon after :)

Friday Funny!

Its that time of the week again: Friday Funny! Hope you all enjoy this video. Who doesnt love to hear a baby laugh?

BBQ Challenge!

I am a meat lover! Give me a big, juicy steak and you will make me one happy girl but I also will take a thick BBQ sandwich as well! Unlike my husband who only likes one type of BBQ, I will take it anyway! I decided to try and find a homemade recipe. I searched and searched and finally found one in my "Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook."

I have never even dreamed of trying to make it from scratch but I love a challenge and will try almost anything. So here are the ingredients:

3 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup of ketchup
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 cup of water
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3-4 lb boneless chuck roast

Combine all ingredients in the crock pot, except the roast. Once mixed well then add roast. Cover and cook on high for 6-7 hours.

Remove roast and let cool. Shred meat and return to crock pot and heat well.

Now I cant say right at this moment how well this will taste but I promise to let you all know how well it comes out!

Beach fun!

Who knew that finding the perfect gift for teachers would be so hard. Well this is the first time that I have had to experience this difficult task. Finding the perfect gift has been on my mind nonstop.

I wanted to get Ty's teachers something different, something that would make them smile and really understand how my I appreciate everything they have done over the entire school year, but I also didn't want to spend too much money!

So after contemplating for several weeks I thought about putting together a beach bag for both of Ty's teachers. Since Ty has two teachers you may think it would be expensive, but thanks to Targets "dollar" section, it was just the opposite!

Since this was my first go at this I thought that it was a pretty cool idea so I followed through with it. Since the summer was quickly approaching, I figured it would definitely put a smiles on their faces.

Here is the list of everything I bought and the prices:
Beach Bag: $2.50
Beach towel: $2.50
Sunscreen: $7.99
Aloe: $2.50
Insulated water bottle: $4.99

So for just over $40 I was able to get gifts for both of Ty's teachers. Not too bad!!!