Tater Topped Casserole

1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup milk
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans, peas)
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 lb. (1/2 of 32-oz. pkg.) frozen bite-size seasoned shredded potato nuggets

HEAT oven to 375ºF.

BROWN meat with onions in large skillet; drain. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole.

MIX soup and milk; pour over meat mixture. Top with layers of remaining ingredients.

BAKE 45 min. or until potatoes are golden brown and casserole is heated through.

Source: http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/tater-topped-casserole-111257.aspx

Rotten eCard of the Week #72: Wearing Thin

My patience is wearing thin.  And by "wearing thin" 

I mean you are one smart ass comment away from being

bitch slapped so hard, Google won't be able to find you.

"Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba

"Tubthumping"

We'll be singing

When we're winning

We'll be singing

I get knocked down

But I get up again

You're never gonna keep me down

I get knocked down

But I get up again

You're never gonna keep me down

Pissing the night away

Pissing the night away

He drinks a whiskey drink

He drinks a vodka drink

He drinks a lager drink

He drinks a cider drink

He sings the songs that remind him

Of the good times

He sings the songs that remind him

Of the better times

Oh, Danny Boy

Danny Boy

I get knocked down

But I get up again

You're never gonna keep me down

I get knocked down

But I get up again

You're never gonna keep me down

Pissing the night away

Pissing the night away

He drinks a whiskey drink

He drinks a vodka drink

He drinks a lager drink

He drinks a cider drink

He sings the songs that remind him

Of the good times

He sings the songs that remind him

Of the better times

Don't cry for me

Next door neighbor

I get knocked down

But I get up again

You're never gonna keep me down

I get knocked down

But I get up again

You're never gonna keep me down

I get knocked down

(We'll be singing)

But I get up again

You're never going to keep me down

(When we're winning)

I get knocked down

(We'll be singing)

But I get up again

You're never going to keep me down

(Ooh, ooh, ooh)

2015 Budweiser Super Bowl Commercial “Lost Dog” | Budweiser #BestBuds

I love this commercial!!!

Minionism of the Week

I just love the Minions! I keep see all these cute meme graphics all over the Internet.

This week, I found two that I really like! Enjoy

**Both graphics found on the Internet**

Stay Safe Everyone!

To all my family and friends....please be safe and keep your pets safe!

More than 35 million people along the Philadelphia-to-Boston corridor rushed to get home and settle in Monday as a fearsome storm swirled in with the potential for hurricane-force winds and 1 to 3 feet of snow that could paralyze the Northeast for days.

Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/26/east-coast-snowstorm_n_6550398.html

Sunday Stealing: Easy A to Z Meme

This week's Sunday Stealing was stolen from FYeah Surveys.

A. What are your favorite smells?  I love the smell of fresh lilacs, fresh roses, rain, and fresh baked cookies.  I also love the smell of fresh baked bread, a campfire and puppy breath.

B. Can you go a whole day without caffeine? I can go a whole day without caffeine as long as I have lots of water!

C. Who knows more about you than anyone else? No one.  I don't talk about myself much and I am not so good at sharing my feelings.

D. What song did you last listen to? "Lying From You" by Linkin Park

E. Do you wear socks to bed? Very rarely, I hate my feet being confined while I am sleeping.

F. Can you change a car tire? I can change a car tire but I prefer not to.

G. If you could choose one color to wear for a whole year, what color would you choose? I would choose black.  Black goes with anything and is a great "power color" to wear at the office.

H. Do you cook often? I do not cook often as I am not very good at it.

I. What’s your least favorite season? My least favorite season is Winter.

J. Can you sew? I can sew but I am not very good at sewing a straight line.

K. What is your favorite fruit? My favorite fruit is an apple.  I have one every morning for breakfast.

L. Are you health conscious? I am to a point. I need to be more aware and take better care of myself.

M. Do you think you’re very conscious of the feelings of others or more self oriented? I am more conscious of other people's feelings.  Maybe if I was more self oriented, I would be happier.

N. Do you curse a lot? I curse way more in my 40's that I have my entire life.  And I curse way more at work than any where...not good.

O. Do you remember lyrics easily? I remember most lyrics easily.

P. Can you roll your tongue? I can roll my tongue.

Q. Is there a certain food you often crave for no reason? I tend to crave chicken and dumplings a lot.  And not just any chicken and dumplings!  I crave my mom's chicken and dumplings...which were awesome!  I have never been able to make them as good as she did.

R. What was the last book you purchased? Last week I purchased "Saint Odd" by Dean Koontz

S. Where was your last vacation? I went to Texas last Christmas to see my in-laws.

T. Last movie you watched? Did you enjoy it? Super Troopers and yes I enjoyed it.  I have seen it at least 100 times.

U. Think of your oldest friend. If you met them now do you think you would still become friends?  She and I are still friends.  So yes, if I met her now, we would still be friends.

V. Paris, London and New York… which one would you live in, which would you visit for a day,
which would you visit for a fortnight? I would live in London, visit New York for a day and stay in Paris for a fortnight.

W. Do you usually sleep with your closet door open or closed? My closet door is always open, rather I am sleeping or not.

X. Have you ever broken a bone? If so, how did it happen? I have never had a broken bone but I have lots of stitches through the years.

Y. How do you like your eggs? Scrambled with hash browns, biscuits, gravy and bacon.

Z. What was your last argument about and who with? My last argument was not actually an argument....more of a discussion; and it was with my husband over relationship stuff.

Shelby is a Packers Fan

Last Sunday, the Packers played the Seahawks and as you can see, Shelby had her Packers jersey.
Unfortunately, the Packers lost but that is ok...there is always next year.

**This post is linked to Camera Critters**

Rotten eCard of the Week #71: Asked for Your Opinion

Remember when I asked for your opinion?

Yeah, me neither!

Shannonology 2015

1) What is your salad dressing of choice? Raspberry Vinaigrette

2) What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? Red Lobster

3) What food could you eat for 2 weeks straight and not get sick of it? Chocolate

4) What are your pizza toppings of choice? Canadian bacon, mushrooms and extra cheese

5) What do you like to put on your toast? Peanut Butter and butter

6) How many televisions are in your house? Three

7) What color cell phone do you have? Blue

8) Are you right-handed or left-handed? Right

9) Have you ever had anything removed from your body? Two children, my uterus, all of my teeth.

10) What is the last heavy item you lifted? My dog.

11) Have you ever been knocked unconscious? Yes.

12) If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die? No

13) If you could change your name, what would you change it to? I would not change it...I like my name.

14) Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1,000? No

15) How many pairs of flip flops do you own? None right now

16) What's your goal for the year? To be happy

17) Last person you talked to? My co-worker, Tonja.

18) Last person you hugged? My dog.

19) Favorite Season? Spring

20) Favorite Holiday? Independence Day (July 4th)

21) Favorite day of the week? Friday

22) Favorite Month? July

23) First place you went this morning? To the bathroom.

24) What's the last movie you saw? "Me, Myself and Irene"...it is on my tv right now.

25) Do you smile often? Yes

26) Do you always answer your phone? No

27) It's four in the morning and you get a text message, who is it? My children, brother or my in-laws.

28) If you could change your eye color what would it be? Blue

29) What flavor drink do you get at Sonic? Cherry Dr. Pepper

30) Have you ever had a pet fish? Yes

31) Favorite Christmas song? The Little Drummer Boy

32) What's on your wish list for your birthday? No

33) Can you do push ups? No

34) Can you do a chin up? No

35) Does the future make you more nervous or excited? Nervous

36) Do you have any saved texts? No

37) Ever been in a car wreck? Yes, a few.

38) Do you have an accent?  Yes...a Missouri/southern accent

39) What is the last song to make you cry? "What Hurts the Most" by Rascal Flats

40) Plans tonight? None

41) Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom? Yes

42) What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? "Nooooooooooooo I didnt get to sleep enough!"

43) Have you ever been given roses? Yes

44) How did you bring in the New Year? By sleeping.

45) Met someone who changed your life? Yes

Tag: Ready for Spring

Spring scrap kit by Kreative Expressionz.

www.kreative-expressionz.com

States I Have Been To

States I Have Been To Are In Blue (looks like I need to travel more!)

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Washington
Washington DC

Monday Musings: The Tragedy of Life

“The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency; not in our doing too much, but rather in our doing too little; not in our living above our ability, but rather in our living below our capacities.”

― Benjamin E. Mays

Sunday Stealing: Name Your Favorite

This week's Sunday Stealing was stolen from FYeah Surveys.

Name Your Favorite…

Place: My bed, because it is nice and warm.

Person: Does my dog count?  If so, then she is my favorite.  I have several favorite humans (Colt, Vickie, Brian, Steve, Judy, Chuck, Mike, Tami, Nancy Joe, Johnny, Rose, Erin, Shawn, Barbara and several more).

Color: Blue

Food: Chocolate

Smell: Fresh lilacs

Book: Gone With The Wind

Movie: Gone With The Wind

Music artist: Aerosmith

Thing to do when bored: Sleep

Genre of literature: Fiction

Magazine: Reader's Digest

Texture: I like soft textures.

Time of day: Bedtime

Day of the week: Friday

Thing to learn about: Computers

Thing about yourself: My eyes

Lifehack (a time saving, efficiency technique for life): Not blow drying my hair because it damages my hair and wastes time.

Trip to the Vet

Today was Shelby's annual vet exam day.
This photos shows Shelby's "I had to go to the vet today" face.

And this second photo is Shelby's "I had a good visit with the vet" face.

 
The vet said Shelby is about 66 years old in human years
and is very healthy.  The only are of concern are Shelby's
teeth, which need to be brushed more often and better brushed.


**This post is linked to Camera Critters!**

Women Are Not Moody

You can see more Aunty Acid on Facebook.

www.facebook.com/auntyacid

Rotten eCard of the Week #70: Wake Up Fabulous Then...

I wake up with a fabulous attitude every day,

and then I talk to stupid people.

Jigzone: Dog in Thought

My Winter Scent is Cranberry

You are multifaceted and difficult to pin down. 

You have eclectic tastes, and you surprised everyone - including yourself.

You are a realist, and sometimes you can be a bit hard to handle on your own. 

You need someone sweet to balance you out.

You are honest - sometimes to a fault. 

You aren't as sour as you seem, and you are strongly bonded to your friends.

Deep down, you are a traditionalist at heart. 

You like to keep things simple and get back to what matters most in life.

What's Your Winter Scent?

Stuck In My Head: "HandleBars" by Flobots

I can ride my bike with no handlebars

No handlebars

No handlebars

I can ride my bike with no handlebars

No handlebars

No handlebars

Look at me, look at me

Hands in the air like its good to be

Alive and I'm a famous rapper

Even when the paths are all crookedy

I can show you how to dosey doe

I can show you how to scratch a record

I can take apart the remote control

And I can almost put it back together

I can tie a knot in a cherry stem

I can tell you about Leif Ericson

I know all the words to "De Colores"

And "I'm proud to be an American"

Me and my friends saw a platypus

Me and my friends made a comic book

And guess how long it took

I can do anything that I want 'cause look

I can keep rhythm with no metronome

No metronome

No metronome

I can see your face on the telephone

On the telephone

On the telephone

Look at me, look at me

Just called to say that its good to be

Alive in such a small world

I'm all curled up with a book to read

I can make money open up a thrift store

I can make a living off a magazine

I can design an engine

64 miles to the gallon on gasoline

I can make new antibiotics

I can make computer survive aquatic

Conditions I know how to run the business

And I can make you wanna buy a product

Movers shakers and producers

Me and my friends understand the future

I see the strings that control the systems

I can do anything with no resistance 'cause

I can lead a nation with a microphone

With a microphone

With a microphone

And I can split the atoms of a molecule

Of a molecule

Of a molecule

Look at me, look at me

Driving and I won't stop

And it feels so good to be alive and on top

My reach is global

My tower secure

My cause is noble

My power is pure

I can handout a million vaccinations

Or let em all die from exasperation

Have 'em all healed from their lacerations

Or have em all killed by assassination

I can make anybody go to prison

Just because I don't like them

I can do anything with no permission

I have it all under my command because

I can guide a missile by satellite

By satellite

By satellite

And I can hit a target through a telescope

Through a telescope

Through a telescope

And I can end the planet in a holocaust

In a holocaust

In a holocaust

In a holocaust

In a holocaust

In a holocaust

I can ride my bike with no handlebars

No handlebars

No handlebars

I can ride my bike with no handlebars

No handlebars

No handlebars

Sunday Stealing: The 2014/2015 Meme Part 2

This week's Sunday Stealing is stolen from German Language Rocks.

26.What experience would you love to do all over again? The are no experiences I would love to do all over again.

27.What was the best gift you received? All of them.

28.How did your overall outlook on life evolve? Slow and steady.

29.What was the biggest problem you solved? How to  my workload done on time.

30.What was the funniest moment of your year, one that still makes it hard not to burst out laughing when you think about it? None that I can think of.

31.What purchase turned out to be the best decision ever? New contacts...I can see much better now.

32.What one thing would you do differently and why? None that I can think of.

33.What do you deserve a pat on the back for? Getting my workload done.

34.What activities made you lose track of time? Playing with my dog, reading, playing video games, working.

35.What did you think about more than anything else? Death and how the thought of death scares me into a panic attack.

36.What topics did you most enjoy learning about? None that I can think of.

37.What new habits did you cultivate? None that I can think of.

38.What advice would you give your early-2014 self if you could? Wear a warmer coat in the winter.

39.Did any parts of your self or your life do a complete 180 this year? No

40.What or who had the biggest positive impact on your life this year? No one and nothing.

41.What do you want the overarching theme for your 2015 to be? Be positive!

42.What do you want to see, discover, explore? I want to take a nice vacation, to somewhere I have never been.

43.Who do you want to spend more time with in 2015? My family in Missouri.

44.What skills do you want to learn, improve or master? My job.

45.Which personal quality do you want to develop or strengthen? My weight....as in lose a lot of it.

46.What do you want your everyday life to be like? Happy

47.Which habits do you want to change, cultivate or get rid of? Eating too much and not exercising enough.

48.What do you want to achieve career-wise? A promotion.

49.How do you want to remember the year 2015 when you look back on it 10/20/50 years from now? I want to remember all the time I got to spend with my loved ones.

50.What is your number one goal for 2015? To lose weight.

Camera Critters: Good Morning From Shelby

These photos show the cute furry face that I wake up to each morning.

I love this dog with all my heart.

LOL Shelby does not appreciate early morning camera flashes.

Stuck In My Head: "Africa" by Toto

I hear the drums echoing tonight

But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation

She's coming in the 12:30 flight

The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation

I stopped an old man along the way

Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies

He turned to me as if to say

"Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you!"

It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you

There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do

I bless the rains down in Africa

Gonna take some time to do the things we never had

The wild dogs cry out in the night

As they grow restless longing for some solitary company

I know that I must do what's right

Sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti

I seek to cure what's deep inside

Frightened of this thing that I've become

It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you

There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do

I bless the rains down in Africa

Gonna take some time to do the things we never had

Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you

It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you

There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do

I bless the rains down in Africa, I bless the rains down in Africa

I bless the rains down in Africa, I bless the rains down in Africa

I bless the rains down in Africa

Gonna take some time to do the things we never had

Rotten eCard of the Week #69: Your Move, Weight Watchers

I can turn this entire cake into a single serving. Your move, Weight Watchers.

Hump Day Survey: Did You Ever?

Did you ever eat a penny? Yes and it scared my mother.

Did you ever fall in love? I thought it was love.

Did you ever cheat on a boyfriend/girlfriend? No! What is the point of cheating?

Did you ever feel like you didn't exist? Yes

Did you ever dance in the rain? Yes, and still do now and then

Did you ever lie to someone, to keep from hurting them? Yes

Did you ever eat spinach? Yes, and I dont like cooked spinach.

Did you ever get in a fight? Yes

Did you ever have a penpal? Yes, many years ago

Did you ever forget your boyfriend/girlfriend's birthday? Yes

Did you ever eat chocolate on your waffles? Yes, YUM!

Did you ever wish you could see a leprechaun? Yes, especially if he has gold!

Did you ever stay up all night, hoping someone would call/text/email you? Yes

Did you ever forget your keys in your house? Yes, and in my car.

Did you ever get in a (fist) fight with a sibling? Yes

SOURCE: www.quizopolis.com/survey/7571/15-did-you-ever-questions-Survey/

What Happened in 1970?

In 1970, A House Cost $26600

A federal jury finds the "Chicago 7" innocent of conspiring to incite riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention

The lunar spacecraft Apollo 13 splashes down in the Pacific after near catastrophe

The first Earth Day is marked by millions of Americans participating in anti-pollution demonstrations

At Kent State University, National Guardsmen fire into a crowd killing four student antiwar demonstrators

A powerful earthquake claims 50,000 lives in Peru

18 year olds are given the right to vote in federal elections

Tidal wave driven by cyclone from Bay of Bengal hits East Pakistan, killing hundreds of thousands

An anti-war rally is held at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, attended by John Kerry, Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland

Queen Latifah, Mariah Carey, Andre Agassi, Uma Thurman, Jennifer Lopez, and Matt Damon are born

Baltimore Orioles win the World Series

Kansas City Chiefs win Superbowl IV

Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup

Tearjerker Love Story is the top grossing film

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou is published

"The Long and Winding Road" becomes the Beatles' last Number 1 song

What Happened the Year You Were Born?

Animal Rescue Facebook Directory From Rescued is my Favorite Breed

RESCUED! Is My Favorite Breed is a company dedicated to helping out animal rescue groups and shelters.

RESCUED! Is My Favorite Breed's mission is:

~ Spreading Awareness of Animal Rescue Issues

~ Helping Animal Rescue Groups/Shelters Raise Money via online Fundraisers

~ Promoting Pet Adoption to increase Demand for Animal Adoption

~ Assisting Animal Rescue Groups with online marketing to grow their fan base

~To give the public easier access  to the Rescues/Shelters on Facebook, using  RESCUED! Is My Favorite Breed's Animal Rescue Facebook Directory.

For a complete list of a state-by-state listing of Animal Rescue Groups and Shelters on Facebook, go to http://www.rescuedismyfavoritebreed.org/AnimalRescueFacebookDirectory.htm

Sunday Stealing: The 2014/2015 Meme

This week's Sunday Stealing is stolen from German Language Rocks.

1.What one event, big or small, are you going to tell your grandchildren about? The poor/bad choices many people made throughout 2014 and the consequences they suffered due to those decisions.

2.If you had to describe your 2014 in 3 words, what would they be? Stressful, lonely and busy.

3.What new things did you discover about yourself? I found that I really love my nails being painted and I love all the awesome designs that can be done on nails.

4.What single achievement are you most proud of? Having two awesome children.

5.What was the best news you received? The number of pregnancies in my family.  I am a great-aunt several times over.

6.What was your favorite place that you visited in 2014? Wichita Falls, Texas

7.Which of your personal qualities turned out to be the most helpful this year? My ability to be kind to everyone and everything.

8.Who was your number one go-to person that you could always rely on? Myself

9.Which new skills did you learn? The ability to paint my nails better.

10.What, or who, are you most thankful for? My children and my dog.

11.If someone wrote a book about your life in 2014, what kind of genre would it be? A comedy, love story, drama, film noir or something else? A drama!! LOL

12.What was the most important lesson you learnt in 2014? Life is short, enjoy it while you can.

13.Which mental block(s) did you overcome? None

14.What 5 people did you most enjoy spending time with? I can't name just five!  I enjoyed all the time I spent with family and friends.

15.What was your biggest break-through moment career-wise? None

16.How did your relationship to your family evolve? Same as always.

17.What book or movie affected your life in a profound way? None

18.What was your favorite compliment that you received this year? None

19.What little things did you most enjoy during your day-to-day life? Coming home each day to my dog and seeing her happiness at me being home.

20.What cool things did you create this year? None

21.What was your most common mental state this year (e.g. excited, curious, stressed)? Stressed

22.Was there anything you did for the very first time in your life this year? No

23.What was your favorite moment spent with your friends? All of them.

24.What major goal did you lay the foundations for? None

25.Which worries turned out to be completely unnecessary? None

Camera Critters: Sick Shelby

Earlier this week, Shelby did not feel well.
After being sick twice, I put her in her recliner to relax.

I wrapped her up in her favorite blanket and she gave me the following look...

I love this ball of fur with all my heart!

Rotten eCard of the Week #68: New Years Resolution

My New Years Resolution: Stop trying to fix my give a damn.

Happy New Year 2015

From Shelby and I, we wish you all a very Happy New Year!

Remember to Spay and Neuter your pets!

and also remember to Adopt!  Don't Shop!

 "I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you've never done before, and more importantly, you’re Doing Something. So that’s my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make your mistakes, next year and forever."
— Neil Gaiman