Sunday Stealing: Laundry Day Meme

Sunday Stealing was stolen from Love Me Some Surveys.

Do you know any couples that have been married for a very long time? I know many couples that have been married a long time.  My brother and his wife have been married for 19 years.  My in-laws have been married for nearly 50 years.

What are you tired of people telling you? I am tired of hearing people say "spring is right around the corner".  (longest corner ever!!!)

Which type of ice cream do you prefer? All of it!  LOL Black Walnut, Cherry Bordeaux and Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia top my list.

Do you have a little sister? What’s her name? I only have one sibling...my brother, Brian.

What was the last movie you watched on TV? Last night I watched "A Walk Among the Tombstones".

If the internet was not available right now, what would you do instead? Read a book.

Do you complain a lot? No, and I never have. I just suck it up and move on.

Name a movie that your favorite actor is in. The Green Mile with Tom Hanks

Do you like your toes? No, they are too big.

Would you rather go to an authentic haunted house or an ancient temple? An ancient temple.

Have you ever had champagne? Did you like it? I have had champagne a few times and I do not like it.

Are there any seashells in your room? I have some seashells from Florida....in a drawer in my kitchen.  The seashells use to be in a little basket but they kept falling off the counter.  I tired of cleaning them up and through them in a drawer.

What was the reason for the last time you went outside? I took the dog outside to go potty.

Do you like fruity or minty gum? Minty

Are you looking forward to any day of this month? Not really.

What was the last graduation you attended? My daughter's graduation in 2007.

Do you rummage through the $5 movie bin at Walmart every time? No.

What day of the week do you usually do laundry? I don't have a particular day to do laundry. I do the laundry when the washer is full.

Do you like using air fresheners? I love using air fresheners.

Are your nails ever painted red? I have painted them red before but that was a long, long time ago.  I no longer pain my nails.

When you were a baby, did you have a favorite blanket? Not that I remember.

Ever been on a cruise? No.

Would you rather go to Alaska or Russia? Alaska

Strawberries or bananas? Both...in a smoothie please.

Are you wearing socks? No.

When’s the last time you went to the mall? Last month.

Party Princess

Last month, my great-niece, Payton, turned one year old.

I made this cute little graphic for her.

"It's My Party" Scrap Kit (c) Melissaz Creationz

http://melissazcreationz.blogspot.com/

Flashback Friday: Mom, Dad and My Brother

My brother, Brian, in the late 1980's

Dad, Mom and Brian in June 1987

Shelby's Gotcha Day!

11 years ago today (January 28, 2005), Shelby became my dog!

She was such a tiny little thing and stole my  heart upon first sight.

I love her to the moon and back a million times.

Wordless Wednesday: Shelby in Blue

This post is linked up to Wordless Wednesday.

Shelby's Photos (c) 2016 Shannon G. Wamsley

Background (c) piZap

Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

BACON CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE

Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1/3 cup Tomato Ketchup
2 Tbsp.  Yellow Mustard
1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
8 slices Bacon, cooked, crumbled
4 cups (1/2 of 32-oz. pkg.) Tater Tots

Directions:
Heat oven to 400ºF.
Brown meat with onions in skillet; drain. Stir in ketchup and mustard.
Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining ingredients.
Bake 30 to 35 min. or until casserole is heated through
and potato nuggets are golden brown.

Source: www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/bacon-cheeseburger-casserole-126725.aspx

eCard of the Week #124: Hello Monday

Hello Monday.  We meet again.

Try not to crush my dreams of a quick work week please.

Sunday Stealing: Feisty Twenty-five

Sunday Stealing was stolen from Love Me Some Surveys.

Do you like to see it snowing outside? Only on days I get to stay home. 

Do you tell your family you love them enough? I tell them I love them every chance I get.  You never know when that chance will be gone forever.

Do you like getting jewelry or do you not wear any? I like getting jewelry from my husband.  I wear necklaces and bracelets.  

Do you watch a lot of NFL football? I love football. I am a Dallas Cowboys fan but I also like the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Have you ever used the word ‘lame’?  I have and I do use the word "lame".

Are you/Were you in a band? If so, what was your band name? I have never been in a band.  I am not that musically inclined.

When is the last time you went to the doctor? I don't remember the last time I went to the doctor.  Sometime in 2015.

Do you own any shirts with a peace symbol on it? None. But you can send me one if you like!

Would you ever go to Japan? Yes, I would go to Japan for a visit.

What was the last thing you went to Walmart for? Groceries.

Ever gotten in a car accident? Yes, several.  Not fun at all.

Have you ever been in a choir? I was in the church choir when I was a kid.

Do you like the color of your eyes? If not, what color would you want them? I like the color of my eyes and would not change them.

When was the last time you went ice skating? When I was a child...many, many years ago.

Do you like to brush your teeth? I don't mind brushing my teeth. I have dentures and they are very easy to clean.

Have you ever had a surgery? I have had several surgeries throughout my life.

Do you look older or younger than you actually are? I look older.

When is the next time you’ll be up on stage? Never.

Where did you spend your last birthday? At my in-laws house.

What is the last show that you watched a full episode of? Z Nation.

Do you know anyone who lives in Utah? Not that I can think of.

Is there anything you need to work on doing soon? Losing weight.

Do your feelings get hurt easily? Not really.  And I hide my feelings so that people don't know if they have hurt me.

Do you, or do you know someone who has taken karate lessons? I have and so did my children.

Were you ever a boy or girl scout? I was a Girl Scout, a Girl Scout Leader and a Boy Scout Co-Leader.

Camera Critters: A Bed Or A Pillow?

Shelby like to use her bed as a pillow.

I think the bed would be more comfortable as a bed.

But, Shelby disagrees and is quite comfortable.

Photo (c) 2016 Shannon G. Wamsley

eCard of the Week #123: Cold Air I Enjoy

The only cold air I enjoy is

from opening the doors of my fridge.

Throwback Thursday: The 1990's

My son in November 1992

My son in 1993

Me, my daugher and my son in 1994

My daughter in 1993

ALL PHOTOS (c) Shannon G. Wamsley

My Kids In October 1997

Some old photos I found of my son and daughter.

Both photos takes in October 1997 in Desloge, Missouri.

 

Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

To Make Lemon Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Pour filling into baked pastry shell.

To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

SOURCE: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/15093/grandmas-lemon-meringue-pie

If You Can't Fly Then Run...

One of my favorite quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.

Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day everyone.

“If you can't fly then run, 

if you can't run then walk, 

if you can't walk then crawl, 

but whatever you do you have

 to keep moving forward.”

― Martin Luther King Jr.

Why Do You Want To Know That Meme (Part Four)

Sunday Stealing was stolen from Love Me Some Surveys.

76. What is the best advice you’ve ever been given? "Don't date him and never, ever marry him. He is just going to hurt you".  That advice was from my parents about my ex-husband...they were right.

77. Is it easier to forgive or forget? It is easier to forgive.

78. First mobile phone? A Nokia TracFone.

79. Strangest dream? I have a lot of strange dreams, I just cannot remember them.

80. Best dream? The dream of winning the lottery.

81. Who is the smartest person you know? Me! :) and a few other people.

82. Who is the prettiest person on you know? Not me.

83. Do you miss anyone right now? Yes. My children, my brother, my husband, my in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousin and my friends

84. Who do you love? Why? My children, my brother, my husband, my in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousin and my friends.  They make me whole and happy.

85. Do you like sharing? Depends on what I am sharing.  I don't mind sharing material things, I do not like sharing my feelings.

86. What was the last picture you took with your phone? This photo of my dog.

87. Is there a reason behind everything that happens? Yes, and it is not always a good reason.

88. Favorite genre of music? 80's Hair Bands

89. If you had one word to describe yourself, what would it be? Kind

90. Describe your life in 5 words. Full, stressful and lonely sometimes.

91. Craziest thing you’ve ever done? Moved to Wisconsin seven years ago.

92. First three songs in your favorite playlist?
                        "The Devil's Den" by Skrillex
                        "Thunderstruck" by ACDC
                        "Shut Up and Dance"by Walk the Moon

93. Are you more creative or logical? I am more logical.

94. Would you rather lie or hurt someone with the truth? The truth is always the much better path to follow.

95. What are you most proud of? My children.

96. What personality trait do you admire in other people? Honesty

97. When you imagine yourself as really, really relaxed and happy, what are you doing? Sitting on a beach with my family, enjoy the warm sun, blazing sun and cool ocean.

98. How do you usually start a conversation? I start with "hello".  If it is an important conversation, I say "Do you have a minute?"

99. What is the best news you could hear right now?  That I won a few million dollars.

Shelby Says: "Time To Go Inside"

These photos were taken yesterday afternoon.  Shelby had been outside playing in the snow.

She was ready to go in the house and get a treat.  However, I wanted a few photos.

I managed to get these three photos.  I love this girl with all my heart! 

Photo (c) 2016 Shannon G. Wamsley

This post is linked to Camera Critters.

eCard of the Week #122: Favorite Winter Activity

My favorite winter activity is going back

inside and putting my pajamas on!

Crockpot Lasagna

I got this Crockpot Lasagna from a co-worker and will be making it soon hopefully.

Ingredients:
1/2 to 1 lb of ground beef
36 oz of spaghetti sauce
16 oz of cottage cheese
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
9 lasagna noodles uncooked
8 oz of shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:
Brown ground beef. Mix in spaghetti sauce when beef is browned  In a bowl - mix together cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning.

Spray bottom of crock pot with nonstick spray.  Pour about 1/3 of meat sauce in bottom of crock pot and spread evenly Break 3 lasagna noodles to fit and lay on top of meat sauce. Spread half of cottage cheese mixture on top of noodles Then put a layer of mozzarella cheese

Repeat above steps again, once. When finished repeating steps again, top with 3 more lasagna noodles. Pour remainder of the meat sauce on top of noodles.

Cover and turn crockpot on low. Cook for 5-6 hours or until noodles are tender.

Slow Cooker Mexican Chili with Cornbread Topping

**Another recipe I got from a co-worker that I want to try!*

Slow Cooker Mexican Chili with Cornbread Topping

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped (about one cup)
1 pepper (any color), chopped (about one cup)
1 cup frozen corn
2 tablespoons and 1.5 teaspoons of homemade taco seasoning or 1 package of store-bought taco seasoning
10.75oz can of condensed tomato soup
1/4 pound cheese (we use cheddar or pepper jack), shredded (about one cup)
1 box of Jiffy corn muffin mix + the necessary ingredients listed on the box (Jiffy calls for one egg and 1/3 cup milk)


Directions:

Add chicken, onion, peppers, corn, seasoning, and tomato soup to slow cooker.
Cover with lid and cook on “low” setting for 4-6 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
Shred chicken with fork.
Cover shredded chicken chili with cheese and assembled corn muffin batter.
Add lid and cook on “high” setting for 60 minutes or until cornbread topping is cooked through.

Shelby Playing With Ballie

Shelby playing with her Ballie (tennis ball).

Ballie was trying to run away!!!

Both photos taken (01-12-2016) by me.

(c) 2016 Shannon G. Wamsley

Shelby The Relaxed Dog

Shelby was relaxing over this past weekend in the living room.

She has to have to blankets on her bed. :)

Sunday Stealing: Why Do You Want To Know That Meme (Part Three)

Sunday Stealing was stolen from Love Me Some Surveys.

50. What do you spend most of your money on? Other than a vehicle payment. house payment, insurance, utilities, gas and food, I spend money on video games.

51. Would you rather visit the past or the future? The future.  I already know where I have been, I want to know where I am going.

52. Favorite clothing store? A local second hand store.  I get brand new clothes most of the time in my size and the sales clerk/owner does not judge me.  Other than than I like ShopKo, JC Penny and Wal Mart.

53. What is the best advice you can give to those who are feeling down? Look for the positive and focus on that.

54. How often do you think about your future? Does it scare you?  I think about the future every day and it scares me very much.  The main reason is scares me is because I don't want to die...ever.

55. What angers you the most? Animal abuse, Child abuse, and disrespect.

56. When was the last time you got majorly angry? It has been awhile but it happened at work.  I took a walk to calm down.

57. When was the last time you got really sad? Last night.

58. Are you good at lying? Hell no and I have never been good at lying. What is the point of lying? Lying hurts deeper than any truth.

59. What foreign language would you like to learn? Spanish

60. How many languages can you speak and what are they? I can only speak one language and that is English.

61. How often do you go to parties? If you don’t, what do you do instead? I do not attend parties, unless it is work related and happens during the work day.  I would rather stay home with my dog and husband and read a good book.

62. What books do you plan to read this year? I have not decided yet.  Hopefully I find a few good books though.

63. Do you have breakfast every morning? I have an apple every morning for breakfast.

64. Tell us a secret.  I secretly enjoying watching shows like "My 600 Pound Life".

65. How many concerts have you been to? Not too many....crowds upset me.  Maybe 5ish 

66. Last hug? I hugged my husband.

67. Who knows you better than anyone else? A close friend.

68. Baths or showers? Shower

69. Do you think you’re ambitious? Not really.  I try to be but get bored quickly.

70. What song is stuck in your head? Shut Up and Dance by Walk the Moon

71. Countries you’ve visited? Just the United States.  Someday I will travel outside of the the USA.

72. What do you most value in your friends? Honesty

73. What helps you to sleep better? I sleep better when I am totally exhausted and my brain is forced to stop spinning.

74. What is the most money you have ever held in your hand? $60,000.00ish a long time ago.

75. What makes you nervous? Death, the unknown, being alone and the list goes on.

Camera Critters: Random Shelby Photos

I am always taking photos of my dog, Shelby.  

Here are a few from this past week

Eating snow before night night time.

Stealing all the blankets.

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Watching TV

Begging for a snack.

Photo (c) 2016 Shannon G. Wamsley

This post is linked to Camera Critters.

eCard of the Week #121: Have A Problem With Me?

If you have a problem with me, please write it nicely

on a piece of paper, put it in an envelope, fold it up

and shove it up your ass.

Live, Laugh, Love From My Daughter

My super awesome daughter made me this beautiful graphic with her tablet.

I love you munchkin!

Wordless Wednesday: Bears, Dogs and a Flag

This post is linked up to Wordless Wednesday.

Photos (c) 2016 Shannon G. Wamsley

To My Children, Vickie and Colt

A few graphics I found on the internet to dedicate to my children.

 

 

 

Each graphic contains information at to where that particular graphic was found.

Snow Taste Good In The Dark

Shelby thinks the snow taste good even if it is dark outside.

(and even if the snow is behind the trash can!  LOL)

Photo (c) 2016 Shannon G. Wamsley

Sunday Stealing: This Year

This week's Sunday Stealing was stolen from Hubpages.

A bad habit I'm going to break: Picking zits and scabs...maybe then I will have less scars.

A new skill I'd like to learn: I would like to learn how to properly knit.

A person I'd like to be more like: Myself

A good deed I'm going to do: Donate more items and money to local animal shelters.

A place I'd like to visit: The Great Smokey Mountains

A book I'd like to read: 15th Affair and NYPD Red 4, both by James Patterson

A letter I'm going to write: To my children to tell him how much I love them.

A new food I'd like to try: Not sure...we will see when the times comes.

I'm going to do better at: Not being stressed

Shelby and George The Squirrel in the New Year

Shelby was sitting on HER recliner the other day, all comfy.

The Queen upon her throne.

First photo of 2016

George The Squirrel playing in the trees.

George The Squirrel playing in the trees.

Shelby checking things out.

Shelby eating snow.

Shelby watching George play in the trees.

Photo (c) 2015-2016 Shannon G. Wamsley

This post is linked to Camera Critters.