Reeeeaaallllly Badddd Weeek

It all started with the "cat-tastrophy", and it just hasn't stopped-
Really bad week-I'l be glad when March is over.
Bella started running a really high fever last Friday as we were getting ready for the rodeo-and she still has it!
We have been to the Doctor, and she is on antibiotics, but not showing any improvement.
The only time I feel upset about being a single parent is when my kids are sick. That's when I really wish I had someone to lean on.
Pray for us- Please!

CAT--TASTROPHY

Well, it's been a hard week-all the way around....
Work wise lots of court this week, including a trip to Atlanta for Immigration--ugh.
On the home front we had a CAT-TASTROPHY....
Our beloved cat Sundae was ran over by my Son Edgar with the car- UGH UGH- not a good thing.
And she's pregnant-ugh-ugh-ugh- not a good week.
She made it... but barely.
Vet bills-ugh...........well you get the picture.

Granny's Tooth"brush"

As a child I spent a lot of time with my Granny and Grandaddy. They lived next door and my Parents worked several jobs just to make ends meet.
My Granny taught me many things, how to cook, make emergency candles, sewing, and how to make a tooth brush out of a twig.........

I know, unless your on Survivor-why would you need a tooth brush made out of a twig?

Well my Granny used it to clean the snuf out of her dentures---us kids on the other hand used it to clean the  cocoa powder/sugar-faux snuf-out of our teeth!!

This is what we did......
We would walk up into the woods behind the house, and look for a willow tree, then we would break off a small branch about the size of a knitting needle, and that would be enough for us both.
Next we would strip about 1/2 inch of the  bark so that we could "fan" out the twig- and there you have it!
A twig tooth brush!
Next was the fun part....
The cocoa "snuf"
When I was little snack pack came in an aluminum can, so if there were none empty, we got to eat the snack pack! Then wash and dry the little can, and add equal parts sugar and Hershey's cocoa......
Suck on the twig, and then dip into the cocoa---be sure to scrub  your teeth....
And we couldn't figure out why we had so many cavities!!!
But what great fun!!!!

Bella's sorf bord

I have a  sorf  bord. Do you have a sorf bord? It is coloed a rane bow. How I made it is  wood. I like it.

Bella's sorf bord

I have  a  sorf bord. Do you have  a sorf bord? It is colored a  rane bow. I made the sorf  bord. How I  made the sorf bord I got some wood. and I put it in side and coloed it a rane bow and I made some moor of them. One is made out of  paper and  wood.

God Bless Bakerella

Did You know that StarBucks now have Cake Pops?  Yummmmmmy!!!!! I just tried my first one--the Rocky Road!!!
God Bless You Bakerella for inventing these wonderful little dreams!!! And for sharing this with the world!!!!
I don't know if these are part of your line, but they should be!!
I recently read that Bakerella is having some medical issues, and I send lots of Love and Prayers for a speedy recovery.
We need You!!!And Cake Pops!!!!
Get Well Soon!!!

Papas(potatos) or Poopas

After about two weeks in Honduras, and eating three meals a day that my "sister in law" had prepared; I was ready to have my own "kitchen".
We were living at his Dad's home, in his bedroom, and I was looking for a place to rent. We had gone to San Pedro Sula, a two hour bus ride away, and I had bought a hot plate. So I set up my "kitchen" in our room...on a book shelf.
The next thing I did was go by-my-self..to the pulperia(convenience store) next door.
I DID NOT SPEAK SPANISH!!!
But I was really good at pointing!!! So I go in search of some cookware -or at least a pot...
Along the top row of the shelves at the counter of the pulperia, were the most amazing pots, and pans I had ever seen!! All beautifully painted enamel ware....I was so excited!
I chose a small white pot with flowers painted on it. It even had a lid!
So I bought some potato's, and headed home.
Now, when I lived in Miami I knew how to make spaghetti, and cornbread...that's about it. But I knew that boiling potato's couldn't be that hard- and after two weeks of beans, tortillas,and eggs, I needed a break!
So I went home and boiled me some potato's! I was so proud of myself!!!
I was siting on the front porch eating a boiled potato when "HE" got home. He said "where did you get that?" I proudly said-"I MADE IT!!!!"
So he had to see, and so did his sister Nelly.....
We go into the bedroom and I show them my new "kitchen"--------

This is the part where Nelly covers her mouth with her hand and RUNS from the room!!!!!
I thought she was laughing at meeeeeeeeeee.
But then I hear him say....Oh NO HONEY!!!!
That pots not for COOKING.........
THAT'S A POO POO POT!!!!!!!!!
nelly was outside throwing up.
I told him I bought a NEW pot, and I didn't care!
The potato's were good- and the pot was NEW- so what was the problem?
Finally he agreed, and we sat on the porch,and had the first meal I had prepared for us..And a good laugh!!!
Nelly passed on joining us!!
I used the POO POT for many years , and it always brought me a smile!

Too Many Memories

With the recent tragedy in Japan, I have had a flood of old memories, about my life in Honduras. The only natural disaster that has ever really had a great impact on my life is hurricane "Mitch".
I was so "green"-truly a GRINGA!! When I arrived in Honduras I knew ONE word of Spanish-LECHE-which my Mom told me meant milk-she was right, but boy was I in for a rude awakening!!

Honduras changed my life.......and I am so grateful.

GOD BLESS JAPAN

My heart and Prayers go out to the people of Japan. This has been a bad week for my Family too. We have lost two dear cousins. One on either side of our Family. They will be greatly missed, We love them both so much!

Is it Monday or just a Loco Thursday?

As I was running late this morning, I looked down and saw that my shirt tail was really wrinkled, also I REALLY hate to iron, and normally just hit the "hotspots", as my cousin Samara used to say-just the part that's gonna show--being in the front-this was really gonna show---
let me go back- I really hate getting out the ironing board- I always pinch my finger-sooooooo, I saw the Papa Johns pizza box on the kitchen table from our gourmet meal that I had whipped up---
 who knew that a pizza box would, or could stand in for an ironing board , FYI  it can!!! With just the right leaning in, and over, But my only suggestion is-use only when you are wearing a dark colored blouse..........
By the way does anyone know how to remove the ironed on face of the Papa Johns pizza man from the inside of a white blouse?

Date Night With My Kids

Three little words-----RANGO---RANGO--RANGO!!!!!!!!
GO SEE IT!!!!!
My son Edgar took Bella and I out to see a movie- He paid for it himself!!
And it was wonderful!!!
So funny that Bella told me I was laughing too loud!!
A must see for everyone---I can't wait until it's out on DVD!!
YEA! RANGO!

Flea Market Fun!!

We went to the local flea market this weekend, and boy did we have fun!!
My kids really enjoyed themselves. It's like a treasure hunt every time we go.  What amazing thing you can find at a flea market.
Bella found a porcelain doll for one dollar, and I found an aluminum pitcher and glass set like my grandmother had , when I was a child-and it was pink!!
But the best of all was a new addition to our family---
Edgar bought a marmalade colored feather foot rooster--he is sooo pretty!!
His name is Cornbread Tucker.
Tucker is for the Young and the Restless my favorite soap!
We already have our hen Ashley (she lays Easter colored eggs, but I can't remember what she's called),
and now we are gonna have the prettiest chicks ever!!!
He is so Happy is his new home!!
And we are so fortunate to have found him.
Photos coming soon!