Kate, after a day with her hair twisted up, lol. via Instagram http://ift.tt/1fuBPkA
Friday, January 31, 2014
January 31, 2014 at 05:21PM
Happy Chinese New Year!!! Priscilla Hao, Anne Liu, and others who celebrate. :) via Facebook
January 31, 2014 at 12:05PM
Eating a fabulous, moist, flaky fillet of fish for lunch. I cooked it in the waffle iron. via Facebook
Thursday, January 30, 2014
January 30, 2014 at 08:01PM I got Great Dane! ! What Kind Of Dog Are You?
Nice :) I've decided that the purpose of these quizzes is so that in conjunction with our buying patterns, personal information, these provide a general psych profile. Now "They" know EVERYTHING about us!
January 30, 2014 at 05:05PM
In case any of you were feeling sorry for my forgotten waffle iron, it has continued to be plenty busy. I've continued to make liege waffles a few more times, the occasional tater tots, a batch of cake again, the pillsbury cinnamon rolls (worked nicely!) and today: blinis. Yup. They were an interesting experiment, lol. I was making blinis with Lizzie and saved the last bit of batter to play with in my waffle iron :) I made some crispier ones that were pretty nice looking, and some softer ones that had big holes in them. In any case, they more or less worked. I was very sad to get an email this week that the new waffle iron we ordered (a fancier, nicer one!) ended up being out of stock, so they refunded the money :( So I looked it up and they had it listed on the site again listed "in stock"! what the??? But I figured it out and re-ordered. Fingers crossed that it comes through this time!!! via Facebook
January 30, 2014 at 02:38PM Share This With All the Schools, Please
THIS is what makes wonderful teachers.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
January 29, 2014 at 07:42PM
Good speller = free dinner :) We just took three of Lizzie's spelling tests she had scored 100% on (each signed by her teacher) and traded each for a free burger at Burger King! via Facebook
January 29, 2014 at 03:20PM
Yesterday morning Kate was in the conference room at school, sitting in one of the big spinning office chairs waiting for student council meeting. She was the only one in there and was facing the wall. Kate heard a teacher walk in so she spun the chair around suddenly, put her elbows on the table with her hands clasped together and said, in her most devious deep voice "I've been expecting you.". When the teacher caught her breath she managed to say "you know, you're kinda creepy.". Totally hilarious to hear about from my somewhat timid daughter! via Facebook
Monday, January 27, 2014
January 27, 2014 at 06:24PM
You know that "What's your mental age" quiz? (if not, just scroll through your newsfeed, I'm sure it's there). We each did it separately. Michael, the steady man of the house is a staid 28 years old. I'm 31. Then you get to our daughters... Sabrina: 34 Lizzie: a spritely 31 Kate: 37. Seriously. Maybe we should just let them be in charge of things?! ;) via Facebook
Sunday, January 26, 2014
January 26, 2014 at 08:11PM
I'm glad to have learned about "misophonia". I cannot handle listening to people chew (that's my biggest issue, though there are a couple others). It doesn't just bother me, or only "bug" me when someone chews with their mouth open or otherwise generally obnoxious. I feel the way I expect I'd feel if I had ants crawling under my skin any time I can hear someone make mouth noises. Far beyond the usual "ewwww". I feel so much better discovering that this is a fairly recently recognized issue, feeling actual rage and major anxiety over something so stupid and normal! I'll continue with lots of background noise during meals and realize it's in my brain, not just in my mind. Interesting tidbit -- some studies show up to 50% of misophonia folk have been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder of some sort, which is definitely an issue too. Ahhhhh, I love having a name for something and knowing it's REAL! Makes it much easier to deal with. via Facebook
Saturday, January 25, 2014
January 25, 2014 at 03:22PM
last night Michael and I went to see I, Frankenstein. It was quite a good monster flick. Definitely some ewwwwww moments, but I don't remember particularly rude language and there was no sex. Back story was accurate to the real book, even! I wouldn't let the kids see it because it's rather dark, thematically, but it was a satisfying extension to the classic book. via Instagram http://ift.tt/KVUBpS
Friday, January 24, 2014
January 24, 2014 at 05:00PM
Here's a preview of a few more edited pics. Yes, I've posted the white background / shoes pic before,but I fixed some things. Trust me, this one is better. (Michelle Jensen) via Facebook
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
January 22, 2014 at 08:29PM
A couple of my favorites from editing this evening. Look at those kissy lips! And his "oh brother" face keeps making me laugh :) (Michelle Jensen) via Facebook
January 22, 2014 at 08:16AM
This morning in my barely awake, hardly functioning state I made blueberry muffin waffles. They were *that* quick and easy! I used a package of blueberry muffin mix, added the egg, oil, and milk as called for, and baked it in the waffle iron for about 45 seconds per side (rotating Belgian waffle iron). Lighter and fluffier with a different edge texture than a regular waffle, they are more like the ultimate muffin tops (the tasty kind, not the fashion faux pas). Perfectly fluffy and moist inside. Super yum!!! via Facebook
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
January 21, 2014 at 07:52PM
Michelle Jensen -- straight out of the camera from this afternoon. Such purty kids! More coming soon...er or later ;) via Facebook
January 21, 2014 at 06:45PM
Child: "Is it HOT Guy? or HAWK Guy?" Accurate answer: Hawkeye Also accepted: All of the above. via Facebook
Sunday, January 19, 2014
January 19, 2014 at 08:12PM I got Monsters, Inc.!! Which Pixar Movie Are You?
"You have a wild imagination and youthful nature that makes you a lot of fun to hang out with, but you’re also super organized and career oriented, constantly impressing those around you with how well-rounded you are. Your dream job would involve making kids laugh." Pretty much! And I think being a monster meshes well with Chewbacca, Mrs. Hudson, etc. Kinda off-beat as usual :P
Saturday, January 18, 2014
January 18, 2014 at 04:35PM
I just took the Star Trek and Harry Potter "What Character are You" quizzes. It turns out I'm most like Chewbacca and Luna Lovegood. When I did the "Sherlock" quiz I was Mrs. Hudson. Clearly I'm not a hero, but I'm loyal, a little off-beat, and supportive. And possibly good for comedic relief. Also, I obviously haven't shaved my legs for quite a while (ala Chewy). via Facebook
Friday, January 17, 2014
January 17, 2014 at 09:00PM brain disorders - Dump A Day
I wonder how they treat it; this is a MAJOR issue for me. Glad I'm just crazy!...?
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
January 15, 2014 at 10:29PM
I definitely want the soundtrack to Psych: the Musical. This is brilliant. via Facebook
January 15, 2014 at 04:38PM
Don't worry, friends. My waffle iron hasn't been left lonely the last while. I just haven't done anything fabulous and new to share. I did tater tots last night again. Yummy :) and I've done some more cookies. Today I've been focused instead on making jello. Lots of jello. And NOT in the waffle iron. I can't think of any way that would work out well. ;) The jello is part of Kate's science fair project we're finishing this week. If we'd known what we know now far enough in advance, I'm sure she could have come up with some sort of waffle iron based project... via Facebook
Monday, January 13, 2014
January 13, 2014 at 11:50PM
Yes, it's dark, but it makes me happy having these two kitty babies curled up on my feet washing each other's face. We have two pairs of biological sisters (in our cat population) and these are two adopted sisters being cozy. Since Sierra is one of them (the light one) that's a bigger deal. It just makes me feel content with life. via Instagram http://instagram.com/p/jI8voLhLUc/
January 13, 2014 at 03:59PM
I keep thinking "this week I'll just play. No need to get the camera out". Ha! He's still growing and gaining new skills so quickly I can't help but want to haul out the camera after all. He was a total flirt today ;) Michelle Jensen via Facebook
Sunday, January 12, 2014
January 12, 2014 at 07:57PM
Baked some chocolate chip cookies in the waffle iron today. My next project needs to be to figure the ideal way to gently remove items from the waffle iron. via Facebook
Saturday, January 11, 2014
January 11, 2014 at 07:46PM relationships: Girl tallker than the guy - WTF fun...
It's a good thing we tend to fall in the least likely category. ;) ;) Maybe the fact that Michael IS taller than me when we're seated evens out the fact that I'm taller than him when we're standing.
Friday, January 10, 2014
January 10, 2014 at 08:37PM
Kate has a birthday party to go to in the morning and we discovered that Funfinity (our favorite place to go gift shopping for birthday parties) is closed for renovation. So Kate and I hit Pinterest. We picked up a cool car pen we ran across at the grocery store, but were at a loss for an 11 year old boy she doesn't know well. We both came up with the same idea and made a run to Walmart for supplies. 3 1/2 hours from the time of realization, with a waffled dinner in between, and here's what we came up with: candy bar bouquet! She did know that he likes kit kats and Reeses at least! via Facebook
January 10, 2014 at 06:05PM
Tonight Michael had a waffled ham and cheese sandwich. No, make that TWO waffled cheese sandwiches! They clearly got allllll the thumbs up. Lizzie and I had waffled quesadillas. They were quite successful as well. In terms of the ideal quesadilla, a griddle or pan works as well, or better -- more of the surface of the tortilla becomes crispy. The tortilla is already so flat and firm that the waffle iron doesn't add crispy ridges, of course, just leaves square crispy sections. Because it is cooked hot and closed, though, the cheese reaches a delightfully volcanic consistency I generally lack in the stove-top variety, which we really enjoyed. Overall, very tasty. If I had all the usual comforts of home it's probably 60/40 whether I'd choose the stove / griddle or waffle iron to make a standard tortilla and cheese quesadilla (favoring the first). In a pinch if it's just me and my waffle iron, though, I'd find a quesadilla lovely. via Facebook
Thursday, January 9, 2014
January 09, 2014 at 06:11PM
My husband is amazing. Before he left work today he checked Facebook to see what I've been up to. He brought me home a bag of tater tots and a bag of sweet potato tots!!! Better than flowers! via Facebook
January 09, 2014 at 04:07PM
Priscilla (one of our cats) REALLY likes people food. Her favorite? Pizza. She has finally figured out how to get a pizza box open so she can take off with any left overs / crusts. Sadly for her, the pizza box from last night had a little cardboard piece that poked out in the back and confused her. She thought it was the tab the pokes out in the front to make it easy to open. So she gnawed in vain for quite a while. She did finally find the right cardboard tab this afternoon and finally got the box open. Lizzie got there just as Priscilla took off down the hall with a crust. Foiled again! via Facebook
January 09, 2014 at 12:33PM
Tater tots in a solid layer in a Belgian waffle iron -- amazing. Best way ever. Fried is nice and crispy, but so oily. Baked is nicer without the oil, but not enough crispiness. The waffle iron makes them wonderfully crispy without the oil! I assume this would work fine in a regular waffle iron as well, though it might need a little space between them. After a short time I was able to gently close the iron. In the deep waffle iron I placed frozen tater tots side by side. I would have filled the iron, but I only had the bottom of a package to try. Add a little creole seasoning and they're fabulous!!! Now I really want to get some sweet potato tots to try too! via Facebook
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
January 08, 2014 at 09:19PM
I'm curious what else I can cook in a waffle maker. So tonight I cooked some frozen popcorn chicken bits in the waffle iron before adding them to a salad. I think next time I will be staying in a hotel room I will take a waffle iron with me! via Facebook
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
January 07, 2014 at 02:25PM
For Christmas I got a Belgian waffle iron. Yesterday I used it to bake up cake batter. Very tasty! The complication: I asked Sabrina what she'd eaten for breakfast this morning and she kinda looked embarrassed and said "um... a waffle??". Yeah, just cause it has those square divots in it doesn't make it acceptable breakfast food! lol via Facebook
Sunday, January 5, 2014
January 05, 2014 at 06:40PM A Science Teacher Lost 37 Pounds From Eating Nothing But McDonald's
"We all have choices. It's our choices that make us fat, not McDonald's." His route may be an extreme one (restricted only to McDonald's), but it makes an interesting point. We can't blame a restaurant or a particular food for making us fat. It's all about how we manage it and what else we do with ourselves!
Thursday, January 2, 2014
January 02, 2014 at 08:12AM
Is there a local (Utah County) source for pearl (aka nib / hail) sugar? I wanna make liege waffles! via Facebook
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
January 01, 2014 at 07:38PM
I'm torn. Half of me is delighted that school starts again tomorrow so I get back on a schedule and can (hopefully) get back into my somewhat more productive routine. The other half of me is mourning the return of the alarm clock and having to get stuff done again. Ready or not, school starts again in the morning! via Facebook
January 01, 2014 at 06:37PM
Last night we were talking about some of the highlights of 2013, then some wishes / goals for 2014. The favorite moments were mostly family activities. (Our 36 hour vacation in Vernal, 3 day family reunion in Cedar City, fostering kittens, adopting kittens, going to the Nickelcade together, taking care of Pierre and Nikola --even though they didn't' survive, Kate's 2 night school "Summer Camp".... ) The wishes were much of the same. (for this year to be as good as last year when we got to go on "all those vacations", etc.) The one that got me the most was when Sabrina said "I would love it if we could do some saving and extra work so we could buy Kate and Lizzie new scooters." None of them wished for Disneyland, or fancy gifts for themselves. None of them hopes for something to separate themselves from their sisters or parents (no "my own phone" or "getting my sisters out of my room"). What more can a mama wish or hope for with her family? via Facebook
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