Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving has been a very sad time of year for me for sometime. Since Mom & Dad passed, I think of them quite often around the holidays. This morning was no different.

I got up early to make some Dumplings and a couple of appetizers. While I was making the dumplings, Aunt Glo called and told me that Mary Jean had passed away this morning. I can remember Mom and Mary Jean being very close. I just can't help but think that there are a couple of angels enjoying each others company once again.

Linda woke up with a severe migraine. I let her sleep until it was time to get ready to go to her sisters for Thanksgiving dinner. She was real weak and crying, still with a bad headache. There was no way she was going to be able to go anywhere. I called and informed her family we would not be able to make it to dinner. Now I'm looking at a lot of dumplings and appetizers. Soooooooooooooooooo guess what we had for dinner and supper and probably breakfast in the morning.

We made the Turkeys last year, this year we expanded to little pilgrim hats as well.

Cracker Barrel wishes they had dumplings this good.

White Chili

It's getting cold out and what better to warm up on a cold day than a good ole bowl of chili. Last year I tried some white chili and loved it. Since then I've been looking for a good recipe. Well I found one that I thought I would share.

McCormick White Chicken Chili mix is what i use.

This recipe is so easy. On the back of the package are directions for making the chili. The directions has you dice up chicken then cook it in the pan. I cook the chicken on the grill then dice it up. I think this is easier.

For the beans and white bean would work. I use Glory Seasoned beans. I think they have great flavor. Makes me Happy! Happy! Happy!

I also add a can of white sweet corn to my chili. Any corn would do but it is White chili.

Lastly, when the chili is ready, you fill the bowl 3/4 with chili. Add a scoop of sour cream & add some cheese. (I use Monterey Jack) again it's white chili. Then fill the bowl with more chili. This disolves the sour cream and melts the cheese.

I tell ya this stuff is "Good Eats"

Enjoy

Cheerleading Season again

Here are a few pictures of the first two cheerleading competitions. We had to be at the competition early to see one of the other teams in the gym compete. Jennifer and Hanna were killing time the way most cheerleaders do early in the morning. Starbucks coffee and working on dance moves while listing to your ipod.
We had a good time in Indy this past weekend. Jennifer's team came in second place.

You can see by the picture below they still need to work at their timing a little. They should all do their toe touch at the exact same time.

I'm sure the judges score us high when they see Jen's smile.

The timing on their back handspring seemed to be good.

Jennifer is one of the spotters. They throw the girls crazy high!

These last three pictures were from the Evansville competition a couple weeks ago. They also got second place in this competition.

The next competition will be in Gatlinburg the first of December. Gatlinburg is a big competition with a lot of talent. I'm sure we will have a good time. Gatlinburg is so nice around Christmas time. We are all looking forward to the trip. I know I can't wait to eat at the old mill restaurant. Wish us luck

Home Alone

Only have 4 more days to work this year. First we lose our overtime. The we go to working 4 10 hr days a week. Just when you think it can't get any worse, we go to working every other week. Now we get word that we will be shut down from Thanksgiving through the middle of January. 53 days straight. 53 days of the View, Rachel Ray and six different Judge shows. Sometimes i get up and watch the morning weather and traffic, only to realize that i don't really care if there is a back up on I-64 west of the tunnel. Or if you will have to take your umbrella for the morning commute. My toughest decision is trying to figure out if it is to late to eat breakfast or should I go straight to lunch. I always thought how nice it would be to not have to go to work everyday. Well I'm here to tell ya, watch what you wish for. Cause there is no way I'm ready for retirement. I think I'm going to require therapy. What time does Dr. Phil come on?

I must be the deciding vote!

I have to say, I must be the deciding vote in Kentucky. So far this week, Ashley Judd, Hillary Clinton, Mayor Jerry Abramson, Bruce Lunsford and for some reason Ann Northrup called, but i hung up on her. I tell ya there is a lot of pressure being this important!
I've been spending alot of time around the house lately. I got bored the other day and pulled out the carpet in the hallway. The hard wood floor underneath the carpet was in pretty good shape. Now I'm in the process of doing the wood work. Of coarse when you do the wood work you see that the walls need paint, and when you paint the walls you see that the light switches don't match. SOMEBODY STOP ME!
It started out like fun, but turned into all hell what have I done. Well at least I'm not bored any more.