Summer Camp

From this title of this you would think that Ella is at Summer Camp....No it is me!  I am at Summer Camp down in Tucson learning how to incorporate technology into my vocabulary instruction.  I know it doesn't sound like fun, but it is.  The hardest thing is using a Mac computer.  2 more days and then I am back home and to reality!



Here is my Summer Camp photo...I know I am so cheesy!

Foodie Friday---Pizza Rolls

Today we have another installment of Foodie Friday (Ella came up with a great name). On the menu today is Pizza Rolls (thanks Pintrest). Super simple! Great kid friendly meal...or adult drinking snack food! Think I will have to keep crescent rolls in the fridge for nights when Ella is making dinner. Enjoy!

Click on the video below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJMa9eRThzI&feature=youtu.be

In the desert????

No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. Ella DOES have ICE SKATES on her feet. Yes, she is in Havasu. No hell did not freeze over. Someone actually has brought in a portable ice skating rink!!! It didn't start off to well....minor problem with getting the water to freeze...DUH this is the desert, one of the hottest places on earth (next to Death Valley and 1 spot in the Sahara Desert)! They did finally get it frozen and the kids have been busy skating around. Uncle Nate took Ella the other night and she had a blast. I am not 100% sure it was just because of the skating. She pretty much LOVES her Uncle Natey Pants! Nate said she caught on very fast and this video proves it. Thanks Natey for taking Ella on a date to the ice skating rink.

Shhh...I am a cheater!

A few weeks ago while I was sitting on the couch I signed all of the Christmas cards, put return address labels on, and forever stamps. I know...you are thinking, "Why is this on the blog???" Well....these are my cards for Christmas 2012...yes, you read that right! I have my cards already for next year and they are now being packed away in my decorations. So when it comes time to decorate next year, I will just have to put mailing address labels on the cards and put a new picture inside. I know it is cheating....but oh well!

Tamale How To!

Ok, this post is mostly for Anne. However, I am sure Amy and Mom will get a good laugh at Ella and my video debut. Good luck Anne. Call me if you need any help.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r16L29fX7ms

Should I or Shouldn't I????

Well, that is the question.

I am started P90X again today, and I WILL finish it before i go to Vegas with Anne for our birthdays.

So, now my question....should I post the picture i just took of myself on day 1. My plan was to take a picture every Wednesday to show my progress. I think it will motivate me to keep up with it.

Well, I guess I will take another picture next week and make a decision.

Royal Knights

Tonight was Ella's first game of the soccer season. She has been doing so well at practice these last couple of weeks. I think she is finally "getting it"!!!!! As she was getting ready I realized 2 things....1. CRAP her socks are white. How am I going to keep those clean all season???? 2. CRAP I forgot that she has softball cleats and not soccer cleats. Just in case you don't know...the only different between the two is that softball cleats have an extra cleat right in the front. So what does this cheap creative mom do???? I sawed off the front cleat!!! Oh yes, I did! I changed into my matching uniform top (yes, I am that soccer mom) and out the door we went. Now, we live in the desert and most of the time I will not complain about the temperature, but it is FREAKING cold outside...50s and I don't like it one bit. Ella on the other hand seems to be oblivious to the fact that it is cold outside. I had to fight with her to wear a long sleeved shirt under her uniform. Anyway, I digress. I had to bundle up in a blanket in order to watch her play. And BOY DID SHE PLAY WELL...like I said she is "getting it". She played about half of the game and SCORED 1 of her team's 2 scores!!! Yippee, she was super excited and had to call Papa, Daddy, and Nany/Nate...and text her Auntie Anne. The Royal Knights didn't win, but did a fabulous job. Next game is on Saturday.