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Curly Hair Fail!!!

Okay so I was organizing my Pinterest boards yesterday when I decided to give one a try.

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I'm always looking for easy ways to fix my hair. I have no clue why I thought this would work with my hair. I mean what was I thinking. My hair is way too thick & too long (this is not a bad thing, I love my hair just the way it is)! This is what I looked like trying this...


Justin & the boys thought I looked hilarious! Jaxon said I looked like I had big white ears. Personally I thought it was more Princess Leia-ish.


Twins separated at birth! Right?! Oh well it didn't work. I cooked & ate dinner with the towel tied around my head. Then it started to fall, so I just took it off. Two and a half hours later...still a wet mess. Boo! Total Pinterest fail!!!

Have y'all tried any Pinterest ideas only for them NOT to work out? Hope y'all have a great Thursday!!!

Tasty Tuesday

We had a great Labor Day weekend. It went by way to fast like most weekends do. Saturday I made Paula Deen's Fried Dill Pickles. They were sooooooo good. Find the recipe here.


Then I made the Pioneer Woman's Salsa. I've made this before and it is amazing!!! The only problem was I used jalapenos that I grew and it was a little spicy. Oops, but it still tasted good just with a little kick! Find the recipe here.


Hope y'all give these a try and hope y'all had a relaxing Labor Day! Happy Tuesday Y'all!!!

What I Lovin' Friday

This week I'm totally lovin' Ashland candles from Michael's. I went last Friday and scored some on clearance. I bought four Lilac Mist large candles for $1.99. Love them.
Then I also found these little can candles for $.20 each, so I bought 16!!! I figured I could use them in the car, bathrooms, & the boys room. Why are boys sooooooo stinky?!


So what's y'alls favorite candle and scent? I can't wait to break out the fall scented ones!!! Hope y'all have a happy Friday & weekend!!!

To Vaccinate or Not To?

This morning this is what I posted on facebook...

Hattie Patterson

Watching the Today show and they're discussing pediatricians turning away children who haven't been vaccinated. I think this is a great idea. They should educate themselves on vaccines and be thoughtful of other children who can catch an illness from their child. They should find a Dr. who has the same beliefs as them & go there.

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    I agree 100%

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    I agree completely!!!

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    My sons father and I made the decision to not vaccinate our son. he is 5 and it has been a decision that hasn't been regretted. If vaccinations work and do what they are said to do then the vaccinated kids have nothing to worry about.

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    Girl, when Luke was 4 months old he had a BAD reaction, and he almost didn't come out of it. I used to agree, but until u almost lose your child, u might change your mind!! The light in his lil' eyes was gone, it was like he was here, but he wasn't...Im SO blessed!

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  • But our pediatrician sent us packing too! lol!
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    Parents should also research vaccinations, their ingredients, and there short and long term side affects

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    Hattie Patterson

    Wrong Angela. It's the newborns and older babies who haven't received all their vaccines yet who can catch something if your son or another child is carrying it and it's proven that the most likely place to catch it is at a pedi office. I have researched all vaccines my boys have received and I'm also really sad that after asking my boys pedi almost 12 years ago if their vaccines contain mercury (which they don't) I was the first person to ask them. You're right people, should educate themselves.

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    Hattie Patterson

    Candice I feel where you're coming from. We had a long first year with our youngest, Evan. He was a premie, 2 months early, and had 2 very sever cases of RSV and long periods of time in the PICU. So I know way to well what your talking about. I also refused follow up visit at the pedi's office because at the time they still saw unvaccinated children and I didn't want to take the chance of him catching something with his already weak immune system. I still respect y'all's decisions b/c that's the way y'all want to raise y'alls children and people should raise their children based on their beliefs!!!

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    I definitely agree.

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So what I was wondering what y'all think of this topic? Hope y'all have a happy Thursday!

Tasty Tuesday!

Well I've decided to call today Tasty Tuesday!!! About a week ago we bought some oxtails from a farm we visited. We never have had them, so I wanted to try them. First off they're expensive. We paid $7.99 per lb. Second if you're thinking they're the tail of an ox, well you're wrong. They're the tail of the cow!!! So since I've never had them nor have I ever cooked them Amanda found a recipe for me online. It just so happened to be my all time, favoritest, Paula Deen!!! The verdict...I liked them and so did the boys, Tony and Amanda. Justin wasn't quite sure though because they are a little fatty and he doesn't care too much for that. Here's the recipe (we also thought the recipe would be great used with pot roast instead of the oxtails too).

Paula Deen's Country Oxtails

Total Time: 2 hr 55 min

Prep 10 min

Cook 2 hr 45 min

Ingredients

• 3 pounds oxtails
• House Seasoning, recipe follows
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
  
• 1 can beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 6 cloves of garlic, large ones cut in 1/2
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  
• 2 bay leaves
  
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 Vidalia onion, cut into 6 wedges
• 6 small new red potatoes, cut in 1/2
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths
• 1 pot hot buttered rice

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 to 350 degrees F.

Sprinkle the oxtails liberally with House Seasoning on both sides.

Coat the bottom of a heavy oven-proof dutch oven with the olive oil. Once heated, add the oxtails and sear on all sides. Remove and set aside. Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic gloves. Stir. Add basil, oregano, bay leaves, hot sauce, tomato sauce, and the reserved oxtails. Stir to combine all ingredients together.

Cover tightly, place in oven, and bake for 2 to 3 hours.

Remove from oven and bring to a simmer on stove top. Add the sweet onion wedges, red potatoes, garlic and carrots to the pot. Cover and simmer until potatoes are almost tender, roughly 15 minutes.

Serve oxtails with the vegetables over hot buttered rice.

House Seasoning:

• 1 cup salt
• 1/4 cup black pepper
• 1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

I served ours with buttered rice, bread and green bean bundles!

Hope y'all give it a try and have a happy Tuesday!!!

Weekend Wrap-Up

We had a very low key weekend. Friday night Justin and I went out to eat with Justin's brother Tony and his girlfriend Amanda at Ichibons!!! It's the only Asian restaurant I like. Then we headed to a club called "The Hop". We went there to support our friend 90 who was supposed to be in a hot body contest, but it ended up being cancelled do to not enough people signing up. Boo!!! We still had a blast though...


Saturday we just spent hanging around the house & mostly sleeping. Sunday we did pretty much the same thing, but throw in some football and a trip to Wally World. I would say we had a great weekend. Hope y'all did too and have a happy Monday!!!

Sunday Words

I've decided to start posting words of wisdom I've come across every Sunday!!! I love how certain quotes inspire me or just make me smile!!! I happened to find this today & love it. Hope y'all are having a blessed Sunday!


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What I'm Lovin' This Week

This week I'm lovin' that the boys went back to school!!! The older three started on Monday.

Evan not so happy we're up so early!


Jaxon started first grade.


Ethan started 5th grade.


Jonathan started 9th grade.


I can't believe I have a high school kid! Yikes!!! I think the thing he was most excited about were the girls! Lawd help me!!! We also found out Ethan was chosen to participate in a special science & technology program. There were only 30 5th graders chosen and they get to go to Ellington Airforce Base every Tuesday for 5 weeks. We are so proud of him!!! So what are y'all lovin' this week. Hope y'all are having a happy Friday!

Time With Evan

This morning me & Evan spent some time just lying in my bed listening to it rain. It was so nice. We had a talk about the important things going on in his little 2 and a half year old mind. We talked about all the people he loved. We talked about why his boobies weren't like mommy's. We talked about how he wanted daddy to buy him a big green truck, but daddy couldn't ride in it with him because he's to big. Then we shot nerf gun bullets at the ceiling. Then his attention moved to pretending he was a police officer riding on my exercise bike and I got up to finish making the bed. Our special moment was done and I loved every second of it!!! Hope y'all have a happy Thursday!

Wednesday Weigh-In

Today I'm starting something new...Wednesday Weigh-In!!! I was on a weight loss program and actually lost almost 30lbs a few months ago. Then I had to up my dosage on my other medication I take causing my weight to creep back up. Boo!

So I'm starting at my heaviest weight again. The program I did to loose the weight the first time was the HCG diet. It worked really well for me and I learned a lot about what is healthy for my body. I plan on doing this again. It was created years and years ago by a Dr. Simeon. You can read his book, Pounds and Inches here.

I'm not going to post my starting weight because it's kind of embarrassing. Let's just say it's a lot! Every week I hope to post my lost weight and things I'm doing to accomplish it! I hope by posting this here it will keep me more accountable and on track. If you want to join me on my journey just leave me a comment and we can be each others support!!! Good Luck and y'all have a happy Wednesday!!!

Bubble Time!!!

We went to Wally World last week and Evan picked out some Buzz Lightyear bath bubbles.


So of course the boys wanted to take a bubble bath. They had a blast!


Jaxon was the master of the bubble beard! Ha!



Hope y'all have a bubbly Wednesday!!

A Reception

Saturday night we headed to our friends Travis & Jessica's wedding reception. They actually got married a few weeks back.


It was so nice! They had it at Travis' parents house.


They served the best BBQ and the cake was delicious (which is always very important)!!


We spent a few hours there shaking our booties & then headed to a karaoke bar to meet up with some more friends.


We had a great night (from what I remember, ha. j/j). Hope y'all have a great Tuesday!!!

Spring Carnival

Last Friday I took the Ethan & Jaxon to Jaxon's school's Spring Carnival. They all sorts of games, activities & food!!!

There was a moonwalk...

There was a train ride...

Face painting...

Games...

Jaxon also rode a horse for the first time & loved it!!!

They boys had a blast & then they headed to grandma's for the night. Justin & I decided to go out to dinner & have a few margaritas. It was such a great "Date Night"!!! Hope y'all had a great weekend & happy Monday!!