Friday Foto

THE WORM

Emma thinks the best part of fishing is playing with the worms!

Easy Weeknight Meal

If you are looking for a super easy weeknight meal...try my daughter's creation.

She uses Rice A Roni, Cheddar Smoked Sausage and Onions for this dish.

Mix Rice A Roni according to package directions.

While the Rice A Roni is cooking angle slice the sausage and saute with onion.

My daughter thinks you should have caramelized or sauteed onion with everything.

After the rice is cooked and the sausage is browned just mix together.

This can be the meal or serve with salad or fruit.

Sharon Missionary Baptist Church Western Oklahoma

I love old churches and old buildings. One day on a drive through the Western Oklahoma countryside I saw this awesome old church in Washita County. The Sharon Missionary Baptist Church land donated by Prairie Pioneers B.E. and Virginia Grant Bryant January 7, 1910. Original Church 1909-1950. Present Church built 1951.

 

 

The sign over the door looks like they might have saved a piece out of the original church and posted it over the door. The date on the sign says 1890.

This granite monument is a tribute to B.E. Bryant who donated the land.

This side of the monument shows the original church and the present day church.

 

 

Family Tree Wall

My daughter sent me this photo and I think it may be the most beautiful wall I have ever seen. I LOVE photos especially family photos. Making a family tree on the wall is a great idea. This looks to me as if it might be on a dining room wall. Wish I had a big wall like this!

Party Cookie

Cute party cookie...

I love Betty Crocker!

This is such a cute cookie for a fun party.

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My Daughter Makes Me Smile

This is my daughter...beautiful memories of the past.

My daughter is always sending me a text or e-mail just to say I Love You.

She has the application on her cell phone that she likes to play with and send me photos.

She sends me photos of her and her friends too.

She can be pretty funny with her phone app!

This one cracked me up! Toes two ways?

This a a photo of the rose bush by her porch.

The old fashion roses that actually have a beautiful smell.

Same rose after phone applicaton.

To all of you mothers with young daughters,

 TAKE LOTS OF PHOTOS NOW!

You can't go back and take them.

The memories are priceless.

Some day, I hope your daughters send you a message just to say

I LOVE YOU.

Garage Sale Find

I was excited to find this container of trims, bias tape, piping, rick rack and blanket binding for $2.00 at a garage sale. If I had purchased them at a store only a couple of them would have been $2.00. My girls always ask "what are you going to do with that" every time I find something neat. If I do not need the item at that exact moment they just don't understand why I would want it. I am always on the look out for crafting items at garage sales or thrift stores. I know that I will put it on the shelf and use it for a future project of some kind. My goal is to always buy cheap and have things on hand for those times a project pops into my head. Kind of like hanging on to old sheets that don't match anything I own...my friend Pat started making rag rugs and I was able to fix her up with those old sheets.

This is my box of goodies!

This is a rag rug my friend Pat made from old sheets.

This is an example of how I used some trim I found at a bargarin.

I added the trim to some jean purses I made for my granddaughter.

What are your ideas for inexpensive crafting supplies?

Friday Foto



Sissie Loves Me!

(Granny and Poppy loves both of us)



Sissie takes lots of photos of us!

 

 

 

 

 

Sissie Loves Me!

 

 

Bloody Mary in a Vase

My child is a piece of work! She did not have any large size drink glasses so she went to the Dollar Tree to see if they had some inexpensive "party glasses." Well, she spied this vase and it looked better than the glasses she found. She is creative!

BLOODY MARY

Rim the glass with drink salt

(mixture of salt, pepper, garlic salt)

Add ice and vodka to taste

Add pickled okra and green olives

Fill with Bloody Mary mix

"Kitchen Sink" Supper

The other evening I came home from work and looked in the cabinet and frig for something to make for supper. I ended up with this "kitchen sink" dish...it has just about everything but the kitchen sink tossed in one pot. It looks really orange in these photos, but it wasn't. I took the photos while it was on the stove top cooking.

First I brought a pot of water to a boil

and tossed in a  pound package of small elbow macaroni.

I also added some(couple cups each) frozen corn

and frozen carrots to the macaroni.

After the macaroni, corn and carrots were cooked I added:

Can of mushrooms

Two cans of diced tomatoes

Can of tomato sauce

Can of green beans

Chopped onion

Garlic powder

Couple of chopped jalapeno peppers

Black pepper

Four chopped smoked sausage hot dogs

Simmer until all the flavors marry together. Stir often!

Yup, I filled an entire dutch oven type pot full of yummy!

My husband thought it was really good, but that may be that he ususally does the cooking at our house. This is one of those dishes you can make in less than an hour and eat for DAYS! You can add anything that might be in your cabinet or refrigerator to this one pot meal.

Snack Cakes - Cake

Check this out....

Snack Cakes stacked into a Cake!

When I go to Arkansas I sometimes stop at the Little Debbie outlet.

After seeing this cake I will stop next time for sure, so I can try this type of cake.

This would be a great idea for a birthday, baby or bridal shower or any occasion where you need a cake. Just change the color of the snack cakes or ribbon to fit the theme.

I love Craft Wars!

Craft Wars is a reality show on the TLC Network. It is hosted by Tori Spelling and has contestants competing in craft challenges to win a $10,000 prize. Michael's sponsors the crafting supplies used by the contestants on the show. If you have not tuned in to Craft Wars you should find it in your area. The contestants come up with some very interesting ideas. The biggest challenge of the show is that they have to work with off the wall items they are given to make something that they are told to make. We are not talking small crafts either, there has been dog houses, play houses, Christmas trees and all kinds of other crazy crafts. It is a VERY entertaining show. I love Craft Wars!

TLC photos

Oklahoma State Fair

The Oklahoma State Fair - 2012

September 13th through September 23rd

 

 

The 2012 Oklahoma State Fair will be the 106th version of this annual favorite event. With everything you love, from food and rides to events and entertainment, the 2012 Oklahoma State Fair runs from September 13th through the 23rd.

Main gates open at 8 a.m. each day, but most of the carnival rides won't begin operation until 1 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. on the weekends.

Location:

The Oklahoma State Fair takes place at State Fair Park just off I-44, northeast of the I-40 & I-44 intersection. From I-44, take the NW 10th Street exit east and turn right at the 1st stoplight into State Fair Park.

The official website for the Oklahoma State Fair also has directions and a map online.

Tickets:

Tickets for the 2012 Oklahoma State Fair can be purchased online, at the State Fair Arena Box Office or by calling (405) 948-6800.

Adult admission is $9 while children ages 6-11 are $5. Children under 6 are FREE.

Discount tickets ($2 off adult, $1 off child) will be available from August 13th through September 12th. They can be purchased at On Cue store locations, MidFirst Bank Center locations, Cox Retail Store locations and the State Fair Arena Box Office.

Season Pass:

One option available to those who plan on attending more than two days is a Season Pass. For only $25, you can attend as often as you'd like. These are available for purchase at the State Fair Arena Box Office starting Monday, August 13th.

 

 

Important Ticket Notes:

Ticket prices are for gate admission only and don't cover events, rides or entertainment. Event tickets must be purchased separately through any of the above methods. Note, though, that event tickets purchased before September 12th also include gate admission.

Rides typically require anywhere from 3-5 coupons. As with previous years, there is a FAMILY FUN PACK of ride coupons available for purchase at the State Fair Box Office. Beginning August 13th, you get 30 tickets for only $20.

 

In addition, wristbands can be purchased that give unlimited ride access as well as an outside gate admission ticket. Wristbands are $30 during the week and $35 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but if you purchase by September 12th, you can get $10 off.

2012 Special Promotions:

• Dr. Pepper Days are September 13th and the 20th. Bring in a Dr. Pepper can those days and receive $8 off the price of a ride wristband.
• September 13th features an Opening Day Discount. Gate admission is only $2 for everyone.
• September 17th is School Kids' Day. All kids through 12th grade get free admission.
• September 18th is Super Saver Tuesday. Gate admission is only $3 for everyone.
• September 18th is also Armed Forces' Day. Armed forces personnel and spouses get free admission with military ID.
• September 19th is Senior Citizens' Day. All Seniors 55 and over get free admission with proof of age.

Competitive Events:

As every year, the 2012 Oklahoma State Fair will have competitive exhibitions for livestock, horses, arts & crafts, cooking and other creative arts. Entry forms are available online.

Parking:

Free Parking is available for the Oklahoma State Fair located both north and south of State Fair Park. Handicapped parking is also available just outside the main gates.

Those desiring premium parking can pay $5 per vehicle per day at the lots accessible from 10th Street and May & Reno Avenues. A season parking pass is available for $25.

 

2012 Select Special Events:

September 13:

• (7:30 p.m.) Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream
• (7:30 p.m.) Kevin Fowler

September 14:

• (7:30 p.m.) Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream
• (7:30 p.m.) Air Supply

September 15:

• (3 showings) Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream
• (2 p.m.) Candy Coburn
• (8 p.m.) Neal McCoy with Candy Coburn

September 16:

• (2 showings) Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream
• (3 p.m.) Conjunto Atardecer

September 17:

• (2 showings) Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream
• (7:30 p.m.) The Afters

September 18:

• (7:30 p.m.) Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream
• (7:30 p.m.) Elvis Extravaganza

September 19:

• (7:30 p.m.) Elvis Extravaganza

September 20:

• (6 p.m.) the International Pantry's "Out of This World" Cooking Contest
• (7:30 p.m.) Pop Evil

September 21:

• (7:30 p.m.) PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour & Concerts
• (7:30 p.m.) Morris Day and the Time

September 22:

• (7:30 p.m.) PRCA Extreme Bulls Tour & Concerts
• (8 p.m.) Eddie Money

September 23:

• (3 p.m.) Centennial Rodeo Opry
• (6 p.m.) State Fair Closing Ceremonies

Route 66 Festivals September 15 and 16

Mark your calendars and plan to attend two great events on Historic Route 66...

Get Your Kicks on Route 66

Weatherford Wind Fest

   Sept 15, 2012

Downtown
Weatherford, OK 73096
Phone: 580-330-1386 

Description

Celebrate wind power at the Weatherford Wind Festival. Come out to beautiful downtown Weatherford for a day of fun and activities for the whole family. Browse art and craft vendors for unique finds, and visit the food vendors for a tasty snack. Watch the competition heat up in the barbecue cook-off between the fire and police departments, with the crowd judging for first place honors. Enjoy live music provided by local bands throughout the day while you experience this great event. Kids will have a blast at the Weatherford Wind Festival, with activities like games, a rock wall and inflatables.

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Amenities

Facility Amenities: ADA Compliant

General Information: Free admission

Highway Corridors (within 5 mi.): I-40, Route 66

Pricing

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the pricing listed above, prices are subject to change without notice.

Hours of Operation

Day	Open	Close
Saturday	9:00 am	4:30 pm

Directions

Take Main St Exit off of I-40 into Weatherford, then follow Main to Broadway.

Contact Information

Primary Contact:

Jamie Forrest

Elk City Fall Festival       

Sept 15, 2012 to Sept 16, 2012

Convention Center
1016 E Airport Industrial Rd
Elk City, OK 73644
Phone: 580-225-0207
Fax: 580-225-1008

Description

Fall brings falling leaves, football and fabulous festivals to Elk City. The annual Elk City Fall Festival, held every third weekend in September, is one of the largest arts and craft shows in western Oklahoma. For over 30 years, crafters and artists from all over travel to Elk City to showcase their unique gifts, products and home decor. Admission is free and so is the fun. This annual fall festival also includes a variety of food vendors.

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Amenities

Facility Amenities: ADA Compliant

General Information: Free admission

Group Amenities: Bus/Motor coach Parking

Highway Corridors (within 5 mi.): I-40, Route 66

Projected Attendance: 6,000

Pricing

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the pricing listed above, prices are subject to change without notice.

Hours of Operation

Day	Open	Close
Sunday	12:00 pm	5:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am	6:00 pm

Directions

Convention center located 1 mile west of Exit 41, on south side of road