Are men mentaly challanged? Well this one is......

I am by no means in the political knowing.  I am not even registered to vote.


 With that being said I don't complain about those that are in charge of making change.


Here lately with the add and the smear campaigns, I cant believe that these are grown adults running for office

BUT........  they don't even take the cake IT'S............


Todd Akin yep that's right.....


His thought process it so off the mark, talk about a real open mouth insert foot.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In an effort to explain his stance on abortion, Representative Todd Akin, the Republican Senate nominee from Missouri, provoked ire across the political spectrum on Sunday by saying that in instances of what he called “legitimate rape,” women’s bodies somehow blocked an unwanted pregnancy

“It seems to me, from what I understand from doctors, that’s really rare,” Mr. Akin said of pregnancies from rape. “If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down. But let’s assume that maybe that didn’t work or something: I think there should be some punishment, but the punishment ought to be of the rapist, and not attacking the child.”


First of all sir who ever those Dr's might be,  Should return to school and burn their degrees.  A woman body has no idea if the sex is mutual or any other.  Do you know how many babies came into this world unwanted/unplanned but loved none the less.


I do agree with you that the unborn child should not be punished for the way they were conceived, But let's flip the thought process.  What if it was your daughter or niece (GOD Forbid) would you still think the same, would you force them to carry a baby conceived in that manner to full term and deliver it. 

Better yet would you want that child to someday learn that they were a product of rape.  I can hear you now saying that they don't have to know but trust me they will grow up and want to know where they came from and that revelation would be devastating for the child and the mother that has to re-live that time 20 years later.


I am not and advocate for abortion but that is a personal decision and should not be taken from anyone

So Mr. Todd Akin next time think before you speak......

Akasha Jade REDNECK PRINCESS....

My baby girl getting all grown up.......

She is my country princess she loves to get dirty and play in the mud.

Fishing with daddy is her favorite thing to do with her princess pole......

She is the Baby of the family and somehow she knows this, she knows that a few tears and mommy daddy sissy and bubba will cave.  I think that doing this is going to create a monster for sure, but she so damm cute.

With school just a week away and all the school supplies coming home, she seems to think that she is going to school too she is gonna be so heart broken when she gets left home alone with no one to play with.  Sorry baby but you got 2 more years till school. 

Please stop growing up so fast on me your my last and I want to keep you small as long as possible

Lemom Crfeam Cheese Cupcake

Lemon Cream Cheese CupCake

Ingredients:For the cake:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. lemon zest
12 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 small can lemon pie filling

To make the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line muffin pans with paper liners. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and lemon zest. Stir together with a fork and set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until it is light and fluffy. Add the sugar and beat until well combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add half of the flour mixture to the bowl and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Add in the milk and mix until smooth. Add in the remaining flour mixture and mix on low speed until just blended. 


Divide the batter evenly between the paper liners, filling them about 3/4 full. Bake about 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely Once the cupcakes have cooled, cut hole in top center of cake and fill with pie filling, Frost cupcake then use piping bag or what ever y have to drizzle pie filling over frosting


Frosting

12 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
18 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 2/3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
3 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Choloate Peanut Butter Suprise

I know that I promised more info on the CUPCAKES.......

So here ya go.... This one is for you peanut butter lovers out there like me.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Suprise


Chocolate Cupcakes
makes 12 cupcakes
1 1/8 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup homemade fudge sauce (recipe below)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl, whisk egg and sugar until smooth and no lumps remain. Add milk, cream, butter and vanilla, and mix until combined. Stir in sour cream. Sift dry ingredients together and add to wet mixture. Mix until batter is smooth, then swirl in fudge sauce. Line a muffin tin with liners and using a 1/4 cup measure, add batter to each cup. Insert a Peanut Butter Ball Bake for 15-18 minutes. Let cool before frosting.

Peanut Butter Buttercream
1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup peanut butter
3-4 cups of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 tablespoons of milk
pinch of salt
Cream butter and peanut butter together in the bowl of an electric mixer. Add powdered sugar with mixer on low speed and gradually add milk and vanilla extract. Mix until frosting is smooth. If too thick, add more milk; if too thin, add more sugar. Frost cupcakes as desired. Drizzle with Chocolate syrup


Peanut Butter Ball

2 cups creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup butter

4 cups confectioners' s

Roll in to small balls

CUPCAKES CUPCAKES need I say more

I have been bitten by the CUPCAKE bug.  I have been baking my heart out I will post pictues and more soon this hears just a teaser

Dinner on a Budget

Today I have decided to give you all and insight to my culinary expertise.  With a family of 6 we tend to eat on a budget most of time.


Tristan my oldest is the pickiest child I have ever meet, he does not eat red meat or meat of any type unless it is chicken or fish crazy IKR.


I decided that tonight to make Baked Spaghetti, lets face it normal spaghetti just get boring there's only so many ways that you can dress it up.

This is so simple and makes more then enough

whats needed

10-13 inch pan
Frying pan
Soup pan
Cookie sheet

Ingredients

1 lb Hamburger
1 green pepper
1 small onion
Garlic powder
2 16 oz jars of sauce
6 TBS Sugar
1 can mushrooms
4 cups mozzarella
Garlic bread or sticks

Preheat oven to 400 Prep time 1hr

You'll need to boil your water add some salt to keep the noodles from sticking together.  Get your frying pan heated up add the 1 lb of hamburger and garlic powder to your liking.

Add Onion and Green pepper to meat and brown Once cooked drain well place back in pan add sauce mushrooms and sugar Simmer.

Once noodles are done drain add butter to keep from sticking together.

Place line layer of sauce tot he bottom of the 10/13 pan then add a layer of noodles then another dose of sauce then rest of the noodles then the rest of sauce.  Cover with foil and back for 30 min..

While waiting you can always do like me and fold some much needed laundry, Give a bath or two, Clip some coupons my new favorite love.  Learning to live on a budget =0)

OK now take the dish out of the oven remove the foil and cover with the 4 cups of cheese more or lees for your liking.  Place back in the oven for 10 min.

OK now what else can we do with the spare time, maybe cut up a salad Oh wait that is not on the list but feel to add or alter as you wish.

Times up take it out let it set for a few

Does that not look amazing and it taste AMAZING  too !!!!

I like to take the time now to bake some bread sticks to add to this BUDGET MEAL





ENJOY I know I will!!!!!!

Just 1 of those days (If your a MAN this aint for you)

This is not a blog for most just you tired over worked mommies out there.  It seems that there is never enough time in the day or enough of me to go around and today has been no exception to that.

I am one of the many moms out there that work a full 40 with a small commute, only to start my second job that last for 16 hrs.  The weekends are another story there is no down time.

I am a bit OCD about my house being clean and admit that I bring it on myself but I do have what most would consider to be help.... HAHAHAHA do you hear the sarcasm YEP I do

So this has been my Sunday.....

Hubby did the 3 dishes that were in the sink to be done carried the laundry baskets down to the basement and oh yeah that was he contributions thus far and its 8pm so I am gonna say he is done. Here is what has transpired since

My day has been cooking cleaning and laundry not to mention during this down time for hubby he says to me the kids need baths REALLY REALLY

I am so mad that I could scream

Why do men seem so detached from the things that we do on a daily bases

I know this is a question asked by most but when is my off day when do I get to just sit and do nothing

This is why I have not been able to blog since July and the only reason I found time then was cause I just detached myself from what I knew needed to be done and maybe that is what I need to do more often...........

Happy 4th of JULY

Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to fly the American flag.

There are so many thing that we as Americans do to celebrate the birth of our nation.

In Coney Island New York they are kicking off their.

Hot Dog eating contest where they had ladies eating 40 hot dogs and buns and Men eating 60 of the same.  I don't know about anyone else but I am not so sure stuffing myself with hot dogs would be a good idea.

There will be thousand of Americans enjoying Americas favorite pastime BASEBALL

The sound of the National Anthem over the ball park speakers.  The crack of a bat, the smell of hot dogs, nachos and pop corn.  Sounds like a great way to spend celebrating our nation.

While the rest of America spends their time with family weather it be blended, extended or friends that are more than family. 

This is one of the best holidays that we have  it has so much history for all Americans weather born here or immigrated here.  This day has more history than any other for us all it gives us the ability to be free.


So on this great day don't forget the men and women that have given the ultimate sacrifice or the family that have been left behind

New Blood Addiction

So I have this new addiction to this great show this is not it's first season or it's second let me show who why it easy to be addicted

He plays Big Bad Wolf, the sexy Joe Manganiello  I mean who could resist this Body and face.


Oh and theres more Man candy to look at too


LIKE THIS.......

AND this here is Eric Northman One of the Vampires.  Super hot HOTTT


This is the hidden reason that I watch this with Mr. Mann.

Please don't blow my cover.  He may not let me watch anymore that would be a tragedy in my eyes

This is the 4th season and it is just getting better every Sunday at 9pm on HBO if you haven't seen it you should or if your the book type they have books too

Is it just a feeling or is it real

This summer seem to be taking all my energy.  A 40 hour work week and then to entertain the kiddos on the weekend this summer seems to be going on forever.  General I love summer with the sun and the hot weather, the ability to stay out side longer and did I mention the lighting bugs for those of you that don't know what I am talking about the are amazing threw a child eyes, for an adult its just a bug that's butt lights up when they are looking for a mate.


Even thoe it is JULY 3rd, summer is winding down school will be back in session 2nd week of August.  I would say that I cant wait but that would be a lie, that just means that my days will be filled with car pooling and homework can you sense the sarcasm.  I have a 4th grader and a 1st grader so there is plenty of school work to go around.


I wonder if there is someone out there that could invent a Parents time off.  Maybe a weekend with no kids not even a thought of one, where you can be care free be a kid again.

Don't get me wrong I love my kids but I miss the me time.  Even it its just to take a shower with out some one at the door yelling my second name MOMMY. 

As you can tell I am a multi tasker I can go from one thing to another in ablink of an eye.  You will soon get used to my ramblings that or I may have a normal blog someday so don't miss it

Say What

I am so over loaded with thoughts today not even sure where to begin this blog do I keep it simple or do I just let it flow

I am gonna just let it flow so fasten your belts and hold on......

This day started out with nothing planned Mr. Man had to work.  I had every intention to clean the house Military style.  Notice that I said that I had every intention.  It did not pan out that way with it being a holiday weekend I just could not stay at home.  Even with the thought of all three kids and me being by myself I just had to go to the beach.

The big kids have been a few times with Mr .Man while I had the luck of working (I know you can sense the sarcasm in my voice).  This was the first time that Akasha will be going she 23 months old so the thought of watching the older kids while keeping a even close eye on baby was a little troubling.

BUT......  To my surprise we made out just fine the big kids were not happy when it was time to go so I bribed them with McDonald's they fall for that every time.

Baby girl was less than thrilled with the beach she did not like the sand for sure.

Once home it was nap time for all OK just Akasha.   Oh how I love my QUITE TIME!!!!!  Pause


Well that was short lived Babies up and Mr. Man is home......

OMG Kids

This blog shall serve as my outlet, 3 kids 1 husband.   Should be enough to entertain the whole world.


There are days that I ask myself what were you thinking 3 kids and let me tell you they are not even in the same realm of growing

I have a I know everything son Tristan who is 9

I have a I am the princess and the world should give me what I want daughter Anya who is 6

I have a I am the baby and I demand what you have daughter Akasha who will be 2 on July 31st


Oh and did I mention a 4th child who thinks that he know everything about everything Man Child who is 36

Some body please send me something for a headache and maybe a drink to make me numb, No really I don't drink but often threaten too.

I take one day at a time in this life and it seems to be working no one have been hurt, or choked.

The Daily Life Of My Roots

One day I may have my life as I knew it back but for now, this is it


Mommy of 3 Wife of 1

Married 11 years together for 16. Mommy to 9 year old Tristan, 5 year old Anya and 1 year old Akasha. What can I say they kwwp me on my toes to say the least.

Tristan is in the 3rd grade and full of fire and attitude but it come by it honestly. I look at him daily and see me in him with is independ ways but yet still the little baby boy that he once ones. He so much wants to be an adult and I hope that he will one day know why we were so tough on him with our rules only to make him strong and to know we only wnated the best for him.

My little Princess Anya with her princess ways. She loves with all of her heart and just wants to be beautyful which she always will be. She has her own asperations, I would love to see her follow in my foot steps be the softball star that her momma was but she is so not into getting dirty (tear)it may just break my heart.

My Baby boo Akasha I am not sure where she is going in life she loves to laugh and dance and did I mention she loves to sing she too has the Beiber fever too like big sister.

They are my life and it is my job to guide them down the path of life see them graduate, get married and have fmilies of their own till then I will post daily happening in my life with them

Who do you think I am

This show is very interesting, I beleive that is has opened some questions for most people watching season two.

We all want to know where it is we came from not just the current family but as far back as possible, even of it gives answers that we where not looking for.


I myself have been looking for a few years to peice the puzzle together.  More so now that my younger sister was traigicly taken from us.  I wanted to know my line where I come from how we came to be in the states.  Most of the peices have been put together prior to me looking do to other family haveing the same questions

SNOWDAY!!!!!

Today is the first official now day here in IOWA......

Snow started yesterday while I was doing my part in the collections world until 9 pm.  It was a rather nerve racking drive home.  Getting to 235 was a issue the ramps were covered with 2 ft of snow, trying to stay with in the lines was a pure guessing game.. The exit ramps were just as covered .   My drive way was an even bigger problem talk about needing a running start to get in to the garage........

To my surprise work was open and all the schools were closed, need I say no work for me or Mr. Man.  Oh wait he had work shoveling the drive way and sidewalks.  I guess I could have helped but I am allergic to anything below 40 degrees.

So today is filled with lazy times like TV, Pizza, and long naps...   Could you hope for anything better

Yardsale Weekend

So I am gonna try my hand at a yard sale Saturday.  I have been to a few so get the idea of what to expect and how to play the game but I just hope that someone comes and buys all my stuff so that I don't have to move it with me to my new home.   Most of it is Baby stuff since I am no longer in the business of growing babies I will not have any need for it and I know that some lucky person will love it.  Akahsa is going to be 1 in July and she really did not use a lot of the stuff either and might I add will not miss it.   SO hopping that the yard sale fairies being me lots of buyers (WINK WINK)

2 week count down

I am getting so stressed at this point I have learned that when I pick up the truck on the 28th I have to drop it back off in Iowa on the 2nd of July.  For most people you would think that 4 days would be enough time will not for me.  We have to load 2 houses (my MIL is moving to).  I planned to load everything on the 29th-30th then leaving really early in the am on the 1st it about a 12 hr drive in a car so I figure with a moving truck it gonna be about 14 hrs, that will put us in there about 5-7pm.  My Husband will be working till 3am so I have to unload at my new house, take the rest of the stuff to MIL house then have the truck at the place by 9am on the 2nd.   I am gonna have to rethink this whole thing lol.   But I do have faith that it will come together with out a problem (wink)

Pregnancy,Estrogen and Women

Pregnancy, Estrogen, and Women


PREGNANCY Q & A & more!



Q: Should I have a baby after 35?

A: No, 35 children is enough.



Q : I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?

A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.



Q : What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?

A: Childbirth..



Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she's borderline irrational.

A: So what's your question?



Q : My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?

A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.



Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?

A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.



Q : Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor?

A: Not unless the word "alimony" means anything to you.



Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?

A: Yes, pregnancy.



Q : Do I have to have a baby shower?

A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.



Q : Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?

A: When the kids are in college.



"ESTROGEN ISSUES"

10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE "ESTROGEN ISSUES"



1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem..

2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet.

3... The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.

4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.

5. You 're using your cellular phone to dial up every bumper sticker that says: "How's my driving-call 1- 800-".

6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice

7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from "outer space."

9. You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.

10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday.



TOP TEN THINGS ONLY WOMEN UNDERSTAND

10. Cats' facial expressions.

9. The need for the same style of shoes in different colors.

8. Why bean sprouts aren't just weeds.

7. Fat clothes.

6. Taking a car trip without trying to beat your best time.

5. The difference between beige, ecru, cream, off-white, and eggshell.

4. Cutting your hair to make it grow.

3. Eyelash curlers.

2. The inaccuracy of every bathroom scale ever made.



AND, the Number One thing only women understand:



1. OTHER WOMEN

Can I be a Kid again

After along much needed weekend from work, I have decided that I long to be a kid again.  I would like to start over.

Think about it the only things that you have to worry about are when the next episode of 90210 is on when the new release of NKOTB is coming out, Whose house your gonna be camped out at for the weekend, who's driving you to the YMCA to hang out with your friends.

The only bill you have to pay is the lunch lady with the check your mom gave you, maybe a fine from the library for not bring the book back on time (who would trust a middle schooler to remember).

The most important thing of your day is meeting your friends at there locker and then walking the halls till the bell rings, and securing your lunch table that you have sat at fro all of time (surprisingly you have not carved your name in it lol)

Your only worry is to make sure that the teacher does not call out your name in class to read aloud.

Man those were the days.......


The other day while driving a had a discussion with my son who had just stated that he could not wait to be an adult.  I informed him that being an adult was not fun and that he should stay a kid for as long as he could.  I explained to him that being responsible to pay bills and give up your time to go to work only look like a Good time. 

Thur this conversation I let them know that it was a huge responsibility to take care of babies and that you had to give up alot of the things that you might want like buying new cloths and shoes, because your kids need that stuff........

To my complete and udder surprise he said Thanks mom I know sometimes where bad and we make you upset,  But I think that I am gonna wait a long time to have kids I want to buy a mustang, motor cycle, boat, and a pull trailer so that I can go fishing.......

If only it were that easy to buy all that stuff,  The joys of being Innocent I love my kids that keep me sane all the while driving me crazy

My 2nd Husband

I so if given the chance leave Mr. Man for Channing Tatum I love a southern man.   With that said I know that he's married (tear)

I just watched is new movie Dear John I loved the bases of the movie shed a few tears.  I how ever was very disappointed with the ending I thought that there could have been more.  A good friend of mine said that the book was way better the only problem with that who has time to read with 3 kids and I will not get to look at Channing, Unless he will come over to read the book to me (wink)

I give the movie a B- 

But I'll probably watch it again just for Channing