Christmas wish list

Or ideas for the clueless (aren't we all sometimes?)

M-
gift certificate to a big and tall clothing store (online one would be best)
games/activities for the family
school book gift certificates
Sharp brand (best reviews) full size microwave

R-
Food Processor (big one)- I like the ninja kitchen system food processor and blender (has a 40 oz and a 72 oz blending jars)
house cleaning
vegan chocolates
new otter case for Iphone 4- bright color- think easy to find
school books gift certificate

G-
Wearing: XLT- pants about a 40" x 33" (or taller, hard to tell unless you can actually get him to try them on) he wants cargo pants- with pockets at knees
gift certificate to big and tall clothing store
desk for bedroom
Portal Gun
bed side table/stand
legos
starwars/ bionicles
headphones
starwars clonewars seasons 1-4 on DVD
Snow pants
My Little Pony dvds Seasons 1-3


E-
Wearing boys 14/16
robotic kit (serious one)
large RC helicopter
display case
snow boots men's 8.5/9
really good drawing kit


I-
wearing boys 12, 150/160 cm
organic pjs
poster frame for a poster he has
work desk
tools for electronics work
into robotics
2nd language learning kit - french
reusable baggies for cold lunch

C-
wearing boys 8/10, Hanna Anderson monsters clothes size 140cm
loves drawing/doing art
loves monsters
sling shot
wants a bird- contact me if you want to pursue this option
pogo stick

S-
wearing girls 6 slim pants and 7/8 shirts (120 cm) (shirts need length)- buy bigger then she is wearing
all things girly (no make up, nail polish, or perfumes)
loves horses, bunnies, books, cows,
pink flashlight
My Little Pony toys

R-
wearing boys 4T-5, 100 cm- needs church clothes for this winter- buy shirts 1 size bigger then pants
Play rug for room (blue walls)
Toy box
little boy bedding set for twin size
toys
red flannel shirt - plain red

A-

Zucchini Brownies

Sorry I have no pictures- these never last long enough for that.

They are perfect to make with the large garden zucchinis- often called "Mega-Zukes."

Bake 350, until you consider them done.

Mix:
1/2 cup applesauce (today I used mashed squash) or 2 ripe bananas or oil
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
fat dash of cinnamon
1/2 c baking cocoa
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda

then add:
about 3 cups of shredded zucchini (if it has large seeds, I would seed it first. I learned that one the hard way ;P)
2 cups whole wheat flour
and all the chocolate chips and nuts you want

Pour into a greased 9x13 pan and bake.

I usually top it with a Tofu Frosting

Blend until smooth- I mean really smooth. Keep blending:
1 package (12 oz?) silken tofu
1/2 c baking cocoa
dash of cinnamon
dash of vanilla
maple syrup- to your sweetness preference- feel free to taste several times while adjusting quantities
1/2 cup nut butter of your choice (cashew is really decadent)

Busy Day

Wow, I have had a day.

Wednesdays are have usually been busy- but today has been very busy.

At 8am I had two parent teacher conferences, followed by picking CSA shares- then doing Clay's schoolwork with him. Laundry, lunch and running to Brainerd for my Bio Lab. Following 2 hours of learning how to use microscopes. Stop by cell phone shop to switch up to new phone (old one broke). Then the bank, grocery shopping, shopping at fleet farm (for bunny supplies and Galen's XLT shirts) then I stopped at Grandma Ruth's and Nathan's and helped them clean a window and see them off to the hospital again. Picked up some fresh picked corn and then Home again for dinner, tortilla making, more laundry, diapers, and 6 zuchinni cakes- I put several in the freezer for school lunches. Then study some chem, scripture study and a little time zoning to a show on netflicks.

I have done enough today, that I wasn't even disappointed that we didn't do yoga. I have been up since 7 am and am looking forward to a good night's rest.

Blame my husband.

If my face is bruised and battered
Blame my husband.

For last night was a camp out in our yard
 for cub scouts
And Roo had liked the tent.

Mike said "Take him with you."


The troubles with a tent, is not only can he crawl and fall on you
but he can get a running start to do so.

So if my face is bruised and battered
and my glasses sit all kitty-wompus
and I want to nap instead of work.
Blame my husband.

Serve Pancakes at my Funeral

When I die, serve pancakes at my funeral
only don't call it a funeral-
it should be a Celebration of Life
have balloon and music- a live band.

When I die, serve pancakes at my funeral
And have that band play polkas and waltzes, jazz and tango,
let the children dance,
and get dizzy showing off to you.

When I die, serve pancakes at my funeral
with enough real maple syrup
that you too join in the dancing until you are exhausted and delirious
and the world is spinning and you forget about why you are there and just enjoy being.

When I die, serve pancakes at my funeral
and talk about me, if you want
I will no longer get the hick-ups
but talk about you.
Did I make a difference in your life?

When I die, serve pancakes at my funeral
make sure they are freshly ground whole wheat
have peanut butter and applesauce to smear on them.
For desert serve them with blueberries and chocolate chips.

When I die, serve pancakes at my funeral
Cry, if you must, I'll miss you too
for the few remainig seconds we are apart
at least it will only seem a short time to me.

When I die, serve pancakes at my funeral
Serve the pancakes with a smile
a smile that says to everyone "I love you" and
"You are important to me."

For that is what I want to be remembered for.

Food count

It's been a awhile, and I have worked hard to change my diet to be more in line with nutritionists. The basic idea is that fruits and veggies and beans are the best things to eat- followed by fruit and nuts. My goal is about 9 cups of fruits and veggies a day.

Breakfast- 8:30- blended salad (spinach and berries, mostly)- about 2.5 cups

Lunch- 2 pm- 1/2 a pbj on whole wheat (Roo got the rest)
                     - coleslaw (slimed with ground nuts sauce)- about 2 cups
                     - mushroom, tomato, onions and greens on Ezekiel bread- about 1.5 cups of veggies

Dinner- about 6 pm-  coleslaw- about 2 cups
                                - leafy green salad- about 2 cups
                                - refried beans on whole wheat tortillas- 2 of them
                                - almond milk- 1.5 cups


Snack about 8:30- oatmeal and peanut butter mixed with a splash of maple syrup- about 1/4 cup (Roo got the rest)

Totals:
fruits and veggies- 10 cups
beans- 2 cups
whole grains- 5-6 servings
nuts- some

Top 10 Reasons to Give my a Scholarship for Midwifery Studies

10. So more woman can be guided through childbirth.
9. So more babies can enter the world in harmony and love.
8. So my own dreams are realized.
7. So I can show my kids that it is never too late to go back to school.
6. So my kids can have shoes.
5. So my parents' financial planners get off my back about earning enough money.
4. So I have a good excuse why I don't have my dishes done and my floor mopped.
3. So my curiosity will be satisfied, a least for a bit.
2. So I can lead the way in advances in well woman care.
1. Because I was born to be a midwife.