There's Still Time...

If you want to be included on our list of blog friends (names/addresses/birthday information)...send it my way, there's still time. I'll give it until the end of the week and then I'll start to compile our list.

We can always add friends, and I hope we do, but for now we have 12 special friends (including me) who have forwarded on their information...so thank you Jennifer (TX), Rhonda (CT), Michelle (MI), Jan (WA), Bren (AZ), Kim Sue (MS), Mandi (Australia), Brenda (AZ), Michelle (AZ), Jennifer (MO), and Becky (MI).

Anyone else?? Send your information to me at chasins4@yahoo.com. Don't be shy...we're all really really nice people ~ I promise!

Camping Club Weekend

We've been down in beautiful San Diego since Thursday night...have you missed me!?! I've sure missed all of you and can't wait to read your posts to see what everyone has been up to. The weather here has been incredible, in the 80's...and we're just steps away from the beach.

There was a Hobie Cat race scheduled for Saturday but I think it ended up being cancelled due to the wind. It kept getting postponed and postponed but all of the boats lined up on the beach waiting for the race to begin was a beautiful sight to see.


With all of the wind, there were quite a few parasailers enjoying themselves too. This is one sport I will never try. The wind was so strong I was surprised it didn't lift these surfers clear out of the water and deliver them across the ocean...and from what I understand, it can happen. I was told they have emergency release pulls that can be used just in case the wind gets to strong and carries them up, up, and away!


This RV park is very upscale, yet family friendly. Saturday night the park put on a 50's party for all of the guests...DJ, dancing, prizes. We had a ball! Our friends are very outgoing and fun so we always have a great time together no matter where we are or what we're doing but we also have alot of young families that belong to this club too. It was adorable to watch the dad's dancing with their little girls...so cute!

We were supposed to be heading home today but hubby wanted to stay another night along with some friends. I said fine just as long as we don't have yet ANOTHER big meal. I swear I'm not eating another thing until Wednesday!! I haven't felt an ounce of hunger since before we got here. Here is a little run down of some of the food we've eaten since Thursday...

filet mignon
scrambled eggs
bagels
fruit
potatoes
chips and homemade salsa
cheese and crackers
grilled salmon
steak kabobs
rice
garlic bread
salad
cheesecake
reuben sandwiches
shrimp cocktail
more chips and homemade salsa
hamburgers/hot dogs
potato salad
cake

What even makes it more frustrating is that our friends LOVE to cook and literally whip up these gourmet meals each month...do you know how this makes me look...the one who doesn't particularly like to cook and basically eats nothing but salads. They were talking yesterday about cooking cordon bleu and veal parmesan next month! Give me a break people...I said "hey guys, THIS IS CAMPING...haven't you ever heard of hobo stew and chili!?!" They looked at me like I was crazy. Sooo, if you guys have any good recipes to pass on, please send them my way (although I will never ever be able to compete with these cooks nor do I try!)

I thought I'd leave you with one last picture. I followed these cute little guys all around this morning trying to get a decent shot. Aren't they just darling...a momma and her 12 littles.

Who's Your Daddy?

"Jakester...wanna go bye-bye with Daddy?"

That was what I heard my husband say to our dog Jake as he was leaving the house this morning. This coming from the same man that said the following things only a short time ago:

"I don't want a dog, but I know how much you do...but remember, I don't want a dog!"

"If you get a dog, you're going to have to clean up the pee/pooh because remember, I don't want a dog!"

"I'm not going to do any of the training of a dog because remember, I don't want a dog!"

"Even though we've had Jake for a few months now, if you found a good home I'd say go ahead and give Jake to them because remember, I didn't want a dog!"

"Don't say I'm his "daddy" because I'm not...it's ridiculous to hear you say that. Remember, I didn't want a dog!"

and the list goes on and on...

Well after 2 years now, hubby is singing a different tune. We ALL love Jake and just couldn't imagine a day without him...especially daddy!

Crockpot Wednesday

Wild Rice Hot Dish

2 cups wild rice, uncooked
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
8-12 oz. can mushrooms, drained
2 cups cut-up chicken
6 cups chicken broth
1/4-1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. parsley

1. Wash and drain rice.
2. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Mix well.
3. Cover. Cook on Low 4-6 hours, or until rice is finished. Do not remove lid before rice has cooked 4 hours.

(Recipe from Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook)

You've Got To Check This Out!

I stumbled across this new site...The Secret Is In The Sauce (SITS).



Just take a look at their giveaway...sheez louise! How can you pass this up!?!

This site looks like fun. They will feature a new blogger each day, Monday thru Friday, then post that site on their "Saucy Blogs" list of top 20. We could be their next featured blogger!

You can bet I'll be checking out this site regularly!

I'm Signed Up!

I'm so looking forward to this swap. I've never participated in a swap before but this one sounds like so much fun.

You should join in along with me! You can read all about it here.

52 Blessings

There's just something about the thought of "June 1st" that makes me happy...and grateful. Flat out, it just makes me think of...

* vacation
* hot weather
* watermelon
* shorts and flip flops
* lazy days
* warm summer nights
* Father's Day
* mall shopping to avoid the heat
* the beach
* friends
* my anniversary and handsome son's birthday
* more free time

What do you think of when you think of June 1st?