Blue House "TLC" Weekend

What a complete shock for my weekend plans! 

 I was planning on trying on Bridesmaids Dresses and checking out Wedding Venues with Tay. When I got to Houston Thursday night Josh let me know he had taken vacation from work to re-roof, build a new porch, and clean around our childhood home. Even though most people would of passed on such a labor ridden weekend, I agreed to it. From Friday morning to Saturday night I joined Brochacho and plenty of Family and Friends to try and make the home we grew up in a little more suitable for Kyle Matthew aka #9.

I showed up early Friday morning to The Blue House, so I could ride with Brochacho to get material. I am pretty sure Josh's truck has never held so much wait. Thank the Lord he just got new tires!! What a load!!!

As soon as we got back with material Steph had to leave for a doctors appointment, so I got to spend time with Joel and Lily D when she left. 

Lily didn't know what to think about being left with Auntie.

I loved on her anyways. She loved being outside watching Joel and JD play.

Joel P telling me how much he loves his baby Sister.

Joel P showing me how much he loves his baby Sister.

Joe, Josh, and DJ removing shingles.

Moe showed up with Abby before she had to go to work. Moe was as shocked as I was to see the front porch gone and the naked roof.

Jordan had a blast wheeling Joel P around in the wheel barrel.

Jordan, Joel P, and Abby being crazy kids.

Gordan and DJ removing felt. Such hard workers.

The 2nd dumpster and Josh. Yes we had already filled a smaller dumpster up.

Even Kevin showed up for the festivities! Thanks for all the help K Wayne!

Joel P, Brycen, and Dalton <3

The end of the first night of work! Josh, Steph and DJ.

Bright and Early the next morning we were up ready for day two. Josh was sure no one was sleeping past 8. Chelette, Jaden, and Sweet Charleigh showed up early Saturday morning and helped more than they should of. Star is a Warrior for sure!!

Char-Fran and her awesome Pink Blue Jean Jacket!

Charleigh and Dalton playing in MJ. Who knew 2 kids could love a vehicle as much as these 2 did.

Charleigh playing Peek-a-Boo with JD, and Dalton ready to drive off.

Joel P, JD's, and Brycen's scrap wood architecture. This was Stars great idea to keep the kids entertained!! One of the best ideas EVER!

Josh and Jay Rod trying to build the porch back.

 Keith aka Papaeezy showed up later in the morning and went right to work helping Josh with the roof and porch. Keith and Josh did a great job on the porch!!

After the porch was framed and the rafters were put in place, we called it a night. Josh and Kevin went with me to Sebrinas house warming party and then to Los Arcos for a late dinner.

My sweet Sebrinas room.

Late night Mexican food.

Me and Brochacho.

Me and KeV

Sunday morning Josh actually let us sleep past 8!  As soon as I got up by 10am Josh, Dj, and Danny were already on the roof laying felt! 

Josh joshing around! 

The last picture I got of the Blue House before I left for lunch and then my drive back to C.C.  Its really coming along nicely! Good Job Brochacho!

Me, Kevin, Dad, Josh and his crew, Steph and her gang, and Moe and her family all met up at Goodsons Cafe in Tomball before I headed home! Home of the Best Chicken Fried Steak in Texas!

Things don't always go how you plan, this weekend is a true testament to that, but if you just let things go with the flow and not try to fight too hard you can be amazed at what can be accomplished!

My love for you is stronger than a Warrior, sweeter than the first bite of a Sour Patch Kid, more pure than 100% Juicy Juice, longer lasting than a piece of Stride Gum, tougher than a Chuck Steak, more humble than the Town of Humble, more precious than Silver or Gold.

May today, tomorrow, and everyday to come be filled with more love than the day before. Take time to remember who you love and why you love them! You can never say "I Love You" too much.

I love you...

 Mother Dearest, Jordan, Dad, Patty, Maggot, Star, Steph, Moe, Brochacho, Kyle, Kevin, Dalton, Brycen, Abbby, Jaden, Joel P, Char Fran, Lily, Cha-Cha, Ryleigh, Sebrina, Papa Eeezy, Caitlin, Tay, Ashley, Linda, Kurtis, Pa-Pa, Betty, Aunt Kat; Shirley; Darlene; Marsha, Uncle Clifton; George; Russell; Bill, Annastacia, Britt, Casey, Chad, Cindy, Paul, Keenan, Kelly, Michelle, Clara, Lu, The Johnstons, Marcus, Megan, Missy, The Jones, Pia, Rhonda, Scotty, The Wilson's, Trav-Ass, Cordtland, Dustin, Eric, Sarah, Laura, Amanda, Candace, Brandi, Nathan, Melissa, Adrianna, Emily, Spencer, Zach, Andrew, Taylor, Alex, Kathy, Clint, John, Danny, DJ, Barbara, and last but far from least God!

YUMMY

Whats for dinner? Feel free to share any recipe you have!
Simple easy recipes for a dinner that will bring all sorts of warmth and satisfaction!

 GiGi's

 Cabbage Stew

• 1 head of Cabbage
• 3 Zucchini cut in pieces
• 1/2 medium Onion diced
• 1 8oz can Tomato Paste
• 1 carton Chicken Broth
• 1 bag small Carrots cut in half
• 1 tsp Garlic cut up and cubed
• 1 lb fresh Green Beans

1. Spray bottom of large Pot with Pam, saute Onion and Carrot pieces in Garlic
2. Add Tomato Paste, Chicken Broth, Zucchini, Cabbage and Green Beans.
3. Boil for 10 minutes (add water if needed)
4. Simmer for 20 minutes Salt and Pepper to taste!

Sebrina's 

"Snakes Killing Chickens"

• Raw Chicken Tenders
• Canned Sliced Jalapenos
• Cream Cheese
• Bacon

1. Cut a slit in Chicken and stuff with Cream Cheese and Jalapeno slice.
2. Then wrap them in bacon.
3. Grill on da Pit till done. 

Gold Medal 

Best-Ever Banana Bread

• 1 1/4 cup Sugar 
• 1/2 cup Butter softened
• 2 Eggs
• 1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe Bananas ( 3 to 4)
• 1/2 cup Buttermilk
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 cup chopped Nuts

1. Heat over to 350. Grease bottoms only of 1 9inX5in loaf pan.
2. In large bowl, mix Sugar and Butter. Add Eggs, Bananas, Buttermilk, and Vanilla; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, and Nuts just until moistened. Pour batter into pan.
3. Bake 1 1/4 hours, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes.  Loosen sides of loaves from pan; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool about 1 hour before slicing.

Bon Appetit 

Love Personalized License Plates!!

Nothing about being on the road makes me happier than seeing Personal Plates!! 

Call me weird if you want, (you probably already do) but I will even stop in a parking lot and take a picture of a P.P. Its your vehicle why not make it say what you want it to say! I have had window decals made with "Coastal Crys", but thinking P.P.'s is the way to go FOR SURE

One of those "parking lot" stops I was talking about! "Texas Grit" <3

Someone is very proud that their mother named them Norma Jean!!  I'm absolutely sure I would not have that same enthusiasm! Sorry to all the "Norma Jean"s out there!

Where are you? (HA) Mother Dearest captured this one! 

Of course...my ALL time favorite!! These are the awesome P.P.'s Chelette Star got Mother Dearest for Christmas! I love them to death and the meaning of those 3 letters and 2 numbers! GIGI you are loved back!! BY SO MANY!!!

Awesome Sebrina sent this one!! I Love L. GAGA

From the mouths of the ones I love

Star - "You never seize to amaze me."

Sebrina - "If your'e gonna complain about something, do something about it."

Cha Cha - "Breastfeeding is the hardest part of motherhood so far." (geez doesn't she have awhile to go)

Stacey Moe- "Mom would be so proud of me, I washed and folded 32 loads of laundry in 2 hours." (true story)

Mother Dearest - "You have a weeny horn."

Single White Female

For good laughs, fast rides, sweet kisses, and nights youre not gonna forget....Meet Sebrina!!

 You can't help but love that face!