Jan. 16

I cooked a brisket today.  Well, I cooked a precooked and sliced brisket today.  I didn't realize how big it was until I opened it.  And I really didn't realize until I took it out of the pan and found a small brisket under the top brisket.  So this week, I guess we'll be seeing how many things I can find to make with brisket.  

Jan. 15

When I was at my parents on Saturday, I thought they were out of butter.  Well, not out of butter, but out of homemade butter.  Well, not really homemade butter, but homemade butter spread.  It's something my mom came up with, and now we are never without it, if possible.  So when I thought they were out, I made some.  As it turns out, they weren't out, and now they have plenty!

It's really easy to make.  Equal parts butter (soften to room temperature) and Light Tasting Olive Oil, and a pinch of salt.  Just throw it all in the food processor and blend until well blended.  Then pour it into containers and refrigerate.  This butter is soft and easily spread.  And it freezes well!  

Jan. 14

I spent some time with my parents this afternoon.  I had a couple of movies for us to watch, but there's a problem with their DVD player.  So we watched a movie "On Demand."  Melissa had this list of movies to watch that are expected to earn Oscar nominations.  So we decided on "Tree of Life."  Dad slept through most of it.  Melissa and I watched every minute of the 2+ hour movie.  


This was the best part of the movie.

My dad makes the World's Best popcorn!!!

Jan. 13

I woke up this morning to a bit of a chill.

Yeah... no heat.  

Bailey found a way to keep warm... her fleece hoodie.
$120 later...

Every penny worth it!  Thank Ken Parker Service, Inc..

Jan. 12

Well, I'm playing catch-up again.  Got in bed Thursday night and realized I hadn't taken a picture.  So I picked up my phone and snapped a picture of Bailey, who's seldom ready for bed!

Jan. 11

I've done it!  I finally posted pictures on my blog!  I'm caught up now.  Hopefully I won't get so far behind again.

Jan. 10

OH MY GOSH!!!!  I LOVE my new pillow!  It's wonderful!  I actually woke up refreshed this morning!  I enjoyed it so much, I'm in bed before 10:00.