THIS ONE'S FOR ALL THE FINE PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD SUFFERING WITH ALLERGIES - "I FEEL YA!"

This is how I looked this evening after dinner. It wasn't the enchiladas. My nose just would NOT stop running! It had been driving me KraZy ALL DAY along with intermittent sneezing. At last, I could take no more. My solution? Stuff it myself.

Yes, I know I looked absolutely ridiculous. My dear hubby was quick to assure me of that fact . . . once his laughter subsided.
Hmmmm, at least my nose stopped running!

This is me happy for ten seconds without drainage. (Hey, if you can't laugh at  yourself, I would be happy to do it for  you ;)

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Tonight we made Chicken Enchiladas. I wasn't sure if the kids would like them, and neither were they. Actually, they were so yummy, we ended up eating them all by themselves. What a pleasant surprise.  :)

They are so opposite of Beef Enchiladas . . . white sauce, creamy, and, of course, no beef. Really, the only thing that is the same is that we use corn tortillas in both recipes. Even the cheese is different. Check them out below.


Chicken Enchiladas

The recipe filled an 8x8 pan and a 9x13 pan. We even had some extra filling leftover. I realized we could have easily filled two 9x13 pans. (As always you can find this recipe in my RECIPES page at the top of this page under my Stick Family.)

WHAT HAVE YOU BELIEVED?

The motto below causes me to think about my "To Do" Lists and how much I believe I can do in any given day.  I'd have to be Superwoman to complete the things I place on most of mine.

 

Are you guilty of this mentality? I am. Boy, oh boy, am I ever guilty. I'm not sure why I do this, but I do. Here's an example of what my list might look like.

1.  Finish painting living room, dining room, and hallway trim today

2.  Purchase groceries, pay bills, return library books, and go to post office

3.  Prepare enough food for this week's meals

4.  Cut out pattern and material for girl's dresses and sew

5.  Sift compost and transplant geraniums into new pots

6.  Catch up on correspondence, phone calls, and post on my blog

 

Time for me to start believing in six POSSIBLE things each day.

How about you? What might YOUR list look like? Leave me a comment, if you please.

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN AND CHEESECAKE

Today we enjoyed some delicious homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken and New York Style Cheesecake. Boy, oh boy, was it good!

These are better than any chicken nuggets. Eat your heart out, McDonalds! ;)



So rich. So decadent. So much Philly cream cheese...FIVE packages! It fills a lovely 9x13 pan to perfection.

[Look for my RECIPES page which can be found at the top of this page under my Stick Family for these and other recipes.]

KISS ME, YOU FOOL

He's so cute when he's comin' atcha with that kisser. :)

Little Man (aka "Hot Lips")

AZALEAS IN BLOOM

I've been keeping an eye on our azalea bushes this week. They've been full of buds, and I didn't want to miss their grand opening. When I went outside today I was greeted by a burst of color ... and pink is my favorite. :)

OUR BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN

 Just like old times.

It's nice to see the ole toothbrush cup filled up again! ;)

ELEPHANTS ARE HATS, TOO

Little Man seemed to be sweeter, more adventurous, and just plain loveable this week. I had so much fun capturing his antics in pictures and in videos. I was beginning to think I should start a new blog all about him.

In the video clip below I caught him listening to one of his musical books. He put his elephant box toy on his head and "felt the music." I had to stay behind him because if he had seen the camera, he would have immediately stopped because he's doesn't like his picture taken lately. 

When I finished recording him I did go around and take a picture, but as you can see in the photo below, he got mad and started taking off his "hat" (just as I knew he would). Glad I waited until I had the moment captured on video. Whew!



He see's the camera, and off comes the "hat."



There lands the "hat" having been thrown down violently.

One of his musical books he was listening to.

 

This is the whole set of toys. Believe me, he has tried to get every one of them on his head, but only one fits.

I just love that little purple monkey, too!