So What! Wednesday

Hi Lovelies!

Happy Hump Day! We finally half way to the weekend! YAAAAY!!!!!! I thought I would like up with Shannon for So What! Wednesday.

This week I'm saying So What If......

I'm beyond excited about our new lawn mover. It's gas powered and I won't have to use this one anymore!

I occasionally miss naptime.

I'm excited to open my esty shop in a few short weeks! It's something that I have always wanted to do. 

I hid Angelina's two favorite movies, The Smurfs and The Muppet Movie. I need a break from the little blue people and the puppets. 

I don't feel guilty about hiding the movies.

I am actually excited to watch the NFL draft with Husby. 

That's it for me! What are you saying SO What to this week?

~Angie

Tasty Tuesday- Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Hi Lovelies!

I love a good cheesesteak sandwich, I mean who doesn't, right? I'm always in search of new ways to tweak the current recipe and I think I have found the perfect one. With this particular recipe I make substitutions so that my husband can enjoy it too. I usually take half of the steak mixture and make it the way that my husband likes it, and then I take the other half of the steak and use the original recipe.  I actually found this recipe on facebook, here is the link:

http://centercutcook.com/philly-cheesesteak-sandwiches/

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

SANDWICH INGREDIENTS
 
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 of a green pepper, thinly sliced
• 4-6 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
• salt, pepper for seasoning
• 1 and 1/4 pounds top sirloin steak
• 1-2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil
• 4 soft hoagie rolls
• 8 White american cheese slices or 8 pepper-jack cheese slices
• Mayo or chipotle mayo

CHIPOTLE MAYO INGREDIENTS
 
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon sauce from the adobo pepper can
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Dash of salt
• Dash of pepper

DIRECTIONS
 
1. 1 hour before cooking, place steak in the freezer.
 
2. When you’re ready to start cooking, pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees.
 
3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook veggies until tender.
 
4. While the veggies are cooking, remove the steak from the freezer and use a very sharp knife to slice the meat as thinly as possible against the grain.
 
5. When the veggies are done cooking, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium high heat.
 
6. Place 4 hoagie rolls in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until nice and warm, but not crunchy.
 
7. Add half the meat to the pan and season with a bit of salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until it is cooked through. Set aside.
 
8. Heat a bit more oil if needed and cook the other half of the meat, seasoning with salt and pepper. Return the first batch of meat to the pan, stir in veggies if yo wish, and top with cheese. Use 8 pepper jack cheese slices for a spicy version, or 8 white American cheese slices for a classic version. Place the cheese over the meat and when it starts to melt, stir the cheese into the meat and veggie mixture.
 
9. Divide the meat among the 4 hoagie rolls.
 
10. If using chipotle mayo, combine all ingredients in a blender (mayo, chipotle pepper, chipotle sauce, lime juice, salt and pepper) and slather desired amount on each roll. Otherwise spread a thin layer of regular mayo on the roll.
 
11. Cut in half and serve immediately.
 
12. Serves 4.


Bon Appetite!

~Angie

Happy Homemaker Monday

Hi Lovelies! Today has been a great day. We recieved so great news concerning my husband. We have just been enjoying life and just spending time together today. 

I'm linking up with Sandy for Happy Homemaker Monday again. Enjoy!

 

The Weather.....

We have been enjoying the warmer weather lately. I think we have been outside every day for the last week. I know we need the rain, but I could really do without the severe weather.

Right now I am.....

writing this post and working on a paper comparing and contrasting group counseling sessions and listening to by beloved 80's music.

Thinking.....

that God is Awesome! My husband recently had a cancer scare. He had to have biopsies taken from his neck (he has a mass the size of a golf ball) and we recieved his results today. NO CANCER!!!!!! We are praising the Lord today!!!!!! He has an appointment on Wednesday to discuss his options (we think it will have to be removed). We are so happy and so relieved.

On my reading pile.....

Right now, I'm still reading the Sweet Valley High series ( I'm re-reading these because I can read one book every night and they are an easy read, plus they are really enjoyable)

And I have added this one on my KindlePC

On my TV:

Still watching season 3 of 7th Heaven

On the menu this week:

Monday-chicken sandwiches with mac and cheese

Tuesday- creamy chicken an noodles, served with biscuits and  salad

Wednesday- sandwiches and chips

Thursday- Steak fingers, mashed potatoes, veggies

Friday- pizza and breadsticks served with salad

Saturday- Tacos or nachos

Sunday-Shredded beef sandwiches, potato salad, veggies

On my to do list....

Laundry

Vacuum

Launder the sheets

Clean the laundry room

In the craft basket....

My no sew blanket

No sew tutus

Looking forward to this week....

Just having a great time with my family and enjoying spending time with hubby!

Looking around the house....

The floors need to be vacuumed, swept, and mopped. Clothes to fold and put away. There a few cups in the sink that can wait until tomorrow.

From the camera....

On my prayer list...

My husband as he goes to his doctor's appointment on Wednesday.

Bible Verse/Devotional....

“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”

Matthew 6:10

~Angie

Sunday Social- All About Twitter

Hi Lovelies!

Today's Sunday Social is all about Twitter.

1. When did you join Twitter?

I think I joined in 2011. I'm not a regular and I'm still learning how to use it.

2. Who is your favorite non-celeb to follow?

Dorthy @crazyforcrust. I love her recipes and hope to try some of them soon. 

3. Who is your favorite celeb to follow?

I actually like Giuliana Rancic @GiulianaRancic. I love how honest she is.

4. Have ever had a celeb respond to your tweet?

Sadly no, but maybe someday.

5. What's your favorite store/brand to follow?

I haven't followed any stores or brands yet.

6. Give us three tweeps we should be following.

Well, there's me- @MamaVantine,
@frommrstomama
@lifeofmegan

Have a wonderful Sunday Lovelies!!!

~Angie

Ten Things That They Dont Tell You about Pregnancy

When I was pregnant with Angelina I found out early on that pregnancy wasn't always sunshine and roses. I remember when that second line appeared the symptoms seemed to start. I remember having some weird pains in the beginning and some other uncomfortable symptoms. 

I thought I would share some of the things that happened to me during my pregnancy.

1. You gag on everything your first trimester.

I know I did. I would gag while brushing my teeth, from the smell of certain foods ( chicken), and the smell of my husband's cologne. When it can to nausea, it really didn't happen to me. Yeah, I would a little queasy, but that was it.

2. You have weird dreams.

 They are common during early pregnancy. Some can be cool so just go with it. For me, I usually had the same dream, One minute I was pregnant and the next I was giving birth to full grown person ( I blame SNL for this one).

3. You drool more.

I know I did. I had a very juicy mouth. I remember Paul waking up complaining about his wet pillow. Apparently I decided that I need part of his pillow since mine was soaked.

4. You get really veiny.

My chest looked like a blue veined road map. Enough said.

5. Your boobs hurt.

Mine were so sensitive that even a gust of wind would make them hurt.

6. You get heartburn. a. lot.

For me, heartburn didn't start until the second trimester. Everything gave me heartburn, it didn't matter what it was, milk, bread, crackers, etc. You name it, it gave me heart. I was always told that the more heartburn you have, it means that your baby will be born with a full head of hair ( an old wives tale), but in my case it was true. Angelina was born with a full head of black hair. 

7. Your get shooting "zinger" pain in your cervix.

This I wasn't aware of until it happened one night. I was standing at the kitchen sink washing the dishes and suddenly I was brought to my knee's from the most awful pain I have ever felt. It only lasted for two minutes, but it was the worst pain I have ever felt.

8. You get constipation.

This really didn't happen to me.  I was always craving fruits and veggies, so this wasn't really a problem for me. 

9. You pee a little (or a lot ) when you laugh.

Happened all the time to me, it would depend on how full my bladder was. Evening sneezing would cause the pee to trickle. Sexy, right?

10. You get very sleepy.

Sleepiness is very common, especially in the early weeks. There would be times that I would be talking and all of sudden I would fall asleep mid sentence.

~Angie

I am...

I am....

a nail biter.

a lover of peanut butter and chocolate.

a big fan of American Idol.

a fan of 80s hair bands.

known to sing while in the shower.

a lover of books.

an online grad student.

able to function of a few hours of sleep.

can eat pasta with single meal.

starting my own business soon (baby blankets and tutus).

hypersensitive (my husband's term).

not perfect.

so forgiven.

~Angie

It's Okay....

Hi Lovelies!

I have been nursing a pretty bad sinus infection this week. The good news is that I have my meds and I am starting to feel better. 

I am linking wit Neely for It's Okay Thursday. Here are some things that are okay with me this week

It's Okay.....

that naptime is no more in our house. Hey, it makes for an earlier bedtime!

that I haven't started my next paper yet. I figure if I start it by the weekend then I am good to go. 

that I screen our calls. Sometimes I just don't want to talk to MIL.

that we spent over an hour outside with Angelina, putting out pretend fires with the water hose. We have been stuck inside for 2 days, no thanks to the crazy weather in Oklahoma.

that I am excited to watch the NFL Draft with my husband. Watching the draft has been a tradition with us since 1993 (Drew Bledsoe was the #1 overall pick) and it was when Husby knew he would spend the rest of his life with me.

that Easter is over and Angelina is still hunting Easter eggs. 

that I am slightly jealous that my SIL is pregnant. I know one day I will be happy for her and BIL, but not right now.

What's Okay with you this week?

~Angie