Crazy...

...is sometimes the basis of genius. I'm going to jump back on the crazy train. =] Have a fun Sunday!

h.m.m.

::here's a bombshell just for YOU::

::turns out I've been lyin' TOO!:: Probably my all time favorite song lyrics. I'm sitting here watching the CMA music festival and all I can say is WOW, don't make me choose =]

Here's how my week is shakin' out. MEETINGS ALL WEEK. *borrrrr-ing* I am not a sit in meetings all day everyday kind of gal. I need action. I need movement. I need to be able to talk and laugh. I need-- I better stop there or you might start believeing my husband when he says I am needy, cuz I'm not.

I decided that I need to start getting ready for my bridal expo event. I have really been doing my homework-- today was Bridezilla Sunday on WE so I decided in the name of work, that I needed to tune in and do research. For whatever reason, I didn't get as much accomplished as I had wanted...

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
H.M.M

Fresh Start

Thus far, in my blogging career what have you learned about me? Not to quit my day job? I am obviously not the most avid blogger, but I'm gonna work on it-- *fresh start*

So let me catch you up!

Since May, I have been dealing with a sinus infection/ear infection. I have been on multiple antibodics, but nothing seemed to be working. I can not even begin to describe how I was feeling, terrible does not even come close to how I felt. And I was tired-- a nap became a daily thing. I was drained. Then we found out that my ear infection might have abscessed and is starting to spread into my head (not brain, head). So I would need a C.T. scan to determine if it did and where exactly it was going- plus being admitted to the hospital for IV antibodics. EEP~ I was put on a different antibodic until the C.T. was completed and I had all but 2 side effects from it-- but it worked. =]
So I am finally on the road to recovery. I still have some "rough" days but nothing like it was-- like if it is hot my ear might ache a little, or when the weather changes...

My big news--- I am now a Thirty-One Gifts consultant!! =]=] I am LOVING it so far! I have met some amazing people and get to spend even more time with the people that already know. Plus it gives me a little me time.. ;) check out www.mythirtyone.com/coover you won't be disappointed.

I also decided that I need to make an effort to exercise. I think it will help me feel better- so tonight I went for a walk. I headed out the drive, saw that there were about 20 calves (500 pound!) in the ditch. FYI- we do not fence our ditch, however I should suggest it. I got them all into the bale yard, there is a fence but no gate--at least they aren't in the road right-- and keep walking. On the way back they are all back in the ditch. Sheesh! Repeat into the bale yard-- and start walking back to the house. Once on the porch steps, I turned around and they had all followed me into the yard. Obviously, this was a job for the farmer. So I did what I do best "There are cows in the yard!!!" hehe--

Owen is a smart pistol- I'll go over that maybe tomorrow!

Chicken Parmesan

1 lb. chicken breast

1 package spaghetti noodles

1 jar spaghetti sauce (homemade or bought)

½ c. milk

1 c. Italian bread crumbs

¼ t. black pepper

¼ t. parsley

½ t. garlic powder

¼ t. season salt

Directions:

Pound chicken breasts to about ½ inch think.

In a small bowl mix milk, season salt, pepper.

In another small bowl, mix bread crumbs, garlic, parsley.

Dip chicken in the milk mixture then place into the bread crumb mixture. Cover all sides of the chicken. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes at 375. (Give or take depending on your oven)

Boil water—add a pinch of salt.

When water is boiling add noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain and add sauce.

Enjoy!

Yours & Mine

Yours & Mine. Mine & Yours. Mine & Mine. If you are married you know exactly what I'm sayin'. Wife & what the Husband thinks is his...ect. So here goes.

Two years ago we replaced the siding on our house. We went from a wood (painted red) to concrete (primer). In the past two years I have not given much thought to what color I wanted to paint the house. Seriously, not on the top of my to do list. Last Wednesday my dear old husband calls me while I am at work and announces that WE needed to pick a color to paint the house because he has hired the Amish to do it and they are coming on Tuedsay. (I pretty much hate to admit this next part) I'm kind of like my dad in the fact that it takes me a little while to get used to the idea of something and there are SO many paint colors to chose from and I have less than a week. A little stressful.

So on Friday, WE are getting ready to go to the paint store to get paint. I already know that I do not want a red house. So that at least eliminated one color section and leaves --oh about 100 more to sort through! On the way there the husband has decided, DECIDED!!!!!, he wants a blue house. I'm warming up to the various shades of green.

We walk in the door and the nice sales lady comes over to help us and all I can think is "Go away and don't rush me" After looking at several, and I mean several, options we have it narrowed down to a blue and a green. Yours & Mine. Somewhere between putting it on the house and taking a step back to look at the colors-- someone had decided they picked the green. Go figure. Let's say the blue is a "can not miss it" and the green is more of a "these people might have a slight sense of style" Living in the country we (I) strive for the second option.

All of the women reading this knew when it started that the story would end like this didn't ya? But that's okay because I got what I wanted--a green house. Life is good.


Bacon Chicken Wraps

2 chicken breast boneless, skinless
6 pieces of bacon
1/2 c. cheese-- any kind you want
4 T. monteal steak seasonsing (yes I know I'm using chicken--trust me!)


Heat grill.
Pound out chicken breast until 1/4 in. thin. Sprinkle each and both sides with seasoning. Down the middle of the breast place cheese. Roll up tightly and wrap with bacon. Try to cover the ends and the seam. Secure bacon with tooth pick. Transfer to grill--cheese will ooze out-- cook until done. We usually do around 400 for about 15 minutes TOTAL.

This is probably our FAVORITE summer supper. We love it. I hope that you enjoy it as much as we do.

Happy Eating,

H.M.M

Cripes

Well, I would have blogged sooner, but I forgot how to get to the damned thing. GAWD.

What's new... we are on the brink of Owen's 1st birthday. So what if I get a little emotional when I think about it. We have all of the party supplies in (yay) and I am going to mail the invites TOMORROW! I have decided I am going to make his cake. --yes I can make cakes--yes I enjoy making cakes (baking)--No I don't really have time for it, but that's gonna be changing folks. BUT, I can not unveil that surprise just yet. You'll have to keep checking back for that one. What I can tell you is that it will be a MAJOR change..... I'd better stop before I spill the beans, cuz I really wanna spill the beans and just can't quite yet. Soon I promise.

I'm also working on becoming a 31 consultant. If you don't know what it is checkout http://www.thirtyonegifts.com/ just wait until I'm a consultant to order anything PLEASE! =]

OK--- the recipe I'm going to leave you with today is:

So Simple Chicken

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 small onion, sliced into rings
3 Tbs. cajun seasoning
1 small bottle BBQ sauce
1/2 c. pineapple juice

Directions:

Place all ingredients into the crock pot (low) and let simmer 8-10 hours.

Meal Ideas:
On a sweet roll served with homemade cheesey potates and green beans.

F.M.

Let me start by saying that I promise to blog more. (Once God gives me that extra day that I have been asking for...)

Last Saturday was the OPENING day of the farmer's market. We did not have any produce ready so we (read I) made baked goods...all new creations that sounded good. All of then turned out yummy. We (remember how to read that word) made chocolate-cherry muffins, mocha muffins, a coffee cake, and 2 honey bun cakes. Sold out of everything! I was completely shocked and amazed. Better than I could ever ask for.

I also made my homemade bath salts. This was the first time that I acutally sold them. Usually, I make them and give them as gifts... I sold all but 1 bath salt and was again completely shocked and amazed.

I think that I will start posting the recipes for one thing that I take to market each week. Also, if you are interested in bath salts and would like a certian sent/color combo, let me know =]

h.m.m.

Why?

You might be wondering why- why blog, why "hot mess" momma, why living the dream? So I will start by answering these.

Why blog- It seems like something fun that I can do FOR ME!
Why "hot mess" momma (h.m.m) WELLLLL, I always say hot mess and usually hot mess applies to my life. A hot mess is something out of the blue, very chaotic, does not go together, ect.
Why living the dream- That is what I am trying to accomplish while roaming this Earth.

I live on a farm that consists of cattle, pigs, dogs, a cat, a husband- OPPS!, and a vegetable garden. Last July we added a baby to the mix. He is the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me. If you are looking for something sexy, it is not gonna be in here. The sexiest this blog will ever get will be dirty diapers and cow crap.

h.m.m.