tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62791892665885814802024-03-06T02:16:08.385-06:00WHRDWild Horse Ranch and DesignEvelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-25370936466486233532011-04-11T09:13:00.000-05:002011-04-11T09:13:32.535-05:00Busy, busy, busy...let me show you!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Remember spring break? Well, all my crazy busy began there. Here are some pics:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">After the mixing is 'just right', Jeffrey would come with his wheel barrow and I'd dump it in and he'd go dump it and I'd start over. We did this about 2 million times in one day. Here's the point:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">We actually aren't finished with it yet. We are so close, but not quite there. Jeffrey has to keep going to work and working in New Mexico again this week isn't helping, so we just go on and dream of the finished project. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I'll post an update and pics when it's completed!!</span>Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-56799863756328090212011-04-10T22:06:00.001-05:002011-04-10T22:08:55.799-05:00Tortellini Lasagna<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"><i>Have you ever tried this? Made this? We really like it a lot! It's a neat variation of regular lasagna.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients:</span><br />
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">except, I used two jars of Marinara. I ordinarily use homemade, canned marinara, but I shared what I had canned, so I ran out for us. :( but, I like Newman's. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Spinach should be thawed and squeezed to get the water out. </span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>STEP 1</u></b></span><br />
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">spread some sauce on the bottom of the baking dish</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>STEP 2 and STEP 3</u></b></span><br />
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">add half of the tortellini and half of the spinach. This is where you could add some Italian seasoning, etc. </span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>STEP 4</u></b></span><br />
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">add cheese</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>STEP 5</u></b></span><br />
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">repeat all the steps. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">pour the remaining sauce over the top, sprinkle on a bit more cheese cause it's so yummy and looks pretty. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">BAKE at 350 for about 30-45 minutes til it's all bubbly. </span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I regret to say this. I <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><i>forgot</i></span> to get a pic of the lasagna when it was done. Three starving guys... you understand, right? </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We had garlic bread, fresh yummy salad and iced tea with ours. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">What will you serve with yours? </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Take a pic of the end result and show me!!</span>Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-66805421272971251912011-03-02T20:19:00.003-06:002011-03-02T22:11:28.740-06:00Compost 101<i>Before I dive into this, one of the things you will quickly learn about me from my blog is that I love being outside. I believe seriously in composting our kitchen wastes and I love worms. Worms tell me that we have some good balance going on in the soil, that there is plenty for the worms to eat and they leave behind plenty of their poop, which is very good for our soil as well. </i><br />
<i>I actually took a Master Composting class once in another county that I lived in before Midland and I found it interesting that people really were over thinking this and making it complicated. This is SIMPLE. I suppose it is somewhat of a science, but don't even think about it. Just do it. </i><br />
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<b>What is composting?</b><br />
Composting is a natural process of recycling organic materials. It's taking something that is waste and recycling it into something beneficial. Like leaves, grass clippings, kitchen scraps, etc.<br />
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<b>Benefits of Composting:</b><br />
Improves soil and plant health, conserves water and reduces us of garden chemicals.<br />
Keeps stuff out of landfills. Not all towns or cities have a recycle program for leaves, trees, etc,<br />
Saves you money since you won't need to buy any good soil or compost.<br />
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<b>Types of Composting:</b><br />
Cold Composting ( easy, not much effort, slower )<br />
Hot Composting ( fast, more effort)<br />
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<i>I generally do cold composting, taking kitchen scraps out every day or so and add to my 'spot' and occasionally turn it, water it, add manure to it. I have an on going compost, so anytime I have ever needed any, I can dig down a bit and have good, black soil. It smells amazing! Periodically, I like to dig a bit to see if I see worms. I take coffee grounds out very often and worms like coffee grounds. I wonder if the caffeine causes them to work faster loosening up the soil... </i><br />
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<b><u>Cold Composting:</u></b><br />
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<ul><li>low maintenance</li>
<li>can add materials as they become available</li>
<li>doesn't heat up enough to kill weed seeds</li>
<li>can cause a smell if there becomes an in balance, although, I have never experienced this. </li>
</ul>Ingredients:<br />
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<ul><li>grass clippings</li>
<li>brown leaves</li>
<li>twigs</li>
<li>water</li>
<li>kitchen scraps-NO MEAT, FAT, CITRUS</li>
</ul>Directions:<br />
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<ol><li>Start your pile in an area where water doesn't puddle when it rains, but near enough for you to be able to water it and it's convenient to add materials to.</li>
<li>Put yard trimmings, leaves in a pile as collected. Moisten dry materials as they are added. Mix grass clippings with leave or composting materials already in pile. </li>
<li>I add horse and chicken manure, but no sweat if you don't have any. </li>
<li>I seriously do not stir or mix but maybe once a week or so. This is NOT the textbook way, but it does work. </li>
<li>Add kitchen scraps as often as they become available. </li>
<li>Cover with black plastic (a trash bag) to keep moist. But nothing bad will happen if you don't. It just keeps it warm, moist and composting. I haven't ever done this. I have thought of it before though...</li>
</ol><b>Ready</b><br />
When you do stir it around, at the bottom of your pile, if it looks like dark, rich soil, rake all the undecomposed materials next to it to start over and harvest the compost. It should have worms and smell earthy.<br />
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<b><u>Hot Composting:</u></b><br />
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<ul><li>heats up enough to kill most weed seeds and pathogens</li>
<li>uses space efficiently</li>
<li>labor intensive (like daily)</li>
<li>must be built all at once</li>
<li>requires paying attention to the moisture and carbon/nitrogen ratio</li>
</ul>Ingredients:<br />
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<ul><li>grass clippings or other high-nitrogen material such as green leaves, cottonseed meal, etc</li>
<li>brown leaves</li>
<li>twigs</li>
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<ol><li>Use a bin or a circle of fencing. Just something to contain your materials. It can be any shape you want. </li>
<li>Place it where water won't puddle when it rains, but near a water source.</li>
<li>Place about 6 inches of brown materials at the bottom</li>
<li>add 1-2 inches of green material </li>
<li>Mix with a pitchfork and moisten the materials (must!)</li>
<li>Repeat until bin is full</li>
<li>Monitor the heat in the pile with a compost thermometer (walmart).</li>
<li>Turn the pile once it has heated and starts to cool, usually about a week. </li>
<li>Monitor again, turn again.</li>
<li>Repeat this until it won't reheat. Your pile will be considerably smaller.</li>
<li>Let compost cure for a few weeks before using.</li>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4 ripe bananas</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cup packed brown sugar</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup Smart Balance Oil </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 large egg</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cup all purpose flour</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 whole wheat flour</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 cup flax seed meal</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tsp baking powder</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tsp baking soda</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 tsp salt</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 Tbls vanilla extract</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the muffin pans with paper liners. I spray the paper liners with non stick spray.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Peel the bananas, (put the peels in your compost bucket) break them into pieces and place in large mixing bowl. Beat with mixer until they are smashed good. Be careful, they jump out sometimes! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Add brown sugar, oil and egg; beat until smooth.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Add flours, flax meal, baking powder, baking soda, salt; beat until smooth.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Add yogurt and vanilla ; beat until combined.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fill muffin liners 3/4 full. Sprinkle a bit of brown sugar and some oats on top before baking.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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A few days ago, I was really thinking and praying about who I am, what my purpose, goal is. I don't know about you, but every so often, I feel not good enough or haven't done enough. I'm not sure what brings that around, but it made me realize that I haven't been enjoying my blog or my sewing. I really haven't been enjoying things the way I use to and I think it's because I have been trying to follow someone else's guidelines for my blog, when that doesn't even come close to fitting my life and who I am. So, with that said, some things are about to change here and you are welcome to follow along and find out who exactly Evelyn of WHRD is and what drives me and gives me purpose.<br />
Hold on to your boot straps and let's go!Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-1756736324715319172011-02-26T18:55:00.000-06:002011-02-26T18:55:30.940-06:00A winner and some new knits!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">First, congrats to Jennifer Land, of <a href="http://www.jennsraq.com/">http://www.jennsraq.com</a>!! She wins the two aprons! </span><br />
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</div>Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-89699645544698644392011-02-19T22:10:00.000-06:002011-02-19T22:10:22.983-06:00Kid Apron Giveaway!!<span style="font-size: large;">This was actually intended for last week... but I homeschool and we have been really busy lately and I just couldn't keep up!! To add to that, I have lost my Kodak point and shoot type camera, so the pics here and at my etsy.com site STINK! Let me know if you have any questions about anything in the pics. </span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">So, no more delays. Here <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>THEY </b><span style="font-size: large;">are! I have <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">TWO</span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> aprons to give away! </span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sized for approximately 3-5 year old children. Pre-washed and dried, so no shrinkage.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
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I really like <a href="http://organizedhome.com/printable">these printable forms</a> over at <a href="http://organizedhome.com/">Organized Home</a>. I can't believe my sister didn't create this site. She's always so in order and I'm the complete opposite. There are tons of different forms to print out; such as:<br />
<a href="http://organizedhome.com/printable/household-notebook/daily-to-do-list">Daily To-Do List</a><br />
<a href="http://organizedhome.com/printable/household-notebook/master-do-list">Master To-Do List</a><br />
<a href="http://organizedhome.com/printable/household-notebook/daily-planner">Planner Pages</a>-you know, refills<br />
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<a href="http://organizedhome.com/printable/household-notebook/weekly-checklist">Weekly Chore Charts</a><br />
<a href="http://organizedhome.com/printable/household-notebook/shopping-list">Shopping List</a><br />
<a href="http://organizedhome.com/printable/household-notebook/weekly-menu-planner">Menu Planner</a><br />
and lots more!! Don't take my word for it, go check it out and put them to use helping to organize your home and life.<br />
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There are also topics such as <a href="http://organizedhome.com/articles/freezer-cooking">Freezer Meals</a>, <a href="http://organizedhome.com/articles/time-money">Time and Money</a> and so many more! Go, print, create a household binder and be at least more organized!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Jacqueline Smith, from </b></span><a href="http://mac-aroni-n-cheese.blogspot.com/">macaroni & cheese</a> is the winner of the cool yoga bag mat! Since I didn't have very many entries, we did not use Random.org, but I wrote the names on identical papers from a notepad, folded them, held them in the air and let my son reach in and choose. I sure hope to have many more entries in this weeks drawing.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I truly enjoy thrift store shopping. I like antiques stores, but sometimes they are too pricey. I'm cheap. I want cheap prices, so I tend to enjoy 'junk' stores better. I have a few favorites here in Midland that I will post about eventually, but today, let me show you what I found in Colorado City, about an hour west of Midland, on I-20. </span><br />
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I'm pretty excited about these. I got ALL OF THESE. for $6. I'M NOT JOKING!! I even asked Mr. Elroy Boedecker (owner), "are ya sure, for all?" He was sure and I scored!! I was sooo excited. I really needed the bigger of the pots, but I couldv'e lived without the smaller, but I'm already finding ways to use them, so I moved them over to the I needed them list.<br />
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If you happen to go thru Colorado City or are there for a visit, not far from his shop is a wonderful plant nursery, Neff's Nursery that has been there for EVER and is also entirely too cheap on their pricing! They have charged 40 cents a vegetable plant for several years now. I buy all my wood stock plants (trees, grapes, berries, wisteria, etc) from them. They answer their phone too and will tell you what they have, give prices, when and how to plant. They are just NICE.<br />
<div style="text-align: left;"> Here's the info to reach the above neat people in Colorado City. One day I'll post about 'THE VOICE OF MITCHELL COUNTY', but that's for a blog all on it's own!!</div><b>Mr. Elroy Boedecker</b><br />
<b>3318 N. Hwy 208</b><br />
<b>Colorado City, TX 79512</b><br />
<b>325-728-8371</b><br />
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<b>Neff's Nursery & Greenhouses</b><br />
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<b>Colorado City, TX 79512</b><br />
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<b><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=15255349604292967166&q=neff%27s+nursery+colorado+city+tx&gl=us">map to Neff's Nursery</a> </b>Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-72771052992284682512011-02-03T14:33:00.000-06:002011-02-03T14:33:27.858-06:00New Wool Scarf and Tutorial Link<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Good afternoon!! It's been so cold here in West Texas this week and it usually is only really cold for a day, maybe two, so I don't have many winter accessories, so today I decided to make a new wool scarf! I rarely make things for myself, so I'm pretty excited. This project only took about an hour, including measuring and cutting the fabric. </span><br />
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<b>3/4 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric</b><br />
<b>3/4 yard of cord to coordinate your fabric</b><br />
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<b></b> I like to wash/dry fabric before using it so any shrinkage happens before I construct the bag, not after, which could result in a wonky looking product!!<br />
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<b>Cut 1 piece for body of bag: 17" wide x 32" long</b><br />
<b></b> <b>Cut 1 piece for strap: 11" wide x 40" long</b><br />
<b>Cut 1 piece for outside pocket: 7" wide x 15" long</b> <br />
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Make sure the edge stitched end it up. This is the top and opening end of the pocket. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrsPD8JQYKp1QdWKwGYS9uskOtZoLmJd6-O8BIKGkmMfXrysiFr1_kTrZ0LBpUrreLT-GlMRCOwtKbpC0xxheGfIuXMiyPygZ-O5-kIUk_FUYNGEn_0aGUaCJ41N3FpgWR6f6s018niPMr/s1600/101_0287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrsPD8JQYKp1QdWKwGYS9uskOtZoLmJd6-O8BIKGkmMfXrysiFr1_kTrZ0LBpUrreLT-GlMRCOwtKbpC0xxheGfIuXMiyPygZ-O5-kIUk_FUYNGEn_0aGUaCJ41N3FpgWR6f6s018niPMr/s400/101_0287.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stitch just the sides of the pocket, backstitching a few times at the top of the pocket for some added durability. You don't want your pocket to begin to come off when you are trying to shove a water bottle in the pocket!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrfGiRSSlFEH1Da9BWRm-_uBAge7eXfq7aOwvGQFcTh4nvtmBxnX-R8XiRnmWOSQ0J2hQ8TWK5He1wuRd2nopOdk2UAeG6byEWceRtWZ4bOpduXgY9u3235STGG3HejJTczvmFyoCcRNKo/s1600/101_0288.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrfGiRSSlFEH1Da9BWRm-_uBAge7eXfq7aOwvGQFcTh4nvtmBxnX-R8XiRnmWOSQ0J2hQ8TWK5He1wuRd2nopOdk2UAeG6byEWceRtWZ4bOpduXgY9u3235STGG3HejJTczvmFyoCcRNKo/s400/101_0288.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Make the strap:</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fold the strap in half, press just enough for a visual guidance. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEismchs3mWrdzpWyADQ3rCCFY909aSGxwllsxI9E0l77tsjr-uLL18gX3WCtpmwArBryS0W6O-g_uf6MKzyX9KJfP4PXpBECNpMJz6fQYPS6-3EUJKAPNWpmiWeuMYbU7T_TJW3YwluQr1q/s1600/101_0289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEismchs3mWrdzpWyADQ3rCCFY909aSGxwllsxI9E0l77tsjr-uLL18gX3WCtpmwArBryS0W6O-g_uf6MKzyX9KJfP4PXpBECNpMJz6fQYPS6-3EUJKAPNWpmiWeuMYbU7T_TJW3YwluQr1q/s400/101_0289.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Unfold, using the pressed mark down the center, fold one edge over to meet the middle pressed mark. Press.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiE8_8l8FtXD1HvO1eN7DdS0IaTNaY4poAdpp5omBygI1AP4lJH1E_-PjvgHHWguOI90URy0Pai9H8DxSIji5eGL3Ce7zca5YXnMgEaMA32pUfSP-6PChAHXw__C8hHv27XTWBbiqkIZMZ/s1600/101_0290.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiE8_8l8FtXD1HvO1eN7DdS0IaTNaY4poAdpp5omBygI1AP4lJH1E_-PjvgHHWguOI90URy0Pai9H8DxSIji5eGL3Ce7zca5YXnMgEaMA32pUfSP-6PChAHXw__C8hHv27XTWBbiqkIZMZ/s400/101_0290.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Repeat with the other side. You will then have both edges folded towards the center. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFsemw1cP2R3kChnn_4c2fGGWaAA726jAyI4YsxwAttGEx_a2RU6ByzWUaPuXNTYWDlGL2BINLT1aSiKnlifHF4tlI_r0Bnaa0lSGX8EHWDjxxkfDaypMF2NbM_wTAlVP92xjqe2DcmFws/s1600/101_0291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFsemw1cP2R3kChnn_4c2fGGWaAA726jAyI4YsxwAttGEx_a2RU6ByzWUaPuXNTYWDlGL2BINLT1aSiKnlifHF4tlI_r0Bnaa0lSGX8EHWDjxxkfDaypMF2NbM_wTAlVP92xjqe2DcmFws/s400/101_0291.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, fold in half. Carefully line up the edges. Press really good. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnP3sUR619K-tEsaCUBkmzNk76gughUth-jsu-pQ8iRp-4iu9NF27doHWM2Yq9Nz-iHp4ndarGbdonn8_G75Zu1mW4PvtjY_A9x7yuE3FV4dgzCM4r3BgDhLB_Hrn2YNKDVSZBrT67qhec/s1600/101_0292.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnP3sUR619K-tEsaCUBkmzNk76gughUth-jsu-pQ8iRp-4iu9NF27doHWM2Yq9Nz-iHp4ndarGbdonn8_G75Zu1mW4PvtjY_A9x7yuE3FV4dgzCM4r3BgDhLB_Hrn2YNKDVSZBrT67qhec/s400/101_0292.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Edge stitch down each side. It doesn't matter if you stitch the ends or not, they will be sandwiched and sewn into the body of the bag. </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, position the handle in the center of the half without the pocket. If you folded the body of the bag in half long ways, the handle would be centered on that half. Pin it down even with the bottom edge, then secure it part way up so it won't get in the way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvneQxgFes2i_7OIZawnGTEqbrhSiFI0DauH2-u7VQ1Y31ac2QUzEcEwJe5S7-mdWUG_mkV_zVk9jmjw2yYs_k9vBp2yX7OKbEVZT8z-8qTNkF4xgUHzF9bubbbF_9qBkAID07rqfo-Jy1/s1600/101_0295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvneQxgFes2i_7OIZawnGTEqbrhSiFI0DauH2-u7VQ1Y31ac2QUzEcEwJe5S7-mdWUG_mkV_zVk9jmjw2yYs_k9vBp2yX7OKbEVZT8z-8qTNkF4xgUHzF9bubbbF_9qBkAID07rqfo-Jy1/s400/101_0295.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fold the body of the bag in half long ways, matching all the edges. Secure with pins. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From the top corner with raw edges, measure down 1 1/2" and mark. Measure down 2 1/2" and mark. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCzuoT5KCUHDdV1E7K_tjE1_WNkan_Ffs52xgO1C-tN1EsketAGeaUH5QsdvVXgnYwqczR7reGm9lBtyViR_bWeTsY046lzZxEXEgoHnxd2J-5ROrXmBSws9Y0mAQu2aCs3QwNgQexoccZ/s1600/101_0296.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCzuoT5KCUHDdV1E7K_tjE1_WNkan_Ffs52xgO1C-tN1EsketAGeaUH5QsdvVXgnYwqczR7reGm9lBtyViR_bWeTsY046lzZxEXEgoHnxd2J-5ROrXmBSws9Y0mAQu2aCs3QwNgQexoccZ/s400/101_0296.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stitch all edges <b>EXCEPT </b>the top edges. Stitch down from top to the first mark (1 1/2") and back stitch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then begin sewing at the next mark (2 1/2") and back stitch, then continue sewing the side and bottom. This will leave a one inch opening for your cord to go through. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_RQCgpfdhg7h2hSTIgubrgJeQhAqa4U6mMM9JlsSjNaULtsn_NDO5wtvuaOSNtMHcA9HUWoNfQojXGwE8b7S2Fk6eRLV9nIwFbhbiZtOKtIg4kvzQjRR6eCQglUWCcF4ECQXEQE4Ubfu/s1600/101_0297.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_RQCgpfdhg7h2hSTIgubrgJeQhAqa4U6mMM9JlsSjNaULtsn_NDO5wtvuaOSNtMHcA9HUWoNfQojXGwE8b7S2Fk6eRLV9nIwFbhbiZtOKtIg4kvzQjRR6eCQglUWCcF4ECQXEQE4Ubfu/s400/101_0297.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Press the one inch opening open with the iron. Stitch it with a zigzag stitch. Mine kinda looks like poo, so do better then that!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next you will need to turn the bag inside out if it's not already. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Using a ruler, fold the edge down 1/2" and press. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqiw6rfVt4HrzwgERWIgPBLfVO1YKchSTox4ckgnx4c7DhGkhZ0hj9-DE2WEcKYnjuFDAX8EA2uwyTuqHOar19TePMTAJP6SM7j7iUI5nS5jlxbFddvH0sX85VW1OtQ7MMoVmdvhOE1Nk/s1600/101_0298.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqiw6rfVt4HrzwgERWIgPBLfVO1YKchSTox4ckgnx4c7DhGkhZ0hj9-DE2WEcKYnjuFDAX8EA2uwyTuqHOar19TePMTAJP6SM7j7iUI5nS5jlxbFddvH0sX85VW1OtQ7MMoVmdvhOE1Nk/s400/101_0298.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then, using a ruler again, fold it over 1" and press. This is making the casing for your cord to go in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYC3fdmmxrS__KSomWxq0oWY6VwY-r_mA5LLBVP35Vl_vbGDGWAx4OSvF9f2IM4cIKzJAtdJxj4NitB0KChKGekO3KTnTRoP5SnFSLfdFFt0BNtU43L-SpH1wd_hH-z_gbHbPMnwgvCN7/s1600/101_0299.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYC3fdmmxrS__KSomWxq0oWY6VwY-r_mA5LLBVP35Vl_vbGDGWAx4OSvF9f2IM4cIKzJAtdJxj4NitB0KChKGekO3KTnTRoP5SnFSLfdFFt0BNtU43L-SpH1wd_hH-z_gbHbPMnwgvCN7/s400/101_0299.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Edge stitch around the top of the fold, then stitch around the bottom of the fold. I know I say edge this and that, but I believe it, along with pressing as you go, is what makes a product look great. Don't skimp on the quality of your own product. It's worth the time and effort. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgifoJ5qNDYzNi0H20EIh-RHuk8n405ziEq9BreUwNvdDmmGfe6L-M6UxofV10UZ7G5UR9xPmmbgpoyrizH6PrtwM9_yCMfRuiJ6X1gQ4lJEZKbGnC2yYnlxR0FKc1dfw5FekaoLKdWTo7E/s1600/101_0300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgifoJ5qNDYzNi0H20EIh-RHuk8n405ziEq9BreUwNvdDmmGfe6L-M6UxofV10UZ7G5UR9xPmmbgpoyrizH6PrtwM9_yCMfRuiJ6X1gQ4lJEZKbGnC2yYnlxR0FKc1dfw5FekaoLKdWTo7E/s400/101_0300.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now to complete the handle. Finish the end of the handle with a close zigzag stitch. Find your center (long ways) and fold the end of the handle in about an inch. Pin it in place, with the fold lined up with the bottom stitching of the casing. See pic below if that didn't make sense. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDzR4oFU_e3i7FZhMKPbaUIEpM4fJrIikIfy3yQBMZDGhGBgA2bVdqikPqSbcqeZaMc9XalFigA8tjAb9xWYBsfENpo6_GoxHKdUIzcPaJK9qh6MMmkIz7IfFOMHYJgzfZLX-jtwzy6ZUl/s1600/101_0301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDzR4oFU_e3i7FZhMKPbaUIEpM4fJrIikIfy3yQBMZDGhGBgA2bVdqikPqSbcqeZaMc9XalFigA8tjAb9xWYBsfENpo6_GoxHKdUIzcPaJK9qh6MMmkIz7IfFOMHYJgzfZLX-jtwzy6ZUl/s400/101_0301.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The handle kinda folds in. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now for the cording. Just feed it into the casing with a safety pin, decide what your fav length is, hold the two ends together, tie a knot and you are done!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXc7P4KZNNtcx0G6rOPOZmXtVUOqgp-WzNbDmcbeedxXFoXg25hDJjeSHdwTSGxLkGplWgCOWAiDEBQWRRBdrEmH4LKdvvYVmEZ9lZCDxYB6SyNCscKDeZ6Lz69HAr2W4vQIR3W6N7oGIG/s1600/101_0302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXc7P4KZNNtcx0G6rOPOZmXtVUOqgp-WzNbDmcbeedxXFoXg25hDJjeSHdwTSGxLkGplWgCOWAiDEBQWRRBdrEmH4LKdvvYVmEZ9lZCDxYB6SyNCscKDeZ6Lz69HAr2W4vQIR3W6N7oGIG/s400/101_0302.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Slide a yoga mat in and try it out. Don't forget to add a bottle of water to your pocket. The pocket could use elastic if you feel so inclined. I truly have been thinking about it and maybe a Velcro loop for my keys. The possibilites are so endless and I'd really like to see what you come up with. Don't be shy. Send pics!! Also please let me know if you have questions. It's 2 am and I could have skipped something. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img alt="101_0304.jpg " height="400" src="http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af211/wildhorseranch1/101_0304.jpg?t=1296636014" width="238" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY!!!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I will be drawing names to give this very yoga mat bag!! Entries will be accepted until Saturday, February 05, 2011 at 9 p.m. my time. 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</div>Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-27300989422482191062011-02-01T16:02:00.001-06:002011-02-01T16:33:08.420-06:00Chicken and Dumplings!My mom always made such delicious chicken and dumplings, the fluffy dumplings. Below is the recipe I use to make mine. And it yields about 8 servings. I'll give the ingredients first, then some instructions and pics.<br />
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For the Chicken:<br />
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3 pounds of chicken pieces (leg quarters are fine)<br />
2 quarts of tap water (8 cups)<br />
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon or 6 chicken bouillon cubes<br />
1/4 teaspoon pepper or a good shaking of Adam's Beef Fajitas Season (my all purpose)<br />
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For the Dumplings:<br />
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1/4 cup vegetable oil<br />
1 cup milk<br />
2-1/2 cups unbleached flour<br />
1 tablespoon baking powder<br />
1 teaspoon each salt & sugar<br />
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I used a pressure cooker for cooking my chicken, which is about 20 minutes at 10 pounds of pressure for a whole chicken, less time for cut up. But you can boil it and it works out just fine.<br />
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Now let the chicken simmer like that for a full two hours. Longer if the chicken was partially frozen when you put it in. You want the meat to fall off the bone. When the chicken is good and tender, remove it from the broth. Try to make sure there are no sneaky bones which have worked there way to the bottom of the broth. If you find any, just fish them out. I do this with a slotted spoon, and a fork. The chicken is hot, so be very careful not to burn yourself. Collect your chicken in a dish or bowl and let it cool down.<br />
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When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones. Discard the skin and bones. If you used a pressure cooker, you will need to add about 3 cups of water, but not if you boiled the chicken. Start the broth simmering and add the de-boned chicken.<br />
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Cover pot with a lid and let simmer for 20 minutes. NO PEEKING EITHER! The dumplings cook from both the simmering broth and steaming in the pot.<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Above is at the end of the 20 minutes. Nice and fluffy!! Gravy just creates naturally from the dumplings. Yummy!! </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzkPo6sqg8_sTbxPH766WzESQXXQkn_J6ue0ealaWEr_uE9vj2q4yB6KnBl76gFEIXZN-3f0I9Ww_CVEl5WuuKHiYWDpHL7axl-eR2JcsGMuWsVuW_rjhfIdeox1e2GDfqwqKO-73Ew4n/s1600/101_0278.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzkPo6sqg8_sTbxPH766WzESQXXQkn_J6ue0ealaWEr_uE9vj2q4yB6KnBl76gFEIXZN-3f0I9Ww_CVEl5WuuKHiYWDpHL7axl-eR2JcsGMuWsVuW_rjhfIdeox1e2GDfqwqKO-73Ew4n/s320/101_0278.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>ENJOY!!</div><div><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana", sans-serif;"><strong>3 1/2 - cups old-fashioned or rolled oats</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana", sans-serif;"><strong>3 - Tablespoons sugar</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Verdana", sans-serif;"><strong>3 - Tablespoons baking powder</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Verdana", sans-serif;"><strong>1 - Tablespoon salt</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Verdana", sans-serif;"><strong>1 - Tablespoon baking soda</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Verdana", sans-serif;"><strong>1 - cup oil</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana", sans-serif;">whisk together 1 cup of mix, 1 cup of milk and 1 egg. Don't worry if it seems thin at first: the oats will soak up the milk and the mix will thicken a bit as it stands. Let stand for at least 10 minutes before cooking. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana", sans-serif;">A batch using 1 cup of the mix will make twelve 3-inch pancakes.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana", sans-serif;"><strong> </strong> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana", sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span>Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-13054199036896676152010-04-12T15:02:00.000-05:002010-04-12T15:02:54.529-05:00Randy Rogers Band and Lone Star Park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">First...us. We went for a fun evening at Lone Star Park (horse racing) and Cary was there too, he took this picture!! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh5hOrly7V816DIUZDjY0wBzokL_P8JXi3kOMXPWEEXdBsNo7NELQLw3sEd9dvM3vSkmUpjIeAJLIUkKPVK4YBlQvAVWKlUfwiH9anA4qD7TWFnBjEDd2kfm2c5F5mOYc9EavKiaXYnonq/s1600/039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh5hOrly7V816DIUZDjY0wBzokL_P8JXi3kOMXPWEEXdBsNo7NELQLw3sEd9dvM3vSkmUpjIeAJLIUkKPVK4YBlQvAVWKlUfwiH9anA4qD7TWFnBjEDd2kfm2c5F5mOYc9EavKiaXYnonq/s320/039.JPG" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a press pass from getting a subscription to the Arlington newspaper and it gives us discounts and stuff and tons of places. So, we used it along with an ad from the paper and we all got in <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><strong>FREE</strong><span style="color: black;"><strong>!!</strong><span style="font-size: small;"> it just so happened to be the same night that the <strong>RANDY ROGERS BAND</strong> was in concert!! The boys were way excited! We have extreme limited going out and doing things experience, but man did we handle that concert well!! </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ry5J5vpt1ICFQ9qxf5Fhx6NasLbZ7CB4kjFuQlpCIg9ifkSMZH9mOd13OZR67Z6vphfJ5kIQz_GWzhXvQcG587_WkE2B92FEe4_qty-BJh6Jt_GqUc7F5QXI5XTwfDjR5yoPvv4Go_nA/s1600/029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ry5J5vpt1ICFQ9qxf5Fhx6NasLbZ7CB4kjFuQlpCIg9ifkSMZH9mOd13OZR67Z6vphfJ5kIQz_GWzhXvQcG587_WkE2B92FEe4_qty-BJh6Jt_GqUc7F5QXI5XTwfDjR5yoPvv4Go_nA/s320/029.JPG" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the band. The boys went for autographs and pics. Zachary got a pic of Alexander with the band on his DSI, but he has yet to email it to me, so I am creating this with out and you will just have to believe me that Alexander stood next to them and was photographed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBMa9g2Lw8wl12fx_tQyGWM4605I0MiIXIs3fsg0EPiS6u71kyV116dlam4ALYFpwb8IoHzhW3PAVOik48PMaMTIUJRJvcdIfC1Cp5KiAWnMV-7Jn7P8ARNVvS6MhJ_7NJh2aH3PheWKxj/s1600/041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBMa9g2Lw8wl12fx_tQyGWM4605I0MiIXIs3fsg0EPiS6u71kyV116dlam4ALYFpwb8IoHzhW3PAVOik48PMaMTIUJRJvcdIfC1Cp5KiAWnMV-7Jn7P8ARNVvS6MhJ_7NJh2aH3PheWKxj/s320/041.JPG" wt="true" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOwO0ab_9zEWmDOot1Apm2yI9mS9OKV_B892CyURoB5_spOZ5cg5zy8uvy54cKPKM8KDglSG-hJYCWhyphenhyphenkUdR4cPcJ8TENQPRJReV32DZeCFWwPcDp6-rrIQoHTdl3wLFtxuIvfNpgseVT/s1600/040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOwO0ab_9zEWmDOot1Apm2yI9mS9OKV_B892CyURoB5_spOZ5cg5zy8uvy54cKPKM8KDglSG-hJYCWhyphenhyphenkUdR4cPcJ8TENQPRJReV32DZeCFWwPcDp6-rrIQoHTdl3wLFtxuIvfNpgseVT/s320/040.JPG" wt="true" /></a></div><br />
There were soooo many people. Tons of high school aged people that honestly need parents or guidance or hey-how bout both?? Even the boys thought they were lacking brains or discipline. Now that's bad. Regardless.... there really were waaaaaay more people then this, behind me, to the sides!! We are not big crowd people, but hey, for a free RRB concert, we sucked it up!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg52w3-AAMOG6Ltu-zslKddMbawKNn8kXdblaw2WQWBJION9qTqvnbLIwuANh37cPhU3NecV_QBPwcQva0JQ-4sA8vEBo0ciFFQXmmcoU3b8YXtuz31VV7Kw7uXAwLnGCPp25Gg6P96N7Ha/s1600/052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg52w3-AAMOG6Ltu-zslKddMbawKNn8kXdblaw2WQWBJION9qTqvnbLIwuANh37cPhU3NecV_QBPwcQva0JQ-4sA8vEBo0ciFFQXmmcoU3b8YXtuz31VV7Kw7uXAwLnGCPp25Gg6P96N7Ha/s320/052.JPG" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They were awesome!! Cary and I were on a hill a ways back but super crowded with people, but we danced and sang. It was fun and I'm sooo glad we went! </div>Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-12376741776852723352010-04-12T14:40:00.001-05:002011-02-01T11:25:13.434-06:00Sloppy Joe's with homemade buns, fries and onion rings!!<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">YUMMMMY! </span></strong><br />
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</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup water</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 Tbls butter</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 large egg</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 1/4 cups flour</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/4 cup sugar</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 tsp salt</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 Tbls instant yeast</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Combine all and mix and knead together using a mixer until it's a soft, smooth dough.</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Grease a large bowl and place dough in it, cover with a towel, let rise for an hour. I put mine in my electric oven with the light on. Any draft free place will do.</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-66494601484510775272010-03-25T22:59:00.001-05:002010-03-25T23:00:31.207-05:00Fleece Pants<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made these fleece pants a few weeks ago. They have an elastic waist and I just used an old pj pants pattern. I think my model adores these cause I have seen him wearing them quite a bit!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTH2Qk0fSye7OJNT-7BdzMIc1gQVuSc998Ep6s-MaRtnAH51C63XTqj6L24CB5aDZ-6cEfc3rvmMURUNqH5tkiGu1vaOEKpRs05rR_-D6ZTUF1S-7umj8mqLSESXU7lVLcw1cnfKLfMq4m/s1600/007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTH2Qk0fSye7OJNT-7BdzMIc1gQVuSc998Ep6s-MaRtnAH51C63XTqj6L24CB5aDZ-6cEfc3rvmMURUNqH5tkiGu1vaOEKpRs05rR_-D6ZTUF1S-7umj8mqLSESXU7lVLcw1cnfKLfMq4m/s320/007.JPG" /></a></div>Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-67370393096972007802010-03-01T09:57:00.001-06:002010-03-08T10:44:56.991-06:00Yoga Mat Bag with pocketI recently joined the YMCA with the boys and there are alot of yoga classes available and I really like yoga. So, I made a cute bag to carry my mat in. I'm thinking it might make me feel more excited about going. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRCeiDu6rUBQgFysJIAzQ9d53jF8THSl29r4fyg2KphEq2GcR_iCa16FbPQ_P1WdsF5d7foNvjeNEbqTzVBif1XRXQt9og4q3jfKOHoAAK3Wc0EcWxhdmAy6JZqMZtO-3SoogC5go65_p9/s1600-h/100.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443702229748191906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRCeiDu6rUBQgFysJIAzQ9d53jF8THSl29r4fyg2KphEq2GcR_iCa16FbPQ_P1WdsF5d7foNvjeNEbqTzVBif1XRXQt9og4q3jfKOHoAAK3Wc0EcWxhdmAy6JZqMZtO-3SoogC5go65_p9/s320/100.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 168px;" /></a> Turns out, the bag isn't causing my desire to go at all. However, the next blog about composting with several pics of me is causing me the desire to go and take every fitness class available. OMG!!!<br />
<div></div>Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-13561565462971922652010-01-29T23:43:00.001-06:002010-03-08T10:46:09.912-06:00West Texas Sky and Skillet Pineapple Upside Down Cake<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ellOG6pg5Wi6b5Z-vmwWSb12P4hbu5aPPYVg_uddRRzD9SKKuhzNd2C1xBtSYImQ5AL9jGWV1GpCcZCq5Cqq2orMo80Qf6kMBYOwFqUkm26GGm5wbAHbac3Hv9VN-OyNf-8jF32Jw7Gh/s1600-h/DSC02899.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432407140973480786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ellOG6pg5Wi6b5Z-vmwWSb12P4hbu5aPPYVg_uddRRzD9SKKuhzNd2C1xBtSYImQ5AL9jGWV1GpCcZCq5Cqq2orMo80Qf6kMBYOwFqUkm26GGm5wbAHbac3Hv9VN-OyNf-8jF32Jw7Gh/s320/DSC02899.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 180px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> It was sooo cold today, 32 and the wind blowing. Brrrr! When I was backing out of the drive to go into town this afternoon, I gasped at this site. I thought it was really pretty and it has all of the important sky line views. Windmills, a work over rig and a pump jack. West Texas does have some amazing, breathtaking sky views. And at night the stars are so bright and they seem close enough to reach up and grab. But I really hate the wind. Really.<br />
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QWL_AFAL7RGSDnXjRQP_hYOPhKOCgICvEOvWYKApbegksLJqjmbUV2HgxmsanoLRJLCaEkPncIBS-yPLsNAKVxETtBH0AiIPYUNz-BBwUZ_pMa57teEYGCrNQt4-472t4_RrXmzShinJ/s1600-h/DSC02900.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432407135212041890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QWL_AFAL7RGSDnXjRQP_hYOPhKOCgICvEOvWYKApbegksLJqjmbUV2HgxmsanoLRJLCaEkPncIBS-yPLsNAKVxETtBH0AiIPYUNz-BBwUZ_pMa57teEYGCrNQt4-472t4_RrXmzShinJ/s320/DSC02900.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 180px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> Okay, on to the cake. I don't know why I do this in the skillet. I do have a soft spot for iron skillets, but cake? Anyway, it's simple and good, so I guess it doesn't really matter. This isn't your big tall fluffy cake, it's more cake like though then a cobbler. </div><div>Preheat oven to 350. </div><div>5 Tablespoons of unsalted stick butter. I just put it in the skillet and stick it in the oven. Don't forget it though like I do and the butter gets all burnt and strange and then you have to start all over.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlsmxgXBQDra8ZLeNS3pPf8MBdxfaTuCcRndmdceZy1bvV3XOyeT5SGnp88kOPS9UvG9OJVgfYBNZUPZQquZVhyphenhyphen7Nt7maI1DNHrXzVXrM3l79YHfP9tsTwIL_TFNqbD-1zdd9jDhVlkHZ/s1600-h/DSC02914.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432407130120099234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlsmxgXBQDra8ZLeNS3pPf8MBdxfaTuCcRndmdceZy1bvV3XOyeT5SGnp88kOPS9UvG9OJVgfYBNZUPZQquZVhyphenhyphen7Nt7maI1DNHrXzVXrM3l79YHfP9tsTwIL_TFNqbD-1zdd9jDhVlkHZ/s320/DSC02914.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 180px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> 1/2 cup brown sugar packed into the measure cup. Sprinkle it over the melted butter. </div><div>1 can of pineapple rings or whatever shape of pineapple you might prefer. SAVE A 1/3 CUP OF THE JUICE. <br />
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Add 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla to the juice. Keep holding onto the juice, now with the vanilla.</div><div></div><div>In a totally different bowl, put 1 cup of flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2/3 cup sugar and stir them together.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK8XMuBQNNhtuhuuh8EdHJ2xMt7uKNXlJrGr2FyGn2bmvNzyKl2sUpwWC0vBjrvf2Qa0SMF3tfdurJClDVSPcXlmZTCoMT8DgCmN2wwyp5BUTIXn2sQvZyfs8Nw-knZtK-ppW8WcofFhqT/s1600-h/DSC02913.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432407125382339522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK8XMuBQNNhtuhuuh8EdHJ2xMt7uKNXlJrGr2FyGn2bmvNzyKl2sUpwWC0vBjrvf2Qa0SMF3tfdurJClDVSPcXlmZTCoMT8DgCmN2wwyp5BUTIXn2sQvZyfs8Nw-knZtK-ppW8WcofFhqT/s320/DSC02913.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 180px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> 2 eggs, beaten until they are thick and frothy. Above is what I call thick and frothy. </div><div>Add the juice and vanilla to the eggs now while still running the mixer. </div><div>Now add the flour mix to this and mix well, scraping sides of bowl.</div><div></div><div>Pour on top of the pineapples in the skillet and bake. I think about 20 minutes. I forgot to time it. Sorry. I did actually measure everything and write it down, so when it looks done, it probably is!!</div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtfC7XMJtuUQ9XtJhJy91UztAvs21ejDNt04hOa-5X42YfgjSOBYZd7mDj_H55KsmxmM-SkoqPVDJ-j_cUazGiPxCtkWybYYJjX4_rK758atpmQmLGAOURj-tc2mprGvliNnq0oFARztt/s1600-h/DSC02916.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432407115619719474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtfC7XMJtuUQ9XtJhJy91UztAvs21ejDNt04hOa-5X42YfgjSOBYZd7mDj_H55KsmxmM-SkoqPVDJ-j_cUazGiPxCtkWybYYJjX4_rK758atpmQmLGAOURj-tc2mprGvliNnq0oFARztt/s320/DSC02916.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 180px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
This is what mine looked like tonight. I wish I could show you how great it tastes, but you will have to try it for yourself!!</div><div></div><div>Enjoy!!<br />
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I found the pattern in a book at the Midland County Library-which has sooooo many old, outdated books. It's such a large library to not be more updated then that. I just got so spoiled in Arlington. The name of the book is S E W Sew Everything Workshop by Diana Rupp. Its the only decent book in the sewing section. I also saw it just this weekend at Barnes and Nobles. It comes with patterns and a ton of beginner tips and knowledge. Its really a pretty good book.<br />
Did I mention how much I love these pants?? They are very very comfy!!Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-43064711228339960872010-01-11T21:55:00.004-06:002010-03-08T10:47:30.910-06:00matching mom & daughter aprons!Super fun cowboy kid/chuck wagon print apron with bandana print trim~ very cute! I used a Simplicity pattern # 2492 for these! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJq2mfsxhcAlzbRFRqOkDryvJl3FeGTSRp38FdwdXegDgaBps8dGAFhZJEBuvjl9EIpSroXpCHiYZzhQD4-l7wK1pmToZ0x6XU4Mn_4pPf8ejuZbPr0GqwUcTPN4VNgLdtjpVhyphenhyphenuaomskG/s1600-h/DSC02754.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425698681457546530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJq2mfsxhcAlzbRFRqOkDryvJl3FeGTSRp38FdwdXegDgaBps8dGAFhZJEBuvjl9EIpSroXpCHiYZzhQD4-l7wK1pmToZ0x6XU4Mn_4pPf8ejuZbPr0GqwUcTPN4VNgLdtjpVhyphenhyphenuaomskG/s320/DSC02754.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> <strong>Above:</strong> child size apron-I need a model for this!<br />
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnTtHSPqf7cPc-ibexPgYCrvEf8KTZyGjnulL2wrQNj8fB1fYM46cJ-9mwkcAOQtuRPifBwb_eWIpEz3iOnG-T7uYsDv0qnsFpkgOm6e7l7GE2lJE4GrNYUN6StYC5wngsVROZNFb09OqI/s1600-h/DSC02768.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425698676240803010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnTtHSPqf7cPc-ibexPgYCrvEf8KTZyGjnulL2wrQNj8fB1fYM46cJ-9mwkcAOQtuRPifBwb_eWIpEz3iOnG-T7uYsDv0qnsFpkgOm6e7l7GE2lJE4GrNYUN6StYC5wngsVROZNFb09OqI/s320/DSC02768.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 232px;" /></a> Above: mom apron to match!<br />
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<div></div></div>Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-25508766490657302592010-01-09T23:25:00.001-06:002010-03-08T10:47:53.041-06:00shopping bags with produce bagshere is a cute shopping bag with a presidental print fabric that I picked up at Alco in Colorado City. They have a pretty decent selection of fabric and it's never priced over $3.99 a yard. They don't have huge amounts though. Anyway, as you can see, this is kind of unique. One of my sisters selected this for another sister of mine. Hope she likes it! Shown here with a mesh, drawstring produce bag included with every shopping bag! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhcTaqo-piLUMRVkFKxOc_DWvRpJKZPryI2FRmcMaEG8y7M_DOI5vQyfua6vixzCVKtooe3v-kA3r6L9tUIXovzOTWlnE2UXe01YC8Wma3TIWL-zm1MQ9F75_ScQ2FcLPr4AVz68kV2C2s/s1600-h/DSC02747.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424981854907959442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhcTaqo-piLUMRVkFKxOc_DWvRpJKZPryI2FRmcMaEG8y7M_DOI5vQyfua6vixzCVKtooe3v-kA3r6L9tUIXovzOTWlnE2UXe01YC8Wma3TIWL-zm1MQ9F75_ScQ2FcLPr4AVz68kV2C2s/s320/DSC02747.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> Another shopping bag that one of my sisters said looked like it's calling should be boxer shorts. None of the 'men' in my house agree and are not interested in boxers made from this fabric. So, I guess the remainder will go on to be something else. I did make a pair of slippers from this as well.<br />
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Registered Quarter Horse<br />
Has given birth once to a filly. Very fast horse. Lots of thoroughbred bloodlines. Approx 13-14 hands. Great demeanor. Has been used for playdays with teen girls, barrels and poles. Just messing around with a speed of 19 on barrels with inexperienced rider. Comfortable with loud noises, kids and animals running around her. Loads and trailers wonderfully. Farrier owned and his model horse! $800 with papers, neg coggins. Contact Jeffrey Dalton at 432-813-6740<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixthCg-5qv9sahXWDdaNjNSoy8MPLHE1gXwG1Vov6jcozBa5YlDtMT7aJFJhrLZ8mbxwowbCeOGtQkTK1CNm81gJcIGQh9-AMf_o9CP-Yz2QUEcfPxSvi_7jFVbqkaUjMWDmnlTEVsPtqH/s1600-h/DSC02586.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424926102070758290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixthCg-5qv9sahXWDdaNjNSoy8MPLHE1gXwG1Vov6jcozBa5YlDtMT7aJFJhrLZ8mbxwowbCeOGtQkTK1CNm81gJcIGQh9-AMf_o9CP-Yz2QUEcfPxSvi_7jFVbqkaUjMWDmnlTEVsPtqH/s320/DSC02586.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> Below: Sugar Baby aka Sugar<br />
Registered American Mustang<br />
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQcxrVJw6ibvReN7qTiBTR5yPXXa3O6Ew7v8ZJLOlYNgIKh9iwHX1ZIqMWiUZp6_uUoT7G1BLmyFOhbJSj62lP1qH0JNo6BNS75ic0DmgFrgVPHNKHoU3fB0K4Np35r38UKBtGzqS6RFNe/s1600-h/DSC02597.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424926093136402370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQcxrVJw6ibvReN7qTiBTR5yPXXa3O6Ew7v8ZJLOlYNgIKh9iwHX1ZIqMWiUZp6_uUoT7G1BLmyFOhbJSj62lP1qH0JNo6BNS75ic0DmgFrgVPHNKHoU3fB0K4Np35r38UKBtGzqS6RFNe/s320/DSC02597.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> Great horse! Very sweet and gentle. Farrier owned and loved. Willingly stands for farrier, brushing, haltering. Very strong and fast horse! Rugged built with no injuries. Has been ridden quite a bit; bareback and with a saddle. Readiness to learn. Not for a beginner at all, but is a great horse. Contact Jeffrey Dalton 432-813-6740<br />
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<div></div></div>Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-18389707506262610932010-01-09T19:46:00.001-06:002010-03-08T10:48:39.578-06:00the gift of a shopping bag and tissue holderMy daughter, Brittany, works at a credit union and not long after starting there, she was required to bring a gift for a lady whose name was drawn. The gifts were to just shower her with kindness for the day, which is very sweet! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vvnyk8g3_mdrMMquTUkF-Pf1LhQF1AxsCC7WcNWas5CrOFDp-O_-fzkhP6spFIrqyudS87oOKEWD5pj3dKIB1-wm644Xj-8h4xqixJnHkL1r2WRGSHuhAZEwORO6bQcks_mmFl2k5rhg/s1600-h/DSC02241.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424922955403838338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vvnyk8g3_mdrMMquTUkF-Pf1LhQF1AxsCC7WcNWas5CrOFDp-O_-fzkhP6spFIrqyudS87oOKEWD5pj3dKIB1-wm644Xj-8h4xqixJnHkL1r2WRGSHuhAZEwORO6bQcks_mmFl2k5rhg/s320/DSC02241.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 180px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> Above is a cute little tissue holder that matches the shopping bag that I made to give. At Dollar Tree for $1 is an 8 pack of those little pocket size tissues! What a deal!! I made a ton of these and gave at Christmas! Easy and cute.<br />
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Below: packaged and ready to be given!!<br />
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<div></div></div></div></div>Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-56787572335037869242010-01-09T19:31:00.002-06:002010-03-08T10:49:04.457-06:00guy dish towels and cute slippersI made these super cute and comfy slippers for some ladies for Christmas. They were all excited and put them on right away. To make them took very little fabric. In fact, the first pair I made I used a cute polka dot cloth napkin that I found at a thrift store for 10 cents. I found a suede jacket at a different thrift store and used it for the bottoms of the slippers for a more durable, non slip sole. It worked out really well. The inside is warm, soft fleece. Elastic at the back for a great fit. These were fun to make. Thank you Jacki for the pattern and the instructions that you had to email!! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHTwZNI8pFW4N9eO8jOuJmvAjK0PYkA__01ngZfz62AwrqREBXLOPVKiHT3CwCmDD5RXApsIgmLQ_r2aA1WRfD8u2m88fSEw9cxMSoPP3cuTv91Vp6jAo6nQxc-5LhNEculsRFzK5AaC01/s1600-h/DSC02265.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424918885726065202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHTwZNI8pFW4N9eO8jOuJmvAjK0PYkA__01ngZfz62AwrqREBXLOPVKiHT3CwCmDD5RXApsIgmLQ_r2aA1WRfD8u2m88fSEw9cxMSoPP3cuTv91Vp6jAo6nQxc-5LhNEculsRFzK5AaC01/s320/DSC02265.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 180px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> Below: I found these crazy guy looking dish towels and added ric rac to them. I got them for $1 each at Dollar Tree.<br />
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_AuS4TeCGCRSRx7hI6lxVM0O24Alnm4tGM16X_zOdwp71p8JX-xCzoed6-RnNGkHVjaGH__H3E0kNDuPwFXQAFwPGHMOlWJ-GuObfGwlTs0Xc68J_fXGnYgr0Y8eJTSyj6BQhOjznEBR3/s1600-h/DSC02262.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424918872267346354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_AuS4TeCGCRSRx7hI6lxVM0O24Alnm4tGM16X_zOdwp71p8JX-xCzoed6-RnNGkHVjaGH__H3E0kNDuPwFXQAFwPGHMOlWJ-GuObfGwlTs0Xc68J_fXGnYgr0Y8eJTSyj6BQhOjznEBR3/s320/DSC02262.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 180px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> Here it is opened up. I wanted to give a gift to this guy who has always been sweet and helpful and whose family I absolutely adore! He is an amazing cook so I thought these were a great gift. He lives in Durango, CO on a cool ranch, so we also gave him super warm socks.<br />
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<div></div></div></div>Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-82421884494582597712010-01-07T00:12:00.000-06:002010-01-07T00:44:46.947-06:00The Family December 2009I took these myself and I have to say they are great!! Notice the short sleeves in December!! Ahh, one of the many joys of West Texas!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvLX_zUB2Qpo9NgTSrOXHfTM9fHhdn-DiF7q37XNCa9LGCz81vH84csgHmpasIa2hYiQqM_M7hkxEUfxeaR5fvW1XbeIQ9BHJ8-lcez7tgG-jkejw3kIeVOhv9zEUPAb4HATDNPxLHDE8X/s1600-h/DSC02299.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423883852641531074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 295px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvLX_zUB2Qpo9NgTSrOXHfTM9fHhdn-DiF7q37XNCa9LGCz81vH84csgHmpasIa2hYiQqM_M7hkxEUfxeaR5fvW1XbeIQ9BHJ8-lcez7tgG-jkejw3kIeVOhv9zEUPAb4HATDNPxLHDE8X/s320/DSC02299.JPG" border="0" /></a> Above, Left to Right: Jeffrey, Zachary and Alexander. downtown Stanton, Tx.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqC1RDmiefe0qbRCY3K1_Dm9l55lUz4qjvJgtqhvVZibVXsTbaQHUF8Q4m7s1xA9AnElQQmIcShvMlMFRS39iF7EkHv_BLUP0vc7-D_imRyh1cPRUMViz6vuNQ_g6b7Cnv9VbUEZkk9biJ/s1600-h/DSC02216.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423883843687560578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqC1RDmiefe0qbRCY3K1_Dm9l55lUz4qjvJgtqhvVZibVXsTbaQHUF8Q4m7s1xA9AnElQQmIcShvMlMFRS39iF7EkHv_BLUP0vc7-D_imRyh1cPRUMViz6vuNQ_g6b7Cnv9VbUEZkk9biJ/s320/DSC02216.JPG" border="0" /></a> Above: Steve. The snow was also in the month of December. Crazy West Texas.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLcKM3M5quBtvWTYWDa1qNBf_1fkxAQLFW12PbYrG3lj5pKd0peTs-b-xZ3rFtCgIX8FtzSkk_crsC6lm1RmSyHv8GZ2wrxmi23fSCI6tb-icK5xFHOt4Qk10n-PJeBDC4Cwf3FOwaVm7/s1600-h/brittany.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423883855269558018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 72px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLcKM3M5quBtvWTYWDa1qNBf_1fkxAQLFW12PbYrG3lj5pKd0peTs-b-xZ3rFtCgIX8FtzSkk_crsC6lm1RmSyHv8GZ2wrxmi23fSCI6tb-icK5xFHOt4Qk10n-PJeBDC4Cwf3FOwaVm7/s320/brittany.jpg" border="0" /></a> Above: Brittany<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpHI_FtYSf-HKItcafQxbXI5lWFGw3GVfTvFn-e3gptSk5H9NOJqFObSDNsFqOSzxGpuQMWPfNkpck9l7VL20S3_5BVELz7i8DQ8urqM-Z6SnNk9W-03H3nHcdCAW6KR_OCzTPIJozf58/s1600-h/DSC02366.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423883841801810114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpHI_FtYSf-HKItcafQxbXI5lWFGw3GVfTvFn-e3gptSk5H9NOJqFObSDNsFqOSzxGpuQMWPfNkpck9l7VL20S3_5BVELz7i8DQ8urqM-Z6SnNk9W-03H3nHcdCAW6KR_OCzTPIJozf58/s320/DSC02366.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Above; left to right: Alexander, Brittany and Zachary<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Evelyn Daltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06432814490499254355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279189266588581480.post-5544244012793912502009-12-19T10:20:00.001-06:002010-03-08T10:49:41.768-06:00chalk roll to match chalkboard placematsI used the same oil cloth that I used on the backs of the chalkboard placemats here, but choose different fabric for the inside and the velcro tab to match. There are three going to the same house and I wanted each to be different. This is only one of the varieties that I made. I am really excited to see how they like these and the chalkboards.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZa8zaWsvyaSX8EyxM06l6LuQokRbw93Kd83vdTscEldAdfr9afZI3uV0k0Qh_qFmMeskBp3cmTFZ_WA1ahDzSKTZ79Jgago_a7nxWIl7cARDzwkqchWxwWDs80OmWZ-7m2DFcRwy_hCWA/s1600-h/DSC02249a.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416983676003379170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZa8zaWsvyaSX8EyxM06l6LuQokRbw93Kd83vdTscEldAdfr9afZI3uV0k0Qh_qFmMeskBp3cmTFZ_WA1ahDzSKTZ79Jgago_a7nxWIl7cARDzwkqchWxwWDs80OmWZ-7m2DFcRwy_hCWA/s320/DSC02249a.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 180px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkuBzZqoYje2azhOJdds_aMxNuvGWxaxjDbeKao85Bl8gPQ3H3JEObMPpFdTrAYvD02RVT4oNCytFaZ6wpeq-2RET5anWnbrEORVWMytvJaTPEz96ZlYPyYPNs7pgYX4zh7fpWwD1KIJnB/s1600-h/DSC02248c.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416983671393312034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkuBzZqoYje2azhOJdds_aMxNuvGWxaxjDbeKao85Bl8gPQ3H3JEObMPpFdTrAYvD02RVT4oNCytFaZ6wpeq-2RET5anWnbrEORVWMytvJaTPEz96ZlYPyYPNs7pgYX4zh7fpWwD1KIJnB/s320/DSC02248c.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 180px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> I had found numerous instructions for making these and they were for crayons and had 16 slots. I thought that was way too much for chalk. And I was only finding boxes of chalk at stores with these 6 colors. So, I again, came up with what I wanted stemmed from someone elses cool idea.<br />
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