Nov. 25, 2009 - Blogging Absence
Hello all of you!
We are so terribly sorry that we have not written anything in a very long time! Due to very busy schedules, we have decided to take a break from this blog. It takes quite a bit of time putting the long entries together-as we are sure you can imagine- and neither of us really have the time or interest to do so at the moment. We will most likely pick up on posting again, but for the time being, we just wanted to inform you that we are taking a temporary break.
Still feel free to comment though! We may not answer quickly like we used to, but we will attempt to comment back to you. Thank you for being so supportive of our blog. We shall return soon!
Natalie and Samantha
Wednesday 25 November 2009 - My New story ( Not totally new)
Hey Guys! Lauren Here! I have a sneak peek for my new story, though I already have writen a TON!
Here is the " Sneak Peek" I'll try to post the first chapter later on this week :D
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The Silent Secret
One day, and Elf boy, Sacoram, went for a walk in the enemy’s woods, figuring to himself that since there had not been one enemy sighted for more than one indred (10) years, the woods would be safe. Of course, he would be fine, he scoffed at his father’s advice to stay out of the woods……. The eagles circled over Sacoram’s head, trying to warn him that darkness lay ahead. The foxes stopped playing, the birds stopped singing, all was quiet, the wind changed, bringing gruesome smells, and fresh ashes towards Sacorams, something was wrongs, Sacoram felt cold, but the wind was warm, evil boiled inside him, as the ashes came upon him. Then it was loud, the sound of foxes scurrying across the path, birds chirping, the eagles soaring, but something was wrong, very wrong, Sacaram felt evil, not sick, tried, evil…… Sacoram stomped through the woods, killing anything in his way, the plot was formed, kill his father, no mercy. Kill. How? Touch him, Sacoram found out, he touches, he kills….. A scream came through the woods, then, it was silent, Sacoram was gone……
I hope you like it! ( Its getting there!)
Soldier of the Lord,
Lauren
Nov. 25, 2009 - Happy Thanksgiving
For Thanksgiving, I was going to post a bunch of funny looking turkeys with funny little sayings about Thanksgiving. But then I got thinking about what Thanksgiving is really about. I know every year someone says something about 'what Thanksgiving is really all about' but I'd like to say somethng that [I hope!] is original.
Now, I'm not going to talk about pilgrims and indians. I'm going to talk about giving thanks.
Recently, we watched a video about persecution. This young girl had seen her family killed, her best friend eaten by hyenas and her neighbors killed in a bombing of their church. Still after all that she was thankful... Wait.. THANKFUL?! Yes! And her prayer? Her prayer was not for the persecution to stop, or to be left alone. Her prayer was that God would use her through this and that he would give her patience. Patience?? After all that she didn't think she had PATIENCE?! It made me feel so horribly guilty about my life. How I complain when Mom asks me to do one extra thing, or Dad asks me to do something for him, or my sisters kick me off the computer. I think, when I am told something I don't like, that my world will crumble.
So this year, instead of grumbling that I had to help cook AND clean up this Thanksgiving, I am going to be thankful that God is still God and that we are free to worship Him. There are SO many things to be thankful for so let's try something new this Thanksgiving... LET'S BE THANKFUL ALL YEAR 'ROUND!
Just as a side note, the girl's request to Christians all over the world was they we would not forget them. So no matter how full you are with turkey, please take at least 5 minutes today to remember and pray for those who are less fortunate and who are persecuted.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Nov. 25, 2009 - Another Tag, What Fun!
Sorry if I keep re-using alot of characters, but the ARE my favorites, I have a very small group of favorites.
List 13 of your favorite fictional characters from books, movies, tv shows, etc. and answer the following questions.
1.Molly Gibson (from Wives and Daughters)
2.Osborne Hamley (from Wives and Daughters)
3.Samwise Gamgee (from Lord of the Rings)
4. Faramir (from Lord of the Rings)
5. Pippin Took (from Lord of the Rings)
6. Adam Cartwright (from Bonanza)
7. Joe Cartwright (from Bonanza)
8. Lucy Ricardo (from I Love Lucy)
9. Susan (from Bringing Up Baby)
10. Mr. Woodcourt (from Bleak House)
11. Snoopy (from Charlie Brown)
12. Violet Baudalaire (from A Series of Unfortunate Events)
13. Ricky Ricardo (from I Love Lucy)
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1. 5(Pippin) writes a new book. What is the name of it? "How To Talk To Ents". I don't know.
2. 9(Susan), 8(Lucy), and 13(Ricky) go out shopping. What do they buy? Um... Susan buys....I don't know, Lucy buys whatever the first thing is that someone tries to sell her, and Ricky wouldn't buy anything.
3. 8(Lucy), 6(Adam), 1(Molly), are talking. What are they talking about? Oh boy, there's some combination. =/ I don't think there is anything they could all talk about together. Well, maybe Adam and Molly could talk about some current event, since they both live around the same time.
4. 5(Pippin) runs a track-and-field race against 10(Mr. Woodcourt). Who wins? How will the loser react? LOLOL! That's funny! Um. Mr. Woodcourt wins, since hobbits can't run fast, and Pippin would not mind that much, I don't think.
5. 3(Samwise) wants to purchase one of 4's(Faramir) crafted items. Which will he/she buy? ........ No clue.
6. If you started a business, who would you hire? 7(Joe) or 2(Osborne)? Osborne, I wouldn't trust Joe.
7. 1(Molly) challenges 6(Adam) to a game of battleship. Does she/he accept? He's accept.
8. 5's(Pippin) room is a mess. Who does he ask to help clean up? 3(Sam) or 8(Lucy)? Sam, certainly!
9. 11(Snoopy) invites you over to her house. Do you accept? I would, if Snoopy's dog house were big enough.
10. 12(Violet) wants 4(Faramir) to come with him on an adventure. Does she accept? .....I dunno, that's a strange pair.
11. 2(Osborne) wants to go to the theater, but 13(Ricky) wants to go on vacation. Who will 8(Lucy) side with? Ricky, of course!
12. 9(Susan) is running away from 10(Mr. Woodcourt). Why is she/he running? NO CLUE
13. If you are going through a mountain at night, who would you want for company? 1(Molly) or 6(Adam)? *smile* Adam. =)
14. 3(Sam) wants to go out to dinner with 12(Violet) to a french resturaunt. What does she/he do? Why on earth would he want to do that?
15. 8(Lucy) has just witnessed a battle. What is his/her reaction? She would be FREAKING OUT.
16. Who will 4(Faramir) take on his/her trip to the mountains? 8(Lucy) or 10(Mr. Woodcourt)? Mr. Woodcourt.
17. 10(Mr. Woodcourt) is learning a new language. What is it? ...maybe...wherever he went to when he was on the...ship...thing...
18. 8(Lucy), 9(Susan) and 6(Adam) all go out to a Chinese resturaunt. There is only one box of noodles left. Who gets it? AUGH, Adam's already been in a Chinese resturant in a tag I did! Poor guy, what did he ever do to deserve this? Well anyway, he would let either Lucy or Susan have it, and then...um...not sure from there.
19. 5(Pippin) has to give an extra fun land ticket to 13(Ricky). Does he/she do it? ??
20. 13(Ricky) and 4(Farmir) are fighting. What happens? /=/ *doesn't know how to answer that*
That was fun! Anyone who wants it can use it.
God Bless You,
Taylor
Nov. 25, 2009 - a pass on
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Nov. 25, 2009 - Homeschooling Through High School ~ Turkey Leftovers Plus a Brand New Meme to Join!
Thanksgiving Greetings and Blessings from Chicagoland!
I want to take this opportunity to share with my Homeschooling Through High School readers a new meme which you (and parents of all our awesome homeschooling teenagers) can join! Hop on over to my HSB blog, "Plans4You" to learn all about...
Next, I have a simple recipe to share which your high schoolers can make with all your leftover Thanksgiving turkey! Be sure to log the time they spend making this on their Home Ec time card so you can apply it to a Home Economics credit!
(If you're not sure what a "Home Ec time card" is, please read my posts from August 19, 2009, "Keeping Track of Credits," and August 26, 2009, "Clever Credits." You can find them HERE.)
or you can serve it "as is" over rice, toast, or in a pastry shell.
The recipe calls for 4 cups of shredded turkey...if you don't have that much, you can either add some shredded chicken to make up the difference, or cut the Master Blend recipe in half, and be sure to cut any recipes and baking dish sizes you use the Master Blend in by half, as well.
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Biscuit dough: arrange biscuits on top of turkey, overlapping the biscuits if necessary.
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Drop biscuit dough: drop small biscuits on top to cover.
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Pie dough: roll dough out into the shape of your pan, place on top of turkey, and tuck the edges in against the pan sides.
Brush the top of the dough with about 2 Tbs. (1/2 an egg) of beaten egg for a goldeny-brown glaze.
Bake 25 to 35 minutes until the turkey mix is bubbly and the topping is nicely browned.
TURKEY TETRAZZINI
1-1/2 Tbs. unsalted butter
8 ounces sliced mushrooms (about 2-1/3 cups)
8 ounces spaghetti, macaroni, or egg noodles
1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds, toasted lightly
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 13X9-inch baking pan.
Heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until the foam begins to subside.
Add sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring, until tender...about 5 minutes.
Stir the mushrooms into the Turkey Master Blend.
Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted water until tender. Drain well. Stir pasta into turkey mixture along with almonds.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 25 to 35 minutes until sauce is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
TURKEY CHILI PEPPER CASSEROLE
One or two 4-1/2 ounce cans of chopped mild or hot green chili peppers, drained (the amount you choose is determined by how hot you want this!)
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
4 ounces tortilla chips, lightly crushed (don't pulverize these...should have 2 to 3 cups after crushing.)
8 ounces grated Cheddar cheese (2 cups, lightly packed)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 13X9 baking pan.
To the Turkey Master Blend, add chili peppers (be sure to drain them first!) and cumin. Mix well.
In the prepared pan, layer the turkey mixture alternately with layers of tortilla chips and cheese. End with a layer of tortilla chips sprinkled with cheese.
Bake 25 to 35 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
TURKEY AND RICE CASSEROLE
1-1/2 Tbl. unsalted butter
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (about 2-1/3 cups)
3 cups cooked white rice or wild rice blend
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
1/3 cup dry, unseasoned breadcrumbs
2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbs. melted butter
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 13X9-inch baking pan.
Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until the foam begins to subside. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring until tender--about 5 minutes.
Stir the mushrooms into the Turkey Master Blend along with the cooked rice and toasted nuts. Pour the mixture into baking pan.
In a bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Sprinkle over top of casserole.
Bake 25 to 35 minutes until sauce is bubbly and the crumbs are golden brown.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving, enjoy your leftover turkey (or make every single one of these with chicken and enjoy that!), and enjoy your teenagers! Be sure to visit me at Plans4You to check out the new meme. May God bless you and your homeschool this week!
Lori
Lori Havens has been married to Kevin for 24 years. They live in Illinois with their two sons, Bryan (17) and Nathan (16), and dog Sunny (9). Lori enjoys writing, gardening, reading, and the outdoors. She hosts the "Thursday Talkin' About Teenagers" meme at her HSB blog, "Plans4You," and is the author of "Should I Be A Nurse? A Journey of Self-Exploration for Those Considering a Career in Nursing" and "7 Essential Questions Every Future Nurse Must Ask." You can find her blogging at both Homeschool Blogger and Homestead Blogger .
Wed 25 November 2009 - Coffee... yeahhhhhhhhh... : |
Wow!
So last night I couldn't sleep still, and I ended up getting to bed at about 2:30 AM. And this morning I got up at about 5:00... do the math... Anyways, I'm only alive right now because of a very tall cup of Starbucks Coffee and even that seems to have lost effect... just thought y'all should know that. 
Also, I was just humming (in my mindless hyperness) and I guess it sounded really disturbing because my cat is staring at me with this face that looks like she wants to say,
"Are you okay? Because you're scaring me... Please, just stop." 
Ahhh! She's so precious... 
You know what? I don't know but its awesome! Know how I can tell? Neither do I but I just can. And you know what else? I don't... Yup! Its true.
Yeah, this is the result of coffee and a major lack of sleep. Just FYI!
Anyways, I'll try to post again soon!
Bye Peoples! 
~Elle
Nov. 24, 2009 - okay, i admit it.
alright. so. im a bad person. we were supposed to be doing our history lesson today in school, and instead of doing it i was reading Waiting For You by Susane Colasanti. dont blame it on me, she's an amazing author and i can never put her books down. so. there. but then we were watching this video about Rome, and i was reading my book with a pillow over it so no one could tell, but my mom saw.. and she got mad at me. so i had to put it away.
alright. so. im a bad person. we were supposed to be doing our math lesson today in school, and instead of doing it i was texting. dont blame it on me, its the other persons fault and they wanted to talk. so. there. but then when we were switching subjects, i was texting with one hand and putting my book away with the other, and my mom saw.. and she got mad at me. so i had to put it away.
see how my day went?
its funny. i can always tell when things are gonna go wrong. oops.
Nov. 24, 2009 - Riding Lesson FINALLY!!!!!!!!
Well, today I finally had my riding lesson! Whoo-hoo! I missed last week's cause I was sick but I'm all better now except for this nagging cough. It was pretty chilly today and drizzling, and I ended up shutting my door on my riding crop at the library so now it's broken in half :P. Well, it cracked I guess and when I tucked it under my saddle it just broke even more.
I rode Roxy again. I'm falling in love with her now- she's such a great little horse. Tempermental to say the least, but she's an excellent ride and she likes me now, though she still does this weird thing where she tries to bite the cross tie when I tighten the girth- girthy, mare-ish mare. But she's a big sweetie. She did, however, try to take a chunk out of Tucker AND Stormy today.
Because I missed last week, I wasn't on the board again, so I ended up having to take Roxy from Jane and she had to ride Borat. Roxy was all wet because it was raining, and I was going to borrow a sweat scraper from Buddy (another horse)'s grooming kit but I didn't have time. (She was dry after the lesson, though, and really, really dusty.)
We worked on cantering again. My instructor says we're going to be doing jumping next week- YAAAAAAY! I can't wait. But I'll be missing it....so that sucks. However, the idea makes me happy.
That's all for now. Horses rock :D!
Emma
Nov. 24, 2009 - i think its about time to cash in and get out.
so my life is pretty much a whole bunch of boring these days but i did get my camera back, if i havent already mentioned that. so ive been on crazy photographer mode. and ive been getting some really cool shots. i feel like a little kid in a candy store. its amazing.
i dont know what it is. its just like, i can express myself through photography in a way that i cant express myself any other way. and i hate seeing people who just take dead on shots of things. please, just turn your camera a little and take a different shot.
hmm. so i really hate school right now. at least today's the last day of school before thanksgiving break. which, by the way, im looking forward too. thanksgiving, not thanksgiving break. because Stu is coming from Seattle with his girlfriend Nicole (love them), Megan is coming down from Alaska for the week, Whyatte and Jake are coming from wherever it is they live, and Jared is going to be there instead of spending thanksgiving with his roommate. im thinking this is a good thing, but i dont really know. all i know is im way excited and i havent even thought about what im going to wear. and, um, thanksgiving is the day after tomorrow..
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