Our Trip to Albuquerque in April

I'm finally posting about our trip to Albuquerque, NM for the Good Sam Rally!

Here we are loading up the bus and almost ready to head on down the road.

We spent our 1st night in the Walmart parking lot in Trinidad, CO with the other 6 RVers we were Caravaning with. Here we are on the end.

Here are just a couple RVs that camped with us! I think the total was 3800 RVs! This is Balloon Fiesta Park known for the Balloon Festival, that I'd like to come back for someday.

Here is some our group taking a day trip up to Santa Fe.

This is a self-supporting staircase in a church.

Hot Air Balloons in the sky on the morning we left.

On the way home we stopped at Fort Union National Monument to see this neat old fort. We stretched our legs, let the dog out, made our lunch, used the bathroom and we were on the road again.

Easter 2009

We have a wonderful Easter with the family. Jasmine, JJ hunted for eggs. I think Jazzy had fun doing it, I thought she was getting old for some of this stuff but I guess not! I think we're never too old to have fun!

I started a new blog

Come check out the new blog I started. I love clipping coupons and saving recipes so I decided to start writing about it. I love to see how much I can save! Follow me while I save a ton of money and blog about it.
Savingcouponsandrecipes.blogspot.com

Albuquerque, NM

We are looking forward to out upcoming trip to Albuquerque, NM in April. Details to come.....

Jasmine's 13th Birthday

Jasmine wanted to go bowling for her Birthday

She invited two friends, Kate and Ronnie

JJ's 1st Birthday

JJ was so cute he touched the candle immediately with his fingers.

He really got into it!

Jasmine and I

Christmas Cookies

I have been busy making cookies for Christmas.

I have made Oreo Truffles, Peanut Clusters, Buckeyes, Dream Bars, Fudge (Jazzy's version), Snickerdoodles, Crunchies and Chocolate Chip Cookies. Whoa!

Oreo Truffles This year I made them with Mint Oreos.
Peanut Clusters These I made in the Crock Pot. They were very easy it only took 3 hours and they were ready to drop on wax paper. I do think I'll use parchment paper if I make these again.
Buckeyes I dip them all the way in melted chocolate.
Fudge Jazzy's friend gave her this recipe so I made her make it. We didn't use any nuts. I think I would use walnuts next time.
Crunchies I had these at work. Joanne brought them in for our Holiday Party and I wanted make them also. So easy.

I've spent most of today baking. I did make the Oreo Truffles last week because I needed 6 dozen for a cookie exchange that got cancelled due to weather. Oh well, I'll just give them away and I know they will get eaten.

Christmas Shopping in Branson

I am finally getting around to writing about my trip!

I kinda stalled on posting about this trip because I only took a couple pictures and one of them had my niece Alyssa's Christmas present front and center in the picture. So, I didn't want to give away any of the upcoming surprises.

I was only home for 3 days from Thanksgiving in Missouri to turn around again and fly back out to Kansas City, MO. I flew in Thursday December 4 in the afternoon.

I had a blast with my 4 Sister-in-laws and my Mother-in-law. We were able to see two shows and do tons of shopping! I was the newbie to their annual trip, I learned really quickly what happens on this Girls Shopping weekend. Basically, they "shopped til they dropped", ate well, and saw great entertainment!

I brought and extra suitcase and it was filled with only gifts to take home.

The Pineapple Cheese Casserole

The Pineapple Cheese Casserole was hit at Thanksgiving. I wasn't sure everyone would like it. They did! I think I'll make it again at Christmas to share it with my Brother and Sisters and their families.

Thanksgiving in Missouri

We had a quick trip as usual. We drove out to Kansas City, MO on Wednesday November 26th. Jasmine got to (I'm not sure she thought of it that way, she missed a party) miss a half day of scheduled school on Wednesday. In the past we have left after Jasmine is out of school on Wednesday so, it was nice to get a little of a head start this year.

We had a great time as usual seeing the family. Thanksgiving day was filled with Food, Fun and Family!