The Crawford's

Must watch this!!!

2008-07-09T07:57:00.001-07:00

Some friends of mine introduced me to these hiliarious commericals last night. I was literally crying and wiping my mascara off. Please watch....
http://www.bangbanglady.com/tv-commercials

Veggie Sgetti (Spaghetti)

2008-07-07T10:08:00.000-07:00

1-2 squash
1-2 zuchinni
1 can of artichoke hearts
1 large onion
1 can of diced tomatoes
spaghetti sauce of choice
garlic salt / pepper
noodles of choice

dice up veggies, s&p, brown in a little EVOO
add sauce

serve with noodles and cheese on top

This is what I call.....need to cook supper in a hurry, no meat thawed out and all these veggies that I need to disquise in some way to get girls to eat.....and you have it....Veggie Sgetti!!! Enjoy!!

Carrot-Apple Salad

2008-06-26T07:41:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS
1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened crushed pineapple
2 medium tart apples, diced
3 cups shredded carrots
3 tablespoons raisins
3 tablespoons flaked coconut
1/3 cup fat-free reduced-sugar vanilla yogurt
1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS
Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a bowl. Add apples to the juice; toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, carrots, raisins, coconut and apples. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over carrot mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until chilled.

Very, very good! My girls devoured theirs and asked for more. Really good to throw in dried cranberries as well.

Very Fast, Very Tasty & Very Healthy Salsa.......Elsa's special

2008-06-21T13:09:00.000-07:00

1 Can black beans drained and rinsed
1 can stir fry corn drained and cut into small chucks
1 can of rotel or 1/2 jar of your fav salsa
2 plum tomatoes cut up
2 green onions chopped
dash of pepper
juice of a lime
cilantro (I like alot)
Mix and enjoy with your fav tortilla chips(lime are my fav)....very chucky and oh so yummy!

You can also sub. the corn with kernel corn or can of hominy
I like to cook shrimp with a pack of taco seasoning and make shrimp tacos. Just layer soft shell with shrimp, salsa, & lettuce....yummy.......enjoy!

Computer Knowledge I just learned.....

2008-06-18T08:01:00.000-07:00

If a website has small font or type that you can't read, no problem.
Press Control(Ctrl) and the ( + ) key until you get the desired size.
If you want to shrink the type just press Ctrl and the ( - ) key.

Just try it out on this site...so cool!

Thought for the day.....

2008-06-10T12:45:00.000-07:00

I was at our women's bible study last night and a dear friend of mine said this.....it has stuck with me every since, can't stop thinking about it...here we go...ready??

God doesn't call the qualified, he qualifies the called.

Humm, makes you think!

Changes....

2008-05-09T08:53:00.000-07:00

Sorry that I've been MIA recently. My mind has been absorbed in my recent change in life.......I have changed jobs and recently joined a new agency. I love it!!! I have my own office, more responsiblities and clients to please. Life is good now!! I went from a old school agency to a new, fresh, spirit filled agency. The owner is a really good friend of mine, plays the drums in faithLIFT (our band at church), his wife I love dearly as a friend, and he is my age. We are conquering the insurance world with a fresh look and approach to every thing. Please pray for our new ventures for growth and sucess!!

Home Remedies....not really!!

2008-04-25T06:32:00.000-07:00

AMAZING SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES

1. IF YOU'RE CHOKING ON AN ICE CUBE, SIMPLY POUR A CUP OF BOILING WATER DOWN YOUR THROAT. PRESTO! THE BLOCKAGE WILL INSTANTLY REMOVE ITSELF.

2. AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF WHEN SLICING VEGETABLES BY GETTING SOMEONE ELSE TO HOLD THE VEGETABLES WHILE YOU CHOP.

3. AVOID ARGUMENTS WITH FEMALES ABOUT LIFTING THE TOILET SEAT BY USING THE SINK.

4. FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SUFFERERS ~ SIMPLY CUT YOURSELF AND BLEED FOR A FEW MINUTES, THUS REDUCING THE PRESSURE ON YOUR VEINS. REMEMBER TO USE A TIMER.

5. A MOUSE TRAP PLACED ON TOP OF YOUR ALARM CLOCK WILL PREVENT YOU FROM ROLLING OVER AND GOING BACK TO SLEEP AFTER YOU HIT THE SNOOZE BUTTON.

6. IF YOU HAVE A BAD COUGH, TAKE A LARGE DOSE OF LAXATIVES. THEN YOU'LL BE AFRAID TO COUGH.

7. YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'T MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE DUCT TAPE.

8. REMEMBER - EVERYONE SEEMS NORMAL UNTIL YOU GET TO KNOW THEM.

9. IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.

DAILY THOUGHT: SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS!!

Make you think....

2008-04-17T08:41:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I attended a Zig Ziglar conference for work in Macon, Georgia. I truly enjoyed every moment of the guest speaker. Here are a few ear/mind catching quotes that Khrish (the speaker) said...they will make you stop & think.

97 % of us work in a comfort zone, 3% work in and effort zone

" If you want to get the best out of a man, you must look for the best that is in him."

"Food can't flourish on a mountain top, it must dwell low in the valleys to prosper."

" You can't be something to everyone, but to someone you'll be all they ever have."

"All men dream, but not equally."

"Don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."

"Everyone is in the Tsunami business, we must first be in the ripple business."

"You can have everything in life you want if you just help enough other people get what they want."

My Favorite:"When passion is formed, you get a glimpse of who you really are."

FINALLY!!!!!

2008-03-30T12:59:00.000-07:00

I finally got a new camera cord!! Here is a variety is photos I'd thought I would share with all! Enjoy!!
(this is how Ringo sleeps on the couch)

Thursday Thirteen

2008-03-27T10:46:00.000-07:00

Thirteen things I'm looking forward to doing this spring/summer

1) getting a tan

2) wearing flip flops & sandals

3) wearing sun dresses

4) planting new flowers & working in the yard

5) having pretty toe nails

6) eating fresh corn on the cob

7) picnics with family or friends

8) eating fresh tomato sandwiches

9) new colorful clothes....Love to shop for me & girls

10) going to the beach with family

11) Watermelon, Watermelon!!!! I seriously can eat a whole one by myself!!

12) playing outside bear feet

13) all the fresh smells that come with spring & summer

Happy Easter

2008-03-20T08:49:00.001-07:00

To all my pregnant friends & mothers....A newborn's conversation with God

2008-03-19T05:53:00.000-07:00

A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how
am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God said, "Your angel will be
waiting for you and will take care of you."The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything
but sing and smile to be happy." God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will
also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."Again the child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people
talk to me if I don't know the language?" God said, "Your angel will tell you the
most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and
care, your angel will teach you how to speak."
"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God said, "Your angel
will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.""Who will protect me?" God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means
risking its life.""But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore.'" God said, "Your
angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back
to Me, even though I will always be next to you."At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be
heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my
angel's name."God said, "You will simply call her, Mom."

Tuesday's thought!

2008-03-18T07:20:00.000-07:00

I stole this quote from a good friend of mine. He has it on all of his emails and I've never really, really read it. Love it...hope you do as well.

"Now, somebody made everything,From the soul inside out to Saturn's rings,How my baby smiles and how Ray Charles sings,Of course we were created." -Pat Green- "Poetry"

Friday Funny

2008-03-14T10:50:00.000-07:00

This is entitled: Peep Show!! Sorry if this offends anyone...I just couldn't resist. Some people just don't have anything better to do with their time!

Wordless Wednesday

2008-03-05T10:46:00.000-08:00

This is Susan & I last summer sliding on the water slide. We had a BLAST! I ended up going on it atleast 30 times with all my children at church. Love them!!

Tuesday Tickle

2008-03-04T10:42:00.000-08:00

If only we could all conquer this world with such confidence as this little girl!

Thought for Tuesday

2008-02-26T06:41:00.000-08:00

God bears gifts everyday, it's up to us to untie the packages.

I heard this quote the other day and it really hit home. What gifts are being offered to us daily and we are to blind to open them? I've always been an open minded person, but I've especially allowed myself to be over the past two years. I have opened package after package gifts that God is blessing me with everyday and have been truly amazed. Of all the packages my favorite is the AWESOME friendships that I have developed. People who are truly amazing, awesome, intelligent, talented, spritual, and loving people. My life would be boring with out these people in my life.........thank you! Wether it's church co-workers, church band members, blog friends, church camp friendship rekinled, new couples that have moved in, new church members, Pastors & wifes and the list goes on & on...............Thank you for your friendship, you inspire me everyday.

So again I ask you, What gifts are being offered to you daily and you are to blind to open them? Challenge yourself to be more open minded, untie the ribbons, you'll be amazed and what gifts God is giving you.

Update!

2008-02-26T06:36:00.000-08:00

Well Abigail got her wish....a HOT pink cast. She was such a big girl and never even cried. I was so proud of her! She has learned how to "milk it for all it's worth".....yesterday I picked her up from Miss Wyndy's house and she says" I don't feel good Mama." so I say," Whats wrong baby?".........Abigail says," I need to go to my Huney's (Cal's Mom) house and get some sweet tea and I'll be all better." I thought it was so funny, they sure do learn early.

Friday Frown!

2008-02-22T07:57:00.000-08:00

Well, it has finally happened........a broken bone. Wednesday night at church, Abigail tripped over her own feet and fell to the ground. We thought she had just sprained it, but needless to say we went to the ER last night....and it's broken. (again, when I get my camera up and running again, I'll post pictures.) They put a temp. splint on it last night until we could get into the bone & joint dr. today. Abigail is hoping for a pink cast, we shall see. I'll keep you guys posted over the weekend.

Funny quote for the day

2008-02-19T11:00:00.001-08:00

A bookstore is one of the only pieces of evidence we have that people are still thinking.

Happy Valentines Day....a day late

2008-02-15T10:20:00.000-08:00

Friday Funny

2008-02-08T08:47:00.001-08:00

Wordless Wednesday

2008-02-06T13:18:00.000-08:00

Addison, Abigail & Carley Myles playing on the slip-n-slide last summer at "Water Day" at church.

Another Crawford.....

2008-02-05T07:55:00.000-08:00

No, I'm not pregnant...Hopefully that part will come this spring. We have a new dog and we are soooo excited. He is a Vizsla (european dog, do a google search) and his name is Ringo. He was the runt of the whole litter, so he will not get really big. All of his brothers & sisters are 20+ lbs, Ringo is only 10 lbs. at 11 weeks. I took several pictures of him to show everyone....but someone has moved my camera cord from our computer and I can't find it. Once the culpit is caught, I'll get some posted.

Name of song?

2008-01-31T10:22:00.000-08:00

I need some help with a song that I keep hearing on the radio. The chorus go like this....
"oh, great light of the world, fill up of my heart. I'm half a man here, so come make me whole"...or something like this. Any idea who the artist is?? Sounds kind of like Andy Chrisman??

Thursday Thirteen

2008-01-31T08:43:00.000-08:00

Thirteen things I wish to do one day or just do again!

1) learn how to smock

2) work full time with children & ministries

3) Take the girls to the Biltmore Estates

4) make a brick patio off the back our house

5) Have a third child (soon hopefully)

6) Start a mentoring program with children, already have name...TYME (together you and me) God & I had a long chat about this in a dream one night, so awesome...he was wearing a T-shirt.

7) Own my own business, children's shoe shop

8) take the girls to Disney World and sleep in Cinderella's Castle

9) be more organized, I need some lessons form Rebekah

10) sew more often, I have lots of cute fabrics and patterns, just not enough time. I think this falls under being more oragnized.

11) Cal & I go on a tropical vacation

12) Have all dirty clothes washed and put away

13) Teach people how to cook, I think I could really make a HUGE impact in peoples lives this way.

What do you wish to do one day?? Sorry for any typos, in a hurry as always!!!!

6 quirky things about me..

2008-01-28T12:58:00.000-08:00

I will not be able to tag these on to anyone because everyone is already taken. Oh well, here we go..hope you enjoy!

1) I only sleep in tank tops, I can't stand to feel clothes on my legs or arms while I'm sleeping.

2) Brushing my teeth is the last thing I do to get ready. I usually take a shower, drink my coffee and tend to everyone else's needs, get dress, drink more coffee, eat bfast, iron clothes, put on make up, then brush my teeth before walking out door.

3) I never cook with recipes and never cook anything the same way. I just throw a little of this and a little of that to a general meal to had a little flare & variation. Did I mention...I LOVE to ccok.

4) I love to get my hair cut, I'm always changing the style but never get my hair colored. I just sit down and say, " do something different"

5) I can't stand to see hair in children's faces. My girls will always have a clip, bow or something to hold it back. I even move hair out of my children's faces at church (all 30+ of them) Children's faces are so precious, why cover them up. Having a bad day, just look into the eyes of a child, yours or not yours.

6) I get really upset when I see really overweight people ordering and eating really unhealthy foods. I don't eat 100% healthy, but I can afford to do so. When I say upset, I mean upset....like I want to counsel them or something. I would NEVER do that, but my instinct is to do so. CRAZY..I know!!!!

Christmas 2006

2008-01-25T13:45:00.000-08:00

Oh, how time goes bye! This is our family celebrating Christmas 2006 at my grandmothers. Just thought I'd share with you!

Friday Funny's

2008-01-25T12:43:00.000-08:00

Thursday Thirteen

2008-01-24T10:43:00.000-08:00

Thirteen things to do in Blakely, Georgia

1) Go to church, love it, need it, have to have it!! Feel really hungry when I have to miss.

2) Kolomoki Mounds State Park

3) excerise around town square or football field

4) go out to eat, we actually have a pretty good selection of places to eat

5) cookouts or friends over to eat ( I know everybody does this, it's something we love to do)

6) children's clothes shows, for Blakely to be so small we sure have ALOT of shows

7) scrapbooking parties (even though I don't get into scrapbooking, there are several groups that meet weekly to scrapbook and share ideas) ( I'm just not organized enough to do it)

8) Highschool football, basketball or tennis games

9) outside movies on the square, always a BIG hit

10) shopping is limited, but we do have a few good shops to browse

11) story time at the public library

12) work, we all gotta do it to make a living

13) all the teenagers hang out the square, why this interest them...I have no idea...seems boring to me

Wow!! that was much harder than I thought it would be!!!! I dare you to try!

$1,200 for a piece of plastic...

2008-01-22T10:07:00.000-08:00

Yep, that's right...$1,200 to correct the severe TMJ that I have. I think for now, I'm just going to treat with ibuprofen & prayer. That will work, I know it will.

Braces at 28???

2008-01-21T07:14:00.000-08:00

For a long time now, I have been having severe problems with my left jaw. I consulted in my family dentist this morning and he has advised me to go to a specialist. So I will be heading to Dothan this afternoon for that appointment. Please pray for me, I'm looking at either braces, a mouth splint or even surgery. I ignored the problem for sometime, but it has become a real problem......can't open my mouth to eat a really good hamburger!!!!! Pray for me please!!! I'll update after my appointment this afternoon.

We should of named her Callie....

2008-01-19T15:18:00.001-08:00

For those of you who don't know my family real well, this is my husband Cal and Abigail riding our tractor......can you guess why I titled this blog what I did??? I mean they look just alike. You should see his baby pictures, identical!!! Callie......hum...I still like Abigail.

Just realized.......

2008-01-17T11:45:00.000-08:00

I just realized that I don't have a single picture of Cal or I on my blog. I'll try to do better!! I'm usually the one with the camera!

20 facts about me!!!

2008-01-15T11:04:00.000-08:00

1) I lived in 13 houses

2) I've been married twice (yes thats correct)

3) I love to cook

4) I've worked in insurance since I was 15, so that makes 12 years.

5) I didn't go on my senior cruise when I graduated from high school

6) I've always wanted to be a ER surgeon

7) I once had my belly buttom pierced, I took it out the day I found out I was pregnant with Reyse

8) Cal & I met at a Christmas party when I was on a date with someone else. He asked me out the next weekend, we were married 1 1/2 years later.

9) I drink 85 ounces of water a day, some days more ( I also go to the bathroom ALOT!!)

10) I love winter time, sweaters & fireplaces

11) I LOOOOOVE sushi, I could eat it for every meal.

12) I would have 5 or more children, if money grew on trees.

13) When we do decide to have another baby, it's name will be Tulley after my PalPal. (boy or girl)

14) leading children to the Lord, beside giving birth to my girls, is one of the most satisfying things things in my life!!

15) Diet Dr. Pepper, coffee & water......have to have

16) I drive an 07 Nissan Quest...I would highly recommend a van to all you Momas. I never thought I would be a mini van driving Mom, wouldn't change it for the world.

17) I love boots & funky earrings

18) I sing in our praise band at church.

19) I was named after my grand mother, she is from Sweden.

20) I will eat anything, except olives...can't stand them!!

Hope everyone enjoys all these weird but true facts about me!!! Maybe oneday, I'll do a 200 post or maybe 100!

Monday Mood??

2008-01-14T08:55:00.000-08:00

I'm feeling really fulfilled & healthy today!! My God & family makes me feel fulfilled and my new life style makes me feel healthy. (you ought to see Abigail excerising with me, sometimes I can't finish because I'm laughing so hard! Billy's Bootcamp video is the best!!)

Funny Friday Laugh

2008-01-11T10:41:00.001-08:00

Carrot & apple salad

2008-01-11T10:28:00.000-08:00

1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 pound carrots, peeled and trimmed
1 Granny Smith apple, cored
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh mint leaves Salt

Fold a full sheet of paper towel into quarters and place it in a small bowl. Spoon the yogurt on top of the paper towel. Place it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes so the yogurt can drain and thicken.
In a small bowl whisk together the thickened yogurt and the mayonnaise, until smooth. Whisk in the lemon juice, vinegar, and honey.
Grate first the carrots and then the apples in a food processor. Transfer them to a large bowl and stir to combine. Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss. Add the mint and season with salt.
Serve chilled.

Reyse doesn't care for the mint! Abigail loves it!!! Great either way!!

Thursday 13

2007-11-29T11:42:00.000-08:00

13 things that Iam looking forward to at Christmas:

1) Christmas decorations...I love to decorate (I'll send pics of my beautiful tree)
2) Christmas music....must go buy Josh Grobins new Christmas CD....AWESOME
3) My girls faces on Christmas morning
4) Christmas parties...I'm always game for a get together!!!
5) Food, Food & more Food!!!!
5) Family time........I love being with my family.
6) Opening presents....Iam just like a kid when it comes to presents, love to open them!
7) Christmas programs at church.
8) Playing dirty Santa at our Women's bible class Christmas party....they get real roofless (sp?)
9) Celebrating the meaning of Christmas and teaching it to my kids at church & my girls.
10) Giving to needy families...even though we do year round, it's just different at Christmas.
11) Seeing what gag gift Cal's cousin will give his grandmother ( one year she gave her red thong panties w/white feathers around the band)
12) Surprising Cal with a gift he didn't ask for ( he always loves them....I think??)
13) The smell of Christmas

Funny Friday

2007-11-16T08:41:00.000-08:00

Since the Crawford family has officially taken on the new tradition of only getting 3 presents from Santa Claus.....we have really been focusing on the meaning and purpose behind it with Reyse & Abigail. With this being said...Reyse was explaining to her Huney(grandmother) our new tradition...and this is what she said," Baby Jesus got 3 presents when he was born, Gold, Frankenstein & Myrrh. So Abigail & I will only get 3 presents, just like him." I thought I was going to laugh my head off. Frankenstein!!! oh so innocent, I sure do love that little girl of mine.

Being Bad!

2007-11-15T10:09:00.000-08:00

Today I felt like being bad. So for lunch I decided to break my diet and eat some really good FRIED chicken strips & FRIED potato logs! Yummy, oh so good. I enjoyed every bite & morsel and even ate the crumbs at the bottom of the box. I didn't eat the roll that came with it and I did drink a diet Dr. Pepper with it, so I guess I was a little good. So the rest of today, I will drink LOTS of water to try and flush all this greese out of my system. Being bad did feel good though! Who knows what else I may have up my sleeve.

SOOO easy apple dumplings

2007-11-12T12:54:00.000-08:00

6 large red apples
2 cans cresent rolls
cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

peel, core & cut apples into 4 large pieces
wrap each piece of apple with piece of roll, lay in casserole dish
sprinkle all with cinnamon
pour 1 cup of sugar & 1 cup of water over apples
bake 350, until golden brown

serve with vanilla icecream

This is truly sooo easy to make & soooo good to eat!
I make this every year around the Holidays, Hope you enjoy!!

Celebrating Christmas

2007-11-08T12:17:00.000-08:00

One of my friends gave me this idea for Christmas:

When she was growing up, they only received 3 gifts each from Santa, because Jesus was only given 3 gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh

Iam loving this idea!! Starting this year 2007, my girls will only get 3 presents each.

So what do you guys thinks about this?

13 Thursday

2007-11-08T07:58:00.000-08:00

13 of my favorite things to do:

1) take naps (which is rare)
2) eat really good food
3) go on a date with hubby
4) take the girls to Dothan and ride merry-go-round
5) praise & worship
6) cook
7) go on girls nights out (priceless times & conversation)
8) plant flowers
9) open presents
10) give surprises
11) make a child smile
12) SHOPPING!!!! Yeh baby!!
13) hang out with family

I tag Rebekah!!

Pesky Customers!

2007-11-07T07:57:00.000-08:00

Have you ever had a bad day at work, and it was all because of one pesky customer that bothered you for only 5 minutes??? Well yesterday was one of those days for me. Iam an insurance agent, people come to me for their insurance needs & questions. So my take on the whole situation is, don't tell me the way insurance should be and especially don't tell me that I don't know what Iam talking about. Can you tell it made me mad?? So as Iam trying to help this customer, I take a deep breath, sit back and think, "why am I letting this person get to me?" and then I remember:“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). So with this new set of mind, I don't respond to him, I just listen, taking in every word he has to say. He slowly began to calm down and finally we were able to get to the matter and he FINALLY understood my approach! We were both so dead set on getting our two cents in, that neither of us could hear the other.
So, yes it did bother me the rest of the day, not because of the customer, but because of the way I initally approached the situation. I must be patient, for Iam called according to his purpose. Anybody have any insurance concerns???

Where have I been??

2007-11-06T05:49:00.000-08:00

Where have you been Elsa? So this is the question, that I been getting alot of recently.( it does make me feel good to know that you guys miss my blogs!) I have been busy, very busy!! With church, family, dancing, excerising, work & everythig else life throws at you, my life never stops. Some times I feel like a need a break, but when I finally recongize that I need a break, I don't want a break!! Does that make any sense?? And then I think, well this is just what being a full time working Mom is like. So with the mind set of taking a break, Cal & I load up the girls Sunday after church and head to the fair in Dothan. Boy did we have fun!! We ate everything that was bad for us and road almost every ride that the girls could. We got a cinnamon roll that was the size of a paper plate!! Oh my! So good!!Family time is what my whole family needed, and a break from my diet. I wish I had remembered my camera, but I didn't so I don't have any pictures to share, Iam sorry. I promise I'll do better with my blogs!

Poor Dog!

2007-10-30T10:25:00.001-07:00

One of my friends sent me this picture. What is with Halloween these days?? All I can say is..Poor dog! and then I laugh, because it is pretty funny!!!!

Silly Saturdays

2007-10-27T06:59:00.000-07:00

Please study this picture hard! Notice the technique she used to prop everything up in it's place so she could watch TV. I just sat and watched her, she thought long and hard about this. The shoes (which are Reyse's) just add to the technique. Reyse, thought long and hard and decided that the couch was much more comfortable & easier.

Friends Friday

2007-10-26T08:20:00.000-07:00

Many of you reading this know who this person is. Look hard, it's Sibbie Smith. Such a dear friend of mine! I love her truly. Her love for the Lord pours over in her attitude, style, smile & love towards others. So now your asking,"why is she dressed this way?" We had Wacky Wednesday at church several months ago and this how she came dressed. This is just another reason why I love her. She is definetly one of my role models. I hope that when Iam her age, my spunk will be as spunky as hers. She is an awesome Women of God! If you don't know her, your truly missing out on a Godly experience.

(Merrie, make sure you show this to Steve!)

Wordless Wednesday

2007-10-24T06:53:00.001-07:00

Ok, I have to explain, so I guess it's not wordless. This is Abigail, Thanksgiving 2005, eating a chicken leg. Notice her orange nose, thats from eating so many carrots & sweet potatoes. yum yum! Also, check out that cheesy grin!! She had a mouth full of teeth by 10 mths.

My Girls

2007-10-23T12:35:00.000-07:00

Cute!

2007-10-23T11:19:00.000-07:00

15 People who have influenced my life!

2007-10-23T06:09:00.000-07:00

1. My Mom
2. Richard (my stepdad)
3. My Granny
4. My Palpal
5. Susan Justice
6. Steve Posey
7. David Shytle (my youth leader)
8. Debbie Holley
9. Cal (my husband)
10. Oprah (she has always been just so real to me)
11. Bebi Wasdin
12. Susan Askew
13. Barbara Crawford
14. Charles Hobbs
15. Pam Grist

I tag Merrie!

Trash bag DIVA!!

2007-10-22T18:02:00.001-07:00

So, Saturday Iam doing my typical chores. Abigail is napping and I notice that Reyse is being very quiet. So I venture outside to find........she has made an outfit out of a trash bag, even better...she is COMPLETELY naked underneath it. Where, When or How the got the idea, your guess is a good as mine. She was so happy and proud and thought she was such a DIVA!!

Oh, Yeh!!!

2007-10-22T12:10:00.000-07:00

Just thought this was a cute picture. One of my friends sent it to me. Oh, how liberating it would be to be able to do that at my age.

Plastic surgery?

2007-10-22T10:45:00.000-07:00

Ok everyone, I want to know your take on plastic surgery. Do you think people should do it? Under certain conditions or any conditions? All of you out there who read my blog and don't leave comments, Iam gonna get you. Open a google account so you can leave comments on my blogs, especially this one.

Why Can't we see Jesus Mama?

2007-10-19T10:08:00.001-07:00

Why can't we see Jesus Mama? Is what Reyse asked me this morning. She sure does come at you like a loaded bullet. She further went into asking me,"Is Jesus still alive?" and when I told her yes, That he was alive and living in heaven. Then she remarked, "But he died on the cross!" Ok, I teach my children (mine, biologically & mine at church) lessons on life & the bible & scripture on a daily basis. But how and where do you begin to answer these questions? I did try and she seemed content with my answers, but then I asked myself "What more could I of said?" "am I teaching her or them the minimum or the maximum?" Then she asked me,"What do you think Jesus is doing right now Mama?" I told her," that he had just shaved, taken a bath and that he was drinking his coffee and praying over all his children" ok, so then she says,"but I thought Jesus didn't have any children." AAAAHHHHH is what I thought, she is a smart little girl. Any advise or books?

These are some other questions or remarks that she has thrown at me in the past....

*Mama, the bible says that when we get to heaven that we will sing and dance & celebrate...but how can we do that when our bones are in the ground?
*Jesus was a nice looking boy Mama, he should of found him a pretty wife!
*Mama wouldn't it be cool if I could touch people and heal them like Jesus did? He would be so proud of me if I could.

Iam telling you, her little mind is rolling all the time!!

Groovy Reyse

2007-10-18T08:44:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd share a picture of my funky, out of the box, glamour girl, Reyse. She loves to be so different, and I love that about her.

My Abigails

2007-10-18T07:40:00.000-07:00

This is my Aunt Abigail from Texas and her name sake, my Abigail. My mom is the Oldest of 5 and Abigail falls in at #3. Family gatherings are always real interesting, because there are 4 in the family that share the same name. Abigail & Abigail, Elsa & Elsa. (I was named after my Granny) So we all answer when our names are called.

Easy Salmon

2007-10-17T10:46:00.000-07:00

I forgot to list Salmon as one of my favorite foods. It's actually at the top of my favorites, so I thought I'd share one of my recipes. Hope you enjoy!

INGREDIENTS
6 fillets salmon
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix (light mix if available)
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter one 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a cup, combine salad dressing mix, water and lemon juice.
Arrange salmon fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour the water mixture over the top and place the sliced mushrooms over the salmon.
Bake, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, basting with cooking liquids.

I usually serve with steamed asparagus & wild rice. Very easy and quick!

Favorite Foods

2007-10-16T10:16:00.001-07:00

Ok, So Iam on a diet and it's going really good. So I decided to make a list of my 10 favorite foods.
1) Turnips (yes, that is correct)
2) Buffalo wings
3) A really good salad
4) Outback's Potato soup
5) Sushi
6) Banana bread
7) Shrimp cooked anyway
8) Chicken & rice
9) Thai food (really hot, love it!!)
10) Funny Girl potato salad

Ok, so Iam a little weird. I really like any thing except olives, can't stand them.

I tag Rebekah! (my first tag, wooopee!)

Dieting!

2007-10-15T07:40:00.000-07:00

10/15/2007 marks the day that I, Elsa Crawford, WILL go on a diet. I have made my mind up, I need to shed about 20lbs. Cal doesn't think, but I do. As of 10:43 a.m. it's going good so far. I had Koshi oatmeal for breakfast with coffee, my daily multi-vitamin, and 2 CLA tablets. I've managed to drink 20 oz of water and a piece of sugar free gum. So far it's going good!! Lunch, Iam not sure of, maybe some soup or tuna salad. Yeh, I think Tuna salad. I haven't had that in a long time. Keeping the motivation going is going to be hard, but I can do it. Pray for me, when Merrie & Rebekah see me in April, I'll look like a whole new person. Look out, here comes Elsa.

Dreams

2007-10-14T13:54:00.000-07:00

Dreams, goals, accomplishments....what is yours??have you completed it??? I have always wanted to be a ER surgeon. That would be my dream job, my life long journey, and my identity. or so I thought. Well I am not, I am an insurance agent. But better than that, I am a teacher, a role model, a leader, and a friend to all my children at church. I say my children, b/c they are, I love every 40+ of them as if they were my own. It dawned on me this morning that God's plans for me to be a surgeon are still in the works, but in a different way. I am a surgeon to my children and the ones to come, in that I am doing surgery on their hearts. I am molding them to be all that they can through our Lord, Jesus Christ. Molding their hearts, minds and souls to be Awesome Christians, leaders, and friends to their peers. So maybe one day I'll be an ER surgeon, maybe not, but knowing that I am leading children to Christ is enough for me. Thank you Steve Posey, for showing me the way to the operating room, you are an awesome man of God.

Silly Saturdays

2007-10-13T12:05:00.000-07:00

Ok, I know many of you are thinking, "What?" Well this is just a typical silly Saturday in the Crawford household. This morning I was getting out of the shower when Abigail came running into the bathroom just beaming with pride.....because.....she had put her blocks in her panties. I wish I has a picture of the back as well. I counted 35 blocks total. She was SO proud of herself.

Finally Friday

2007-10-12T08:08:00.000-07:00

Well, I've finally ventured into the real world of blogging. Wow! I can't belive it. Why, finally Friday you may ask? Well, because I finally started to blog & finally it's Friday...wooopeee!!! Weekend here I come. Doesn't everyone just love Fridays? It's like eating the last bite of an icecream cone, yum yum! You anticipate it all week and it Finally comes. Hence..Finally Friday.