Second Time

I hit it red again. (Click "red" for the original post.)


I think the emergency vehicles rolling code put the signals out of sequence.
There was a structure fire a few blocks away and fire trucks en route.

Why My Work Isn't Getting Done

Because today, I discovered these two web sites.

Be forewarned. You will waste countless hours.


Fail Blog

Engrish Funny

Have a fun day.

Menu Plan Monday

brought to you by Laura at I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Dinner this week will be determined largely by how much walking I can do at grocery stores. The MRI on my knee is Monday, May 4th at 0730.

So far, the plan is:

• Tater Tot Casserole*, corn
• Bourbon Chicken, broccoli, brown rice
• chili (I don't use a recipe. I'll just make it up.), cornbread
• fish (whatever I can find), a vegetable, a side dish**
• pizza Friday

I'm keeping it simple and using mostly what I have on hand.

*Am I the only person on the planet who does not cook with Cream of Mushroom, Chicken, Celery or any other food Soup? Mike hates it and I refuse to cook with it!

**Who says meal planning is hard?

Chun Kuk Do Tournament

Today was the 5th Annual Region 2 Tournament in Chun Kuk Do (our karate style) and United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF, our organization). Our students did very well in the competition.

From left to right: Savannah, Tirza, Angelo, Devin and Maria

Ana and Kobie also competed and did well.

We raised around $900 which will be donated to charity. It's a really fun event with lots of families involved. It's great practice for our International tournament in July.

Great job everyone.

Medicinal Purposes

I'm not sure if an apple fritter is a curative for aching legs, but I'm trying it instead of ibuprofen.

I'll let you know how it turns out.

That's all.

An Omen

I had high hopes that it was not a bad omen.

As I sat in the chair in my dentist's office today for minor work (seating of permanent crown) on the radio, R.E.M. was singing their hearts out with Everybody Hurts.

After that was Stuck in the Middle With You by Stealers Wheel. You know, clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right. I was between the dentist and his assistant at the time.

I really don't think the nitrous oxide had anything at all to do with it. Why do you ask?

Menu Plan Monday

brought to you by Laura at I'm on Organizing Junkie.

In no particular order:

• Steak with Sun Dried Tomatoes, broccoli, corn-on-the-cob

• Sesame Fish, salad, brown rice
• Pizza (for Sam)
• Pasta Carbonara, peas
• Tacos, refried beans (Sam again)

Sam gets much of what he wants because he states a preference.

Prom

Ana went to her first prom last night with Michael.
They looked so young and beautiful.

Spotted on the Dam

We spotted this box directly under the tall construction cranes on the Hoover Dam.

A stretcher? It looks more like a coffin.

The Photo Shoot

On Sunday, Ana had her first photo shoot.

It's part of the modeling and acting classes that she is taking.

Prior to the shoot. Waiting for the photographer.

Posing with the photographer.

Trying to be discreet and taking pictures from behind.
She did great!

The camera loves this girl.

Dump Truck

I'm easily amused.

I liked it enough to take a picture AND do a blog post.

Gizmo

A little tribute to my dog, Gizmo.
This trailer belongs to Professional Rodeo Clown,
Gizmo McCracken
who was on his way to Logandale, Nevada when
we passed him outside Boulder City, Nevada.

Sunbathing

This is how I sunbathe.

I'm Irish.

Need I say more?

Menu Plan Monday

Brought to you by Laura at I'm an Organizing Junkie.

There was a lot of complaining about last week's menu.

We actually ended up eating:

• popcorn chicken (on the menu)
• turkey burgers (on the menu)
• sloppy joe's (on the menu AND they hated them)
• tater tot breakfast casserole (yum!)
• Pizza Friday turned into Pasta Friday because that's what I wanted.

This week I asked the question again. The following responses were given:

• Chicken Dijon, couscous, broccoli *Ana*
• Tacos (No, we're having Enchilada Suiza. Choose again.) *Sam*
• Turkey Burgers on regular buns (not English muffins) and crunchy (shoestring) fries *Sam*
• Whatever you're making *Mike*
• Enchilada Suiza
• Gnocchi with Asparagus and Pancetta
• One day stays open - things happen and we have an early appointment on Friday.

Looks like a decent food week to me.

Welcome

In the last week I've seen many, many visitors from Alberta, Canada.

And most of them are driving a tan minivan.

Although not this one.

This is a Grand Am.

How a Loss Becomes a Win

or, if you're the Roadrunners, How a Win Becomes a Loss.

Ana's soccer team played the Roadrunners today for the second time this season. On the first outing, Ana's team lost 9-0. Today, Ana's team lost 1-0.

At the end of the game, one team was jubilant and one team was dejected.

Ana's team - the losing team - was thrilled to have only lost by 1 goal.

The Roadrunners were completely dejected that they didn't smear them all over the field.

Ana and her teammates played a great game, held their opponents to only one goal and very nearly scored several times.

Great job Red Hot Chili Peppers!

Gnome Place Like Home

This is what happens when the high-energy dog is left in the backyard alone.

I guess they'll have to roam alone.

Survivor

Enough with the pictures of snakes and talk of dragons already.

Amazing Jakes

While in Phoenix, we visited Amazing Jakes.
The kids had a great time.
It was an All-you-can-eat buffet so I was happy.
We stayed for six and a half hours!

Quick Trip

The week prior to Easter is Spring Break. We took a quick trip to Phoenix to visit family.

First stop: The Pit Stop for gas and snacks
Stop two: Gus's Really Good Fresh Jerky
An oxymoron by my way of thinking, but the honey is excellent.

Dinner at Olive Garden

The long road

Pictures of Wickenburg.

We've never done that before.

Hoover Dam

Always a favorite to look at but too much traffic!

The bypass should be done in a year or two!