Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Ignore Madame Pink Elephant, Please...

Let's pretend that it hasn't been almost 2 months since my last post, mkay? I can't believe how time flies, though, for realz.

I thought about telling you about how the USB thingie on my internet card got smooshed thereby leaving me without reliable internet for all of this time, but... well... it's boring. I'm all connected with a cable modem now, so all is right with the world. :)

Charter truly swooped in just at the brink of insanity though, because I tell ya, being without a viable alternative to television when Michael Jackson dies is something akin to waterboarding, I swear.

Anyhoo, we are all moved in to our new home now and we are VERY happy that the moving process is over! The last time I moved, I only (said loosely) had 2 small children and not nearly as much "stuff". Factor in 10 more years of marriage, 2 more kids, and homeschooling and packing was kind of overwhelming. But, it's done, and I actually really enjoy the process of unpacking. It's fun to find a new place for all of my old stuff.... kinda like rearranging a room, only with different walls... in a different neighborhood.... yeah. Someone will be able to relate despite my weirdo analogy, maybe?

One thing I absolutely love about this place is that the kitchen is perfect for having big dinners with lots of friends. I'm a firm believer that awesome friends and abundant food together, at regular intervals, make life way more sweet.

On that note, and to celebrate my recent reunion with the Food Network, I will give you a recipe that I made of Rachael Ray's that is a PERFECT side for a grill-out (or anything, really). Corn Muffins with Bacon Bits and Cheddar Cheese It's YUMM-O, as she says... and she is absolutely right.

Ok, I need to go get my boys from Summer Reading Program at the library. Hope you are all having a great Summer!

13 comments:

Jenni at talking hairdryer said...

Yay! You're back! I'd love to see pics of your new digs.

Lora Lynn @ Vitafamiliae said...

Welcome back! Missed you!

Tammy said...

Yay, Gayle is back! Glad to hear you are getting settled in the new house.

Happy Summer!

DeeDee said...

Good to hear from you again stranger! Can't wait to see pics of your new place... as if I don't know where it is :) :)
Love ya gal!

Holly said...

Welcome home, you!

Enjoy and savor this fun time of a place for everything...and everything in its place, Gayle!
Love to you!

Halfmoon Girl said...

Great to hear from you, and glad you are getting settled in your new house!

Reformed Grits said...

Pics of the house, pls. Or, an invite to the big kids table.... ;-)

Anonymous said...

Welcome back!! I can't wait to see pictures.

Leanne said...

We all want to see pictures...

So glad you're back.

Anonymous said...

Good to have you back Gayle! Thanks for the recipe, sounds good!

Sherry

Duckygirl said...

Yep, we can totally forget that elephant and focus on the fact that YOU'RE BACK!!!

I'm excited just a wee bit.... :)

~Laura

KarenW said...

I can totally relate to the rearranging with different walls, different neighborhood. Seems I do that frequently. Congratulations on your new home!

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Cindy-Still His Girl said...

PICTURES!!!!!!