Frazzled and Feeling the Pressure!

Well, I am officially losing it today! My husband has had my camera since Monday, so no new blogs from me! My childrens bedrooms are a disaster zone and they have offically started camping out in my bedroom every night and I want my room back! I can't finish their rooms with them here, well, because I just can't. If school started one day after the 24th I might really go into a deep depression. Then I find out my son's MDO doesn't start until September 14th! WHAT! So, I had to get my mom to commit to watch him for two weeks while I start school August 31st. I caught my son washing my dining room table with a glass of milk and paper towels. Those of you that know me, know how I feel about my dining room table. I don't even use furniture polish on it. I can't seem to get two seconds to myself and I am so tired of running, but when I don't run they drive me crazier than if I do. I can't seem to make heads or tails of anything lately and I am just exhausted! I need and crave routine. I thrive on a schedule. This thing called "summer" is sickening! It shouldn't be this long. I need a break, I need school to start!

You don't know how long I've waited for you.

This is Me, Then, is pretty busy over here getting this house cleaned and the kids rooms emptied out so we can prime and paint this weekend! ;o)

I wanted to delight you on this fine Texas day with some Twilight fun! My friend Sarah and I are taking our hubbies and daughters to Twicon next summer in Vegas! Now, of course only the girls are going to Twicon and the hubbies are going to keep the slot machines and black jack tables busy, but we will have a blast taking a "bite out of Vegas".

I love the pic Sarah posted on her brand new blog and I want you guys to take a look at it!
www.lifeasatwilightmom.blogspot.com

Until we meet again!

Shrimp Tacos Anyone?

Is this not the coolest pantry ever? It's my friend Kelley's and I LOVE the idea of screened pantry doors!
We had a "shrimp fry" at our friends home on Sunday and I thought I would attempt to blog some of my recipes that, over the years, my family has asked for again and again!

Now, I am a VERY, semi-homemade, kind of girl! Anything I ever blog about is going to be easy, easy, easy!

*When you are going to get together with friends and family, or even just you and yours at your home, don't skimp on the small stuff! Serve things in pretty bowls (that's what dishwashers are for) and always go for something EXTRA special! I grabbed a Cilantro and Lime Salsa for an appetizer instead of the same old Picante sauce and it was a hit!

*My famous Guacamole Dip! (for a large crowd do this, if 6 people or less, cut it in half).

-peel 4 avocados and remove the center.

-add 2 packages of dry guacamole seasoning (found in most produce sections)

-add one small container or half of a large container of sour cream.

I then use a potato masher to mix it all up and squeeze 2 small or 1 large lime all over. Then serve! (better if put in the fridge one hour before serving).

*My fish/shrimp sauce for tacos.

-the other half of the sour cream or one small container.

-buy a small can of chipotle peppers in adobe sauce or in its sauce. (it will say on the can). Take out 1 pepper and dice it up and place in the sour cream and mix. Your sour cream will turn a pinkish color. Also scoop a bit of the sauce from the can and place it in the sour cream as well and stir.

-squeeze 2 small limes into the sauce.

Let the sauce sit for one hour in the fridge. You may think its not spicy enough. WAIT the hour. It becomes very spicy! Then serve on top of your fish or shrimp in a corn tortilla w/purple cabbage and cheese if you wish!

We fried and grilled the shrimp and used flour and corn tortillas! As you can see by this pic, the sauce was a success!

Then of course some freshly baked cookies for dessert!


I am new to blogging recipes and don't always remember to take pics! HA! I promise next time I will actually take pictures of the finished dishes! ;o)

Let the Blogging Begin!

I "should" have a new blog up every day this week! This is Me, Then, has been a busy gal this summer. School is around the corner for me and the kids. The house is a torn up mess but I do have some AWESOME reports!

*I think I have our countertops picked out (granite of course) but we are still torn on what cabinets need to be exactly what color! URGH! BJane Brewing's hubby came by and gave us some ideas but I am still lost! It will be done soon (maybe if I click my heals together 3 times it will come true)!

*I hit the motherload at the Winnie Trade Days Friday! Lots of blogs on those finds the next few weeks!

*The kids room switches and re-do's will be complete by Sunday, August 23! (I keep repeating this to myself).

*I also have an EXCITING announcement! I am running out of room over here at my little cottage and I keep coming across some AMAZING finds that I don't need but I just know someone else does! I always walk away feeling such sadness! Well, I am going to start selling this amazing deals to you guys! I have a paypal account and/or I take cash or a local check. You can just come and pick it up, save yourself the hassle of garage sale hopping and trade day walking! Now, you out of town gals, you won't be left out. If I am selling something you just have to have I will take the item to the shipping or post office and let you know the cost of shipping and it's yours! Example, this precious calendar you see in the picture was a great find at Home Goods for $4. Something like this I could have just picked up an extra one and sold it to you at the same price. By the time people ask me where I find things, it's too late, it's already gone from the store! Now, other things I will be painting or learning to restore and I can't wait to share them with you!

Watch for some upcoming deals!

Trade Days Are Waiting!

It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Do I really need to say anything else?

Twilight Tuesdays!

Twicon 2009 in Dallas,Texas! My daughter and I had an AMAZING time!


This is the cast of www.thehillywoodshow.com!

More Twilight pics from our trip will come soon! I am trying to make sense out of all the pics I took with my camera and all the pics I took with my phone! We got to sit at a Q and A with the actors that play Dr. Cullen, Emmet, Jasper, Chief Swan, Angela, and Paul (a wolf pack member). We also got up close with a few and let's just say I think Dr. Cullen is "dreamy" in real life! ;o)