Weekly Goals

I find myself wanting to accomplish so much, that I procrastinate.I don't know where to start. ..which project, which personal improvement, which cleaning job and on and on. Maybe if I write it down so the whole world can see I will feel accountable. So I am going to try...notice I said try, I didn't say "I am going to do". So you can't hold me to it. I am going to try to accomplish one goal a week. The category will change, because I have so many interests and duties. I probably need to narrow them down, but....that's what makes my life worth living and interesting to me. I just need to concentrate on one thing and just do it!

Maybe I have ADDH or some other problem....probably. Anyway, on Thursday or Friday of each week, I will post my goal for the week....see I can't even decide which day to start! So wishy-washy. This week I am going to wash dishes every night before bed....no dirty dishes in the sink all night. This will be an accomplishment for me. I work 10 hours a day 4 days a week and am tired when I get home...plus I like to watch my shows on TV, but this week there will be no excuses. If you have any suggestions, please leave me a comment.

Boutin's Restaurant

My grandson made his 1st Communion this weekend. We were so blessed to be able to celebrate this milestone will all of my children and grandchildren. After the solemnity of the sacrament we all went out to eat at Boutin's in Baton Rouge. There was a Cajun Band playing and lots of dancing. ....we had a fabulous time!






The food was good and the atmosphere couldn't be beat. Cajun dancing is a great way for all generations to have a good time participating in the same activity. And it is so noisy, you can't really hear the babies fussing. The Cajun's are known for involving the whole family in all activities.....we come from good roots!

Family Reunion

There is so much to do and so little time. We have been trying to get ready for a family reunion of about 65 adults and 15 children at my house the first weekend in April. The yard was a mess from Gustav and winter...we hadn't cleaned it well since. My husband had to take down a ramp we made for his mother when she was staying with us after surgery.

We planted a front flower bed, FINALLY!!! We put in George Tabor azaleas, a sago palm on each side and a crepe myrtle (can't remember the name, but it is light pink) on each end. We lined the front with cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) planted behind the landscape timbers. Our hope is when the landscape timbers have deteriorated enough to remove them, the cast iron plants will have multiplied enough to hold the soil in the flower bed. I will take photos when I get the time.

There were thunderstorms and tornado warnings last night and our electricity went out. Luckily I had batteries in my alarm clock, so it still sounded off this morning but I had to get dressed for work in the dark. It is supposed to rain today and tomorrow. I am hoping the weather is good for our Reunion.

We will be having boiled crawfish, my husband is cooking jambalaya, and everyone will bring dish. We ought to have lots of food. We will be playing some games too and will have the volleyball net, and horseshoes set up.

Finished Product

Here is the final video...I wish you could smell it. It tasted delicious...one of the best ones. I rate it an 8.5 out of 10. The smoke flavor from the fire is really nice.

The rice was just right and the seasoning was pretty good. I didn't like the fact that skin and bones were in the rice .

How to Cook a Jamabalya Pts 7 & 8 & 9

Now comes adding the water and rice ....the hard work is almost done!

Final Seasoning...

Adding the rice....

How to Cook a Jambalaya Pts 5 & 6

After the chicken is good and brown, add the vegetables and cook it all together until the vegetables are wilted.

Continue cooking the meat and veggies until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

The next step is critical. You have to determine how much liquid is already in the pot and then add the correct amount of water to total 2 times the cups of rice you will be adding. In other words you will need 2 parts liquid to 1 part rice.

Happy St. Valentine's Day!

Wishing everyone a very Happy St. Valentine's Day. My sweet husband is cooking breakfast for me this morning. We are having fried eggs and grits for breakfast He also gave me a box of chocolates....

not exactly what I needed, but he knows I love it. We have been married 37 years and he still tries to please me. I am blessed.