Here he is...Sailor Blake.   That's right he is an official Sailor in the US Navy.  Currently he is in A school at Great Lakes, IL.   He will be there until March 8.  After that date he will receive orders to go somewhere in the world.  Blake is doing well  and graduated from boot camp.  He is meeting many new people and has a great opportunity to learn all he can about being in the hospital corps.  Hopefully he will get some liberty around Christmas time and we will get to see his "smiling" face.  ( Apparently there is a no smile code in the Navy! ) 

a wonderful heritage

Wonderful Aunts and Uncles who inspire me!

Front Row:  Aunt Mary, Mom, Marilyn, Bob

Back Row: Uncle Mark, Ginger, Dad, Julia, Claus,Carol, Carl and June

The Warnicks are a stalwart and strong family who I am so proud to be a part of.

Deceased:  Uncle Eldge and Grandparents.

So many memories with this group. 

Love you all.

Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

Cheeseburger Soup

1/2 lb lean ground hamburger
3/4 c diced onions
3/4 c shreddred carrots
3/4 c diced celery
1/2 t basil
1 t    dried parsley flakes
4 T  butter
3 c chicken broth
5 c diced peeled potatoes
1/4 c flour
8 oz velveeta cheese
1 1/2 c milk
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1/4 c sour cream

Directions:
In sauce pan, brown beef, drain and set aside.  In same pan saute onions, carrots, celery, basil and parsley until tender ( you may saute in butter, but I prefer not to.) set aside.
Boil potatoes until tender, drain.  Add potatoes to chicken broth, then add beef and veggies to the pot.  Meanwhile in small skillet, melt butter and then add flour.  Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until thick and bubbly.  Add to the liquid.   Cut cheese into cubes and add to liquid along with milk, salt and pepper.  Cook and stir until cheese melts and mixture thickens.  Be careful to not overcook.  Remove from heat add sour cream slowly and blend well.   

Enjoy!!  This is a family favorite. 

sailor blake

Yesterday afternoon I happened to be the only one home and the phone rang.  A familiar voice sounded on the other end.   It was Blake.  He hasn't been able to call since he left in August.  He sounded good and he says he is doing well.  He passed all his tests and will graduate on the 15th.  He is no longer considered a recruit, he is a sailor.  Boot Camp has not been an easy road for him but he has managed it alright. He used so many acronyms that I really wasn't sure all that was said.  He inquired about the family and then wanted to make sure that I send him his phone next week.  He will be staying at Great Lakes for A school.  We could see him around Christmas or in March.  It will all depend on how things progress for him there.   Military pictures will arrive soon along with a DVD of his graduation.  I'll share them when they get here.  

Four Tag

Four Shows I watch:

1.  Food Network
2.  The News
3.  A Good Movie
4.  I don't have a favorite TV show.  Monk is gone

Four things I am passionate about:

1.   Red Fred
2.   Our Family
3.   Using napkins
4.   Patriotism

Four phrases I say a lot:

1.  I'm sorry my house is such a mess
2.  Thank You
3.  Have a pleasant day
4.  I love you

Four things I've learned from the past:

1.  Honor your parents
2.  Appreciate what you have
3.  Heavenly Father is in charge
4.  Prayer works

Four places I would like to go:

1.  The Sacred Grove
2.  Republic of Moldova
3.  Ireland, Sweden and Denmark
4.  and it I can't do that I'm content to stay home

Four things I did yesterday:

1.  Relaxed and spent time with our family.
2.  Watched and enjoyed conference.
3.  I let Nat and Kallee decide my next hair color and went brown.
4.  Made yummy chicken salad sandwiches.

Four things I am looking forward to:

1.  We R Memory Keepers scrapbook sale.
2.  Holiday season
3.  Primary Program
4.  Making Egg Rolls at Thanksgiving

Four things I love about winter:

1.  Snowflakes that shine like diamonds in the moonlight.
2.  Freshly fallen snow that blankets the trees and ground.
3.  Hot chocolate and a warm glowing fire.
4.  Cheeseburger soup and bread sticks.

Four things on my wish list:

1.  Photography and Photoshop classes
2.  A clean basement
3.  Scrapping with LeAnn and company
4.  Getting to drive my own car.

Four people I will tag:

Nate, Dixie, Kallee and Pam