CORRECTION

Bruce and Kay have complained that my last post was not very flattering to them. Soooo..... I dug
through my pictures and came up with a better one. I didn't post it at first cuz I really thought Kay should've covered up a little - we were only playing cards!

The Odneal Christmas


My boys with their Aunts.

We played some cards - Check out the face Bruce was making - He had the "giggles" later.

Soft Light


It "looked" so pretty out this morning! It was lightly snowing too. Cars are moving  slowly . . . I tried to straighten the horizon on this picture - but I think it's just the garage falling over. ;)

50 Years Ago!


Wow, that's scary! Me, my brothers and 3 of my cousins. Tonight my boys came and lasted with me and Bart for about 3 hours.  We're boring - - - played a few games of cards and ate, of course.
I got a new blu-ray - James Bond - Casino Royale. Yeah! I'm staying home tomorrow while Bart's at his brothers - gonna watch Pride & Prejudice and sleep a lot! Merry Christmas everyone.

For Kay


You can only eat so much dip.

Got this from awkwardfamilyphotos - Made me LOL and think of Kay, the dip queen

MERRY CHRISTMAS

http://gpsinformation.info/main/merryxmas.swf

Abram


And here's Abram! The little guy didn't feel good, but is still sweet!

Santas Lil Helper


Amanda and kids visited for a few days. We wanted to get pics of the kids - but Abram was all broke out and Malia - well she's a cheeser! This one's my favorite. Posing for her Papa (and a treat!)

What a Mess!


For someone who used to cook for a living - He didn't do too good with this baked potatoe~
He's blaming it on the new oven part he had to install hmmmm...- the meatloaf looks good tho - but it's still out for review.

Another Before & After


Yeah, I can see my countertop -and my tabletop! Brian came over and wrapped 24 presents for me - - something I always dread doing. He also moved some furniture and plants and put my ribbon on the top of the tree! Thank You Brian - I still have a stairway to decorate and lots of cleaning to do, but there's light at the end of the tunnel. And it's only  December 6th!

Busy Saturday!


which started at 3:15 am - Since I couldn't sleep - I got up and worked on this project for my friend Jolene. This is her Sis and it's going to be a Christmas present for her (the sis). Not finished yet - and if anyone has any suggestions, I need them.  I also watched the last "Flash Forward" on Hulu , love that show - (altho Joseph Fiennes makes some very strange faces) Did some shopping about 8 am and then cleaning - decorating - cleaning etc. Also worked on my "painting" on my breaks! Hope to have a before and after of my house tomorrow - It started out a disaster as Bart and Brian brought up all 12 totes of Christmas stuff at the same time . Brian is gonna come tomorrow and wrap presents for me - as I HATE that part and he kinda likes it, and is good at it! I've got a few out a town boxes to get sent off. Well, now it's 8 pm and I'm going to bed.....zzzz

One Sign You're Driving Too Fast!


got this joke from my Dad. My dogs just bounce all over.

Christmas Tree!


So - here's what a 10 foot Tree looks like - I haven't shaped it yet - obviously, but wow! It's lighting up my whole house. I'm gonna have to dig for old ornaments to fill this tree. Can you believe I had this in my car?!

Larrys Family


From Colorado on Turkey Day!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Friends on Facebook


Brian posted this on Facebook - we are "friends". I made a reply -my brother got in on it - I answered back and Brian told ME
to get off his facebook. So his friend posted this video. I guess I wasn't following the FB rules for Moms! (and yes Amanda - that's Abram in Brians avatar)

June


This is Megan and Lance' newest lil girl - June. I took pictures of all 3 girls and this is the only one that turned out. What a photog
I am. Okay - I only took 3, and accidently deleted one and the other is bad. They just need to come back!

Snow Fence


Bart thought for sure we'd have a corn "fence" to stop the snow drifts this winter. Didn't look like the farmers were gonna get this
field behind our house done - but they showed up yesterday and down it went. Looks like a big ole' dinosaur back there, doesn't it?

Baileys Irish Creme


I've been ignoring my blog - - too much on the brain! Maybe this would help - Make your own Baileys!
Bailey’s Irish Cream
2 cups half and half, 1/8 tsp coconut extract, 3 eggs, 2 tbl hershey’s syrup, 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1 1/2 cups whiskey (Irish if prefered),
Blend, refrigerate, shake. Keeps up to 3 weeks

Chicken Enchiladas ll

And you better eat something with that Whiskey!!
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

1 Tblsp butter
1/2 c chopped green onions
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 (4 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c sour cream
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast meat
1 c shredded chedder cheese, divided
6 (12 inch) flour tortillas
1/4 c milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease large baking dish
In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the green onion until tender.
Add garlic powder, stir in green chilies, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream. Mix well
Reserve 3/4 of this sauce and set aside.
To the remaining 1/4 of the sauce in the saucepan, add the chicken and 1/2 c of shredded cheese. Stir together.
Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll up. Place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl combine the reserved 3/4 of the sauce with the milk. Spoon this mixture over the rolled tortillas and top with the remaining 1/2 c of shredded cheese.
Bake in pre-heated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.

"dinkin"

Bart & I did something we haven't done in a long time yesterday! We used to go "dinkin" all the time on a Saturday. Just get up early and do errands and have fun - together - So it was fun to dink around for awhile. Here's our day!
Started at CF Farmers Market - the next to last this year - Bart bought a couple peppers - but they mostly had pumpkins!
Next to "Toads" for a Bloody Mary - Yum.... then to the library - my Favorite place. To Simpsons factory outlet - we bought
a recliner. Time for lunch at "The Edge" - probably haven't been there for a year - I love their subs, we watched about an hour
of the IA cyclones football game. Stopped and saw Brian for a minute - Then to Lowes AND Home Depot, then to Gilbertville to deliver some work (carpet cleaner) and some books to my mom and dad. After that we went to the casino. I think we were there 2 hours - which is pretty good on what we allotted to spend. I lost $40 - Bart won $50! Then to the grocery store and home where David was waiting to take my car! Good thing maybe or I might have had to go somewhere else! Total time - about 8 hours! We
used to sneak a movie in too - or some pool playing but I think we both were ready to sit on the couch (and recliner) and relax.
And Bart even said "Maybe we can go dinkin next Saturday too?"

Happy Birthday Brother Bruce!


Have a great day!

Be Sure to Watch to the End!


DUI Dancing Texan - Watch more Funny Videos

The Metcalf Family


April took these for Ritchie on Saturday - brrrr..... He has a very good-looking family!

I Love Glee

This is from "next" Weds. show - they are posting sneak peeks.

VIDEO: Glee Does 'No Air'

I.C. Church


April took this picture of the church in Gilbertville for our last wedding. Love the clouds - And it's one of the prettiest churches ever!

Another GKids


They all like their fingers!

A "Siamese" Pumpkin


From Ricks garden - These two pumpkins grew together -kinda weird!

GrandKids


I've been slacking - I finally had some blogworthy pics - the grandkids , featuring Abram!

Tylers Last Game


Just one from Tylers Thursday night game at Dike. They won of course.

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Bart sent me to work today with veggies from his garden. Check out this carrot?!! My friend Joe
made the "collage"

Glee


Is anyone watching "Glee" with me?! I was hooked from the 1st episode. It's on Weds at 8 on Fox, so check it out tonight! Bart's girls - you  would LOVE this if you haven't watched it. Including Barts girl Lori.

Rick's Mushroom



Rick,
I took a pic with your mushroom - It needs some color I think!
PS Lizzie was hiding from the neighbors dog.

A Couple of Birthdays!


Loris was yesterday - Barts is tomorrow - that's why they are married!?! JK
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you both! * oopss I'm a day ahead of myself - Barts bday is the 11th!

Hanna Video

My "Hills" video keeps disappearing so here is one of our last wedding videos - Love "their" song!

More Pictures from the Weekend

Lil' Miss Emily - she's a hoot! Ryan and Esthers little girl. She never cried, never whined. What a good little girl. She was 3 this year.
My brothers and Dad pushing off the boat with some of the guests.
Brian with Quinn and Jarrett - two of the triplets.
Mom - far right - and her sisters.
Dad liked the boat seats from his kids.
Louie, Bart, Dad, Brian and Bruce putting up the tent.
Jarrett and Uncle Bruce with the walleye Jarrett caught.

Dads Birthday


Saturday was my Dads 80th Birthday. We had a party on a sandbar in Lansing and ended up having a perfect day! Louie, Helen, Bruce and Kay organized a "shrimp boil" for the feast and let's just say they are Organized. It went off without a hitch! The cake was done at HyVee and you can see my dad was tickled with it. Thanks to all that came out to celebrate! I'll have some more pics later.

Stormy






I took pictures of Lisas daughter Stormy tonight. I think she was getting a little tired of us after 3 hours. I always take way too many. Here's a few favorites.

Cole & Ashley wedding pictures.


I forgot to let everyone know - Cole and Ashleys pics online at:
www.imageromance.com
username: Odneal
password: 80109

A Great Father-Daughter Wedding Song

 Edwin McCain on Bob and Tom. It was a longer song - this is edited (unfortunately)

So who is the Cutest?

Who is the cutest?
Do I have to tell you to click on the purple!?

Another Big Birthday!



Happy Birthday to Nathan! The Big 4.0

HAPPY Birthday Malia!


Malia is 3 today! Here she is with her pretty Mom. Amanda has posted a video on her blog also if ya want to check it out! Malia is lil' miss personality for sure. Happy Birthday Mali - have a fun day!

Me and my Boys


A RARE picture - not sure I've Ever posted a recent one on here.... I hate my hair - I'd like a new
style. Any ideas?

NO Comments??

All these beautiful wedding pictures and NO comments?!?  pbbbfffttt on ya all

Odneals


Mom & Dad with Bruce & Kay and family. A good picture of everyone!

And the Boys!


Have to give equal time to the guys! My son David was an usher and he was lovin' his tux. And Cole who has always hated getting his pictures taken was a real trooper. He had to get ALOT of pics done yesterday and did great.

Ashley & Her Bridesmaids


 Loved their dresses - Ashley's sister is on her left and also the junior bridesmaid is her sister. Her cousin is on her right. The rest are good friends. Aren't they pretty?