April 14, 2012

Other Things (and a journal entry)

Do you ever have those moments…when you set down at your computer to write a post and find out that you cannot think of a single recent happening or thoughtful subject to expound upon?     I’ve had those moments, all too frequently (I might add). In fact to go into further detail I had a moment quite like that, in the space of about two minutes ago.
When all of a sudden inspiration fell on me, or rather it struck me. I was so shocked that I had to go and eat a cookie. (it was good) (I could do with another one) Anyway, back to the main subject. (Wait, we had a subject?)
Oh, I could write about not being able to think of anything to write. Which is, if you would think about it long enough, pretty easy for someone who talks so much.   
But to my relief I thought of something even better, aren’t you grateful?  I am going to do a journal entry! I know you guys are so interested in my life, that you want to hear a word by word detailed account of my day! A show of hands if you please? Um, well never mind…
March 13/2012
Dear Journal,
    I woke up this morning and got up, (I know what a way to start the day)! I was rather tired, it being like 6:10 am ….  So I went to bed again. Okay, so maybe I wasn’t so all-fired to start on my school work. At about 7 something, I got up again and stayed up. I made my bed and went into the kitchen and ate some leftover coffee cake (which I had made yesterday). I also had a glass of milk.
 All energized (not) I cleaned my room and organized my closet (reading a few books along the way).  When I had just finished (at about 10:30 am) the doorbell rang and Elizabeth and Matthew had arrived. I greeted the newcomers and started on the arduous task of finishing 3 pages of math. YUCK. absolutely.
After that was done, I did my other duties, as one in the 11th grade must do, I will spare you the details!  I went into the kitchen for lunch and was assaulted by the delicious smell of freshly baked granola….Well, after I had finished my sandwich, carrots, dip and oranges. I helped clean up and went to practice my violin. After playing Sitez 2 over, over and over, I played the La Cinquantaine and that was the end of my violin time. When I was done with that, I started on piano and stumbled through my practice time. Then glanced at my piano theory words (commend me, I am being honest).
 Then said I good-bye to Elizabeth and Matthew and put the scales and measuring tape by the door. I went up to the barn and was pleasantly surprised when I was greeted  by Blossom (she stood there and let me pet  her!!!). I then attached the leash to her collar and pulled her down the hill, leaving Stonewall and Jake to bewail her loss…at least that’s what it sounded like.  I measured her and was, going to weigh her, when I found out the scales weren’t working. Lovely. (Now what was I going to do when I wanted to see what the effect of eating so many cookies would have on me?)
At about that time, Bethany let go of the leash and Blossom bounded (literally) up the hill and away. Take note, I said away. My sweet little goat, was running away from me, okay…maybe not from me, just from a screaming, 3 foot, blond haired ‘chillen. (I probably would have run to, if I had been in her shoes… er, hoofs) Anyways, I stuck the would be un-goat catcher (Bethany) in the house and ran off, (not hollering) to catch up to Blossom. It took me about 15 minutes to figure out I couldn't match her in speed, so I sat down, about 4 feet away from the culprit, who was chewing on grass.  It wasn't till my cat started coming our way…and Blossom ran over to me (to be safe?) … that I caught her. To make a long narrative short. The End. 
 After spending a few more minutes getting Blossom situated in the pen, I came back down to the house. Abigail had been baking some (delish) cookies and of course she needed a taste tester! So I sampled one, it was warm and all melted, fresh from the oven! *sigh* (I want a cookie (I had better continue writing ))…I then sat down at the computer: we are now in present tense.  
PAUSE.
Okay, I’m back again! After we ate supper this evening, we decided to go on a walk down the road with our goats. Our new goats.  Then we went up to the barn to get them, I caught Blossom easily, Papa snapped the lead-rope on Snickerdoodle (Bethany wanted to walk a goat)... Abigail had a little more difficulty, but caught Stonewall a few minutes later. Lincoln on the other hand had no such luck! We tried to help him, but it still took him about 20 minutes before he was able to catch Jake. 
That was only the beginning. As we walked down the road, Blossom following nicely (like a dream!), Stonewall skidding (what happens when your goat stops moving his back legs, but both your legs keep moving) and every couple minutes Jake, (with or without Lincoln) would come barreling, galloping, roaring by. Then stop, abruptly and repeat. Thus our walk proceeded, with Mom stopping us to take pictures every few moments.  
When we got home, I took care of the animals and then came inside. The kids listened to a story tape, while I read. Then it was devotions time! Papa read from the Psalms, and then we prepared for bed and (you can guess) we went to bed. Thus ended a regular type day in the Sanger household.
TTYL, Zoe

: )   *thank you for reading this far*

Here are some pictures;










Still waiting for pictures, so don't give up hope on that other post yet!




Disclaimer: Yes, I do realize that the above post makes little to no sense.

(Okay, I’ll go now)

April 11, 2012

Bonjour!

   As most of you more observant folks have kindly noticed, I've changed a few things around on my blog recently. (Do you like it?) (Tell me, so I don't get the itch to change it again!)
I also haven't posted for a appalling amount of time. It is one week ago today, I think!
I even have a post  actually  waiting to be posted, but becuase I was having to much fun, to take many pictures on my own ...I am waiting for some!  A post really is coming, so don't give up hope folks!


Farewell~ (Till I post again)

March 28, 2012

A Bathroom Renovation!

Recently my Mommy redecorated the ½ bathroom in our abode. It turned out lovely and she is so excited about it :) 
First Mom and Papa painted it a medium brown color (she also painted our “entry” hall that color). Then she did some other various touch ups, and do-das. Then today Aunt Jen came over and helped out with the final touches.

ENJOY :)

Here is the before picture:
The after pictures:
une image.. 
The picture you see when you first walk in... 
Picture "behind" the door. 
above the toilette~ 
A re-painted toilet paper holder...

Tada! There you have it folks, the new salle de bain :)

Caio,
Zippi

(Je viens de sortir de la cours de français, et je me sens comme le français!)

March 26, 2012

Happy Birthday Miss B!

Another Birthday is taking place pretty soon! Miss B is going to be turning 5 tomorrow : D
For those of you who aren't familiar with her, she is my (currently) 4 year old sister. The spunky "bright-eyes" of the family, the one who always has us rolling in laughter and gasping in shock!

It seems almost unfathomable that she is already turning 5, I still remember when she was born :)

She is the caboose in our family, though I cannot say that she is always chugging along behind...she is usually up front, excited and ready for anything that may come her way!

Bethany is the "brave one" in our family... she has never been shy or afraid of dark dungeons (mainly the basement), and it is not uncommon to see her saving her sister from the "buggies".... *lol* 
On the other hand, she loves bright, sparkly things....like Moms fancy clips....dolly's, school work, etc.

I know I say this all the time, but she really does have this uncanny ability to look entirely innocent when proven guilty ! Believe me, this I should know :)   Yesterday, Lincoln found her in my shower gels....looking very innocent...even though she had it in a silky sheen all over her legs....we won't go into that though, not a  happy ending for some party's, if you know what I mean!

Bethany's favorite foods are candy, and hot-dogs. No I mean SHE LOVES CANDY. Doing almost anything to get to it, she often finds herself in some sticky situations! (Pun intended)

Outdoors is where you will most often find her, usually with the animals...feeding them or petting them! She is their best friend :)

Really, I could go on and on about this little person! But instead I will post some pictures :)

Bethany and Captain! 
What a cutie :) 
Curly girly! 

 I love you baby sis!
Wishing you the best of Birthdays and the yummiest of cakes~ Here is a Birthday song for you!


March 17, 2012

A Random Post {about nothing much}

I totally recommend these brownies! They taste like a chocolate cheesecake, so scrumptious.



Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F  and place the rack in the center of the oven. Have ready a 9 inch (23 cm) square baking pan that has been lined with aluminum foil. 
In a heatproof bowl, placed over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the butter and chocolate. Remove from heat and stir or whisk in the sugar and vanilla extract. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the flour and salt and stir vigorously until the batter is smooth and glossy (about one minute). Remove 1/2 cup (120 ml) of the brownie batter and set it aside. Spread the remainder of the brownie batter evenly onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
Then, in the bowl of your food processor (or with a hand mixer), process the cream cheese just until smooth. Add the sugar, vanilla, and egg and process just until creamy and smooth (do not over process). Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the brownie layer. Spoon 16 small dollops (4 rows with 4 dollops of brownie batter in each row) of the reserved brownie batter evenly on top of the cream cheese filling. Run a knife or wooden skewer back and forth through the two batters until you have a marble effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the brownies are set and the cream cheese is just beginning to brown. (A toothpick inserted into the brownie comes out with just a few moist crumbs.) Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Then cover and refrigerate the brownies until they are firm enough to cut into squares (several hours or even overnight). Once chilled, remove the brownies from the pan by lifting with the ends of the foil and transfer to a cutting board. With a sharp knife, cut into 16 squares. It is a good idea to have a damp cloth nearby to wipe your knife between cuts. These brownies can be stored in the fridge for several days. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Makes 16 - 2 inch (5 cm) squares.


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I found this cute cupcake potholder pattern at Joann's ! I am really into cupcakes right now :) Here is the tryout one I made with scraps:
Brownie Layer:
1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
4 ounces (114 grams) unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups (250 grams) granulated white sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (65 grams) all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Layer:
8 ounces (227 grams) full fat cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated white sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg


Lovin' The Sunshine!
           ~Zoe             

March 13, 2012

Hershey School: International Fair Week

My little cousin Patrick goes to school at Hershey Elementary. This week at their school, was International Fair Week. The public was invited, and you know us…anything for a field-trip day! So away we went :)


We entered the Hershey High School halls around 6:00pm. There were people talking and walking all around. The walls were lined with international flags and booths were up all over!
First of all; Lincoln, Faith (an homeschooler friend of ours) and Bethany, picked up their passport books.
The idea was to go around to the different countries / stations and get a stamp on their passport.

Our next stop was America… lol
Now there were only 42 more country booths to go!


After about the third booth we stopped and watched the Small World Parade go by. (It was led by a Chinese Dragon!) We followed them into an auditorium. Where two ladies introduced all the different countries (that were represented in Hershey) / children.
Then for a short time we listened to a Indian man play a drum, after that we continued on with our travels.


There were no two booths the same! At some there was candy (from that country), Toys (from that area), pictures, facts, activity’s, crafts, games, stickers, trading cards, photo booths (stick your head in and get a picture), etc! Sometime in between the stations we went into the cafeteria and got some different foods from various countries! I really enjoyed that part, and I think I could get used to eating most of the foods. So utterly delicious!
After that (yummy) part, we continued on!

Here are some pictures of the fun time we had:

 
The dragon! 
The children! 
bum...duh duh...twang


Just some random country's:

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Lincoln & Faith! 
Lincoln & Faith! 
Papa and Bethany in the Philippines !
Bethany and Papa
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This little girl mouse caught my eye in Indonesia!
Little people in Zimbabwe :) 
 A pack of bracelets in India!  
Houses in some part of the world....because I don't remember where these were located...

Food from San Francisco  
It's Greek to me (this had feta in it)! 
A mixture of shrimp and vegetables from China 
Time to eat!



Check back soon for another post!
TTYL,
 The Little Girl

March 2, 2012

Roller Skating + Fun !

On Tuesday evening there was a party held at our local roller rink. For the 3 Sweets~ Lillia, Hope and Elaniah ~ in honor of their birthdays!

I wasn’t to sure about this whole roller skating thing… (see why here), and I had visions of being scraped off the floor…But to my surprise, I did alright (well, compared to Bethany) and I enjoyed the night with only one fall!

Aunt Jody did a fantastic job with the decorating. Unfortunately I have no pictures of it, so you will have to wait till Kaitlyn does a post! Thankfully though, some pictures were taken of everyone skating around : )

There were roller games played and it was total fun all around! The relay races were a blast !
The sweets were delish and the company was awesome. Thank you Sanger9 :) It was a wonderful party.


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(Do you really think we can do this?)
Watching the games...Kaitlyn and Hope 
Roller skates! 
:) 
Skating 
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Abigail, Papa, Me and Mom!

GO team!


All in all, it was a wonderful night! Happy Birthday Lillia, Hope, Elaniah; we love you!


Well, that's it for now! Thanks for stopping by :)

       Zoë