Here is my scrap space, it isn't my actuall living room but it is in it. There is not much to do in the living room we cam only do one thing and that is where it is at, but i an always adding new organizing ideas to my scrap space.
Here is my new tins, it is so nice having everything off my table.
A place for my paints, buttons and flowers.
It still feels to cluttered, but maybe that is just because i have to much stuff, nah couldn't be that.
Here is my new tins, it is so nice having everything off my table. A place for my paints, buttons and flowers.For Christmas Wyatt got a desk/easel and he loves it. I had to go buy no spill paint cups and the minute I brought them home yesterday he had to paint. 
Beef Stew with Molasses and Raisins
So we had this last night and I was a little scared at what it was going to taste like because of the molasses, but man this was awesome. YUMMY!
Beef Stew with Molasses and Raisins
So we had this last night and I was a little scared at what it was going to taste like because of the molasses, but man this was awesome. YUMMY!1/3 C flour
2 tsp salt, divided
1 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
1 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
2 lbs boneless beef chick roast, cut into 1 1/2 in. pieces
5 Tbsp oil, divided
2 medium onions, sliced
1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 C beef broth
3 Tbsp molasses
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp celery salt
1 bay leaf
1 small package (8 oz) baby carrots, cut into halves lengthwise
2 parsnips, diced
1/2 C golden raisins (we left this out)
Slow Cooker directions-
1. Combine flour, 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper in large bowl. Toss beef in flour mixture. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half of beef; brown on all sides. Remove browned beef; set aside. Repeat with 2 Tbsp oil and remaining beef.
2. Add remaining 1 Tbsp oil to skillet. Add onions; cool and stir about 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of skillet. Add tomatoes, broth, molasses, vinegar, garlic, thyme, celery salt, bay leaf, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Bring to boil. add browned beef;boil 1 minute.
3. Transfer mixture to slow cooker. Cove; cook on LOW for 5 hours or on HIGH 2 1/2 hours. Add carrots , parsnips and raisins. Cook 1 to 2 hours more or until vegetables are tender. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Derek got this hat from a buddy, he actually gave it to 6 other guys too. It says US Beer Drinking Team.
Wyatt was hugging each gift.
Wyatt got a bunch of train stuff from his papa and teetah. He was so funny, he would look at each item, say what it was and throw it behind him till the box was empty.
The boys got Nintendo ds's from their dad (he sent it with them for them to open)
We gave them games for it. They loved it. Ryan said this was his best Christmas ever.
So they aren't plowing any side roads here,so my parents road was pretty bad. The neighbor Garrett and my husband got on Garrett's tractors yesterday and plowed the road down. They were having so much fun.
Baby abby and me.
Wyatt got a shaving kit from aunt Dani and he had fun shaving with daddy this morning.
Day 11-Front
Day 14-front
Day 15
Day 16
Day 21- I used a old sticker package for this one, inside is several pictures from the day. And journaling on the back of the package.
Day 22-front. the back of this tag just says that I am done with everything and am just relaxing.
Our snowman.
So I measured last night and this morning and we are at 10 inches. Holy Moly that is alot of snow. I hope to get some shots of intown today. It is just so weird to see so much snow everywhere. There are quads driving around on the main streets the snow has been so bad.
Wyatt with his new favorite, strawberry milkshakes from Shari's.
Just thinking about this makes me giggle. We were at Old Navy getting gifts and wyatt kept hiding from us. He climbed under this rake of clothes, feet hangin out, yelling "FIND ME" It even made a passer by laugh.
