Canon Reble XTI RIP

A few years back I was able to buy a camera I had wanted for ever and a day. Ok maybe not that long. But It was something I really wanted and wanted it for a long time! *Ü* It was the Canon Rebel. I loved my camera! Yes, loved.

So did my daughter! She stole it every chance she could! It turned into a steady hobby for her and I. Although this hobby turned into much more than that for her. She has been asked to take countless Sr. photos for friends, prom and even a wedding over the last few years. She really does have a knack for photography. Its the artistic gene she inherited from her Pa not Ma.

Sadly, this daughter... I will only name initials... CHRISTIAN left my camera bag on the floor and opened! Might not be a problem in your casa, but here in our casa, casa of pets its a big NO NO! LIL Man ( our male cat ) decided that the bag belonged to him along with all its contents. My camera, extra lens, extra battery, charger... you name it he marked it! Yes, he MARKED it!! Everything was a loss, even the camera bag.

Not sure exactly when he claimed it all, but one night I was sitting on the couch and I heard this constant clicking coming for one side of the room. I got up to investigate and lo and behold, it was my precious camera! The shutter was going nuts! It was actually off, but ehhum... the markings shorted it out and caused it to go haywire even in off mode. :( Big sad face inserted here.

NOW insert big smiley face here!! *Ü*

It has been almost 2 years since the death if my XTI. I now have a new baby!! YES!! The Canon 7D!

Holy Canoly this is an awesome camera! So much so, I am still figuring it all out! Ive had it for over a week now and still don't fully comprehend its greatness!! All I know is I love this camera!!

Canon Rebel you ask? What Rebel?

PS. LIL Man is not allowed near this camera, ever!! Ok, Maybe... but only to take his mug shot!

The Great Backyard Bird Count

I remember doing this with Shawn and Christian when they were little. We had a huge bird poster taped to our sliding back door and they would sit, watch and tally what they saw. It doesn't take a lot of effort and its fun.

The link in the title will take you right to the site. This link will take you to an explanation of the GBBC. What is the GBBC? another great and free resource is a site called All About Birds. Has information overload on all things birds!

Multnomah Bible College or Bust 2011

Last week we all received some awesome news about our oldest! He was accepted into Multnomah University ! Woot! He was accepted into a bachelor degree program.

He has been interning at out church for the last 2 ears and taking a few classes here and there at our local CC. He new he was wanting to go into ministry, but not sure what he was doing. He has an awesome support system of men at our church. They have been instrumental in leading him into this direction. Not necessarily bible college, but just the direction he is in. I am so grateful and so excited for him!

I am one proud mom!!

Mmmmm Menu Monday!

Monday night dinner will be a light chicken potpie. The chicken is in the slow cooker as I type! Who wouldn't love comfort food with all this grey weather we are having? I will provide Dave's bread with a little butter on the side and that's it!

Tuesday is Tuesday night at the Tureks. RyLee is cooking dinner tonight. As I type this, she has decided on spaghetti and meat balls with garlic bread but she has not chosen a recipe yet!! lol Its all up to her.


Wednesdays I work 3-7 so I will not be home for dinner. My husband normally orders pizza or something fun for himself and the girls. Sorry nothing exciting here. Me, I will be taking my chicken salad w/ veggies no dressing to work. *Ü* I cant eat anything I'm making right now for the fam. Sad day hu?

Thursday night Cheeseburger Quesadillas! We will add drained black beans, avocado and anything else that sounds good. Along with this sweat potato french fries! Slice, sprinkle with sea salt and bake in a 350 degree over for 20 minutes. Roll them over sprinkle with more salt if you like and cook an another 10 minutes or so. Again Im not eating this. :(


Friday night is youth group night and a light one. So this week for ease will be grilled ham and cheese and some fruit. Dave's bread is the best!! Wish I could have some! :/

Saturday night Grilled Salmon with a little lemon and pepper. I will make red jacket garlic mashed potatoes and  serve peas as another side. The red jacket mashed potatoes I use 2- 3 pounds of little red potatoes. 3 or 4 cloves of minced garlic, sour cream a little cream cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Ya, I am not eating this one either :/


Sunday night we will eat early. Grilled Flank steak ( I can have that! ) Broccoli and wild rice. I will marinate it in a bag using olive oil, salt and pepper, onion and a scoop of minced garlic. I will let it sit over night until we use it Sunday afternoon.

I will link this to MPM as soon as I can. Happy planning!

Bakers fun!

I love hanging out with my kids!

My Ry has always loved to bake! She loves to make cupcakes and cakes or anything relating to baking. Did I mention she loves to bake?

Recently we found a gem of a book called "Whimsical bake house" fun to make cakes that taste as good as they look by Kaye Hansen and Liv Hansen. Its so fun! Below are 2 pictures of finished candies Ry made from an idea in this book. She made them from those round wafers you buy at craft stores.

Too Cute!!







With Valentines day approaching this can be an easy activity with your children. The end result will taste good too.