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Family Vacation in Galena, IL

All of my cousins on my Dad's side of the family except for 3.

I just got home today from a family gathering in Galena, IL. It was so much fun! I love getting together with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. My family has always been pretty tight-knit and I love it. During the day, we went our separate ways a bit and looked at some of the shops. In the evening/at night we were able to use the hotel's meeting room and spent our time visiting and looking through old family photo albums. I love looking at that stuff. I especially love when my grandparents are there to narrate the pictures. I really need to video record this one day. Anyways, I have a few of the pictures loaded on to my computer and will someday soon be making a post about some of these photographs. Now I need to get some photos from my mom's side of the family. Like I said, I am really fascinated by family history. My dad and I are going to put together a family tree chart. I am really excited about that.

2008 Chevy Impala

Something else happened this weekend: I got a new (used) car. I traded my old car to my dad for this one that he just got. It is really nice! I haven't driven it much yet, but will be venturing back to Madison on Tuesday. I have to hit the DMV as soon as I get home and get some plates. Also on Tuesday I will be voting and running a couple more errands. This week I am going to start inquiring about going back to school. I am going back for certain, but not sure if I am just going to try to get into the dislocated worker program or if I will actually try for a more long term certificate. There are pros and cons with both. I just want to talk to someone about it before I make my decision. Regardless, I will need to take a compass test and should get that done and over with in the next couple of weeks. I'm afraid of algebra and hope that it all comes back to me. :/

I was walking and I saw a BEAVER. And other pointless mumblings.

BBQ Meatballs

Got this one from my sister. :)

Meatballs:
2 lbs ground beef
3/4 cup oatmeal
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 egg

BBQ Sauce:
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 cup ketchup

Mix the meatball ingredients and form into balls. Place in a 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Drain off any grease. Mix together the BBQ sauce ingredients and pour over balls. Bake another 30 minutes.

(Sorry, forgot to take a picture of them hot out of the oven! This is just the leftovers. They were yum!)

Help me decorate my living room?!?!

 

Help me decorate my living room! You see, I have a giant wall and a lot of furniture and I have no idea what to do with it all! Let me know if I should just leave it how it is, throw a couple of things on the wall, and call it good orrrrrr if I should move something around? Comment below! Thanks!

Ham & Potato Casserole

4 cups diced, cooked potatoes
1 3/4 cups diced ham
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
3 T butter
3 T flour
1 1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Combine potatoes, ham and green pepper. Transfer to a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. In saucepan, over medium-low heat, melt butter, blend in flour until smooth & bubbly. Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in  1 cup shredded cheese & paprika. Season sauce with salt & pepper. Pour over ham mixture. Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes.

Tuna Noodle Casserole

3 cups egg noodles
1 (6oz) can tuna
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper
4 slices of cheese
1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheese

Prepare noodles as directed. Separate tuna into flakes. Mix with soup, milk, & seasonings. Cut cheese slices into small pieces. Add to sauce mixture. Combine tuna & noodles in casserole dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Bake 375 degrees for 25 minutes.