tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post3997060026043543548..comments2023-11-02T03:12:15.293-05:00Comments on Highlowaha: It's a Celebrashon!Ray Wattsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07334304738242059490noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-9780445454929880122009-02-23T09:31:00.000-06:002009-02-23T09:31:00.000-06:00I want King Cake and a Hurricane right now!! 10 a...I want King Cake and a Hurricane right now!! 10 am...<BR/><BR/>Nuthin wrong wit dat, I be sayin!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-86974239534745237052009-02-22T22:19:00.000-06:002009-02-22T22:19:00.000-06:00I really wasn't dissin' the Cajun. I really did o...I really wasn't dissin' the Cajun. I really did open my eyes and pull the computer up onto the bed (as I do every morning to get my day started). So it was dark and my brain wasn't firing on all cylinders. Let's just say I'm glad there were pics and I intend to try it on Tuesday! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-76877315770318542832009-02-22T17:57:00.000-06:002009-02-22T17:57:00.000-06:00Happy Sunday HLA. I've been out of town this w...Happy Sunday HLA. I've been out of town this weekend and trying to catch up. OK 18 facts:<BR/><BR/>1. I am a Texas girl...born, raised, school and still here.<BR/><BR/>2. Graduated from UTA with a BA in Exercise Sports and Health Studies and a Minor in Dance.<BR/><BR/>3. I have been dancing since I was 3 years old ( Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Lyrical) It is my true passion. <BR/><BR/>4. My favorite workout is to put on music and dance like no one is watching. <BR/><BR/>5. I worked for J & J for 5 years managing corporate fitness centers. <BR/><BR/>6. I worked for Lake Austin Spa & Resort as an instructor(Beautiful place and so rewarding!)<BR/><BR/>7. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 8 years. He is the calm in my storm!!! (Me being the storm, him being the calm)<BR/><BR/>8. We have two beautiful, healthy daughters...4 1/2 and almost three.<BR/><BR/>9. I am a neat freak..but have relaxed more with each child.<BR/><BR/>10. If it is a carbohydrate...it has my name on it.<BR/><BR/>11. I enjoy running and lifting weights ( to burn off # 10)<BR/><BR/>12. Music...One of my many loves!!<BR/><BR/>13. Enjoy reading...If I can stay awake long enough to get through a few pages..It is relaxing to me.<BR/><BR/>14. I have one sister, 7 years younger than me and we are very close.<BR/><BR/>15. I often wonder when I meet new people.."Where are you on this journey we call life?"<BR/><BR/>16. I love to cook but don't do it enough.<BR/><BR/>17. I love to snow ski in Colorado and sun bathe on any beach!<BR/><BR/>18. I am a doer and planner at heart.<BR/><BR/><BR/>New Orleans is an amazing town. I want to go back sooner than later. Cheryl you crack me up!! Fat Tuesday..bring it on....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-35924178836590760742009-02-22T09:33:00.000-06:002009-02-22T09:33:00.000-06:00I'm excited! I'm definitely going to do a Mardi Gr...I'm excited! I'm definitely going to do a Mardi Gras party for the kiddos on Tuesday night now with this great easy king cake and jambalaya! Thanks for the great ideas!eknoxukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14391717533730031265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-63456126288885168322009-02-21T19:02:00.000-06:002009-02-21T19:02:00.000-06:00What a day it's been! I am back now to say... Nic...What a day it's been! I am back now to say... Nice job, Cheryl.<BR/><BR/>Of course, I was privy to hearing Cheryl read her post out loud while sitting in my kitchen. If you think the post is funny, you would have LOVED hearing her read it! It was great!<BR/><BR/>I will be making the king cake. I'm pretty sure Michael's sells babies that can be baked into the cake.Claudia @ Highlowahahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156269935738164157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-4435111132244489972009-02-21T15:23:00.000-06:002009-02-21T15:23:00.000-06:00Sorry I've been MIA for a few days...let me recap:...Sorry I've been MIA for a few days...let me recap:<BR/><BR/>First off: I STILL have NOT seen the HLA red carpet show beause my computer is a piece of junk!!!<BR/><BR/>CEREAL: My fav is Cap'n Crunch...the original and best!<BR/><BR/>18 FACTS (adapted from facebook):<BR/>1. I was ambidextrous in Kindergarten until kids made fun of me, then I switched to just my right hand.<BR/><BR/>2. One of my favorite indoor hobbies is woodburning.<BR/><BR/>3. The first fish I ever caught was a steelhead.<BR/><BR/>4. I LOVE archery hunting.<BR/><BR/>5. My favorite winter time activity is ice fishing.<BR/><BR/>6. I became a mother much before I ever anticipated...and it has taught me more than I could have ever imagined.<BR/><BR/>7. I miss Yellowstone more than words can express, and a special part of my heart will always be at Cabin Creek.<BR/><BR/>8. I talked my way out of an underage on a Penn State sponsored research trip to FL over spring break my sophomore year<BR/><BR/>9. We had trap shooting at our wedding reception.<BR/><BR/>10. I like to keep my nails long and filed.<BR/><BR/>11. I have a very good friend with whom I cannot agree on much of anything.<BR/><BR/>12. I hate girly drama.<BR/><BR/>13. Rappelled for the first time from the underside of a highway bridge about 200 feet off the ground...at midnight.<BR/><BR/>14. I have a bearded dragon, Clayton, that I bought with my 16th birthday money.<BR/><BR/>15. I have only ever been involved with the poaching of one deer.<BR/><BR/>16. I drank confiscated alcohol so that rookie rangers could learn how to conduct FST's (field sobriety tests).<BR/><BR/>17. Daytime TV irritates me, however in the mornings I am a Fox and Friends junkie<BR/><BR/>18. I have no idea what my future holds, and that scares the crap out of me<BR/><BR/>I too was impressed that you kept up the lingo through out the whole post...i enjoyed reading it!<BR/><BR/>Yay! I win a tee-shirt...how did I do that?? Can I get back to you on which one??<BR/><BR/>Finally...this is why I am proud to be a Penn State Alumni...all you people out there involved in high education, you HAVE to check this out: http://www.thon.org/home<BR/><BR/>~Kristen GigerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-75045017217447336902009-02-21T10:17:00.000-06:002009-02-21T10:17:00.000-06:00I am so impressed with the fact that you kept up t...I am so impressed with the fact that you kept up the "accent" the entire time. I can't even imagine how long it took you to type it. <BR/><BR/>I think I may just try to make the cake this year - it does sound easy.<BR/><BR/>Have a great day everyone!Shannon Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07716890156413371856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-43834044031002196672009-02-21T09:47:00.000-06:002009-02-21T09:47:00.000-06:00Hi everyone!I'm new here- Claudia invited me and I...Hi everyone!<BR/>I'm new here- Claudia invited me and I have to say this is such a great idea!<BR/>Today's post certainly gets me in the mood for Mardi Gras!<BR/>Every year we celebrate with a Cajun meal of sorts and a local Microbrewery makes a Mardi Gras Ale- of course here in Wisconsin we always manage to find a way to add beer to the celebration!<BR/>Have a great day! Cheers!<BR/>CarrieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-55775620406580802742009-02-21T09:44:00.000-06:002009-02-21T09:44:00.000-06:00Cheryl...no doubt it is funny and now going back i...Cheryl...no doubt it is funny and now going back it is pretty easy to read...I just had to stop trying to read it and just go with it and it makes perfect sense.<BR/><BR/>Cajun is definitely easier than piratese!<BR/><BR/>Here's to Mardi Gras!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-63249826926926830152009-02-21T09:22:00.000-06:002009-02-21T09:22:00.000-06:00aw, shucks! It's easy. Here's a little help.podnah...aw, shucks! It's easy. Here's a little help.<BR/><BR/>podnah's = partners<BR/>da = the<BR/>dat = that<BR/>dare - there/their<BR/>t' = to<BR/>dis = this<BR/>fo' = for<BR/>yo = your<BR/>words like pos' and mos' = post and most.<BR/>wit' = with<BR/><BR/>whereever there's a " ' " a letter is missing but surely if you can read pirate speak you can read a little cajun. Well, I don't know but it's funny when I read it!<BR/><BR/>Happy Saturday!Cheryl Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714034822340589132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-52739607820099112942009-02-21T09:11:00.000-06:002009-02-21T09:11:00.000-06:00Glad I'm not the only who struggled reading this N...Glad I'm not the only who struggled reading this Nawlins' dialect! <BR/> We are off to a soccer tournament....Have a great weekend HLA!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-41406668438460415512009-02-21T07:42:00.000-06:002009-02-21T07:42:00.000-06:00and yes, I can spell... Indianapolis....volley mom...and yes, I can spell... Indianapolis....<BR/><BR/>volley momAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-12039934380700366082009-02-21T07:41:00.000-06:002009-02-21T07:41:00.000-06:00I know it's not too early, well actually I'm on ea...I know it's not too early, well actually I'm on eastern time at a volleyball tournament in Indiapolis... I'll have to re-read this tomorrow night when I get home, yay! and can concentrate on all the new words!!!! recipes too! How fun!<BR/><BR/>Every one have a great day... I'm out to the courts for a very, very...long day!!<BR/><BR/>Happy Day<BR/>volleymom in Indy aka PeggyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-61729731550630789002009-02-21T06:52:00.000-06:002009-02-21T06:52:00.000-06:00OK OK OK. I apologize right now. BUT I have to tel...OK OK OK. I apologize right now. <BR/><BR/>BUT I have to tell you all! Because I AM SOOOO EXCITED!!!<BR/><BR/>I told you all yesterday that I am going on a cruise for spring break. We leave next Saturday, for...you guessed it...<BR/><BR/>NEW ORLEANS!!!! AHHHHHHHHHH!<BR/><BR/>OK I cannot even type fast enough and I keep having to hit backspace for all the typos!<BR/><BR/>We are leaving from new orleans for the cruise on MONDAY, but we are going down there early to see the city a little bit. Out hotel is on canal st, 0.2 miles from PAT O'BRIENS!!!<BR/><BR/>OMG I cannot wait. THANKS for this post and for getting me even more excited for our trip. SO, when we go to pat's next saturday night, I will be sure to order a hurricane for everyone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-31112980802207414092009-02-21T06:29:00.000-06:002009-02-21T06:29:00.000-06:00Robin...I love you!Deaf or not it's early and it w...Robin...I love you!<BR/><BR/>Deaf or not it's early and it was hard for me too...what I did gather though was yummy cinnamon roll king cake is EASY to make and hurricane mix is available at Central Market! <BR/><BR/>I love it!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-61567212518615150392009-02-21T06:17:00.000-06:002009-02-21T06:17:00.000-06:00I'm up way too early and I think I only got half o...I'm up way too early and I think I only got half of what you said. But then again I'm partially deaf. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com