Homemade Wet Burritos

Hamburger meat, chopped onions and red enchilada sauce. 

Ingredients I used to make my version of wet burritos. 

I nearly forgot to take a picture of the burritos before we started eating.  I realize most cooks will put the enchilada sauce on top of burritos then put in oven.  I was going with fast and easy.  

Lately I haven’t been cooking much at all.  I need to start being more productive around the house.  Take some of 5he stress off Mr.C. As he does 99% of the cooking or we eat out. 

 

Blessing Box

This morning on the way to pick up our groceries I listened to my inner voice.  What I heard was pick up some food for the blessing box.  Who am I to deny that voice?  So I parked at Wal-Mart and bought some groceries.  I only spent $26.00.  Picked up quick and easy foods. Such as pasta and spaghetti sauce, ramen noodles, tuna pouches, box of tea bags, bread, 2 individual cereals, 2 green beans, 2 corn, 2 cans of raviolis, and hot dog sauce.  

This is the box before I put in my food.  It needed a little help as you can see.  I tend to forget about the blessing boxes we have around town.  The one I normally go to is near the high school.  My next paycheck I plan on putting together 4 gallon size ziplock bags with contents for a simple meal.  Such as spaghetti or chicken Alfredo.  Of course I think another loaf of bread and more ramen noodles just in case the boy comes back.  God has blessed me over and over.  Am greatly thankful that make I helped out someone else.

This is after I loaded my food into box.  Minus a loaf of bread.  A young boy maybe 7 or 8 years old came up and asked what I was doing.  I told him putting a few items into box.  He then said my momma needs a loaf of bread. Well here you go as I handed him the loaf of bread and a plastic Wal-Mart sack.  Just to let you know I never buy bread for the boxes but this morning again I listened to that voice and got the bread.  The young boy seen the ramen noodles and stated 5hey were his favorite.  What I will say about our encounter is it was meant to be.  I snapped my after photo and let him shop in the blessing box.  For me just knowing I was able to bless this boy with a few items literally made my day. 

 

Dinner and swimming

We were invited to have dinner with Elizabeth and Charles on a Tuesday night.  Then everyone could go swimming.  Mr. C. And I didn’t swim.  We watched Lane and Landon splash around for awhile.  It was hot to say the least.  I really should have wore my bathing suit so I could have cooled down in the water. 

Everyone is having so much fun in the water. 

Brody and Lane playing water basketball.   

Dinner was so good they made ribs, fried okra, corn, pinto beans with jalapeños, baked potatoes.  Was one of the best meals I’ve had in a while.   

I’m greatly grateful that we can co-grandparent as well as we do.  It may have taken us several years to make peace, but we are finally in a good place.  Am looking forward to more joint family gatherings. 

 

Meow Wolf Dallas Texas

 

Logan and I went to Meow wolf!

This blog will be picture overload.  Oh my gosh pinch me to make sure I’m not dreaming.  I had been wanting to go here since last year when they opened.  Finally made it and it was everything I imagined it would be like.  

One of my favorite areas was the room of refrigerator doors. Taking us into a different dimension.  I wish I had taken more pictures of what was in each refrigerator area.  

This was in the camper area.

The sink area of the camper area. 

The dance area. I didn’t attempt to hula hoop because that would have been a hysterical moment for me.  

I think this was located by getting on a elevator either R1pr R 2.. So much to see and lots of interactions. 

This is the beginning of the unreal world.  

We bought the 3D glasses but they wasn’t needed. What I do know is I would like to go back and spend more time.  I would take lots more pictures and do more of the interactive activities.  I would definitely like to see the other Meow Wolfs.  It was so worth the $50.00 ticket price. If you get a chance to go do it you will not be disappointed.  

Dallas Texas with family

Brooks and Nana…he is keeping me company by telling me lots of stories.  The drive is about 2 1/2 hours. O both Brooks and Hattie did well on the long drive.

Once we got to our room we unpacked.  We are staying at Hampton Inn near Grapevine Mall.  The suite was very nice and clean. 

We ate at Esparza’s.   It was really good.  I got the burrito with cheese topping. The servings was big. 

Jessica and Hattie

I may need to recreate this burrito at home.  

Our first night was good.  Brooks has so much energy and didn’t want to go to bed.   I know I went to asleep before the rest of the family.  I did read my vampire book for awhile. The book I’m reading is Filthy Rich Vampire.  Has a bit of spicy content 🌶️.  Am on 3rd book as I do like the story plot.  

 

Pen pal letters, mail art,

Am sending out 3 letters for the week.  I wanted to make each envelope cute. I know I love happy mail and really get excited when it’s decorated with stickers and such.  Since I’m not an artist stickers come to my rescue. 

Am sure by pen pals enjoy the pop of color on their envelopes.  To tell you the truth I am always just to receive a piece of happy mail.  Doesn’t matter if it’s in a plain envelope or decorated.  I just feel blessed that they took time out of their busy lives to write me.   

With the rising cost of stamps I have seen the decline of pen pals.  I have cut way back on pen pals myself.  I currently have 6 active pals.  Which I believe is enough for me currently. Staying on top of my outgoing mail pile is important.   I never want to be known as a pen pal collector.