My Daughter Visited UW Whitewater Today!

My youngest daughter was not able to go to a University last year she was really upset about that. She had to go to Gateway Tech for one year to bring her grade point average up. She has been working really hard this year to do that and she has done it. We are so proud of her.

So she has applied to four University's this year. She was excepted to three of the four. These are the ones she has been excepted to
Parkside in Kenosha, UW Milwaukee and UW Whitewater.

Last year we went to tour Parkside and she really liked that one. Today we went to tour UW Whitewater this campus is really big. I really didn't think it would be this big.

The people taking you on the tour are really nice and answered any questions that you had. I was asking a lot of questions because I just wanted to know certain things for her. Things like about housing for her, enrollment fees, bus service for shopping, jobs on campus for her and tutors for help with homework. They answered every question to help me out with my decision, they were really nice about it too.

While we were there I seen a lot of police riding in blazers, riding on bikes and walking around the campus today. Yes I know it is St. Patrick's day but that made me feel better about it all. When we were leaving going by the sorority houses you seen a lot of parties going on. It just amazed me how many kids were out there.

On the way home my daughter was talking about the college and asking us questions about it. I let her know what questions I asked and the answers I got from them. She was happy I let her know.

One thing we found out that they are starting this year is with the westside housing they will be getting free meals. I thought that was really nice to let us know.

They have the three majors that she would like to go to college for Marine Biology, Acting and Psychology.  

When we stopped for lunch she asked Drew and I what we thought of the college. Drew and I both told her we thought that was the one we think she should go to because they offer all she wants to major in. We told her that it was up to her we could not tell her what to do.

To the right is a picture of the housing building. We could not go inside to look at it. There was certain buildings you could tour. The buildings you could tour are sports building, business building, art building and student service center. It was an hour tour and a lot of walking.

She decided this is the University she wants to go to. She started getting everything filled out on line tonight. In May we have to go back so she can pick out her classes and talk to the adviser. She is so happy about all of this tonight and can not stop talking about any of it. We are going to help her out and pay the housing fee to hold a room for her. I am just glad she got into the college she wants to go to. My mom was suppose to come down here this weekend to got with us but could not make it. I know my mom will be very happy for her too. With my daughter happy about this we are very happy for her.

Green popcorn? It's for St. Patrick's Day!

I know today is not St. Patrick's Day but in all of our local schools the kids are wearing
green, drinking green punch, green Jello squares and probably eating more green food
coloring in a day than they should eat in a year.

I made some green popcorn for my little grandson from a recipe they sent home from school. I did have to change it a bit for his dietary restrictions but I thought I would share it.

8 cups of popcorn, popped
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons blue agave nectar
1/2 cup maple sugar
1 3 ounce package of sugar-free Jello

Pour popped popcorn into a large bowl. In a saucepan, melt butter on medium heat. Add agave nectar, and bring to a boil. Stir in maple sugar and Jello. Bring to a boil and stir for 4 to 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and slowly drizzle over popcorn.

Line a large baking pan with tin foil and bake at 300 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, checking so that it doesn't brown. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.

This was good with lime Jello but might be a bit odd with other flavors. I didn't think this was as green as I thought it would be but maybe that is OK since kids eat so much food coloring.

I intend to try it with a little more maple sugar to see if it will taste like candied popcorn.

Have a happy St. Patrick's Day!

American Idol Top 10!

Yes as of last night it is the top 10 contestants. They will be the ten going on tour this summer.

A lot has happened on the show this week and I will tell you all about it.

Wednesday Night-

There was one contestant that was eliminated before the show aired Wednesday. That was Jermaine and the reason he was eliminated is he has four warrants out for him, two of the warrants is for giving fake names. The producers of the show found out about this and questioned him. Jermaine told them it is true and asked him why he didn't tell them, he said he was afraid to tell them.

The mentor this week was Will I Am.

The music they had to pick was from the year the contestants were born. I have the years for each of them.

Here is the year they were born, the song they chose and what I thought of the performances-

Phil- Born 1990, he sang "Hard to Handle" it was an awesome performance he can sing anything. He also had surgery on Tuesday and still was there to perform.

Jessica- Born 1995, she sang "Turn the Beat Around" she did a great job with the song.

Heejun- Born 1989, he sang "Right Here Waiting" it was all right not his best.

Elise- Born 1983, she sang "I'm So in Love With You" this week she did a lot better. She was in here zone this week.

Deandre- Born 1994, he sang "Endless Love" not to bad he could have done a lot better.

Shannon- Born 1995, she sang "One Sweet Day" for some reason she has not been doing her best lately. I know she could have done a lot better.

Colton- Born 1991, he sang "Broken Heart" this was a great performance by him. He knows how to make the song his own. He also went out for dinner with Daughtry this week.

Erika- Born 1985, she sang "Heaven" she did an awesome job with the song. I really like her voice.

Skylar- Born 1994, she sang "Love Sneaking up on You" for some reason you can give her any song and she can sing her heart out and she knows how to make it her own.

Joshua- Born 1992, he sang "When a Man Loves a Woman" he did an awesome job with this song.

Hollie- Born 1993, she sang "Power of Love" she did a great job with the song.

Thursday Night-

Daughtry performed his song "Outta My Mind". I really like this song. I do like some of his music.

Debbie Lovato performed her song "Give Your Heart A Break". It was alright I really don't know her music.

Here are the results for the contestants-

The bottom three-

Elise, Shannon and Erika

The contestants going on tour-

Phil
Skylar
Joshua
Colton
Deandre
Jessica
Heejun
Hollie
Erika
Elise

Shannon was not safe and she had to sing for the judges to see if they would use the one and only save for her. They did not use that save and she had to go home.

I would really like to hear what you thought of the show. Please leave your comments and thank you for taking your time to read this!♥

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My St. Patrick's Day Pins

Saturday is St. Patrick's Day and while it isn't a major holiday for most of the US, it is a very big deal in Ireland and certain US cities with a large Irish populations. I know Savannah, Ga. is one of those cities, though the celebration there is more of a secular holiday now.

My grandmother used to say she was Irish, though we haven't uncovered any evidence in our heritage to support her claim. I always think of her when March 17th rolls around because even though we can't prove she was Irish, I remember her fondly on that day.

I pulled these images from my Pinterest account, some of which I probably will use for my grandchildren. They love both minor and major holidays. I particularly like the shamrocks above because I have always heard that St. Patrick taught people about the Trinity by using a shamrock. Even though many historians now say this might be a myth, I really love the way the artist at artprojectsforkids.org used a cross and hearts to make a perfect shamrock. I must say I think it represents St. Patrick, a missionary, better than the four-leaf clover that is supposed to represent "the luck of the Irish."

I also love this rainbow made from fruit. The story of the pot of Irish gold hidden by leprechauns at the end of the rainbow has always been one of my favorites. When I was a very gullible child, I would have tried to chase the rainbow to the end if my parents had let me. This is one of the best decorative food displays I have seen at brandyscrafts.blogspot.com.

And this is so cute! A "sandwich" made from spinach tortillas with grated cheese or carrot for the beard. The fruit on the top looks very much like a rainbow to me. You can find this at brandyscrafts.blogspot.com.

If I could crochet, I would love to make this shamrock to use as a lapel pin. I don't know how, but maybe one day if I develop the skill and have the time. The details are at cache.lionbrand.com.

I really like the corned beef hash, above. I would also cook some of my Brussels sprout heads from my garden to go with it. Go to marthastewart.com to make this and also the one below.

I would probably never make these sandwiches --- but I really love them because they are so pretty, and perfect. I love cream cheese and cucumbers and maybe this wouldn't be as tedious as it looks. Go to marthastewart.com to learn how to make these pretty sandwiches.

I try not to use so much food coloring but I think I should make the popcorn like the bowlful, above right, this year.

And then I have two suggestions for entertainment, which won't add calories, just fun. For the little ones, Leprechaun Bingo. Go to partiesandholidays.blogspot.com to see this and more ideas.

And below is my favorite Irish movie. "The Quiet Man" is the perfect movie to watch for St. Patrick's Day. It is funny, sweet and it tells so much about Irish heritage.

American Idol Top 12!

Yes as of Thursday night one more has gone home. I did watch both nights to see how everyone had done.

On Wednesday night the guys had to sing a song by Stevie Wonder and the girls had to sing a song by Whitney Houston.

Right now it is called the girls verse the guys.

Here is what each of them sang and how I thought they did-

Joshua- He sang " I Wish" this was not one of his better performances but it was a good one.

Elise- She sang " I'm Your Baby Tonight" it was alright not the greatest.

Jermaine- He sang " Knock Me Off My Feet" I think it was a really good performance by him and he did really good for his deep voice on it.

Erika- She sang " I Believe In You and Me" this was one of best performances she did a great job.

Colton- He sang " Lately" he did a great job with this song.

Shannon- She sang " I Have Nothing" this was not one of her best performances. She could have done a lot better with this song.

Deandre- He sang " Master Blaster" he did a great job with this song.

Skylar- She sang " Where Do Broken Hearts Go" She did a awesome job with her song. With her you can tell what ever song you give her to sing she will be able to sing it.

Heejun- He sang " All In Love is Fair" he did a good job with this song.

Hollie- She sang " All The Men That I Need" she did a really good job with this song.

Jeremy- He sang " Ribbon in the Sky" he could have done a lot better. This was not his best performance at all.

Jessica- She sang " Will Always Love You" this is the hardest song to sing by Whitney Houston and she did an awesome job with it. This is the best I have ever heard it sang. She is the one to beat right now.

Phil- He sang " Superstitious" this was an awesome job because he made sang it his own way. He is another one to try to beat this year.

Thursday night:

The way this elimination is going to go is, America gets to pick the bottom one of the girls and guys then the judges get to pick who is going home.

All the contestants sang together at the beginning of the show.

The runner up from last year Lauren Alaina came to sing her single " Georgia Peaches". Right now she is touring with Jason Aldeen.

Mary J. Blige was the mentor this week and she also sang her song " Why".

Ok this is what you are waiting for the people that were safe this week are:

Hollie
Jessica
Heejun
Colton
Skylar
Phil
Deandre

The bottom three:

Girls                           Guys
Elise                           Jermaine
Erika                          Jeremy
Shannon                     Joshua

The ones that were safe out of this was:

Elise
Erika
Jermaine
Joshua

The ones that the judges had to pick from are:

Shannon and Jeremy

The one that had to go home was:
Jeremy


I would like to here your comments about the show. I think the judges made a good choice this week. Thank you for taking your time to read this!♥


 

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