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Here is where I will spill my thoughts, my emotions, my loves and my ideas. I am a proud wife of an amazing, and thoughtful man named Dustin. Also a mum of my pup named Sam. I would love to now what you think... -Jacklyn

Jackieannukkah

This years birthday seemed to last forever (in a good way of course) that I started calling it the 8 days of Jackieannukkah. I gave up my diet that I have been trying really hard to work on and traded it in for cheesecake or carrot cake everyday. 

We started off with going to Wilmington for a long weekend by the beach. Our first night there we met up with Dustin’s grandfather, Ira and his wife Arlene at the George right on the pier. Let me tell you, one of the best dinners I have had in a long time. We not only had wonderful company, the service was great and the food ahhh. I feel like homer drooling when I think about how fresh and delicious EVERYONE’S food was. It was just a lovely start to our weekend.

We then enjoyed ourselves with some much needed relaxation. Went to the beach and the pool for some sun. Took long walks, enjoyed sunset’s, ate ice cream and went shopping. We both really needed to get away, just leave all the stresses of work behind and get away.

When we came back we spent the next five days going out with family and friends to celebrate. It wasn’t meant to be eight days, but with everyone’s busy schedule it just ended up being the only way to meet up with everyone. Like the cheesecake my mother made that was absolutely heavenly. I received the most beautiful gifts and ate cake as if I was 90 pounds and needed to gain weight. This might have been the longest birthday ever and I enjoyed every minute of it! 

Thank you to everyone who made me feel so special and to my amazing husband for everything, an amazing weekend, our new shower and much more.

Love,

-Jacklyn

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Birthday weekend!!

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I know its been forever.
This is I guess one of the main reasons in which I have been to busy to come on here. Here is Sam (the golden) and Shadow my two baby’s. About eight months ago we or I decided that Sam needed a friend. I figured he spends so much time by himself in the house while we are at work all day that he is lonely. So at work one Friday my co-worker and friend Angel mentioned that the SPCA had cut there prices for the weekend. Not really intending on getting another pup so soon I looked at the pictures just to see. Well then I came across Nora a 6 month old Siberian husky. ”ohhh she is so beautiful” I immediately picked up the phone to make an appointment to see her. As I was on hold I thought since she is pure bread I figured someone already has made an appointment and they will probably adopt her. Well I was wrong we were the first to even call they had just put her up on the website. Yippy! I tell Angel who works at the SPCA the wonderful news as I am calling Dustin who in my mind I think will be just as excited. As I mention the news to him he just doesn’t agree with me. He thinks we should wait. I sit trying to convince him that all we are doing is going to see her we don’t have to adopt her right away and we don’t even know if her and Sam will even get along. Let’s just go see pllleeeaase. He then agreed, my husband is such a good sport about all my sporadic ideas.
So we get to the SPCA and Dustin and I go into a room with Nora to see how she will react to us. She comes right up to Dustin and lathers him with kisses and more kisses. Does the same to me right after. Melting both of our hearts. She was a stray and was extremely thin. So was Sam when we first got him so I felt this need to take her home and not only fatten her up like any good Italian Portuguese mom would do and give her so much love. We were both ready to see how she would do with Sam. Sam is an extremely excited dog and she seemed kind of mellow so we were curious to see how they would react towards each other. Needless to say they absolutely loved each other. Dustin was convinced we had to adopt her now. 
We brought her to her new home and she seemed a little skittish, but we thought that’s normal she this is all new to her. Well that was only the start her interesting behavior. She did not want to go to the bathroom any place other than inside the house, she would even go in her creates. I KNOW dogs don’t usually go where they stay all day. Well she did and she would roll around in it. Every day my poor husband would have to come home after working a 10-12 hour day and have to wash down her create and give her a bath.
We brought her to the vet at least twice a week and were spending all of our savings trying to figure out why she was doing this. They said it was probably separation anxiety and wanted to put her on anti depression medication. I felt that she was too young to be put on such a harsh drug. NO WAY! They also did several tests and found out that she had giardia which is an intestinal infection.  
This continued for about 3 months to the point where we honestly though we were going to have to bring her back. I spent so many nights crying thinking she doesn’t know better and I don’t want her to be the dog that always gets sent back. So we made an agreement that if this pursued after this week we were just going to have to do it bring her back. I think she new that we had hit that point in which we couldn’t put up with it anymore. After two days she was a totally different dog she wasn’t having accidents in her create and she seemed to welcome the idea of this being her new home. 
That doesn’t mean we didn’t have any accidents or find her chewing up the seat of my husbands car, our comforter, my shoes, her create and so on, but it’s a ton better than those first three months. She in my mind is still a puppy. I’m not saying what she does is acceptable, but there are worse things that could happen. I feel blessed to have her as our baby. She brightens up my day every time I see her sweet face. And as for Sam he loves her to death, but is always cautious as to what the hell she is going to do next. I think she makes him really nervous sometimes. 
She is the sweetest and most dramatic dog I have ever been around. But I do feel that god will never give you more than you can handle.
-Jacklyn    
 

I know its been forever.

This is I guess one of the main reasons in which I have been to busy to come on here. Here is Sam (the golden) and Shadow my two baby’s. About eight months ago we or I decided that Sam needed a friend. I figured he spends so much time by himself in the house while we are at work all day that he is lonely. So at work one Friday my co-worker and friend Angel mentioned that the SPCA had cut there prices for the weekend. Not really intending on getting another pup so soon I looked at the pictures just to see. Well then I came across Nora a 6 month old Siberian husky. ”ohhh she is so beautiful” I immediately picked up the phone to make an appointment to see her. As I was on hold I thought since she is pure bread I figured someone already has made an appointment and they will probably adopt her. Well I was wrong we were the first to even call they had just put her up on the website. Yippy! I tell Angel who works at the SPCA the wonderful news as I am calling Dustin who in my mind I think will be just as excited. As I mention the news to him he just doesn’t agree with me. He thinks we should wait. I sit trying to convince him that all we are doing is going to see her we don’t have to adopt her right away and we don’t even know if her and Sam will even get along. Let’s just go see pllleeeaase. He then agreed, my husband is such a good sport about all my sporadic ideas.

So we get to the SPCA and Dustin and I go into a room with Nora to see how she will react to us. She comes right up to Dustin and lathers him with kisses and more kisses. Does the same to me right after. Melting both of our hearts. She was a stray and was extremely thin. So was Sam when we first got him so I felt this need to take her home and not only fatten her up like any good Italian Portuguese mom would do and give her so much love. We were both ready to see how she would do with Sam. Sam is an extremely excited dog and she seemed kind of mellow so we were curious to see how they would react towards each other. Needless to say they absolutely loved each other. Dustin was convinced we had to adopt her now.

We brought her to her new home and she seemed a little skittish, but we thought that’s normal she this is all new to her. Well that was only the start her interesting behavior. She did not want to go to the bathroom any place other than inside the house, she would even go in her creates. I KNOW dogs don’t usually go where they stay all day. Well she did and she would roll around in it. Every day my poor husband would have to come home after working a 10-12 hour day and have to wash down her create and give her a bath.

We brought her to the vet at least twice a week and were spending all of our savings trying to figure out why she was doing this. They said it was probably separation anxiety and wanted to put her on anti depression medication. I felt that she was too young to be put on such a harsh drug. NO WAY! They also did several tests and found out that she had giardia which is an intestinal infection.  

This continued for about 3 months to the point where we honestly though we were going to have to bring her back. I spent so many nights crying thinking she doesn’t know better and I don’t want her to be the dog that always gets sent back. So we made an agreement that if this pursued after this week we were just going to have to do it bring her back. I think she new that we had hit that point in which we couldn’t put up with it anymore. After two days she was a totally different dog she wasn’t having accidents in her create and she seemed to welcome the idea of this being her new home.

That doesn’t mean we didn’t have any accidents or find her chewing up the seat of my husbands car, our comforter, my shoes, her create and so on, but it’s a ton better than those first three months. She in my mind is still a puppy. I’m not saying what she does is acceptable, but there are worse things that could happen. I feel blessed to have her as our baby. She brightens up my day every time I see her sweet face. And as for Sam he loves her to death, but is always cautious as to what the hell she is going to do next. I think she makes him really nervous sometimes.

She is the sweetest and most dramatic dog I have ever been around. But I do feel that god will never give you more than you can handle.

-Jacklyn    

 

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I know, its been forever!

Its been a while, but its been a crazy couple months. With my entire family coming to visit and new management at work you couldnt imagine. Well Im back and its a new year! Yippy! I have sooo much planned already this year and cant wait to share it with all of you.

-Jacklyn

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I am soooo sorry everyone!!

I have been absent for a while ( i know). When I started on tumblr I thought it would be easy to check in every day to explore others pages and write a little about my days. Well I give props to all the little tumblrs that can do this consistantly. You all are wonderful and interresting to read about.

Busy days have kept me off this great site. I have started a garden with herloom tomatoes, red peppers, chives, and red onions. I will be adding lettuce, zucini, summer squash, and lavender. Very Excited!!

Had a wonderful sushi day with my dear friend ping pong (nickname). She also tought me how to make green curry chicken. All of it was delicious! I cant wait to have a sushi party soon….pics to come

Hubby and I had a busy Easter aswell, there was about 18 people for dinner. It was great fun cooking and drinking my mothers secret sangria. yum!!..pics soon 

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This makes my sandwich look like poo.
nutritionista:

Delish never disappoints! I’d use honey rather than sugar (and just a touch). If you don’t have sweet soy sauce, you could also use rice wine vinegar, which is naturally sweet and used in a lot of Asian dishes
delishyourdish:

“Peanut…Peanut Butter and…Noodles!”- Buckwheat Soba Noodles, Veggies and Tofu in a Creamy Peanut Sauce
So when I lived with my friend Julie last year, she made me her mom’s special peanut butter noodles.  They were fantastic!  So last night I mixed the recipe up a bit and made an awesome peanut sauce.
What you need:
Buckwheat Soba Noodles
1/2-3/4 Cup Peanut Butter (Creamy or Crunchy)
Sweet Soy Sauce
Soy Sauce
Balsamic Vinegar
Sugar
Veggies (I used Birdseye Asian Medley and added fresh mushrooms)
1 block tofu (drained and diced)
Heat oven to 400 convection.
1. Place diced tofu onto greased cookie sheet.  Place tray in pre-heated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until tofu is crispy.  Set aside.
2. Cook soba noodles according to package and set aside.
3. In a microwave safe dish, melt peanut butter until it becomes a smooth consistency.  Then add about 3 tbsp of sugar, 3 tbsp of sweet soy sauce, 3 tbsp soy sauce and about 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar. Mix well.  You may need to add a drop of water to thin the sauce out.  Taste mixture and add more sugar or sweet soy sauce until you get to the perfect taste.
4. Heat a large sauce pan or wok.  Add PAM to grease the bottom.  Next add your veggies and cook them until they are just about fully cooked.  Remove from pan.
5. Grease pan and add the cooked soba noodles.  Heat the noodles for about 2 minutes then pour the peanut sauce into the pan.  Combine the noodles and peanut sauce then add the veggies and tofu.  Serve Immediately.
*Peanut Sauce could also be used as a dipping sauce for Tofu Satay
**Don’t forget to join the Delish Your Dish facebook group for weekly updates!
This makes my sandwich look like poo.

nutritionista:

Delish never disappoints! I’d use honey rather than sugar (and just a touch). If you don’t have sweet soy sauce, you could also use rice wine vinegar, which is naturally sweet and used in a lot of Asian dishes

delishyourdish:

“Peanut…Peanut Butter and…Noodles!”- Buckwheat Soba Noodles, Veggies and Tofu in a Creamy Peanut Sauce

So when I lived with my friend Julie last year, she made me her mom’s special peanut butter noodles.  They were fantastic!  So last night I mixed the recipe up a bit and made an awesome peanut sauce.

What you need:

Buckwheat Soba Noodles

1/2-3/4 Cup Peanut Butter (Creamy or Crunchy)

Sweet Soy Sauce

Soy Sauce

Balsamic Vinegar

Sugar

Veggies (I used Birdseye Asian Medley and added fresh mushrooms)

1 block tofu (drained and diced)

Heat oven to 400 convection.

1. Place diced tofu onto greased cookie sheet.  Place tray in pre-heated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until tofu is crispy.  Set aside.

2. Cook soba noodles according to package and set aside.

3. In a microwave safe dish, melt peanut butter until it becomes a smooth consistency.  Then add about 3 tbsp of sugar, 3 tbsp of sweet soy sauce, 3 tbsp soy sauce and about 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar. Mix well.  You may need to add a drop of water to thin the sauce out.  Taste mixture and add more sugar or sweet soy sauce until you get to the perfect taste.

4. Heat a large sauce pan or wok.  Add PAM to grease the bottom.  Next add your veggies and cook them until they are just about fully cooked.  Remove from pan.

5. Grease pan and add the cooked soba noodles.  Heat the noodles for about 2 minutes then pour the peanut sauce into the pan.  Combine the noodles and peanut sauce then add the veggies and tofu.  Serve Immediately.

*Peanut Sauce could also be used as a dipping sauce for Tofu Satay

**Don’t forget to join the Delish Your Dish facebook group for weekly updates!

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I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart. Anne Frank (via kari-shma) (via quote-book)
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I agree.
heylaney:

This is beyond perfect.
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I agree.

heylaney:

This is beyond perfect.

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