Going bonkers here in the hotel. Of course it could be worse…the kids have been swimming non stop all day long! I’ve been sitting here watching them….watching them….watching them. I really don’t feel like swimming today, I did yesterday and all they do when I’m in the pool is bombard me. It’s a game of who can get mom’s attention the most. My kids are very good swimmers and I would have it no other way. They go back and fourth from the pool to the hot tub and their poor skin looks horrible!! They refuse to get out unless it’s for food. A while ago a couple older gentleman came into the hot tub and they befriended them right away. They must have sat there and talked with my kids for a good hour. They love visiting with people and making new friends.
So I’m counting down the hours until my man gets off work. He’s doing 12 hour shifts and I can’t wait for him to be back every night. It’s nice that we can travel with him while he works. It’s a good break from normal every day home life and the kids are out of school on break so we don’t have to take them out.
I’m happy with the way the Bunco Game Shop giveaways have been going. It’s nice to connect with other bunco groups from different states and hearing about their bunco parties and themes.
It’s almost the New Year and I am proud to say BRING ON THE NEW YEAR! We are just going to stay home and have fondu with the kiddos. What are your plans? Anything fun or exciting??
Have a fab day!
Bunco Betty

Good evening!

I have been away for the last couple days, focusing on the cooking, wrapping presents and spending time with my family.  Our Christmas was a great success!  My husband made cookies for Santa with the kids the night before and they turned out yummy!  The surprising thing is on Christmas morning, they got up at about 6:45am and ran into the living room.  They were so excited about the presents from Mom and Dad that have been under the tree for the last couple of weeks that they wanted to open those first after their stockings!  The presents from Santa were pretty much the last ones they opened.  I couldn’t believe it!  Also, the cheapest gifts were the ones they loved the most!!

We decided to have 3 from Santa each and the stockings, then the rest were from Mom and Dad.

The Grandparents did fantastic on the presents this year too.  It’s fun now that the kids are 5 and 7 and I must say how proud of them we are because they were SO thankful!  After opening each present they ran up and hugged whoever it was from and said thank you.  🙂  Sometimes we think they are spoiled, considering they are not growing up as poor as my husband and I did, so this was good to see.  🙂

My hubby smoked the ham this year on the smoker and it was so good!  It was a last minute plan the night before, so my Mother-in-law was stressed out.  She doesn’t like change or trying new things much, but at dinner she said she will eat her words and the ham was great!  Too funny.

This year my husband decided to give me cash to either get my hair or nails done, or get a massage.  I think I’m going to chose a massage…full hour!  Or I can go buy clothes or more Avon (which I am addicted to) or anything I want.  He said I deserve a day of pampering…how sweet!  😉

The year flew by and now it’s almost 2012….the kids are getting bigger every day and they are smarter than we think!  I still have no idea what to do with them home until the 4th of January…but I shall figure it out.  🙂

After the first of the year my husband will be traveling again which will suck, but instead of snuggling on the couch every night with him I can focus more on Bunco!  🙂

Thanks for following this blog!

Good night for now…

Bunco Betty

Holy cow!  Some of the neighbors on my street brought all these unhealthy treats for Christmas!!  They are so good but so unhealthy!!  We have 3 huge plates of cookies, brownies, fudge, peanut butter reindeer, kisses and so much more!  The kids enjoy them but all I want to do is eat them for breakfast!  I’m trying to think of something healthy that I can give the neighbors…maybe fruit plates or something…don’t know yet but I’ll figure it out.  Tis the season to gain weight!!

I wanted to share some low calorie treats with you since I focused on low carb the last time.

Here’s a couple appetizers I found:

Antipasto Pinwheels

This colorful cheese and salami pinwheel recipe makes the perfect quick and easy appetizer when company drops in. Preparation time is only 15 minutes from start to finish.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Servings: Makes 10

• 12 thin slices  provolone cheese (6 to 7 oz.)
• 1/2 cup  Gorgonzola cheese, softened (2 oz.)
• 1 Tbsp.  milk
• 12 thin slices  soppresata or premium Genoa salami (about 4 oz.)
• 12 large  fresh basil leaves
• Assorted crackers or flatbread (optional)

Wow, I’ve been slacking on blogging.  Things have been pretty normal around here.  I’m up early on Saturday because I have to go Kickboxing.  I have missed some classes and I really need to go.  Also, we are getting our tree today!  The kids are so excited!!!

This evening is my bunco night at Laura’s house!  YAY!  Going to be a great time!  There’s a gift exchange too….looks like I have to make a trip to the sex toy shop!  LOL one year I did that!  I got a couple little things, nothing too crazy, just some fun things and made up a little gift bag.  I think that was the year everyone really found out who I was.  :o)

I think I should do that again!  I’ll have to let you know what I come up with when I go shopping.

So last night I experienced the ultimate Idaho event…. the Food Truck Rally!

Seriously…it was kinda cool.  We bundled everyone up and headed out.  Santa was there….the kids didn’t like him at all.  There was live music and a row of food trucks to chose from for dinner.   I guess you have to experience it once…right?

What are your plans for the weekend?

Chat later…

Bunco Betty!

Good morning my friends!

So, It’s been a while since I posted a blog because of technical difficulties and my pure frustration with my computer!  I don’t know how many times I tried to post a blog yesterday and last night but every time I clicked the publish button, it would crash!  So….I gave up on the Monday blog.  Probably wasn’t good enough to post.  😉

I don’t know about your city, but it’s freakin cold outside!!  It makes me want to sing “Baby, it’s Cold Outside”.  I love that song!

I wanted to share a funny Bunco story with you that someone emailed into us about their bunco group…check it out!  Talking about men loving the game….

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Hi
Just a quick note to let you know about our funny group!…. About three years ago I was put in charge of an employee’s graduation from college/ going away party.   Everyone was reluctant to attend, I said “bring 5 dollars and a side dish and you might win 60!!!”   They all asked what we were going to do and i didnt tell!!! (because a few years before i tried to start a bunco group and they all poo-poo’d it as a ‘girl party’).  But this time i tricked them and EVERYONE showed up 6 men, 6 women….we had it on the back porch, had a huge pot luck!  Since then for every birthday or company party we play BUNCO! They REQUEST BUNCO in lieu of gifts! THE men are the most excited!  Now the surprising thing, ages have ranged from 19 to 74!!  This Christmas all the employees have now become 21 and are excited to incorporate beer into dinner! HA HA   And now our BUNCO employee Christmas party has attracted the attention of my husband’s employees as well and we are combining them!!!  24 employees that we usually spend 20-50 dollars on each will make some NICE prizes!!!  And our ‘traveling’ bunko is a popular kids tv show character (a guinea pig wearing a cape named Lenny) and I call the possessor of Lenny “Lenny’s mama”  the boys love saying they are Lenny’s mama and having it ‘flown’ over to them!!!  He is so popular that they always want to keep Lenny instead of the prize!  I am hoping to have some iPods and kindles for this weekend’s prizes….
Heidi

Sent from the tiny typewriter in my phone.

I love hearing stories like this one!  Super fun!

I wanted to remind everyone that you can get free stuff from the website!  Don’t forget to check it out here.  Also, Bunco Betty’s 20% off coupon is still good!  🙂  Just put buncobetty as your coupon code when you check out.

I would love to hear some fun stories from you gals about your bunco nights.  I’ve heard of couples bunco before, but my group hasn’t tried it yet.

Here’s a funny invitation from one of our bunco gals.  She’s the one who makes the fantastic Cosmos that seems to bring out the best in us.  ;0)

It’s that time again. You know the drill. Bring an appetizer if you like. Wear your most casual attire, including, but not limited to, sweats, jammies, slippers … whatever.

$10 seems to be the standard Bunco pot … so we will roll with that. Also, bring as much scratch as you want to loose for LRC @ $3/round.

There will be beer, cheap wine, vodka and whatever else is on site that day. I can do Cosmos again, but I am not responsible for hangovers, sharts, or amnesia.

We might have a 9-year old “ghost player” since my husband decided to split town during Bunco week. Rest assured I will make his life a living-hell for the inconvenience. Nobody f’s with Bunco night!

Cindy….I believe you have the Bunco “bag”. Some impaired person left it in your car last month….imagine that.

See you girls next week.

Terrie

Not sure exactly what I’m going to do today.  I had my workout, got my son off to school and need to go grocery shopping.  Oh yeah…I also have to dust the blinds today.  ICK!

Chat with you all later!

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Hello readers!!

For some reason my husband FINALLY decided to exercise with me 3 days a week starting Monday!  I am excited!  We have to do a manly workout, so P90X it is!  I have been trying to get him to workout with me for years and it’s finally time!!  Of course he’s not overweight at all, but pushing 40 is getting him to re-evaluate things.  He was in the Army, so he swore that when he didn’t HAVE to run or workout, that he wouldn’t.  I guess we can say thank you to us getting older!  🙂  He’s a stud as it is, but adding a little P90X is going to blow his mind!  Anyone tried it?  I graduated the P90X program a couple years ago and it was great!  I was in SUCH good shape, but it’s not a weight loss program…just a “get into the best shape of your life” program.

As far as the rest of the week, I have been trying to do things for the school and running around trying to get some Christmas shopping done.  This time of year is crazy!  I did a bad thing and ate some pie…yes…I ate some pie!!!  Trying to eat healthy sucks.  That’s all I have to say.

So I was tweeting some bunco gals and one of them just got done with her bunco party which was an Ugly Christmas Sweater Bunco Party!  So cute!  So I decided to let you babes know that I am looking forward to one of you to take on the task and PLEASE share pictures on our Facebook page!  I love that idea!

Here’s what you can do:

Find the ugliest Christmas sweater that might be collecting dust in your closet that a family member made you or thought you would look good in…or you can go thrift store shopping and find some there.  I’m thinking that would be your best bet!  Also you can add the idea of funky Christmas socks or hats as well.

Don’t forget fun and wacky Ugly Christmas Sweater Bunco appetizer ideas!

Get some gingerbread man cookies and dress them in an ugly Christmas sweater using colored icing and sprinkles. Have some fruitcake and please, don’t forget the red and green jello shots!

Also if you want a cute gift for the winner, you can check out the Bunco Christmas ornaments here.

I am off to do some more shopping!

Hugs everyone!!

Bunco Betty 😉