Happy New Year's Eve

I'm more than ready to start working on some of my New Year's Resolutions/Goals.

Happy 2017 everyone!!!

K-State Wins The Texas Bowl

The Cats win the Texas Bowl against A&M and are also Texas State Champs.  We also have a team of underclassmen.  I predict the next 2 years to be great for the Cats.  It's a good day to be a Wildcat.  EMAW!!! 

K-State vs.Texas A&M- Texas Bowl Dec. 28th

We defeated all Texas teams this season.  The polls projected for the Wildcats to finish 8th in the Big 12.  Instead, we came in 4th.  Never underestimate a Snyder team.  When will they learn?  

I hope we can finish off the season by defeating Texas A&M at the Texas Bowl.  Watch out Aggies, the Wildcats are coming for ya.  See ya in Houston.  Go Cats!!!

Bowl Season In The Big 12

 The 2016 line up for the Big 12 Bowl games.

K-State Defeats All Texas Schools 2016

No Contest....

K-State defeats all Texas schools yet again.  Hopefully we can add A&M to the list in the Texas Bowl Dec. 28th.

College Football Bowl Projections-

Bowl Matchup Projections-

Cure Bowl

Date: Dec. 17
Location: Orlando, Florida
Tie-ins: AAC/Sun Belt
Cure Bowl Projection: UCF (AAC) vs. Arkansas State (Sun Belt)

Las Vegas Bowl

Date: Dec. 17
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Tie-ins: Mountain West/Pac-12
Las Vegas Bowl Projection: Boise State (MW) vs. North Texas* (C-USA)

Camellia Bowl

Date: Dec. 17
Location: Montgomery, Alabama
Tie-ins: MAC/Sun Belt
Camellia Bowl Projection: Eastern Michigan (MAC) vs. Appalachian State (Sun Belt)

New Mexico Bowl

Date: Dec. 17
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Tie-ins: Conference USA/Mountain West
New Mexico Bowl Projection: Western Kentucky (C-USA) vs. Wyoming (MW)

New Orleans Bowl

Date: Dec. 17
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Tie-ins: Conference USA/Sun Belt
New Orleans Bowl Projection: Louisiana Tech (C-USA) vs. South Alabama (Sun Belt)

Miami Beach Bowl

Date: Dec. 19
Location: Miami, Florida
Tie-ins: AAC/MAC
Miami Beach Bowl Projection: Memphis (AAC) vs. Central Michigan (MAC)

Boca Raton Bowl

Date: Dec. 20
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
Tie-ins: AAC/Conference USA
Boca Raton Bowl Projection: Tulsa (AAC) vs. Old Dominion (C-USA)

Poinsettia Bowl

Date: Dec. 21
Location: San Diego, California
Tie-ins: MAC/Mountain West/BYU (BYU tied to bowl if not in CFP)
Poinsettia Bowl Projection: BYU vs. San Diego State (MW)

Idaho Potato Bowl

Date: Dec. 22
Location: Boise, Idaho
Tie-ins: MAC/Mountain West
Idaho Potato Bowl Projection: Miami of Ohio (MAC) vs. Air Force (MW)

Bahamas Bowl

Date: Dec. 23
Location: Nassau, Bahamas
Tie-ins: AAC/MAC
Bahamas Bowl Projection: USF (AAC) vs. Toledo (MAC)

Armed Forces Bowl

Date: Dec. 23
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Tie-ins: AAC/Big 12/Navy (automatically takes spot if eligible)
Armed Forces Bowl Projection: Baylor (Big 12) vs. Navy

Dollar General Bowl

Date: Dec. 23
Location: Mobile, Alabama
Tie-ins: MAC/Sun Belt
Dollar General Bowl Projection: Ohio (MAC) vs. Troy (Sun Belt)

Hawaii Bowl

Date: Dec. 24
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Tie-ins: Conference USA/Mountain West
Hawaii Bowl Projection: Middle Tennessee (C-USA) vs. Hawaii (MW)

Quick Lane Bowl

Date: Dec. 26
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Tie-ins: ACC/Big Ten
Quick Lane Bowl Projection: NC State (ACC) vs. UTSA* (C-USA)

St. Petersburg Bowl

Date: Dec. 26
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Tie-ins: ACC/AAC
St. Petersburg Bowl Projection: Boston College (ACC) vs. Army* (Independent)

Independence Bowl

Date: Dec. 26
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Tie-ins: ACC/SEC
Independence Bowl Projection: Wake Forest (ACC) vs. Vanderbilt (SEC)

Military Bowl

Date: Dec. 27
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Tie-ins: ACC/AAC
Military Bowl Projection: Pittsburgh (ACC) vs. Temple (AAC)

Holiday Bowl

Date: Dec. 27
Location: San Diego, California
Tie-ins: Big Ten/Pac-12
Holiday Bowl Projection: Minnesota (Big Ten) vs. Utah (Pac-12)

Heart of Dallas Bowl

Date: Dec. 27
Location: Dallas, Texas
Tie-ins: Big Ten/Conference USA
Heart of Dallas Bowl Projection: Mississippi State* (SEC) vs. Southern Miss (C-USA)

Cactus Bowl

Date: Dec. 27
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Tie-ins: Big 12/Pac-12
Cactus Bowl Projection: TCU (Big 12) vs. Colorado State* (MW)

Texas Bowl

Date: Dec. 28
Location: Houston, Texas
Tie-ins: Big 12/SEC
Texas Bowl Projection: Kansas State (Big 12) vs. South Carolina (SEC)

Russell Athletic Bowl

Date: Dec. 28
Location: Orlando, Florida
Tie-ins: ACC/Big 12
Russell Athletic Bowl Projection: Miami (ACC) vs. West Virginia (Big 12)

Pinstripe Bowl

Date: Dec. 28
Location: New York, New York
Tie-ins: ACC/Big Ten
Pinstripe Bowl Projection: Georgia Tech (ACC) vs. Maryland (Big Ten)

Foster Farms Bowl

Date: Dec. 28
Location: Santa Clara, California
Tie-ins: Big Ten/Pac-12
Foster Farms Bowl Projection: Northwestern (Big Ten) vs. Washington State (Pac-12)

Birmingham Bowl

Date: Dec. 29
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Tie-ins: AAC/SEC
Birmingham Bowl Projection: Houston (AAC) vs. Kentucky (SEC)

Belk Bowl

Date: Dec. 29
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Tie-ins: ACC/SEC
Belk Bowl Projection: Virginia Tech (ACC) vs. Arkansas (SEC)

Alamo Bowl

Date: Dec. 29
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Tie-ins: Big 12/Pac-12
Alamo Bowl Projection: Oklahoma State (Big 12) vs. USC (Pac-12)

NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl

Date: Dec. 30
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Tie-ins: Mountain West/Sun Belt
Arizona Bowl Projection: New Mexico (MW) vs. Idaho (Sun Belt)

Sun Bowl

Date: Dec. 30
Location: El Paso, Texas
Tie-ins: ACC/Pac-12
Sun Bowl Projection: North Carolina (ACC) vs. Stanford (Pac-12)

Liberty Bowl

Date: Dec. 30
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Tie-ins: Big 12/SEC
Liberty Bowl Projection: Texas (Big 12) vs. Texas A&M (SEC)

Music City Bowl

Date: Dec. 31
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Tie-ins: ACC/Big Ten vs. SEC
Music City Bowl Projection: Indiana (Big Ten) vs. Georgia (SEC)

TaxSlayer Bowl

Date: Dec. 31
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Tie-ins: ACC/Big Ten vs. SEC
TaxSlayer Bowl Projection: Louisville (ACC) vs. Tennessee (SEC)

Citrus Bowl

Date: Dec. 31
Location: Orlando, Florida
Tie-ins: ACC/Big Ten vs. SEC
Citrus Bowl Projection: Iowa (Big Ten) vs. LSU (SEC)

Outback Bowl

Date: Jan. 2
Location: Tampa, Florida
Tie-ins: Big Ten/SEC
Outback Bowl Projection: Nebraska (Big Ten) vs. Florida (SEC)

New Year’s Six Bowl Projections

Orange Bowl

Date: Dec. 30
Location: Miami, Florida
Tie-ins: ACC vs. Big Ten/SEC/Notre Dame
Orange Bowl Projection: Florida State (ACC) vs. Wisconsin (Big Ten)

Rose Bowl

Date: Jan. 2
Location: Pasadena, California
Tie-ins: Big Ten/Pac-12
Rose Bowl Projection: Michigan (Big Ten) vs. Colorado (Pac-12)

Sugar Bowl

Date: Jan. 2
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Tie-ins: Big 12/SEC
Sugar Bowl Projection: Oklahoma (Big 12) vs. Auburn (SEC)

Cotton Bowl

Date: Jan. 2
Location: Arlington, Texas
Tie-ins: At-Large/At-Large
Cotton Bowl Projection: Penn State (Big Ten) vs. Western Michigan (MAC)

College Football Playoff Projections

Semifinal No. 1 – Fiesta Bowl

Date: Dec. 31
Location: Glendale, Arizona
Tie-ins: CFP No. 2/CFP No. 3
Fiesta Bowl Projection: No. 2 Clemson vs. No. 3 Ohio State

Dabo Swinney’s Tigers had an easy time with South Carolina in their annual showdown, so all eyes turn to their tricky date with Virginia Tech in the ACC title game.

Meanwhile, the Buckeyes played an instant classic against Michigan, as the Buckeyes prevailed at home in double overtime. Despite Urban Meyer’s  squad not having a chance to play for its own league crown, it would be awfully difficult for the CFP selection committee to pass up this squad.

Semifinal No. 2 – Peach Bowl

Date: Dec. 31
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Tie-ins: CFP No. 1/CFP No. 4
Peach Bowl Projection: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 Washington

Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide won their third straight Iron Bowl on Saturday behind the dual-threat abilities of quarterback Jalen Hurts and a nasty defense.

Meanwhile, the Huskies had an easy time against Washington State in the Apple Cup, so they will turn their attention to a very dangerous Colorado squad in the Pac-12 title game.

College Football National Championship Game

Date: Jan. 9
Location: Tampa, FL
Tie-ins: Semifinal winners
Championship Game Projection: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 2 Clemson

Bill Snyder's 200th Career Win

Congratulations Coach Snyder on your 200th career win today against KU.  The student body, community of Manhattan, and Alumni are all very proud of you and everything that you have accomplished.  Go Cats!!!

Turner Falls- Davis, OK

Turner Falls in Davis, OK-
My grandpa was raised in Davis and we have a cabin that has been in the family for over 80 years.  It is a great place to take the kids in the summer.  There are many waterholes to swim and fish in as well as hiking.  There are a few neat caves that you can hike to as well.  It is beautiful during the fall season.  That is my favorite time to be there for the hiking and fall leaves.

Mimi Dip

Mimi Dip-

This is my late grandmother's special dip recipe.  My family makes it almost every holiday.  It is easy to make and yummy.  

Ingredients-

1. Cream cheese (2-3 packs)

2. Green Onion

3. Milk

4. Pepper

5. Salt

Directions-

1. Mush up the cream cheese

2. Add a little milk 

3. Add a little salt/pepper

4. Cut up green onion and mix in with the cream cheese

Halloween Porch

Such neat Halloween decorations on this porch.  Use LED colored lightbulbs to get the look along with string lights.  I may have to try and do something like this but, I would add a witch and ghost.

Fall Scarf

Loving my new fall scarf made by Lori Schmidt Design on Etsy.   Super unique and creative.  Check out her shop.  She designs custom made scarves.

K-State Athletics | John Currie Phase 3B Tour

Can't wait to see the new stadium!!!  

K-State Football | Gameday Experience

It's about that time....

Nu-Gen Arcade Video Games Machine

How awesome is this modern day video games machine?  Who wouldn't want this for their home Game Room?  It comes with over 8,000 built in games!!!

http://www.bespoke-arcades.co.uk/arcade-machines/nu-gen-arcade-machine

The Nu-Gen video games machine has a huge 32” HD widescreen giving you amazing quality gaming – the true pinnacle in home arcade machines. The huge 2-player control panel gives you full 2-player gaming to provide the greatest playability currently available in any custom arcade machine. From full graphics applied to your video games machine in any design that you choose to specialist finish upgrades such as any color or high-gloss to full pearlescent hand finish anything is possible.

As with all our arcade machines, the Nu-Gen comes with access to over 800 classic games from yesteryear although 1000’s more can easily be added. This modern style arcade cabinet has been created to play any arcade or console game through all the ages. The Nu-Gen’s ultra-modern style suits any arcade or game title from the retro-past, present or future with the latest console compatibility to suit.

Our Nu-Gen video games machine come in 3 different formats to choose from depending on your needs and wants: Nu-Gen Play, Nu-Gen Media and Nu-Gen Elite.

Pea Salad Recipe

Mom's Pea Salad Recipe-

This pea salad makes a great side dish for parties or holidays.  It is also a good recipe to diet on.

Ingredients:

1. Bag of celery

2. Bag of long carrots

3. 1 large can of green olives

4. 2 Bags of frozen sweet peas

5. 2 Onions

6. Hellman's Mayonnaise

Directions-

1. Cut up the celery and carrots and onions into small pieces and mix it all into a large bowl together.

2. Boil the sweat peas for a few minutes.  You want the peas to be soft but, not too soft.  Give it about 15 minutes.  Maybe 20.  Let them cool off for awhile before mixing in with the other ingredients.

3. When the peas are ready, add them to your large bowl of celery, carrots, and onion.  Mix all of this.  

4. Add in the Hellman's Mayonnaise.  I usually add about 2-3 big spoon fulls of this.

5. Drain the olive juice from the can and then add the olives to the large bowl of ingredients.

6.  Mix all of the ingredients well and refrigerate for a hour.

7. Add bacon to the top if you choose and you are ready to eat. :)

Why Is Simone Biles the World’s Best Gymnast? | Rio Olympics: The Fine L...

Biles is out of this world!  She will definitely take the gold in the individual rounds.

Colorful Fall Photo

Turner Falls- Davis, Oklahoma

I can't wait to spend Thanksgiving at the cabin.  Turner Falls is just beautiful during the fall season.

Big 12 Football Schedule- 2016

Football season is almost upon us.  

Big 12 Football Schedule- 2016

K-State Football Schedule- 2016

K-State Football Schedule 2016

Ruidoso, New Mexico- Mountain Life

Mountain Life is beautiful here in Ruidoso, NM.

Modern Living Room

Nintendo's NES Returning With Mini Version

The old Nintendo is coming back with all of the most popular games built in.  November 11th for $60.  I'm sure everyone will want this for Christmas.  My nephews will love it!

Britney Spears Everytime Uncut (720p HD)

11-week-old Lab Puppy Praying w/Daddy Before Dinner

This just puts a smile on my face and brightens my day.  Adorable!!!

Smores Frappuccino

10 m1 servings199 cals

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  1/2 tablespoon dutch process cocoa powder1/2 tablespoon of white sugar
  
  1/4 cup of whipped cream1/2 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons of marshmallow topping (such as smucker's)1 shot of cold espresso
  
  
  
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• Prep
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1. Blend ice, milk, marshmallow topping, espresso, cocoa powder, and sugar together in a blender until smooth; pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs.

Art in Kansas City. (First Fridays)

Definitely on my to do list....

Jimmy Fallon Makes Blake Shelton Try Sushi

Hilarious!  Reminds me of a time when some friends of mine tried to force me to eat this nasty stuff.  Yuck, never again.  I don't know why people eat it.  Awful!  Maybe it is an Oklahoma thing.  Just gives us a steak, salad, or burger and we're fine.

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I have missed storm weather....

Summer Chicken Chopped Salad

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The Voice 2016 Blind Audition - Alisan Porter: "Blue Bayou"

Wow....Curly Sue blew it out of the water!  I bet she wins it all.

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Luke Bryan - Stuck On You (Lionel Richie Cover)