I realized yesterday how great it is to have friends. Joe and Ellie's car decided to break down on them on the side of the road yesterday. I was taking Jeff home from our 252 leadership meeting. We are all in the same Rock Group. So, we stopped to help and it just turned into a communtiy effort. Brian loaded up the kids and came to help. It was so nice to just see us all come together.
My 252 lesson went great yesterday. The girls were shocked that Mary was only 12 or 13 when she learned she would be having a baby. It's also nice to know that they would not even consider having babies at this point in their lives. I am trying to work it out to go to camp with the youth. I don't really know if it will happen or not, it means Brian will be on Daddy Duty for a week. I have not doubts that he can handle it.
Brianna started back to school today. I think she was ready to go back, but not ready to get up this morning. She didn't give me any attitude about getting ready.
It also freaks me out that people actually read this thing. Brian will ask me about different things or I will see him reading. I'm glad you all are reading, but for a minute it makes me self-conscious. Yesterday he reminded me that he only has one more class until he is FINISHED with school! I am just so proud of him. He works full time and goes to school part time and still manages to make time for me and the kids. I hope you all have a great day! I will be posting a new recipe I made for Jimmy's party.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Saturday Stuff
Brianna had a great time swimming at the Y with her friend yesterday. She said she was so tired when she got home!
Last night we went to a surprise party for our pastor. I think he was truly surprised. Karen, Jimmy's wife, did a great job of planning everything. His gift from the staff were two frames filled with connection cards. Connection cards are where we send information to the staff: prayer requests, if you are a first time visitor, if you want to voluteer somewhere, stuff like that. They were so nice. It's amazing to think that our church touches the lives of so many people. It was nice hanging out with people outside of church. The kids had a great time dancing! They are party machines!
Today was fun. It rained, which we really need. We went out to lunch this morning. We went to the new Chinese buffet in Kannapolis. It was good and there was a huge amount of food on the buffet tables. I couldn't believe how many tables of food they had! Here is the good part, we ate for only $18. That is good for a family of four! I ate until I thought I would explode! After a quick trip to Wal-Mart we came home and just hung out for the rest of the afternoon.
I am really excited about my lesson for 252 tomorrow. We are going to talk about Mary. I think that will hit home with the girls, since Mary was their age when she was visited by Gabriel. I just hope I can get my point across.
Last night we went to a surprise party for our pastor. I think he was truly surprised. Karen, Jimmy's wife, did a great job of planning everything. His gift from the staff were two frames filled with connection cards. Connection cards are where we send information to the staff: prayer requests, if you are a first time visitor, if you want to voluteer somewhere, stuff like that. They were so nice. It's amazing to think that our church touches the lives of so many people. It was nice hanging out with people outside of church. The kids had a great time dancing! They are party machines!
Today was fun. It rained, which we really need. We went out to lunch this morning. We went to the new Chinese buffet in Kannapolis. It was good and there was a huge amount of food on the buffet tables. I couldn't believe how many tables of food they had! Here is the good part, we ate for only $18. That is good for a family of four! I ate until I thought I would explode! After a quick trip to Wal-Mart we came home and just hung out for the rest of the afternoon.
I am really excited about my lesson for 252 tomorrow. We are going to talk about Mary. I think that will hit home with the girls, since Mary was their age when she was visited by Gabriel. I just hope I can get my point across.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Celebrity Apprentice
I watched the finale of Celebrity Apprentice last night and it was so funny. The last task for the final two was to throw a charity concert with an auction. The Backstreet Boys were the ones giving the concert. The two final contestants were Trace Adkins, country singer, and Piers Morgan, I don't know what his claim to fame is. Trace Adkins is very tall and very macho. On his team was Marilou Henner and Lenox Lewis. I didn't know who Lenox Lewis was, I sure you guys reading this know who he is, he is a boxing champion. So, Trace Adkins is in charge of the Backstreet Boys and making sure they have everything they need in their dressing rooms and such. Well, when he first meets with them, Nick Carter asks him for wheat grass juice. That throws Trace for a loop and they interview him and he is trying to figure out what in the world wheat grass juice is. Then, before they are scheduled to arrive at the venue, one of the guys calls Trace and asks him to get black fingernail polish. Now, Trace is a lot like Brian and was trying to figure out why one of the "boys" wanted fingernail polish. He was dumbfounded why he had to go to the drugstore to buy a boy nail polish. It was hilarious. So, Trace and Lenox Lewis go off to buy their nail polish. I don't even think Brian would go buy nail polish for me. He did try to paint my toenails when I was pregnant with Brianna. Now, that was funny. He said painting nails was much different than painting a wall! It was a very good thing I couldn't see my toes after he was finished!
Becca has called me twice in the last two days from the beach! She said last night that she missed me and had to tell me about her falling in the pool.
Brianna is at the Y with a friend of hers. She was so excited to be able to go swimming. I can't believe how much she has grown up in the last year.
Alex is helping me cook! Which means he is playing with measuring cups. He just gave me a kiss on the cheek and instead of kissing, he licked me. That is something only a boy will do!
Becca has called me twice in the last two days from the beach! She said last night that she missed me and had to tell me about her falling in the pool.
Brianna is at the Y with a friend of hers. She was so excited to be able to go swimming. I can't believe how much she has grown up in the last year.
Alex is helping me cook! Which means he is playing with measuring cups. He just gave me a kiss on the cheek and instead of kissing, he licked me. That is something only a boy will do!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Wednesday
Brianna got her first black eye Wednesday. Compliments of her brother. He was playing with blocks and hit her in the face with them. I don't think he meant to, but there are times when he would totally do it on purpose.
Alex helped Brian fix some things. He was all about the screwdrivers and sockets. He actually lost a socket. He had such a good time being Daddy's little helper.
I am ready to get back to our routine. It has totally thrown me off having Brianna at home, but it has been nice. She is such a big help with the little kids.
Wednesday was the first time I have ever left my kids alone with a teenager. Liz came over to keep the kids while I went to a dentist appointment. I knew they were in good hands, so I didn't even worry about them that much. I think since I stay home with them, it is harder for me to leave them in someone else's care. I am just so used to taking care of them myself, but it's nice to know I can leave them in good hands!
The Novocaine at the dentist's office has an odd effect on me. It makes me so cold. I wore a sweatshirt and slept on a heating pad last night. The heating pad was for my jaw and to keep me warm. My jaw is still bothering me, but it feels some better after using the heating pad.
Both the kids have runny noses. I will have to start Brianna back on her Claritin. She hates the taste, but it really helps her allergies. We are having an at home day today.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Letter to Me
I was listening to Brad Paisley's new song, Letter to Me, and started thinking. The story of the song, is a guy writes his 17 year old self a letter about what to do more of and what to do less of. So, what would I tell my 17 year old self?
1) Don't be so eager to please everyone.
2) Don't date guys who don't respect your or your parents.
3) Be nicer, but don't let people run over you.
4) THINK, really think (before you do anything)!
5) Listen to your grandparents stories.
6) Spend more time with your sister, she will help you take care of your parents one day and you want to stay on her good side.
7) Spend more time with your parents.
8) Realize when it is time to cut someone out of your life.
9) Be yourself!
10) Don't include yourself in a controlling relationship.
11) Enjoy high school and your first year at Appalachian.
12) Have fun!
There are probably a dozen other things I can include. Think about what you would tell your younger self. What advice would you give? What would you not want to do again? What would you like to do more of?
Check the song out on YouTube! It's really good.
1) Don't be so eager to please everyone.
2) Don't date guys who don't respect your or your parents.
3) Be nicer, but don't let people run over you.
4) THINK, really think (before you do anything)!
5) Listen to your grandparents stories.
6) Spend more time with your sister, she will help you take care of your parents one day and you want to stay on her good side.
7) Spend more time with your parents.
8) Realize when it is time to cut someone out of your life.
9) Be yourself!
10) Don't include yourself in a controlling relationship.
11) Enjoy high school and your first year at Appalachian.
12) Have fun!
There are probably a dozen other things I can include. Think about what you would tell your younger self. What advice would you give? What would you not want to do again? What would you like to do more of?
Check the song out on YouTube! It's really good.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Not Feeling Well
I have not been feeling well the last couple of weeks. I have been eating like crap and generally not taking care of myself. A couple of years ago I was diagnosed with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome, PCOS. It's basically a fertility issue that effects weight and blood sugar. Because of the PCOS I am predisposed for diabetes and have a hard time losing weight, unless I really watch my sugar and carb count. I need to be doing this daily, but haven't really gotten back in the groove since Alex was born. I have come to realize that when I take care of myself, exercising daily and watching my food intake, I feel better. Many PCOS patients will have gastric bypass to get rid of the weight. Several years ago, I went to a dietician and she really kicked me in the rear. I lost a ton of weight. I am starting back on my routine TOMORROW! I am tired and just don't feel good. Doing this is not a diet, I can still eat what I want, but I have to stay in my carb budget. That's exactly what it is, it is like a budget and I can't go over my daily allowance. I am getting back on the treadmill everday. So, here we go!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Video
This video was shown in church this morning. It is very powerful. I think I cried through the whole thing. Our video guys at church do an AWESOME job putting together these videos. Happy Easter!
Sunday
We had a great Easter. At the 9:30 service we listened to Jimmy preach. His sermon was very powerful today. Then after 252 during the 11:00 service Sonya and Amos came over for lunch. After lunch we went outside to hunt eggs and the boys tossed the football around.
I learned how to upload YouTube videos to the blog! So be on the lookout for some of my favorites.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Running Bunnies and Easter Eggs
Today was a busy day for the Taylor family. Brianna and I ran the Bunny Run, our very first 5K, this morning at 8:30. We didn't do all that bad. We walked a lot of it and I think I finished the whole thing in a little over 51 minutes, with Brianna right behind me. But, I finished running! I think we may try another one in April. I am so proud of Brianna. I got a little teary when we began and then again at the end. Brian and Alex were waiting on us at the finish.
We went straight from the run to another park for the 7th annual R2C2 Easter Egg Hunt. It was great. The weather was nice, and we had a great turn out. Cinnabon donated a TON of coffee drinks for folks to take home. The kids got lots of candy. MawMaw, PawPaw, Sonya, and Amos all made it out to the hunt. This was the first year Momma and Daddy got to come and I think they enjoyed themselves. Alex's age group, 0-2, took the longest to clear out their eggs. Brianna's group, 5-7, cleared the field in record time, they were like little vacuum cleaners. Momma and Daddy brought Alex home to nap, and Brian, Brianna, and I stayed to help clean up. Our Rock Group collected nonperishable food items for the Harrisburg Food Pantry and I have to say, we did better than I thought we would.
Tomorrow is Easter and I am excited about it being Easter. I remember Easter at my mom's church. Sonya and I always got a new Easter dress and Granny would buy us one of those already stuffed Easter baskets. We would get together with our cousins and hunt eggs. I remember when we realized the adults were putting money in the eggs. I think we still hunted eggs until we were teenagers, just for the money. Sonya and Amos are coming over after church for hamburgers and more Easter egg hunting.
Steph
Thursday, March 20, 2008
New Cookbook
I got a new cookbook last week and just got a chance to sit down and really look at it and flag the recipes I would like to try. The name of the book is In the Kitchen with Mary & Martha, One-Dish Wonders. I am liking this cookbook, normally I only like ones with pictures of the dishes in them. This one has no food pictures, but it is wonderful. Not only do the recipes sound good and easy, at the bottom of some of the pages are tips from Mary and Martha. If you don't know the story of Mary and Martha, look it up in your Bible, it's in Luke! I'm pretty sure this is how it goes, Mary and Martha were sisters and they were visited by Jesus. Martha stressed out cooking and getting a meal ready, while Mary sat with Jesus and talked to him. Anyway, the tips at the bottom of the pages are different things, Martha offers the cooking and cleaning tips, while Mary offers the everyday life tips. Here are some of my favorites:
Martha: "For a nifty blender cleanup, fill 1/3 of the blender with hot water. Add a drop of dish detergent. Cover and turn on for a few seconds. Rinse and dry." I am so trying this.
Mary: "Take time in your day to be inspired by something small-the scent of a flower from you garden, a hug from a child, an "I love you" from your spouse... Then thank God for the little things in life. Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and discover they were the big things."
Mary: "While you're feeling overwhelmed, try these great stress busters:
1) Take a walk.
2) Read you Bible.
3) Pray.
4) Read a book for a quick escape to another world.
5) Hug your husband and your kids! (Squeeze tightly!)
6) Laugh. (Even better when done with a friend.)"
Mary: "I believe slow cookers were sent to us moms straight from heaven."
Mary: "Disconnect from the world. Turn off your cell phone, let the answering maching take care of your home phone calls, turn off the TV, and savor the silence. A little peace and quiet will rejuvenate your soul. Proverbs 14:30 says, "A heart at peace gives life to the body.""
Martha: "Reuse a large spice containers with the removable shaker shield. Fill the container with flour and label it clearly. Use the flour to dust your greased baking pans."
There are tons of other tip tidbits.
Martha: "For a nifty blender cleanup, fill 1/3 of the blender with hot water. Add a drop of dish detergent. Cover and turn on for a few seconds. Rinse and dry." I am so trying this.
Mary: "Take time in your day to be inspired by something small-the scent of a flower from you garden, a hug from a child, an "I love you" from your spouse... Then thank God for the little things in life. Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and discover they were the big things."
Mary: "While you're feeling overwhelmed, try these great stress busters:
1) Take a walk.
2) Read you Bible.
3) Pray.
4) Read a book for a quick escape to another world.
5) Hug your husband and your kids! (Squeeze tightly!)
6) Laugh. (Even better when done with a friend.)"
Mary: "I believe slow cookers were sent to us moms straight from heaven."
Mary: "Disconnect from the world. Turn off your cell phone, let the answering maching take care of your home phone calls, turn off the TV, and savor the silence. A little peace and quiet will rejuvenate your soul. Proverbs 14:30 says, "A heart at peace gives life to the body.""
Martha: "Reuse a large spice containers with the removable shaker shield. Fill the container with flour and label it clearly. Use the flour to dust your greased baking pans."
There are tons of other tip tidbits.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Weekend
We had a pretty good weekend.
Thursday, I made a new recipe, that was quite good. I will include it at the end of this post. I got a gift card to Books A Million for our anniversary and of course bought new cookbooks! I can't wait to flag the recipes I like.
Friday Brian and Robin had to work late, so I had Becca and Kaylee later than normal. I got out some card making materials and they made cards. It was fun to watch their minds at work. They had a great time.
Saturday we had an Easter Egg Hunt at Siemens. Alex realized the bunny had candy, so he tried to get as much candy as possible. Then he found the prize egg and won bath toys. Brianna tried her best to find a prize egg, but didn't. She found a lot of eggs though. They both got gift cards to Toys R Us, because Brianna drew Easter pictures for them both. She is such a great big sister. After that we went to the Harrisburg Egg Drop and that was kind of cool. They dropped Easter eggs from a helicopter and then Brianna got lost. She didn't know she was lost, but we did. That has to be one of the worst feelings a parent can have. After we found her, we had to hurry to the car, it started raining. Then we were so tired, we stayed in for the rest of the night.
Sunday was church. Jimmy's message was really good Sunday. He taught about Communion and what it means. Apparently there were techinal difficulties before the service, but you would never know it, the staff just takes everything in stride and never lets the congregation know there are things happening behind the scenes. Then I had a summer camp meeting. Summer camp is going to be so awesome.
This morning we went to Fractured Prune for breakfast. If you don't know what Fractured Prune is, you are missing out. It is a doughnut shop where they make your doughnuts after you order them, so the doughnuts are always hot and fresh. I had a Strawberry Shortcake and Creamsicle! Yum is all I can say. The owner is so nice. If you live anywhere near Concord, go check them out, they are right beside Wendy's at Concord Mills, in the same shopping center as Firehouse Subs.
I am scheduled to have some dental work done tomorrow. I haven't been to the dentist since Brianna was a baby, so tomorrow may be quite rough. We still have some family stuff going on this week. Brianna and I are running a 5K Saturday and then we will head over to the R2C2 egg hunt at the park.
Quick Arroz Con Pollo
3 cups rice, cooked and hot
3 cups cooked and chopped chicken
1 (10 3/4 oz) can Nacho cheese soup
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with chiles, drained
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Combine rice, chicken, soup, tomatoes, and 1 cup of cheese. Pour into large greased baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cup of cheese over top. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
This is good warmed up the next day too.
I think that is all for today!
Steph
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Miracles
Do you believe in miracles? I do. It's amazing how God shows us miracles when we most need them.
I am technically, according to my doctor, unable to have children. Well, I guess I proved them wrong. I have two of the most beautiful children in the world, yes I am very partial!
A friend of ours had brain surgery yesterday to remove a very fast growing cancerous brain tumor. Guess what God showed up and there was nothing but necrosis! Ellie is blown away that she gets to have more quality time with Joe. Everyone is blown away. The doctors were sure it was tumor, because it was growing so fast. Last night when Ellie called she said Joe had eaten and she was in the hotel getting ready for bed. God has worked many blessings in the lives of this family. Joe was first diagnosed 7 years ago with brain cancer and a year ago was on Hospice care. I am very blessed to know these wonderful people and their two great kids! They help everyone around them to be stronger believers.
The next time you think you can't feel the presence of God, please remember that He gives us a miracle every morning when we wake up.
I am technically, according to my doctor, unable to have children. Well, I guess I proved them wrong. I have two of the most beautiful children in the world, yes I am very partial!
A friend of ours had brain surgery yesterday to remove a very fast growing cancerous brain tumor. Guess what God showed up and there was nothing but necrosis! Ellie is blown away that she gets to have more quality time with Joe. Everyone is blown away. The doctors were sure it was tumor, because it was growing so fast. Last night when Ellie called she said Joe had eaten and she was in the hotel getting ready for bed. God has worked many blessings in the lives of this family. Joe was first diagnosed 7 years ago with brain cancer and a year ago was on Hospice care. I am very blessed to know these wonderful people and their two great kids! They help everyone around them to be stronger believers.
The next time you think you can't feel the presence of God, please remember that He gives us a miracle every morning when we wake up.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Tuesday Thoughts
Today is Brian and mine's anniversary. We have been married for 8 years. Happy Anniversary Brian!
I made some cards today. I am quite proud of myself. I have forgotten how much of a stress reliever it is to be creative. The house was quite during nap time, so I popped in the iPod and just stamped. I still have ink on my fingers! While I'm watching American Idol tonight I may work some more. I have an idea for another one, but need to go purchase some equipment! Next Tuesday is my stamp club night, I don't know if I will be going though, I am scheduled to have some dental work done.
I made Becca's favorite supper tonight. Becca is one of the girls that come over in the afternoon. She even helped me cook. It's nice having someone in the house that wants to learn how to cook, and I love teaching her. It's hard to get her to do her reading homework, she hates it, but will jump at the chance to get in the kitchen with me. The recipe for Chicken Baseballs will be listed below. If you try any of the recipes, let me know how you like them! Just leave a comment, I love getting them, it lets me know people are reading!
I have some family stuff going on this week, so if you will remember us in your prayers.
Chicken Baseballs
4 oz light cream cheese, softened
2 tsp. light maragine, melted
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 chopped onion
2 Tbsp. skim milk
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped small
1 8 oz can reduced fat crescent rolls
Preheat oven to 350. Combine cream cheese, butter, salt, pepper, milk, and onion. Blend. Mix with chicken and stir. Separate crescent roll dough into four rectangles and seal perforations. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture into center of each. Pull opposite corners of dough to center and seal. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
I don't chop the onion, I let the blender do the work for me! We double this recipe, it only makes 4, and normally we have 5-6 for supper. We all like to have these for supper, so it's a crowd pleaser!
I made some cards today. I am quite proud of myself. I have forgotten how much of a stress reliever it is to be creative. The house was quite during nap time, so I popped in the iPod and just stamped. I still have ink on my fingers! While I'm watching American Idol tonight I may work some more. I have an idea for another one, but need to go purchase some equipment! Next Tuesday is my stamp club night, I don't know if I will be going though, I am scheduled to have some dental work done.
I made Becca's favorite supper tonight. Becca is one of the girls that come over in the afternoon. She even helped me cook. It's nice having someone in the house that wants to learn how to cook, and I love teaching her. It's hard to get her to do her reading homework, she hates it, but will jump at the chance to get in the kitchen with me. The recipe for Chicken Baseballs will be listed below. If you try any of the recipes, let me know how you like them! Just leave a comment, I love getting them, it lets me know people are reading!
I have some family stuff going on this week, so if you will remember us in your prayers.
Chicken Baseballs
4 oz light cream cheese, softened
2 tsp. light maragine, melted
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 chopped onion
2 Tbsp. skim milk
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped small
1 8 oz can reduced fat crescent rolls
Preheat oven to 350. Combine cream cheese, butter, salt, pepper, milk, and onion. Blend. Mix with chicken and stir. Separate crescent roll dough into four rectangles and seal perforations. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture into center of each. Pull opposite corners of dough to center and seal. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
I don't chop the onion, I let the blender do the work for me! We double this recipe, it only makes 4, and normally we have 5-6 for supper. We all like to have these for supper, so it's a crowd pleaser!
Last Night
We went to a Japanese restaurant last night for dinner. It was Brian's birthday and today is our anniversary. Normally, Sonya and Amos will watch the kids so we can go out by ourselves, but this year we didn't ask them to do that. Anyway, I love taking my kids to eat Japanese, where they cook at the table. I think this was the first time Alex really realized what was going on, he was mesmerized. He wouldn't eat until after they were finished cooking. Eventhough Brianna won't admit it, she loves it when they pick at her, throwing shrimp tails on her plate, throwing rice in her mouth.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Favorite Things
"These are a few of my favorite things."
Swiffer dusters, GREAT on blinds and between the TV and the entertainment center.
Friends who call everyday, sometimes two times a day, when you have the stomach bug to see how you are and if you need anything.
Stuffing eggs for the Easter egg hunt.
Coffee with good friends
Going out to dinner for special occassions
Rock Group Fridays
Swiffer dusters, GREAT on blinds and between the TV and the entertainment center.
Friends who call everyday, sometimes two times a day, when you have the stomach bug to see how you are and if you need anything.
Stuffing eggs for the Easter egg hunt.
Coffee with good friends
Going out to dinner for special occassions
Rock Group Fridays
Weekend Thoughts
We had a pretty good weekend.
Friday we had Rock Group. I'm really glad we didn't have a lesson to concentrate on. I was really tired and just couldn't get into the RG groove. I enjoyed having everyone here, but just wasn't into it. I did make Reese's Dessert Bars, and let me tell you, they were quite good.
Saturday Brianna and I went to the consignment sale at Harrisburg UMC. We bought a ton of clothes. Brianna got to pick out her own. I think that is the first time I have given her free reign at the clothes racks and turned her loose. After a much deserved nap, we went over to Joe and Ellie's for an egg stuffing party. Our church has a huge Easter egg hunt every year and the kids were stuffing eggs for that.
Sunday was church and more church.
Today is Brian's birthday. Happy Birthday Brian! We love you.
Friday we had Rock Group. I'm really glad we didn't have a lesson to concentrate on. I was really tired and just couldn't get into the RG groove. I enjoyed having everyone here, but just wasn't into it. I did make Reese's Dessert Bars, and let me tell you, they were quite good.
Saturday Brianna and I went to the consignment sale at Harrisburg UMC. We bought a ton of clothes. Brianna got to pick out her own. I think that is the first time I have given her free reign at the clothes racks and turned her loose. After a much deserved nap, we went over to Joe and Ellie's for an egg stuffing party. Our church has a huge Easter egg hunt every year and the kids were stuffing eggs for that.
Sunday was church and more church.
Today is Brian's birthday. Happy Birthday Brian! We love you.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Supper Tonight
Tonight for supper we had taco salad. We love this recipe, thanks for sharing Phyllis.
Lettuce
Ground beef or turkey, browned and drained
Taco seasoning
Cheese, grated
Grape tomatoes
Doritos
Add taco seasoning to ground beef or turkey. Layer all ingredients and top with Kraft Free Catalina dressing. Brian likes it after the Doritos get a little soft from the dressing.
Lettuce
Ground beef or turkey, browned and drained
Taco seasoning
Cheese, grated
Grape tomatoes
Doritos
Add taco seasoning to ground beef or turkey. Layer all ingredients and top with Kraft Free Catalina dressing. Brian likes it after the Doritos get a little soft from the dressing.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
When it Stinks to be a Mom
It really stinks to be a mom when everyone in the house has the stomach virus and you don't get a sick day. It stinks when you are sick, but have to try to take care of everyone else. Brian did help out where he could. He made a Food Lion trip to stock up on supplies. Why don't moms get sick days? Couldn't we put them on some sort of calendar? Anyway, everyone is better and back to "normal", whatever normal means.
I have got to look at my lesson for Sunday. Those girls are going to know if I'm not ready.
I have got to look at my lesson for Sunday. Those girls are going to know if I'm not ready.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Two More Things
Two more things for today:
1) This is one of our favorite recipes. I got it from the Kraft Food and Family magazine, which is totally free.
Easy Shepherd's Pie
1 lb ground beef (I used ground turkey)
2 cups hot mashed potatoes (I used instant)
4 oz. cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup beef gravy (I used a packet of brown gravy)
Preheat oven to 375. Brown meat in a large skillet, drain.
Mix potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of cheese, and the garlic until well blended.
Stir vegetables and gravy into meat.
Spoon into 9-inch baking dish.
Cover with potato mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through.
2) Brianna brought home a poem she wrote about me at school. I am going to type it, just liek she wrote it. Here it is:
Mom
I really love mom. Because shes
like a really true friend. I really
love her. She helps me when I get hurt
and she plays with me. She reads
Harry Poter with me. And helps
with my homework. I help her
clean the house she makes it
fun. My favorite thing to do
in cleaning is dust it's fun.
1) This is one of our favorite recipes. I got it from the Kraft Food and Family magazine, which is totally free.
Easy Shepherd's Pie
1 lb ground beef (I used ground turkey)
2 cups hot mashed potatoes (I used instant)
4 oz. cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup beef gravy (I used a packet of brown gravy)
Preheat oven to 375. Brown meat in a large skillet, drain.
Mix potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of cheese, and the garlic until well blended.
Stir vegetables and gravy into meat.
Spoon into 9-inch baking dish.
Cover with potato mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through.
2) Brianna brought home a poem she wrote about me at school. I am going to type it, just liek she wrote it. Here it is:
Mom
I really love mom. Because shes
like a really true friend. I really
love her. She helps me when I get hurt
and she plays with me. She reads
Harry Poter with me. And helps
with my homework. I help her
clean the house she makes it
fun. My favorite thing to do
in cleaning is dust it's fun.
Weekend
We had a pretty good weekend. On Saturday we went to visit my mom and dad. Got to spend some time with Nana. It was nice sitting at Nana's with Brian and the kids, Sonya, Amos and my mom and dad. Brian and Amos were cutting up and making us all laugh. My mom's church is being remolded and I have to say it looks nothing like the church I grew up in. It is beautiful. The sanctuary is so much bigger and they replaced the light fixtures that used to fall down on people. Nana gave me some new recipe magazines. I think I get my love of cooking from her. We both look at cookbooks a thousand times. The rule here at home, is if we don't like it Papa John's is on speed dial!
Sunday was the first day of Rock Groups for 252. I think the Middle School girls will be a great group. It will just take Robin and I some time to gain their trust and respect. Brian and I finally took the membership class after church. They basically made it "Taylor Proof." Brian and I were both there for the 11:00 service and they provided child care and lunch. D&D Deli provided lunch. Dave's subs are really good. I need to find out where his shop is. Then we just hung out at home.
We started our Biggest Loser at church last week, so this week was our first weigh in. I lost 2 pounds, which is not bad. Jimmy, our pastor, has already thrown down the challenge that he is taking my money. Bring it on Jimmy! So today I got on the treadmill and continued the training for our 5k at Easter. I would love to get outside and run today, but don't know that it will happen. It all depends on when all the extra kids leave.
Tonight I am making the family's new favorite dinner. Check back later for the recipe for Shepherd's Pie! I am making a few new recipes this week, if they are any good I will post them here.
Sunday was the first day of Rock Groups for 252. I think the Middle School girls will be a great group. It will just take Robin and I some time to gain their trust and respect. Brian and I finally took the membership class after church. They basically made it "Taylor Proof." Brian and I were both there for the 11:00 service and they provided child care and lunch. D&D Deli provided lunch. Dave's subs are really good. I need to find out where his shop is. Then we just hung out at home.
We started our Biggest Loser at church last week, so this week was our first weigh in. I lost 2 pounds, which is not bad. Jimmy, our pastor, has already thrown down the challenge that he is taking my money. Bring it on Jimmy! So today I got on the treadmill and continued the training for our 5k at Easter. I would love to get outside and run today, but don't know that it will happen. It all depends on when all the extra kids leave.
Tonight I am making the family's new favorite dinner. Check back later for the recipe for Shepherd's Pie! I am making a few new recipes this week, if they are any good I will post them here.
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