Meal #2

Cheesy Spaghetti

1 box (13oz) favorite pasta noodles (I like 'Barilla' thin spaghetti)
1 can (10oz) cheddar cheese soup
1 jar (32oz) favorite pasta sauce (I like 'Classico')

Prepare noodles according to package directions. In medium saucepan combine sauce & soup. Heat over medium heat; until hot. Serve over noodles with garlic bread and side salad.

I am not a big fan of spaghetti, but this makes it enjoyable!

Meal #1

I decided that I wanted to use our family blog to catalog some of our favorite meals. In an effort to NOT have all my favorite recipes lost when the computer crashes again.
I will at least have the TOP recipes saved here.

BREWER POT PIE

1 bag(12oz.) Steamfresh Frozen Mixed Vegetables
1 can(10oz.) Cream of Chicken Soup
3-pcs. boneless, skinless chicken; cubed
1/2 C. milk
1 can(16oz.) Pillsbury Grands Biscuits
1 TBSP. olive oil

Preheat oven to 350. Place biscuits on cookie sheet; cook according to package. Place olive oil and cubed chicken in skillet over medium heat; until chicken is cooked. Place vegetables in microwave; cook according to package. Add soup and milk to skillet with chicken; until combined. Now add vegetables and cook on low. Serve when hot and biscuits are finished. Can be served over biscuits.

Our family likes to eat homemade jam or apple butter on the biscuits.

You will notice a theme or pattern, I like anything that can be cooked in one pan and love my crock-pot.

Pumpkin Party

Today is fall break for the schools and our friend Jenn invited us over so the kids could have a pumpkin painting party. After the kiddos painted their pumpkins, Jenn passed out snacks that began with the letter P: popcorn, pretzels, pumpkin bread, and punch.

Thank you Jenn for hosting another FUN party!

Happy Birthday Dimitri

Today we celebrate Dimitri's 9th birthday. Dimitri is such a delightful young man. Dimitri loves sports, loves to help others, loves to read, loves video games, and is good at just about everything he tries.

As a family we went to pizza(his choice). Then he got to celebrate with some friends on Saturday. We all ate some more pizza(repeat theme with him).

Then headed out to the movies to see "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs".

Came home opened presents and ate some cupcakes. Present highlights....

It was a fun day shared by all.

Happy Birthday Buddy!

We LOVE you.

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Dimitri...bikes...ER...staples...

Dimitri was playing outside with some friends today, when he had a crash and burn moment. Once we cleaned the area of blood we evaluated the laceration to determine if it would need to be closed. So we packed up and headed to the ER for them to decide. Here are some before and after shots. He now gets to sport around with 2 staples for 10 days, until they can be safely removed. This was not a fun experience for our poor kid that needed 4 of us to restrain him while they placed the staples. He was as brave as to be expected when they don't even numb the area.

ALL ABOARD!!!

Today we took the kids downtown to Bricktown to meet up with our friends the Olsen's. I had heard about this FREE event for the kids put on by Disney. DISNEY PULLS OUT ALL THE WHISTLE STOPS FOR 40-CITY TRAVELING EXPERIENCE. Disney's Christmas Carol Train Tour rolls into the Santa Fe Depot August 21-23, bringing a free behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of Disney's A Christmas Carol movie, which will be released in theaters November 6th, starring Jim Carey. Glimpse a winter wonderland featuring holiday decor, Christmas carolers, behind-the-scenes glimpses of the film and artifacts from the Charles Dickens Museum. Interactive games will allow visitors to explore Dickens' London in the train and surrounding exhibits. Here are some of the shots from our fun evening.
One of four custom-designed vintage rail cars.