Sunday, November 29, 2009

2nd Cut Job on Hair!!! OH MY!


Yes, she got in big trouble....but what do you do?? She went into the bathroom and cut her hair again. She got it really good this time....not much else we can do:( Hope it grows out quickly. I guess she wanted to be able to see and not let mommy grow her bangs out! LOL

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Santa in Seneca


The gang waiting for Santa to arrive to town! We made Gerard stoop down so he wasn't so tall...the thing is I'm just leaning over...not stooping! LOL


She was so excited this year to see Santa! She couldn't wait to run up and sit on his lap to tell him what she wanted for Christmas which was anything "PRINCESS":)

After we saw Santa we made a stop at Freddy's Pizza for supper...mommy LOVES their pizza and it is not a trip back home without it!



Priceless Picture!!!


I love my pretty little girl!!!

Disney On Ice


We had so much fun today! We went and got shop Christmas shopping done before meeting up with Monica and the girls. We then headed over to the Expo Center to watch Disney on Ice. It was a priceless two hours with my daughter. To watch her amazement and expressions brought tears to my eyes! I was so happy that we went because it brought such joy to my heart to watch her! She came home in her Mickey Mouse crown and told daddy all about the show. The show itself was amazing!!! I would recommend it to anyone with small children. It is a great show to spend quality time with your children. We sang, marched and clapped along! Just a few pcitures from our day!!!

Friday, November 27, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!


What a busy break! We spent Thanksgiving Day with two dinners....one at noon and one at 5 p.m. Lots of great food, fun and family. Grandpa Jr. got a new little Boarder Collie puppy who is 8 weeks old who is named Trixie....the kids LOVE her and she is already a such a great puppy.
Kyra had a great time with all her cousins and they are so much fun to watch.

We then went over to my dad's for supper and had a great time. Kyra is so blessed to have so many grandparents that love her.

This morning I got up and went with Ryan's family to Marysville for Black Friday...he says we are crazy, but I thought we got some great deals!

We have much to be Thankful for today and everyday!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Sunday = Freezer Meals


The finished project for this Sunday:)


Creamed Chicken & Biscuits
  • 1/2 large onion
  • 1.5 tsp butter
  • 4 c cooked chicken
  • 1/2 c sour cream
  • 1/2 c milk
  • 1/2 c cooked carrots
  • 1/2 peas (I used Green Beans)
  • 1 c shredding cheese
  • 6 refrigerator biscuits
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
Boil chicken and you can either cube or use shredded. Put butter in pan and saute onions until tender. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle with cheese and top with biscuits. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees


Enchilada Casserole
  • 1 1/2 lbs hamburger
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10oz) enchilada sauce
  • 1 (4-oz) green chilies chopped
  • 1 (10-to-12oz) taco sauce
  • 1 can block olives, chopped (I used black beans instead)
  • Tortillas
  • 2 c cheddar cheese
  • 2 c mozzarella cheese
Brown and drain hamburger, onion, and green pepper. Add both soups, enchilada sauce, green chilies, taco sauce and black olives (beans). line well greased dish (9x13 or larger) with tortillas. Add 1/2 of meat mixture and one cup of each of the cheeses. Repeat all layers. Bake at 350 degrees at 30 to 45 minutes.


Sausage Balls
  • 1 lb hot sausage
  • 3 cups bisquick
  • 10 oz sharp cheddar cheese
Mix all ingredients together and shape into little balls. Bake 20 minutes at 375 degrees.

I would suggest adding some milk and perhaps an egg to help hold the mixture together and not make it so dry. They are very good...Kyra LOVED them! I am freezing these for later! Will try again with milk/eggs added next time.



Cabbage Roll Casserole

  • 1 sm head cabbage, chopped
  • 1 1/2 lbs hamburger
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 ctns crescent rolls
  • 1/4 chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Brown hanburger and drain. Add chopped cabbage and onion and cook until cabbage is tender. Add mushroom soup. Unroll one container of crescent rols into a greased 9x13 pan. Pour hamburger mixture on top of crescent rolls. Put shredded cheese on top of hamburger. Top with other container of crescent rolls. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until lightly brown.

I used 2lbs of hamburger and extra cabbage. I also did not cook the casserole and divided it into two freezer containers (see pictures) By dividing it into two meals I used a can of crescent rolls per dish. I also added Garlic, salt/pepper to taste.

28 Weeks


28 weeks this week! Ryan and I decided that this one is really different from when I was pregnant with Kyra. He seems to be all in my tummy...don't get me wrong...I've gained about a 1lb/week once I got over being sick but my overall appearance is much "slimmer" could I say than I was with Kyra. I do still have about 2 months left..geeze...is that ALL? This pregnancy has flown by even with being sick in the summer.

This past week I've been really sick with a sinus infection and they said something viral. I went to the Dr. last Wednesday and they sent me home to rest. My pressure in my head seems to be better but I'm still very congested....lots of rinsing my sinus's along with antibiotics. Friday the junk seems to move into my chest and I feel like I am hacking up a lung!

I went with Ryan and Kyra to the K-State game on Saturday and made it to the beginning of the 3rd quarter. Then I went out the car and fell asleep...I didn't even care we lost because I just feel so terrible. I have decided though that Kyra doesn't like me at the games with her and her daddy. The first half she was a PILL but the second I left she was happy as a lark for daddy! Even sitting on the lady's lap that has seats next to us. Little stinker!

We left right after the game was over and went to my FAVORITE grocery store HYVEE!!!! Got groceries and then I came home and crashed for a couple of hours then basically went back to bed. Kyra and I watched the Wizard of Oz for awhile before I decided I just needed more sleep.

Today I plan on making some more freezer meals...the realization of that in 12 weeks this baby is going to be here is hitting me and we don't have ANYTHING ready!!!!!!

So...I'm OFF....!!!

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Everything Is Right In the World Again!!!! Go CATS!


What a great day for a GREAT game!! K-State is back to beating KU!!! The weather was beautiful and the game was outstanding! It was so great to have the Cats beat the Hawks! I like to say that the world is back as it should be!

We didn't take Miss Kyra to the game. She stayed at a friend's house and had a grand time. So grand that she didn't want to leave! She loves it over there. It was nice to have some adult time with my husband since those times are limited and will become even more in about 2.5 months!:)


I love my handsome husband and my Cats!


To keep up with my ever expanding belly we took a picture today since I'm 27 weeks this week. My headache seems to be gone, but now it seems that I'm having sinus problems. Drainage and sore throat. I'm thinking that's probably why I had such a terrible headache this week.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

School Pictures Will Never End For Me:)


Tada! Beautiful I know right? Here is my school picture for the year. I'm going to say that being pregnant helped achieve this fabulous look:) LOL Actually I really do like it, it's one of the better ones. Ryan was looking at all of them last night and said to the one that I had the year after I had Kyra "Uh...did you forget that it was picture day?" I told him "YEP!" It's fun and very funny to compare and look at all the ones I've taken in the 6 years that I'm been teaching. Gives us something to laugh about for sure!

I am home today. I've had a terrible headache for the past three days, however today it is much less. I've also had a stomach ache but no fever. Yesterday was horrible, but I made it though the day so I could stay home and rest today. Hopefully by tomorrow I'll be as good as new!

On the Kyra front, she had her 3 year check up yesterday! She is doing great! Her height was 31.5 inches without shoes putting her in the 63%ile and her weight was 29lbs putting her in the 20%ile. She's a lightweight we know!! She did such a great job at the office! She is SUCH a big girl now that she gets to stand on the scale like mommy does and had her blood pressure taken like mommy does! She listened to the nurse and it was so awesome to see this little girl do all these "big" girl things:) We hadn't been to the Dr. for gosh....before I was pregnant! So that was great and hopefully we can continue the minimal visits to the office. She DID have to get a shot, but only one. Again she was AWESOME, we only cried for about a minute and by the time we walked out she was fine. She had to tell daddy though about her band-aid! We do need to head to the County Health Dept. to get her other shots, but need to wait for a new supply.

So we were very pleased with the Dr. visit;) Until next time......