How is it Working

So I have been doing E-Mealz for about 3 weeks, and I love it!!! It is so easy and the recipes are terrific. We signed up for the family of 2 and we always have leftovers. I actually love going grocery shopping. I have a list and I am sticking to it. I also have time to look for coupons on some of the items which is helpful.

Here is one recipe that we like:

White Barbecue Chicken
6 T. Mayo
1 T salt (I used chicken seasoning salt instead of salt and pepper)
1 t pepper
2 T sugar
3 T vinegar
1/4 C of milk
1lb. of chicken tenders

Combine first 6 ingredients and pour over chicken. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.

This one is a keeper!!! If you try the recipe let me know how you liked it?

One suggestion I do have is that, if you use the 2 person for a larger family, like a family of 3 or 4 you will need a little more meat.

By the way Wal-Mart had boneless, skinless chicken breast on sale $4.00 saving $1.00. I stocked up. You use a lot of chicken on E-Mealz.

I hope everyone has a great week!!!

Fun Friday 3/20/2009

This Fun Friday=FF we made a Easter Egg Tree. When I was a little girl I remember my mom always having one. She would blow the eggs and we would dye them. I knew that when I had kids this was the one tradition that I had to keep. So I recruited Hunter and Libby, as Bailee crawled on the floor and we made the egg tree. We had such a great time, and it was educational as well. The kids helped me count how many drops of dye to put in and they practiced on there colors. I also drew some hearts so that when the egg was dyed they would appear and who ever got that egg got to keep it. I had a great time and can't wait to do this next year when Bailee is a little older.

Ashley Redburn

When I go to work I take Bailee to Ashley Redburn's house. She was the first person, besides family, that I had told about us adopting a child and had asked her if she knew anyone that babysits. She said that she might be interested in doing it? I was totally ecstatic! I knew Ashley through church, we started sitting next to her family when Jim and I started going to First Baptist. I knew that she was a terrific mother and would love my child. So Bailee has been going to Ashley's since she was 4 weeks old. Not only does a terrific job with all the kids she babysits she is also a terrific mom. She always makes sure that her kids get attention while keeping her eyes on 4 other kids. I don't usually have to be at work at a certain time, so I usually stay and chit chat with Ashley. We have some of the most interesting conversations, from what we did that weekend to our views about religion, raising kids, and men. I usually kiss Bailee goodbye, drive off and pray that Ashley has a good day with all the kids.

Ashley not only Bailee's babysitter, she has become a true friend. I love her kids, and her whole family,even Lincoln. I know that if I just need to say something to get off my chest I can say it to her and she won't take offense to it. She might not agree with me, but she respects my opinion. She has taught me so much. Ashley has decided to stop babysitting, which I totally understand her reasons. Even though I give her a hard time about it. I won't be knocking on her door every morning, but we are friends and that we will still hang out.

I just want to thank you for watching Bailee for us. I am truely blessed to have gotten to know you better and to call you friend.

P.S.-I know that I couldn't have said all of this to your face because you wouldn't have understood a word I said, due to all the crying.

My Brother

I got an email the other day from my brother, Kris and I was so excited. You see my brother and I have been through some difficult times, during our teenage years we weren't exactly close. I know that I was extremely jealous of my brother growing up, he was very athletic and everything came easy to him. I on the other hand was like a bull in the china closet.(My dad's favortie comment to descrie me) I felt like I had to work ten times as hard to do anything. I don't know when exactly our relationship had changed, but it has and I am so grateful for that. So here are the things I love about my brother:

1. He is a great son(even though he needs to call mom more often)
2. He is the best father(he did have a great teacher)
3. He is caring and respectful
4. He can talk your ear off until the early morning hours
5. He still kisses me on the cheek
6. He makes a mean steak and brisket
7. He is creative
8. He is a great uncle
9. He takes care of his family
10. He is my brother

Kris, I love you and I couldn't have asked for a better brother than you.

Movies

I used to merchandise the movies in my previous job, so setting down and watching one was not fun for me. But since I no longer work that job anymore, and that we only get 1 channel on the T.V. I have been turning to movies. Here is a list of some of my favorites, movies that I could watch over and over.

1. Grease
2. Top Gun
3. Steel Magnolia's
4. Beaches
5. Forrest Gump
6. Places in the Heart
7. Pretty Woman
8. Sleepless in Seatle
9. Love Comes Softly (All of the Janette Oke's movies, a wonderful family series)
10. Titanic (Honorable Mention, I wanted ten so I put this one in for Ashley)

Mirror Mirror

The other day a friend and I were walking and this lady drove by, we pulled to the side since we had the kids with us and watched her pass us. I looked at the woman's face, she was frowning I asked my friend who by the way knows everyone in this town, is that her normal facial expression? She said, "Yeah". I was like how sad, to think that this poor woman goes through life with a frown on her face. So last night while I couldn't sleep I was thinking how do people perceive me? And how do I want people to remember me when I am gone? And what can I do to make sure that people see me as I see myself? I know big questions for 2 in the morning. As I layed there with my thoughts I realized the only person I need to asnwer to is God.

Fun Friday

So ever since I knew that I wanted to be a mom, I always wanted to make sure that I created memories for my child, like my mom did. So I came up with "Fun Friday". The rules for "Fun Friday" is that anything goes, a day that Bailee and I do whatever we want. A day where laundry, dishes, a clean house, or any other chores don't have to be done. We can spend this time together or with friends just as long as we are together.

Our first "Fun Friday" was spent with Ashley Redburn and her crew. We flew a kite, blew bubble, and took a long walk. Bailee was taking her nap during the flying the kite and bubbles but she loved the walk. My favorite part of the day was just being with Bailee, good friends and laughing.

I look forward to many more Fun Fridays.

Spring Foward

I know that I haven't blogged in a while, I just don't think I have anything important to say. My mood has not been the best lately. I know that part of my problem is that I am ready for spring to get here. So here is what I am ready for.

I am ready to take walks in the park/springs with Bailee and Jake
I am ready to take a Sunday drive with Jim and Bailee
I am ready for my tulips to come up
I am ready for warmth of the sun on my face
I am ready to have a glass of wine and sit on the front porch with Jim
I am ready to Bar-B-Que
I am ready for the grass to be cut, the smell of fresh cut grass is the best
I am ready to plant my garden
I am ready to do yard work
I am ready to have this garage sale and get rid of stuff
I am ready to see Bailee walk, by the way she is pulling herself up
I am ready to go to the pool and take Bailee swimming for the first time
I am ready to make new memories with my family friends

I am ready for Spring and Summer to get here, please hurry!!!