Summer Bucket List 2011

This is a fun idea. Make a summer bucket list for your family to do for the summer. Click Here for a Summer Bucket list party for more ideas.

Here is our list:

1. Go on a picnic
2. Have a Water balloon fight
3. Go on bike ride
4. Go to movie Theatre
5. Vacation Bible School
6. Summer Library Program
7. Visit Impression 5 museum
8. Play Basketball
9. Blow bubbles
10. Sidewalk chalk art
9. Read, Read, Read
10. Go swimming with Grandma
11. Yard sales
12. Make a craft with recyclables
13. Go Camping
14. Toddler Time
15. Make new friends :)
16. Play dates
17. Wash outside of cars
18. Go to a Beach
19. Jump rope
20. Random Acts of Kindness
21. Nature Walk
22. Play Catch
23. Go to at least one Mops summer outing
24. Have a summer party
25. Explore the Ledges
26. Fly a Kite
27. Do a craft from Family Fun Magazine
28. Play in Kiddie pool
29. Play in Sprinkler
30. Make a obstacle course
31. Visit Local Zoo

Yummy and easy Guacomole Dip

1 ripened Avocado ( I set mine on the counter until it feels soft)

A bit of Lemon juice for flavor and to keep it from browning

Mix desired amount of your favorite salsa

Peel Avocado and mash up

Add in lemon juice and salsa

Viola! a fast, easy and nutritious dip, just add some chips.

My 30th b-day

I had a pretty good b-day. I hung out with my 4 kids and hubby, cooked on the grill (of course my husband did this LOL). We had a delicious ice cream cake and enjoyed the day. It was a beautiful day and it wasn't too bad turning 30. I got some birthday money from my hubby. I shopped for myself today and picked up a very comfortable and cute suit that was 40% off at Peebles. He insisted I buy something for myself and so I did :) I have it pictured above. I can retire my maternity suit and wear this when I take my kids swimming.

Homemade Mac and Cheese

This is from Cooks.com

1lb elbow macaroni
1 can evaporated milk
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup butter
1lb. assorted cheese (sharp, cheddar, Velveeta, Parmesan)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring Medium sized pan of water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni. Cook macaroni until done. Meanwhile, cut up cheese into thin slices or small cubes. Drain water and pour macaroni into a casserole dish.

Add butter, salt, pepper, milk and cheese. Stir together.

Bake for about 20- 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. If it gets dry you may need to add a little milk.

Turning 30

In less than one month I will be turning the big 30 (May 12). In honor of turning 30 I am thinking of one of my favorite movies 13 going on 30. It depicts 30 as flirty an fun:) A thirteen year old whom can't wait to be thirty. In fact she wishes to be thirty and her wish seems to come true. She has a successful job and famous, good looking boyfriend. She later realizes that there were great things around her as a thirteen year old that she was overlooking.

Although I have not accomplished all of my dreams, I figure I have a pretty good life. I have a husband whom loves me and four great kids. I enjoy posting and writing on my blog. But, most importantly I always have a heavenly father to talk to about anything. I also can thank him for the many blessings he has given me. I look forward to turning over a new leaf and entering a new chapter in my life. I am excited about what God may have in store for me and enjoying the great people in my life today. Cheers to turning 30 and did I forget to mention that my husband is turning 30 this Thursday :) Happy 30th to him as well.

Power of Prayer

This is my youngest baby Logan. He will be 4 months at the end of this month. I thought it looked like he was praying and it reminded me of one of the most important things I can do before I do anything else. Whenever I am troubled I can pray. If I am worried about something or someone I can pray. If I don't like the things I see going on in the world I can pray. Praying is versatile and can be done anywhere. As a mother it is very important that I pray for my children and pray that I continue to become the mother God planned me to be and pray for my husband.


"Seek The Lord and while He may be found, call upon Him while he is near" (Isaiah 55:6)

"And whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and [really] believing, you will receive" Matthew 21: 22


"Don't worry about anything: instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done"Phillipians 4:6

Cheesy Rice and Chicken Casserole

2 chicken breasts
minute rice
1 can chicken broth
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can of mushrooms
1 onion
shredded cheese

preheat oven to 350 degrees

Cut up chicken and brown in a skillet pan
Chop and Saute onions
make rice
Mix rice with chicken
pour in chicken broth
add mushrooms and onions
add in can of mushroom soup
Stir all ingredients together
put cheese on top and mix some in if desired

bake in oven for 30 minutes

My very own recipe turned out delicious.