Why...

This morning Caleb asked me why dragons were called dragons. I told him I didn't know. He said, "I think it's because they DRAG their tails." I thought that was pretty creative thinking. :O)

Can You Help Me Out?

I am looking for a new dentist. I would rather have one that specializes in children. Any suggestions?

Cooking Slump

That's what I'm in. I feel like I make the same meals over and over again. I have no creativity and not a large budget, so I end up making my easy "go to" meals. I'm sure there are a lot of you out there that have the same problem. The thing is...your "go to" meals may be different from mine. I would love to have some easy but tasty recipes, if you are willing to share.

Here is one of my family's favorites. It is a crock pot recipe and SO easy.

Put 3 or 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.

Mix 1 can of cream of chicken soup with 1/3 cup of milk and pour over chicken.

Mix 1 box of stove top stuffing with 1 cup of water and pour that on the top.

Cook on low for apx 6 hours.

(I will cook it for 6-8 hours if I am using frozen chicken.)

Pass the Tissue

As of today, my baby is registered for kindergarten. Where did the last 4 and a half years go? I have been excited at the thought of both of my kids being in school. Excited about the small amount of "me time" that would allow. I'm still excited, but I have to admit that it tugs at my heart a bit. I'm looking forward to this next "phase" of our lives. Along with the sadness, it brings a lot of possibility. My babies aren't babies anymore. Can't wait to see what's to come!

Lock Me Up and Throw Away the Key

Yesterday I had the privilege of going with Makenzie on a school field trip. It was to the Museum and the Old Idaho Penitentiary. We had a great time. This is a field trip that I remember going on when I was the same age as her. Most 4th grade classes take this trip while studying Idaho History. It was a crazy feeling to be seeing all of it again, but with my own child. I have to say that I think I may have enjoyed it more than the kids. I took SO MANY pictures and I learned so much. It was very interesting. I'm sure as a 4th grade child I didn't pay that much attention. It was nice to go back. Here are just a few of my many pics:



Makenzie locked up in maximum security.

Makenzie and Alex.
















This was a drawing done inside one of the solitary confinement cells. Our tour guide said it wasn't uncommon for the inmates to refer to this as "home".

She's just too stinking cute!

Gotta Say...

Subway's "Southern Style Chicken and Dumpling" soup is my FAVORITE!!!! Any time I go to WalMart I have to go in the Subway to see if they are serving it that day. They don't have it all that often, so it doesn't even matter if I am hungry. If they have it, I get it! And a bowl is only $1.80! Got some today...Makes me HAPPY!

Beautiful Weather

This past weekend was so great. Saturday was spent cleaning the house and doing yard work. This is our first spring in our house. Scott has had lots of plans for the yard and was excited for the warm weather so he could get started. It's already looking great!

Sunday we had a BBQ at my parent's house. They live right across the street from a small neighborhood park. With the weather being so nice we couldn't pass up some play time. We tossed the football around for a while and tried to play with a large frisbee, but the wind made that almost impossible. Hard to believe that on Monday we woke up to snow on the ground and by Sunday we were in shorts and tank tops. So nice. Later we played Canasta and had some birthday cake in honor of my Mom's birthday. (Thanks Amy for the awesome cake!)

This is Scott's last week at B of A. He has a bad case of "short-timer's disease". He is so excited to start his new job. Hang in there, Babe! You're so close!