“…. and you, like me, realized there was something missing in your life. So you found her, and asked her to marry you.” – a portion of my Dad’s toast at my brother’s rehearsal dinner this weekend. …….. and yes, the crowd swooned.
Today, this little boy, my 5 year old Monkey, is having root canals and other preventative dental work. I could go on and on and on about how this makes me feel like I’ve failed my son in some way, like I’m less of a parent…. but I won’t. I will ask that you pray…
Happy Birthday, to the first man in my life. Happy Birthday to the one who showed me what to look for in a husband Happy Birthday, to the best Grandpa any Monkey could have. We love you. Thank you for all the lessons: love, patience, laughter, appreciation, joy and independence. Thank you…
Just a little fun from my two favorite boys. We’re on the road today headed towards my brother’s wedding!!! He’s getting married at the Waco Zoo tomorrow. I’m SO excited! What Friday Fun do y’all have to share? I’d love to hear it. and don’t forget about Deanna’s Food Foto Friday
Do you like spinach dip? Do you like chicken? Do you like quick, easy, classic and delicious? If you answered yes to those 3 ‘questions’ ooo baby, do I have a delicious and easy baked chicken recipe for y’all. Spinach & Almond Baked Chicken This is the 3rd and final recipe for the Hellmann’s Chicken…
If you follow me on facebook, you know that there hasn’t been a lot of cooking going on in my house because for the past 3 weeks we’ve been dealing with some health issues with Monkey that have taken up a ridiculous amount of time. This past Wednesday – we (he) finally found answers and…
“Rachel, I don’t want you to grow up” – Granny, to a young me my response “Why Granny, Won’t you love me when I’m bigger?” I don’t know how old I was at the time of that conversation, and I don’t remember her response to me, but now that I have my own children –…
This Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders recipe is so good (as is the giveaway) that I’m not posting a new recipe today, but re-linking them so that all y’all wonderful Mouthwatering Monday linkers get to see it, too. Seriously, y’all – the chicken is juicy – the ‘breading’ is crispy and they’re BAKED. Get…
These honey mustard marinated, cornflake and parmesan crusted, baked chicken tenders are the 2nd recipe I’ve made and am sharing with y’all as a part of my participation in the Hellmann’s Chicken Change Up program. Last month, I talked about our busy lives and shared with y’all my time saving Baked Chicken with Cream…
Do y’all remember when I posted about Eggy? About the 17 Day diet, our successes and my complete lack of inspiration for what to do with eggplant that fit into The 17 Day Diet parameters. Little did I know… there’s a recipe for Eggplant Parmesan in the back of The 17 Day Diet book. My…
On Easter Day the veil between time and eternity thins to gossamer. ~Douglas Horton Happy Easter, from my family to yours.
I have discovered something amazing. UH-MAY-ZING! Lemon Zested Sugar. If y’all knew about this and didn’t share this with me… I think our relationship might be somewhat fractured :-). When Tina announced that April’s Crazy Cooking Challenge was Blueberry Muffins, I knew that I wanted something different, something more, something tonguegasmic. Maria is one…