tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920569584890173222024-02-18T22:51:42.800-05:00The Arbuckle Family BlogNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17729270678121695683noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92056958489017322.post-7258545270111441932011-08-29T15:48:00.000-04:002011-08-29T15:48:32.481-04:00John's 1st Birthday PartyJohn's first birthday party was wonderful and relatively low key. It was so nice to live around family, so Justin's family came over to celebrate.<br />
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Here is the invitation:<br />
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We have soooo much stuff. I tried to deter receiving so many gifts, but only one family member took our suggestion.<br />
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Here are some pictures from his special day.<br />
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My mom came in town and we went to the zoo on his actual birthday. We also got a call on this day from our realtor telling us our house sold!<br />
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At the Zoo:<br />
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I am glad we got some pictures with him on his actual birthday because I did not get one with him at his birthday party.<br />
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We live in Arkansas now so a John Deere theme seemed appropriate. (Justin picked it out.)<br />
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The cake we had made.<br />
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He is not sure about his hat.<br />
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Our first baby... who is getting too big!<br />
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Of course he had to get his own John Deere from his aunt Beth.<br />
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I think I tried to take a bite of his cake... bad idea.<br />
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Better late than never... Happy 1st birthday to my precious baby boy! Mommy loves you!<br />
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<img src="http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n120/dragonfly101201/Album%202/Nicole-Siggy.jpg" />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17729270678121695683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92056958489017322.post-74742958624224255272011-08-07T17:30:00.001-04:002011-08-07T17:30:32.279-04:00Getting Caught UpIt has been over four months since I have posted on this blog. That is pathetic! I am going to try to get caught up for my own bad memory.<br />
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I am going to post weekly on this blog. For my me, my family and friends who do not live near us.<br />
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John promoted out of the baby area in church today. Tears (from me) immediately followed. (I know I have issues.)<br />
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Time has flown by and I don't want to forget about anything that happens during these crazy, but precious years of their young lives.<br />
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I am so blessed to be a mommy, I just wish I was better at keeping up with it all!<br />
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<img src="http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n120/dragonfly101201/Album%202/Nicole-Siggy.jpg" />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17729270678121695683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92056958489017322.post-40030034484219332802011-03-04T12:00:00.009-05:002011-03-04T12:00:07.320-05:00Photo of the Week: 1st Birthday Party Invitation PictureOne week from today John turns one year old.<br />
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The phrase "John is turning one" is surreal to me. It kills me how much he has grown up this past month.<br />
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I took some pictures for his birthday party invitation. I promise, I was trying to not be like <a href="http://www.theoverwhelmedwoman.com/2011/02/moms-learn-from-me-please-dont-put-your-kids-through-this/">this</a>.<br />
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Here is the one I decided on. It is in color on his invitation, but I love it in black in white.<br />
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Oh my word, John is turning one.<br />
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What makes this so funny is the fact that twenty years ago...I used to have bangs that looked almost identical. (Does anyone remember the poof?)<br />
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Kate loves hot chocolate with "<a href="http://arbucklefamilyblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/from-mouth-of-my-child.html">mallow marshes</a>" and whipped cream. I think she especially loves it because we do this:<br />
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Kate brought all her Bibles into her bed and proceeded to do her "Bible Study". What makes this so funny is Justin does the same thing when he studies and prepares lessons. He has all his books around him (He does it at the dining room table though, not in our bed).<br />
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Justin was out of town and I took this picture of the kids to send to him. If you want to read the entire story and experience my "issues" you can check it out <a href="http://www.theoverwhelmedwoman.com/2011/02/moms-learn-from-me-please-dont-put-your-kids-through-this/">here</a>.<br />
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I hope you all had a great week!<br />
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Have a great Saturday!<br />
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Justin was watching the Celebrity All-Star Basketball game. Kate was in the room with him. When they introduced Justin Bieber she was beside herself and kept chanting his name.<br />
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It was so funny. Even this morning she asked her daddy to see Justin Bieber on the TV. (Sports Center was playing highlights of the game).<br />
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Here is a little video of Kate from last night... see her eyes light up when she says his name... she kills me. (You have to turn up the volume to hear her... she is whispering).<br />
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Justin Bieber really does something to little girls... Oh and adults... Justin (my Justin) actually voted for him to be MVP last night.<br />
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Excuse me, I now have to go download Baby, Baby, Baby Ohhh.<br />
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Have a great Saturday!<br />
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They are growing so fast... please make it slow down!<br />
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These pictures are my way of coping and trying to capture what they are like right now.<br />
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Kate told John this morning that he was her best friend. Please note that her best friend changes daily and today was the first time John was her best friend.<br />
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She was so cute and wanted him to play with her all morning.<br />
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Here is a picture of them in her play house this morning:<br />
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Here is a picture of them together from last week (this picture completely captures their personality):<br />
Kate is in la la land and John is like "mama, you all are crazy".<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Words cannot express how much I love them!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I have also started a new blog this week. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">It is called The Overwhelmed Woman: <a href="http://www.theoverwhelmedwoman.com/">www.theoverwhelmedwoman.com</a>. If you want to subscribe to the Overwhelmed Woman by email <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=TheOverwhelmedWoman&loc=en_US">click here</a>. (Each post will be emailed to you. Remember to confirm your subscription.) </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I have a variety of things I want to write about on The Overwhelmed Woman. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am going to keep this blog as more of an update for my family & friends on my kids, etc. If you want to subscribe to this personal blog enter your email in the box on the right.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am also going to start posting my recipes over there. My goal is to post at least one recipe a week. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Today I posted a recipe for <a href="http://www.theoverwhelmedwoman.com/2011/02/recipe-ive-been-wanting-to-make-disneys-tonga-toast/">Tonga Toast</a> from Disney World... it is a "life changing experience". (I had to throw that in there for Deb, Jay, Katie and Chris.)<br />
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I guess all of this my way of handling how fast everything is going by.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
How do you handle your kids growing up so quickly?<br />
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Leave a comment below, I'd love to hear.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Much love!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Justin reminded me that in one month he will be a year old and thus the monthly picture with Mickey will end. We joked about having him take a picture with Mickey each year (even his teen age years). I don't think John will go for that, but it would be funny if 18 years from now.. I was showing you his picture with Mickey (one can only dream).<br />
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I seriously can't believe how quickly it has flown by. He is getting so big. He is crawling everywhere and so curious. He studies how things work. I would love to know what is going on in his little mind.<br />
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I love him so much!<br />
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Here is his eleven month picture.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was talking to my hair stylist the other day and she was telling me how hard of time she was having making "real" food for her one year old. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dear OCD moms: The cheese does not have to be perfectly placed and let your child steal a piece of cheese to eat... it will be ok. (I struggle with this.)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If it is not coming out fast enough for you... just flip it upside down. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over parmesan.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fold tortilla in half. (Kate may or may not have put a handful of shredded cheese in her mouth.) </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Spray butter on each side of tortilla. Cook on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes, until cheese has melted. Flip half way through cooking time.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Can you see the excitement and joy? This will happen in your house also. :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">1 Whole Wheat Tortilla (you can use a regular tortilla or bread)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">2 Slices Mozzarella Cheese</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">1/4 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Spray Butter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">1. Place 2 slices of mozzarella cheese on one half of tortilla. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">2. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over mozzarella cheese.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">3. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over parmesan.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">4. Fold tortilla in half.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">5. Spray butter on each side of tortilla.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">6. Place tortilla in pan and cook on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes, until cheese has melted. Flip half way through cooking time.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
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</a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17729270678121695683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92056958489017322.post-55093643257866781242011-02-07T20:22:00.000-05:002011-02-07T20:22:03.102-05:00Dream Home?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zqydmw7WfDYcrhvHF8gQHL5vnsxxIpjPI4ANI706fDBzXLxnu-JUstchQTz3YVIAcETb2lecvgYrHKmVhOCF8buJMaZdMlUCdjWORDtK8cgl-IzVQNur7bpw6toxABb2-KkIvooT1H8/s1600/dream+home+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zqydmw7WfDYcrhvHF8gQHL5vnsxxIpjPI4ANI706fDBzXLxnu-JUstchQTz3YVIAcETb2lecvgYrHKmVhOCF8buJMaZdMlUCdjWORDtK8cgl-IzVQNur7bpw6toxABb2-KkIvooT1H8/s320/dream+home+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>When you think of your "dream home", what picture comes to mind?<br />
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My mind goes to the above picture. This is a picture of Hulk Hogan's home. I've been in that home several times. It is only a few minutes away from the home (much smaller home) I grew up in. I babysat for them (about 15 years ago) and I used to work for his ex-wife, Linda.<br />
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I can honestly say it is the most beautiful home I've ever seen with my own eyes.<br />
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These pictures do not do it justice.<br />
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We were at my sister-in-laws house for a Super Bowl party last night. They just built a house and it is incredibly beautiful. A guy in our life group told Justin that their house was the nicest home he had ever stepped foot in.<br />
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I assure you that I will never own a home as nice as the one above or one as nice as my sister-in-law's.<br />
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Confession: I daydream of owning a home like that.<br />
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When I catch myself in a daydream, I have to remind myself... it is not the style or beauty of the house that really matters. <br />
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The atmosphere and relationships within the home are what is important. Those will make lasting impressions and will be remembered forever. Generally, it is not a home itself that causes one to be sentimental; it is the memories that took place within the home.<br />
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It causes me to ask myself, what kind of "dream home" do I want?<br />
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My "dream home" consists of a place where my husband and kids feel loved, comfortable and secure. A place where God is glorified and honored in everything we say and do.<br />
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I love this quote:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave." -</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Martin Luther</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What does your "dream home" look like?</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What are you doing to make a "dream home"?</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Leave a comment below, I'd love to hear.</span></span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have no idea why she seems mad or where she came up with this version of the B-I-B-L-E. It makes me laugh every time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I guess she shares my love for rap music.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I assure you, she does know the real version of the B-I-B-L-E. She sang it in a video they made for our church. (She stole the show.) You can <a href="http://www.centralbaptist.com/contentpages.aspx?parentnavigationid=3660&navigationId=11700&viewcontentpageguid=a7c23203-5d9e-494b-8d9b-8be129a3474c">click here</a> to watch. (They show her in the beginning, but she sings near the end). Yes, I am a proud mama!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Happy Saturday!<br />
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<a href="http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n120/dragonfly101201/Album%202/Nicole-Siggy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n120/dragonfly101201/Album%202/Nicole-Siggy.jpg" /></a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17729270678121695683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92056958489017322.post-7810325485375827842011-02-04T17:26:00.002-05:002011-02-04T17:32:38.905-05:00Recipe: Gorilla Bread (Like Monkey Bread Only BETTER.. it contains Cream Cheese)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbFEBAl3J9luu0bSjuBd3c6NUfMJdGZgypYxGHQh0fsoDJ0w0JgZz70Tu3mhhcZoNXVno8Is05pYWjgqJNnhMxRU2yfqwErreUva9QbeAhOnGLKHEwSEbbp7AP4KAW36hIW_W6VRRJHps/s1600/Gorilla+final+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbFEBAl3J9luu0bSjuBd3c6NUfMJdGZgypYxGHQh0fsoDJ0w0JgZz70Tu3mhhcZoNXVno8Is05pYWjgqJNnhMxRU2yfqwErreUva9QbeAhOnGLKHEwSEbbp7AP4KAW36hIW_W6VRRJHps/s320/Gorilla+final+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
WARNING: This recipe may be life changing in a way that will cause you to be invited to every social event because they hope you will bring this recipe. (Of course, I'm kidding... but it is really good!)<br />
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While searching for a Monkey Bread recipe last week.. I came across this recipe: <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/gorilla-bread-recipe/index.html">Gorilla Bread</a>. I made it for my life group last week and they went CRAZY for it. It is going to make an appearance again at our Super Bowl party (YES! it is that good!)<br />
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I made a couple minor changes, which might be sacrilegious because it is a Paul Deen recipe and WHO AM I to change a Paula Deen recipe? (I just added vanilla to the recipe and removed the nuts).<br />
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Anyway.. Here it is in all its deliciousness.<br />
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<b><u>Gorilla Bread</u></b><br />
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<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 21px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3 teaspoons </span><a class="crosslink" debug="41 48" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cinnamon/index.html" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">cinnamon</span></span></a></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 21px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup (1 stick) butter</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 21px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 cup packed brown sugar</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 21px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 teaspoon vanilla </span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 21px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 (8-ounce) package </span><a class="crosslink" debug="132 143" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cream-cheese/index.html" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">cream cheese</span></span></a></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 21px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 (12-ounce) cans refrigerated biscuits (10 count)</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Coat each side with cinnamon sugar. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar, pour the remaining butter mixture over the biscuits.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">This is also a great comfort food recipe. We had a crazy day today, so it will be enjoyed!</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>GORILLA BREAD</b></span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 21px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><h2 style="font-family: Times; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 2px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><u>Ingredients</u></span></span></h2><ul style="font-family: Times; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 14px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 21px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup granulated sugar</span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 21px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 teaspoons </span></span><a class="crosslink" debug="41 48" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cinnamon/index.html" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">cinnamon</span></span></span></a></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 21px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup (1 stick) butter</span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 21px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 cup packed brown sugar</span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 21px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon vanilla</span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 21px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 (8-ounce) package </span></span><a class="crosslink" debug="132 143" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cream-cheese/index.html" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">cream cheese</span></span></span></a></li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://images.foodnetwork.com/webfood/fn20/imgs/bltccc.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 2px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 21px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 (12-ounce) cans refrigerated biscuits (10 count)</span></span></li>
</ul><h2 style="font-family: Times; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 2px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Directions</span></span></span></h2><div class="instructions" style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="line-height: 21px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.</span></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 21px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">2. Spray a bundt pan with nonstick </span></span></span><a class="crosslink" debug="71 83" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cooking-spray/index.html" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">cooking spray</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">3. Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">4. In a </span></span></span><a class="crosslink" debug="130 137" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/saucepan/index.html" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">saucepan</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">, melt the butter and brown sugar over low heat, stirring well; Stir in vanilla and set aside. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">5. Cut the cream cheese into 20 equal cubes. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">6. Press the biscuits out with your fingers.</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">7. Coat each side with cinnamon sugar. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">8. Place a </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">cube </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">of cream cheese in the center of each </span></span></span><a class="crosslink" debug="402 408" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/biscuit/index.html" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">biscuit</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">, wrapping and sealing the </span></span></span><a class="crosslink" debug="436 440" href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/dough/index.html" style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">dough</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> around the cream cheese. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">9. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Place half of the prepared biscuits in the pan.</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">10. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, pour half of the melted butter mixture over the biscuits.</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">11. Layer the remaining biscuits on top, sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar, pour the remaining butter mixture over the biscuits.</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">12. Bake for 30 minutes. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">13.Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">14. Place a plate on top and invert.</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">15. Serve Warm</span></span></span></div></div></span></span></div><br />
ENJOY!<br />
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<a href="http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n120/dragonfly101201/Album%202/Nicole-Siggy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n120/dragonfly101201/Album%202/Nicole-Siggy.jpg" /></a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17729270678121695683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92056958489017322.post-4874818153080732242011-02-04T11:49:00.003-05:002011-02-04T15:20:36.731-05:00"Storms" of Life Can Set Us Apart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6mEqj2MeBC1LED6tjKg9YaTRjXcSYfuvsN2MmZVyfcH_VbmGmJz3purClxZaKIrsMMBY_ncLirs4s13Uq3RmE1QenX1G5f6UpEfNY7OqCHV9OKqWhFpDWEdCsmzTZVbf2dd5hK1n1bU/s1600/Storms-of-Life1-1024x576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6mEqj2MeBC1LED6tjKg9YaTRjXcSYfuvsN2MmZVyfcH_VbmGmJz3purClxZaKIrsMMBY_ncLirs4s13Uq3RmE1QenX1G5f6UpEfNY7OqCHV9OKqWhFpDWEdCsmzTZVbf2dd5hK1n1bU/s320/Storms-of-Life1-1024x576.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Murphy's Law: "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Have you ever planned something in your life and it did not go at all like you had PLANNED?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is a theme in my life. As I consider what my "plans" were 5 years ago, 10 years ago, etc.. my life looks nothing like I expected or planned.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My poor husband has been planning a Disciple Now Weekend. The weekend's theme is "Set Apart".</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img hspace="7" src="http://www.centralbaptist.com/FAITHNETWORK_USERFILESTORE/imageLibraries/ministries/fd140dbf-ea3f-404b-b10d-aed34c2ab8f4/dnowfeb2011.png" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; height: 184px; text-align: left; width: 282px;" /></span></strong></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong></strong></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong></strong></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">D-NOW Set Apart Weekend</span></span></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Several things have put a kink in his plans like the "STORM" of the century. Our speaker, </span></span><a href="http://www.lproof.org/AboutUs/CurtisJones/default.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Curtis Jones</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> lives in TX. His flight was cancelled (and they didn't even get a drop of snow). He is booked on a new flight and we are PRAYING he makes it.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love that I can rest in the truth that God is IN CONTROL. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love how ironic (not really ironic... because God is at work) the theme of "Set Apart" and "Storms" go together.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After all, it is the STORMS of life that SET US APART.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have been so impressed with my husband and how he has handled this stress. It says a lot about who he is and in whom he places his trust.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We have two sets of friends who just had newborns. Both of those precious babies are having complications. The strength and peace these parents are displaying in midst of their uncertainty is amazing. (Please pray for babies Jackson and Micah). </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I think of the parents of </span></span><a href="http://www.prayforkate.com/#/home-page/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Kate McRae</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. Kate is a beautiful 6 year old little girl who is BATTLING brain cancer. This storm has set them apart. (Please pray for the healing of this precious child.)</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In the midst of all this on my mind are two verses and I think they go together beautifully. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Set yourself apart</span></span></u></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">: "Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you." Joshua 3:5</span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><u><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As you set yourself apart</span></span></b></u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7</span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span> </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How do you handle the "storms" of life?</span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span> </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What do you do to set yourself apart?</span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span> </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Do you have a Bible verse you cling to?</span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span> </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Please leave a comment below, I'd love to hear.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">**UPDATE: Curtis' flight was delayed and he would not make his connection. The D-Now weekend was canceled due to inclement weather. </span></span></span></span><br />
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In honor of it being Super Bowl week... I have to share a wing recipe.<br />
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This recipe is easy and involves no frying.<br />
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The first restaurant where best wings in the country are made is in my home town. The name/place is controversial... so I'll leave it up to your imagination.<br />
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I grew up with a single dad... I am a wing connoisseur. (I know, I'm fancy like that.)<br />
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I prefer my wings breaded, fried, smothered with hot buffalo sauce and served with ranch.<br />
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I live in Arkansas now, and they don't have a great wing place (they have some ok ones). <br />
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I wanted to share an EASY and versatile wing recipe. It is not as good as the breaded and fried ones, but a good and healthier alternative. The base recipe can be made with any dressing or even BBQ sauce.<br />
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Italian Parmesan Wings<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
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10 lbs of Chicken Wings<br />
1 16 oz Jar of your favorite Italian or Vinaigrette dressing (it is best if it has Parmesan in it)<br />
1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (it can even be out of the jar)<br />
Salt & Pepper to Taste<br />
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1. Place Chicken Wings in 2-3 gallon size zip lock bags.<br />
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2. Season generously with Salt and Pepper.<br />
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3. Evenly pour dressing over chicken.<br />
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4. Let marinade (in fridge) for 1-3 days.<br />
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5. Line 2 large jelly roll pans with foil (for easy clean up).<br />
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6. Lay chicken out on 2 large jelly roll pans.<br />
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7. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes.<br />
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8. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and cook for another 5 minutes.<br />
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I sprinkled them with a little parsley for color.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Parmesan Herb Wings</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Ingredients:</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">10 lbs of Chicken Wings</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1 16 oz Jar of your favorite Italian dressing (it is best if it has Parmesan in it)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (it can even be out of the jar)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Salt & Pepper to Taste</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. Place Chicken Wings in 2-3 gallon size zip lock bags.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. Season generously with Salt and Pepper.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3. Evenly pour dressing over chicken.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">4. Let marinade for 1-3 days.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">5. Line 2 large jelly roll pans with foil (for easy clean up). </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">6. Lay chicken out on 2 large jelly roll pans. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">7. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and cook for another 5 minutes.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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My kids are growing up way too fast! I am going to try to post one picture each week so I will remember what they were like at this age.<br />
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I loved this one!<br />
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John is so curious.<br />
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He was looking outside in wonder.<br />
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I can't wait to take him out and play!<br />
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My husband is laying aside his diet for the Super Bowl. So the pressure is on to make him (and my small group) something good!<br />
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I'll be testing recipes this week and sharing them with you (if they are good).<br />
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This one was AMAZING!<br />
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Our neighbors in Wake Forest were the best cooks. (We miss them so much! Not only for their cooking.) He made us stuffed burgers one night and they were the best burgers I'd ever had.<br />
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Here is my "party food" version of his burgers.<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">makes: 16 sliders</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Ingredients</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">5.5 lbs of Ground Chuck </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">4 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Montreal Steak Seasoning (I used McCormick's)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1 cup of chopped onions (sauteed) </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">8 oz Block of Colby Jack Cheese</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">8 slices of bacon</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">16 Soft dinner rolls</div><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">In a large bowl mix together Ground Chuck, Worcestershire, Steak Seasoning and Sauteed Onions. Set aside.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Fry Bacon, let cool and crumble. (I also added some bacon grease to my above burger mixture.. don't judge)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjR3NEohZ8qje07BGPM9M1pe-U57FuaTMVkuOtzvsS4QcVYqW4dEeMfds2qXVIb6XEVx975cSpd8Yv-q-L-pY21EY2jSz2oPtBdVpYI89Jnu7fpLgT1CyBLsES3dDH6gq8Isbr5isUHH4/s1600/sliders6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjR3NEohZ8qje07BGPM9M1pe-U57FuaTMVkuOtzvsS4QcVYqW4dEeMfds2qXVIb6XEVx975cSpd8Yv-q-L-pY21EY2jSz2oPtBdVpYI89Jnu7fpLgT1CyBLsES3dDH6gq8Isbr5isUHH4/s320/sliders6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Divide Ground Chuck into 16 equal sized balls. Then divide into 32 equal sized balls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJUcoPvrsReAmG1RVubCgDU6jeYFbS-4qP3PLGc90ylFkQYe9HZrGIdzWmF31wxHPWjYpIv44ngllnxU9ruoFX__WQNqyZewu96YDtUkxHyl0S8hGOE4O6ki02hecm7Ql6_ffzSxsUdk/s1600/sliders10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJUcoPvrsReAmG1RVubCgDU6jeYFbS-4qP3PLGc90ylFkQYe9HZrGIdzWmF31wxHPWjYpIv44ngllnxU9ruoFX__WQNqyZewu96YDtUkxHyl0S8hGOE4O6ki02hecm7Ql6_ffzSxsUdk/s320/sliders10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkY98YG4GmoT6i07LrxpZcnpT0fAUDI8T1VSHPn6gLTBuuI3MZH1EO_M2C1TrBqoN109eBB6gD8BTroaQ80WAx1rGzLkQoU4y4Z52CZaLb1AaeuWcvORtb3T7KwyH5503RtWnBQUUTjH0/s1600/sliders11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkY98YG4GmoT6i07LrxpZcnpT0fAUDI8T1VSHPn6gLTBuuI3MZH1EO_M2C1TrBqoN109eBB6gD8BTroaQ80WAx1rGzLkQoU4y4Z52CZaLb1AaeuWcvORtb3T7KwyH5503RtWnBQUUTjH0/s320/sliders11.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Flatten each ball to make a burger shape and press thumb in center to make a well.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Fry or grill each burger. I used the same pan I cooked the bacon and onions in. I want as few dishes as possible!<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Cook for 3 minutes on each side for medium or 4 minutes on each side for well done.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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Here is an easier version of the recipe. You can copy and print.<br />
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Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Sliders<br />
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makes: 16 sliders<br />
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Ingredients<br />
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5.5 lbs of Ground Chuck <br />
4 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce<br />
Montreal Steak Seasoning (I used McCormick's)<br />
1 cup of chopped onions (sauteed)<br />
8 oz Block of Colby Jack Cheese<br />
8 slices of bacon<br />
16 Soft dinner rolls<br />
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Directions:<br />
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1. In a large bowl mix together Ground Chuck, Worcestershire, Steak Seasoning and Sauteed Onions. Let sit.<br />
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2. Fry Bacon, let cool and crumble.<br />
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3. Divide Ground Chuck into 16 equal sized balls. Then divide into 32 equal sized balls.<br />
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4. Flatten each ball to make a burger shape and press thumb in center to make a well.<br />
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5. Slice 16 pieces of Cheese. Place one slice of cheese in well of 16 burgers.<br />
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6. Top cheese with crumbled bacon.<br />
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7. Top each burger with the unfilled burgers.<br />
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8. Press sides to seal.<br />
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9. Fry or grill each burger.<br />
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10. Cook for 3 minutes on each side for medium or 4 minutes on each side for well done.<br />
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11. Place cooked burgers on rolls and serve with favorite burger fixings.<br />
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Tomorrow I am posting an easy wing recipe.<br />
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What is your favorite party food?<br />
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What are you making for your Super Bowl Party?<br />
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Leave a comment below. I'd love to hear!<br />
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For some girls.. high school was the worst four years of their life. Although for me it was some of the best four years. I loved every minute of it. (Well, almost every minute.)<br />
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I loved the movie Clueless. Who were you most like in high school? Cher (Alicia Silverstone) or Tai (Brittany Murphy).<br />
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Have you ever met someone and know that you <i>want</i> to be friends with them?<br />
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There could be several reasons why you think you could be friends. It could be that you have a lot in common, it could be because of "who" they know, they may be in the "cool" group, or maybe they seem like so much fun.<br />
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This happened at the church we just left. There was this awesome girl, she was so much fun and we had everything in common. We eventually became great friends and she blessed my life greatly!<br />
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That doesn't always happen. Sometimes we feel like him:<br />
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Ronald Miller (Patrick Dempsey) in Can't Buy Me Love (one of my favorite movies of all time). We so badly want to be accepted we would just about pay for it.<br />
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By the way.. WOW did Patrick Dempsey get better with age.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I don't know how that happened, but aging did him good. I digressed... </div><br />
I recently went to dinner with some mutual friends. There was a girl there who I have met a couple times. We seem to have a lot in common. I feel like we could be great friends, but it was a little awkward. We just didn't seem to click in the way I pictured or wanted to in my head.<br />
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Out of nowhere a sense of self consciousness welled up in me. I remember that feeling so well from High School. Although I knew a lot of people and I was VERY SOCIAL. I was just on the outskirts of the "popular" crowd.<br />
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Questions I used to ask my self from High School came rushing back.<br />
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What is wrong with me? Why didn't she like me?<br />
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I then ask myself: WHY DO I CARE??? (A questions I needed to ask myself in High School).<br />
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The answer is usually something stupid and self centered.<br />
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I am an adult for goodness sake. Why am I acting like I'm in high school again? Sadly, I think many women struggle with the same feelings.<br />
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It brought me back to my favorite verse.<br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an </span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">undivided</span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> heart, that I may fear your name. - Psalm 86:11</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sometimes we focus so much on other people, pleasing them and fearing them. Our hearts get divided. Let us focus on the Lord and our relationship or "friendship" with him. In the end, that is the only friendship that will truly matter.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Do you struggle with the same thing (wanting to be liked and accepted)?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Does your heart get divided?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We are in a new town and in the middle of making friends. What do you do to make new friends?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Just for fun.. I mentioned two of my favorite "teeny bopper" movies. What is your favorite "High School" movie?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Marriage is HARD!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Does this picture remind you of what you experience in your marriage?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I received a text from a friend (who I LOVE more than she knows) on Friday. Here is an excerpt: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">"<i>I hate to share over text, but I am asking for prayer for my family. My husband and I filed for divorce yesterday. I need no coddling, as most of this rests upon my shoulders."</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Enter.... TEARS.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I desperately prayed for this precious family and could not stop crying. I shared the text with Justin and we were both heart broken.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Heartbroken for our friends, for their kids and for the continued hurt everyone will endure through the divorce process and after the divorce is final.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I come from a divorced home. I've experienced the consequences and hurt that lay ahead for their precious children. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This has been a long time coming and no surprise to anyone who knows them. We (her friends) have pleaded with her in the past not to do this, so this time I am persisting in prayer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks (not really) to social media (Facebook and Twitter), I also suspect that a couple I grew up with is separated after 30+ years of marriage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is a WAKE UP call for me. Justin is a GREAT husband and we have a good marriage. Through this, I am reminded that we (meaning everyone) are only a few decisions, reactions, etc. away from divorce.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I told Justin that I want to fight for our marriage. His response, "What exactly does that mean?" (I am the worst at using cliches and he is awesome at calling me out. I love him for that.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I didn't know how to answer him, but now I do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It means I want to fight my selfishness, impatient attitude and tendency to withhold forgiveness. (There are a million other things I could add to this list!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I want to somehow find joy (or the humor) and be thankful that I have the opportunity pick up his underwear and dirty clothes he leaves on the floor next to the hamper. (Oh the "joys" of marriage, queue my LAUGHTER :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I want to love him deeper than I did in this picture. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I want to FIGHT against the "little foxes that ruin the vineyards", as Solomon puts it in <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Song%20of%20Solomon%202:15&version=NIV">Song of Solomon 2:15.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What do you think "Fight for Your Marriage" means?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Do you fight for your marriage?</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What are some things you do "fight" against the little foxes?</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Please leave a comment, I'd love to hear!</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17729270678121695683noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92056958489017322.post-79848708502681080432011-01-30T09:56:00.004-05:002011-01-31T10:34:15.178-05:00This Song Randomly Brought Tears to My EyesHave you listened to a song over and over?<br />
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Has a song you know randomly pierce your heart, make you cry, etc?<br />
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That happened to me this morning and it was like a little reminder of what really matters:<br />
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God LOVES Me, no matter what.<br />
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This is nothing new to most of us "church" people.<br />
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Sadly, we rarely stop and think about it.. HE LOVES US!<br />
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"<a href="ttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002NSOHD8?ie=UTF8&tag=arbucklefamily-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002NSOHD8">How He (God) Loves</a>" by David Crowder Band pierced my heart this morning. The song is amazing, but the words alone are one of the best love poems of all time.<br />
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I wanted to share (I've made the emphasis on the lines that touch my heart).<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>"<a href="ttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002NSOHD8?ie=UTF8&tag=arbucklefamily-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002NSOHD8">How He Loves</a></u></b>"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">He is jealous for me</div><div style="text-align: center;">Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bending beneath the weight of his wind and mercy</div><div style="text-align: center;">When all of a sudden</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">And I realize just how beautiful You are</div><div style="text-align: center;">And how <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">great Your affections are for me</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And O how He loves us</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh, O how He loves us</div><div style="text-align: center;">How He loves us all</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We are His portion and He is our prize</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Drawn to redemption by the GRACE in His eyes</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>If grace is an ocean, we're all sinking</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">So Heaven meets earth like an unforeseen kiss</div><div style="text-align: center;">And my heart turns violently inside of my chest</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I don't have time to maintain these regrets</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I think about the way</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">If you have never heard the song, here is the video:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Is there a song that makes you cry?<br />
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Is there is a certain line in a lyric that pierces your heart?<br />
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Please comment below, I'd love to hear.<br />
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My brother-in-law was telling us the other day that we need to make sure we video Kate talking because we will forget how cute her little voice is.<br />
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Our friend and the <a href="http://www.centralbaptist.com/index.aspx">church's</a> graphic designer brought over a sample of what visitors will get at the pastor's luncheon.<br />
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Isn't it cute? (I wish I was creative)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is filled with teddy graham cookies, marshmallows and Hershey's bars.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kate was so excited when she saw it this morning. She asked, "How did you do that?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Fail gloriously so that even in failure, lives change.” - </span></span><a href="http://www.jonacuff.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Jon Acuff</span></span></a></span></div><br />
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Making a plan or goal is easy.<br />
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Sticking to the plan is HARD!<br />
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My <a href="http://arbucklefamilyblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/schedule-plan-important-for-adults.html">schedule post</a> seemed to resonate with women. I received several emails and comments regarding schedules. The overall theme of the messages confirm what is stated above (and below).<br />
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Following through on my schedule is HARD!<br />
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The problem: We want to be PERFECT and we FAIL.<br />
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When we don't stick to the schedule and our house looks like this for three days (Yes, this is what my couch looks like right now; hence, the motivation to make a schedule):<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Perfection is lost and we give up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We all have patterns of this in our lives. This pattern can apply to diets, housework, relationships, etc.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is the key (something I am learning): You will fail. Pick yourself up and start again. If you get off your schedule, diet, ________. DON'T GIVE UP. Put the failure behind you and start over. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Life is beyond INSANE. Everyday is different. Give yourself a realistic and flexible schedule. When you find yourself getting off your plan, there is probably a purpose in it. Find what God is teaching you, LEARN FROM IT and start again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We need to be reminded of God's Plan:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah%2029:11-13&version=NIV">Jeremiah 29:11-13</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think the apostle Paul so clearly encourages us by explaining he has not gained perfection, but is straining to live a God honoring life.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">"Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it." Phil. 3:12-13</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our ultimate goal:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">"But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to <i>win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus</i>." Phil. 3:13-14</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am the queen of inconsistency. I have been struggling with it my whole life. I am learning not to focus on the poor character trait (inconsistency) I possess, but changing that trait in my life. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Change is not easy. Change takes discipline. Change is a daily, hourly, minute by minute putting aside our natural tendencies in order to live a life that honors the Lord. We want to give him the glory for our change.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Do you have any tips for sticking to a schedule?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What "change" in your life are you working on?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Leave a comment, I'd love to hear. </div><br />
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</a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17729270678121695683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92056958489017322.post-90210830995284572172011-01-26T11:18:00.003-05:002011-01-26T11:22:27.034-05:00A Schedule (Plan) - Important For AdultsFor some reason, having my kids on a schedule is easy.<br />
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Having myself on a schedule is HARD.<br />
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My kids have always been on a schedule. I read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1932740082?ie=UTF8&tag=arbucklefamily-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1932740082">Babywise</a> and it helped me plan a schedule for my kids. I could not function without my kid's schedule.<br />
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After <a href="http://arbucklefamilyblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-husband-was-impressed-when.html">talking to my husband</a>, I realized how important it was (for my family) for me to be on a schedule. I love the <a href="http://www.flylady.com/">Fly Lady</a> website. I don't love the look or layout of it, but it has a lot of valuable information regarding house keeping and putting yourself on a schedule. <br />
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Success in anything requires a plan.<br />
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Below is an outline of my housekeeping plan. The Fly Lady's schedule can be too involved and it all doesn't really apply to me. I have "dumbed" it down to apply to my life. If your an "overwhelmed mama" like myself, I encourage you to do the same.<br />
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In life, it helps to have a plan, but it is crucial to stick to that plan and carry it out.<br />
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6:45am<br />
-Wake Up<br />
-Read Bible<br />
-Review Scripture Memory Verses<br />
-Pray<br />
-I have a Bible ap (You Version) on my IPhone with different Bible reading plans. My church is doing the Chronological reading plan, so that is the one I follow. I realized the first thing I did in the morning was get my phone and check Twitter. The Bible reading plan being right there on my phone helps me to stay disciplined and read each morning.<br />
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7:15am - Get Ready<br />
7:30-7:45am - Kids up<br />
7:45-8:30am<br />
-Breakfast<br />
-Empty Dishwasher<br />
-1 Load of Laundry<br />
8:30-10:00am - Play, Flashcards, etc.<br />
10:00am - John - Nap<br />
10:00-12:00pm - Clean (Pick an area each day)<br />
-Monday (Downstairs - Kitchen, Living Room, Playroom, 1/2 Bathroom)<br />
-Tuesday (Upstairs - Bedrooms & Bathrooms)<br />
-Wednesday (Vacuum & Dust Downstairs)<br />
-Thursday (Finish cleaning all other areas)<br />
-Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Free Days)<br />
12:00-1:00pm - Lunch<br />
1:00-2:00pm - Play time<br />
2:00pm - Nap time<br />
2:00 - 3:30pm<br />
-Fold and put away laundry<br />
-Computer time<br />
-Get dinner ready<br />
3:30 - 5:30pm<br />
-Snack time<br />
-Play time<br />
-Prepare Dinner<br />
5:30pm - Dinner<br />
6:00-7:00pm - Hang out<br />
7:00pm - Bath time<br />
7:45-8:00pm - Kids go to bed<br />
8:00-9:00pm - Exercise (P90X)<br />
9:00-10:00pm<br />
-Shower<br />
-Pick Up<br />
-Plan tomorrow with Justin<br />
-Load/Run Dishwasher<br />
10:00-10:45pm<br />
-Read<br />
-Bed<br />
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Everyone's plan will be different, and that is okay.<br />
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Everyone (men, women, students, singles) can be on a schedule. We should all have goals in our life. Our schedule (or plan) should help us take daily steps to achieve those goals.<br />
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Life is crazy! Be realistic when making your schedule. Realize, everyday will not go perfectly according to your plan. Be flexible and keep your goals in mind.<br />
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I want to be the best wife and mother I can be. My schedule should reflect that goal.<br />
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Do you have a schedule? <br />
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What are your goals in life? <br />
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Does your schedule reflect those goals?<br />
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Please leave a comment, I'd love to hear.<br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lately, I have been in a state of examination. I am currently examining every aspect of my life with the goal of making myself a better person. I realize, that it sounds deep but trust me, I am NOT DEEP. I just want to be the best Christ follower, wife, mother, friend, etc. that I can be.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Our <a href="http://www.centralbaptist.com/messagecenter.aspx?parentnavigationid=2255">pastor</a> is currently preaching through the book of James and naturally James 1:22 hit home.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> "</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (James 1:22)" Hence, the reason I am examining my life. It is easy to "listen" to the Bible. It is HARD to live out the Bible. I want to be one who lives out what the Bible says.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am currently reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591451876?ie=UTF8&tag=323lovemoveme-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1591451876">Love and Respect</a>. (I am not finished, but I plan on posting a review soon.) I highly recommend it though. I seriously think the author has been in our home during some of our disagreements. (Makes me laugh). </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In light of reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591451876?ie=UTF8&tag=323lovemoveme-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1591451876">Love and Respect</a> and examining my life, I asked my husband what I could do to be a better wife. I know a million things I could do better, but I wanted to know from his perspective. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">His response, "I was really impressed when you had that daily list and schedule." What he was referring to was a routine I had myself on in the past. It was a daily cleaning, organizing and cooking guide for me to follow so I could keep up with my housework. I was very surprised at his response because my husband is the most laid back person (and generally not clean). </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">His answer has been on the forefront of my mind. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">From his response, I realize how important schedules and routines are at every age. I don't think it is the cleanliness that he cares about as much as knowing that everything is okay and taken care of at home. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"Let the wife make her husband glad to come home and let him make her sorry to see him leave". ~ Martin Luther</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Having a routine is easily something I can do to help my husband. I am working on my schedule and I'll post it in hopes that it might help those other overwhelmed mamas out there. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">I recommend you "kindly" ask your husband what you can do to be a better wife. (Don't get defensive about his response.. do what he says). </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Did you ask him? What what his response? </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We are in the depths of discipline. Before I had kids, I was told the importance of discipline in my child's life. I heard that consistency is key. I know of one "no-no" in discipling. When discipling your child, NO LAUGHING! Under no circumstance can you laugh. Laughing would ultimately thwart the purpose of the discipline. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Confession: I broke this rule, big time.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We are having major listening problems in our house. We have been trying to teach Kate to say "Yes Ma'am" when someone asks her to do something. During bath time, Justin was reiterating this lesson. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Here is how the conversation went down:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Justin: "Kate, when Mama asks you to do something, what do you say?"</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Kate: Looked up, paused, thought and stated (very seriously): "bibbidi bobbidi boo".</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I immediately started laughing! I am sorry, I just couldn't help it. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Justin chuckled, rolled his eyes and said she bleeds princess.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Oh, yes she does!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I always tell her she is my first baby and will always be my baby. She quickly replies, "I not a baby Mama, I'm a princess." Yes... yes she is!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">She is all princess!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
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Ingredients:<br />
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1/2 gallon snow (please, top layer of snow only)<br />
1/2 cup white sugar<br />
1/2 tablespoon Vanilla<br />
1 cup Half and Half (or milk)<br />
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Add Vanilla. (Justin doesn't measure, but it came out delicious).<br />
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Stir.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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Justin had the day off today, so while John took a nap.. we played in the snow. (We meaning, I stayed on the porch and took pictures while Justin and Kate played in the snow).<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That little mound of snow is their snow man. (A little pitiful)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She had to wear her favorite princess hat and her favorite scarf.</div><br />
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