Works-for-Me Wednesday

This is my first time participating in Works-for-Me Wednesday . Here is my tip:

If you want to take an apple to work or school that has been cut and keep it from turning brown... here is what you do. Take your apple slicer/corer and cut your apple. Put it back together as it was and put a rubber band around it to keep it together. Since the flesh is not exposed to air, it will not turn brown. Remove the rubber band, eat, and enjoy!! (Just remember... don't eat the core!!)

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Menu Plan Monday

I have been having some problems with my left wrist here lately. I had to see a Bone & Joint doctor last Wednesday and then I had to go back Friday for an MRI. I have to go back once again this Wednesday to get the results. There is something he might do in the office Wednesday, however, I could end up having to have surgery in the future. Therefore... since I do not know what will happen Wednesday...my meals are simple. Updates to come later.

Monday- Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy (It's a Southern Thing!!), Eggs and Bacon

Tuesday- Spaghetti, Corn, Cesar Salad, and Bread

Wednesday- Left Overs

Thursday- Cereal or Sandwiches

Friday-Eat Out

Saturday-Pintos, Au Gratin Potatoes, Creamed Corn, Cornbread (Hubby will be home if I need help)

Sunday-Left Overs

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Addie's 1st Haircut!!

Addie is just over 15 months and we got her hair cut for the 1st time today. She did so good. She didn't fuss at all. I was really worried because she did not have a nap before we left. She didn't need a major cut or anything... just a little trim. Her bangs were getting in her eyes and the back was getting long. Here are some pictures.

Thankful Thursday

WOW... Thursday again. What am I thankful for today....

I am thankful for rain!! It has rained pretty much all day. We have really needed rain here lately.

I am thankful for wonderful family. We went to eat supper tonight with Tony's sister and her boyfriend. They are going off to college Saturday. They are only going to be about 1 1/2 away, but we just wanted to do something special for them before they left.

I am thankful for my beautiful daughter. She is so smart. Tony came home to watch her for an hour or so today so I could go to the dentist to have my teeth cleaned. When he came in, I had just finished changing her diaper. He said, "Give daddy a kiss." She did and then she said, "Luv you." Normally we say, "I love you" and then she will say it after we do. But today she said it to him before he said it to her. I thought it was so sweet!! She is just growing so fast!!

I am thankful that Tony has a job that allows him to come home if I need him. Just like today... he was able to take his lunch a little later and stay with her so I could go to the dentist.

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Menu Plan Monday

Monday- Penne Pasta with Summer Squash, Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella, Caesar Salad, Cheddar Zucchini Biscuits

Tuesday- Pork Chops, Baby Baked Potato Fans, Steamed Broccoli, Bread

Wednesday- Eat Out or Left Overs

Thursday- Eat out with family (If plans change we will have Cereal and Bananas)

Friday- Sloppy Joes, French Fries

Saturday- Easy Mini Cinnamon Rolls, Bacon

Sunday- Left Overs

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Superbowl Casserole

I have had a few people ask me about the Superbowl Casserole from last weeks MPM. It was absolutely delicious. AND very easy!! Here is the recipe:

Large Macaroni Noodles (8 oz)
1 pound of ground beef
1/2 cup of diced onions (I used frozen)
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper (I used frozen)
1 can of tomatoes(15 oz)
Shredded Cheddar Cheese (as much as you like)
** I also used 1/2 can of corn

Cook Macaroni as directed on package. Brown meat with onions and peppers. Drain water from noodles and drain grease from meat. Combine. (I put my noodles back in the pot and then added the meat/onions/peppers.) Add in the tomatoes. Add in corn. I added a little cheese in the mixture. (I LOVE cheese!!) Transfer to casserole dish. Top with as much cheese as you would like. Cover. Bake on 325* for 20 min. ENJOY!!

To My Daddy!!

A friend called me the other day to tell me about this new song that she had heard. I finally got a chance today to sit down and listen to it. I have cried my eyes out!! It is one of the most beautiful songs I think I have ever heard. I found the video on YouTube. The embed feature has been disabled. Therefore, I cannot post the video on here directly. All I can do is post the link to YouTube. So please click here and take a minute to watch this video. Really listen to the words... it is BEAUTIFUL!! I Love you Daddy!! No matter what, I will ALWAYS be your little girl.

This was last year... the night before I was going into the hospital to have my daughter.