THANKSGIVING 2008

What a fun Thanksgiving day we had at mom and dads. Very laid back and fun just relaxing and sharing and talking. Something we don't get to do too often these days.

The kids rode Big Wheels (yes the old fashioned kind we used to have) and played on the play set outside while we cooked and "played" inside. We missed the other cousins that weren't able to join us this year though.

I am so thankful for my family!!!

Recipes

I had a baby shower for a friend a couple of weeks ago and we had some pretty yummy food that some people were wanting the recipes for. My mom gave me the recipes and I'm not sure where she got them (from her church cookbook I think)... anyway, they are yummy... enjoy!!!

Sausage Cheese Casserole

1 pack of crescent rolls
1 lb sausage (hot & spicy)
2 cups mozzerella cheese
2 cups cheddar cheese
4 eggs
3/4 cup milk
salt and pepper

Cook sausage and drain. Line bottom of pan with crescent rolls. Mix together all ingredients and pour over crescent rolls. Bake for 30 minutes at 375.

However, we doubled this for the shower so it was extra cheesy!!!


Cheese Grits Casserole

Cook grits for 5 minutes
1 cup grits
1 tsp salt
4 cups boiling water

Stir into cooked grits:
1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs (well beaten)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Stir until all ingredients are well mixed together and cheese is melted completed.

Pour into 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.

Cook for 1 hour at 350.


Hope you enjoy!!! These will be good during the holidays because they can be fixed the night before and just heated up the next morning.

Cousin Pic

Finally a picture of the 5 rugrats all together!!! We had a great day!!! Played at the park, rode bicycles, hiked up hills, walked in the woods, and then to my house for a while. It was so nice to be able to spend some time together and just play!!!! I love my boys and girls!!!

November

I can't believe that it is honestly November already and that Thanksgiving will be here in just a few weeks and then Christmas not too far behind. I love this time of year!!! The cool weather just feels so refreshing when you go outside. The leaves are finally changing colors. The bugs are finally not so bad you can't go outside. You can leave your windows open all day and night and it always feels good in the house. It just feels "good" :)

However, I have just realized that my baby will be 2 in less than 2 months. November is here and that means December is just right around the corner. I think I must be a little crazy. It seems to be bothering me that she is turning 2. I remember being emotional on my other girls birthdays too, but I have always been pregnant by this point. It is just so wierd to finally be getting out of the baby phase here at our house. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to be pregnant and I don't want another baby, I just can't believe my baby is about to 2!!! Guess I need to get busy working on a birthday party huh?