tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44317280427664216082024-02-19T04:32:28.442-06:00The Borg BlogO Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger. When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? Psalm 8:1~4Kyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.comBlogger324125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-8389422628265253652013-03-11T12:48:00.000-05:002013-03-11T12:48:14.528-05:00Menu: March 11 - March 18Monday: <a href="http://emmalinaviolet.wordpress.com/2011/11/16/buffalo-chicken-garbage-bread/">Buffalo Chicken Garbage Bread</a>, Orange Slices and Spinach Salad<br />
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Tuesday: Marinate Steak, Roasted Broccoli, Red Potato Wedges, Apple Slices<br />
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Wednesday: <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/lemon-feta-chicken">Lemon Feta Chicken</a>, Brown Rice, Spinach Salad and Sweet Peas<br />
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Thursday: <a href="http://eclecticrecipes.com/sante-fe-chicken-salad">Santa Fe Chicken Salad </a>with Homemade Tortilla Chips and Orange Slices<br />
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Friday: Bacon and Pineapple Pizza, <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/03/spinach-and-quinoa-salad-with.html">Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Grapefruit and Avacado</a><br />
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Saturday: Birthday Party with Friends<br />
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Sunday: Beef Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Broccoli and Fruit<br />
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Monday: <a href="http://rachelschultz.com/2012/08/03/fiesta-lime-chicken/">Fiesta Lime Chicken</a>, Brown Rice, Skillet CornKyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-86495927556614250262013-02-23T11:39:00.000-06:002013-02-23T11:39:01.665-06:00Menu: February 25 - March 4Monday: Cheeseburgers, Homemade French Fries and Spinach Salad<br />
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Tuesday: Buffalo Chicken Salad, <a href="http://kosherfood.about.com/od/sidedishes/r/Parmesan-Quinoa-Dairy.htm">Parmesan Quinoa</a> and Fresh Fruit<br />
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Wednesday: Leg of Lamb Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Broccoli, Applesauce<br />
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Thursday: <a href="http://www.thegardengrazer.com/2012/05/cheesy-broccoli-quinoa-casserole.html">Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole</a> (add chicken?), Fresh Fruit and Spinach Salad<br />
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Friday: <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/lamb-shepherds-pie-recipe/index.html">Lamb Shepherds Pie</a> and Spinach Salad<br />
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Saturday: <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/low-carb-and-lovin-it/spinach-and-ricotta-stuffed-chicken-breasts-with-lemony-white-wine-sauce-recipe/index.html">Spinach and Ricotta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Lemony White Wine Sauce</a>, Brown Rice and Roasted Broccoli<br />
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Sunday: <a href="http://www.thespiffycookie.com/2011/07/29/cream-cheese-chicken-enchiladas/">Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas</a>, Homemade Tortilla Chips and Spinach Salad<br />
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Monday: <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/gluten-free-favorite-chicken-nuggets/ddaea4d6-b3f2-414d-8daa-1d6f410ebe31">Homemade Chicken Nuggets</a>, Applesauce, Brown Rice and Spinach SaladKyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-51306008049990168232013-02-18T08:13:00.002-06:002013-02-18T08:13:36.212-06:00Menu: February 18 - 25Monday: Artichoke Chicken over Egg Noodles, Fruit and<a href="http://www.nourishingmeals.com/2012/01/kale-with-caramelized-onions.html"> Kale with Carmelized Onions</a><br />
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Tuesday: <a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/apple_harvest_chicken_salad_red_robin">Apple Harvest Chicken Salad</a>, <a href="http://www.anoregoncottage.com/2009/11/soft-100-whole-wheat-dinner-rolls/">Whole Wheat Rolls</a>, <a href="http://www.justaspoonfulof.com/2011/08/avocado-tomato-mozzarella-salad.html">Avocado, Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Salad</a> and Fresh Fruit (Family Over)<br />
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Wednesday: <a href="http://tideandthyme.com/indonesian-pork-tenderloin/">Indonesian Pork Tenderloin</a>, Brown Rice and Roasted Broccoli<br />
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Thursday: Dinner at Michael and Rachels<br />
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Friday: Roasted Leg of Lamb, Baked Potatos, Skillet Corn, Spinach Salad<br />
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Saturday: <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2010/12/7-layer-greek-dip/">7 Layer Greek Dip</a> with carrot sticks (taking to Ladies Breakfast)<br />
<a href="http://pixelatedcrumb.com/2013/01/29/buffalo-chicken-meatball-subs/#">Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sandwiches</a> on <a href="http://www.wiveswithknives.net/2012/03/03/homemade-sandwich-buns-in-60-minutes/">Homemade Buns</a> with Spinach Salad<br />
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Sunday: <a href="http://tideandthyme.com/chicken-gyros/">Chicken Gyros</a> in <a href="http://www.annies-eats.com/2010/04/20/whole-wheat-pita-bread/">Whole Wheat Pita Bread</a>, Veggies and Fruit<br />
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Monday: Cheeseburgers, <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Perfect-Oven-Sweet-Potato-Fries/#">Oven Sweet Potato Fries</a>, BroccoliKyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-10589415816834723382013-02-11T09:57:00.000-06:002013-02-11T09:57:09.219-06:00Menu: February 11 - 18Monday: <a href="http://eclecticrecipes.com/sante-fe-chicken-salad">Santa Fe Chicken Salad</a>, Roasted Asparagus and Fresh Fruit<br />
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Tuesday: Dinner at Michael and Rachels<br />
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Wednesday: Cheeseburgers wrapped in Lettuce, Roasted Broccoli and Spinach Salad<br />
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Thursday: <a href="http://wellnessmama.com/1725/cheesy-chicken-and-broccoli-casserole/">Chicken and Broccoli Bake</a>, Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Roasted Green Beans<br />
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Friday: <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/artichoke-chicken/">Artichoke Chicken</a>, <a href="http://kosherfood.about.com/od/sidedishes/r/Parmesan-Quinoa-Dairy.htm">Parmesaen Quinoa</a>, Spinach Salad<br />
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Saturday: <a href="http://kosherfood.about.com/od/sidedishes/r/Parmesan-Quinoa-Dairy.htm">Quinoa Crust Pizza</a> topped with Pepperoni, Pineapple and Mozzarella Cheese, Roasted Broccoli<br />
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Sunday: White Chicken Chili and Roasted Asparagus<br />
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Monday: <a href="http://www.fatsecret.com/recipes/rec-9e622a3f62554969abdc989e57e9f86b/Default.aspx">Meat Lasagna</a>, Fruit and Spinach SaladKyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-44615524703922119822013-01-29T12:09:00.000-06:002013-02-05T14:10:10.463-06:0030 Sugar Free Days: Menu for Week 1Posting this is really much more for my organizational benefit than anything else (having recipe links all in one place is very helpful to me. Oh and Mom I know you are interested :) We decided to give this a try for the month of February and see how we feel. It is basically no sugar or foods that act like sugar (starchy veggies, natural sugars, grains, etc). Fruits are okay, there are just a couple of the very sweet ones that we are avoiding (watermelon, over ripe bananas, dates, raisins, tangerines). This should be interesting. Oh and maybe I should mention that artificial sweeteners are out as well.<br />
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To make this as easy as possible on myself I decided to plan out all of our meals and snacks instead of just supper like I usually do. <br />
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<b>Friday (2-1-13):</b><br />
B - Scrambled Eggs with Cheese and Fresh Fruit<br />
L - <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2010/12/7-layer-greek-dip/">7 Layer Greek Dip</a> (with this <a href="http://mideastfood.about.com/od/dipsandsauces/r/hummustahini.htm">Hummus</a>) with Carrots & Celery<br />
- Spinach Salad with hard boiled egg, chicken, cheese and homemade Ranch (Kyle)<br />
S - <a href="http://wellnessmama.com/1656/lettuce-tacos/">Flank Steak Lettuce Tacos</a>, Spinach Salad (<a href="http://wellnessmama.com/1531/seven-fast-and-healthy-salad-dressing-recipes/">Homemade Balsamic Vinegarette</a>)<br />
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<b>Saturday (2-2-13):</b><br />
B - Scrambled Eggs with Cheese and Fresh Fruit<br />
L - <a href="http://www.fatsecret.com/recipes/turkey-and-egg-lettuce-wraps/Default.aspx">Turkey and Egg Lettuce Wraps</a> (maybe add cheese, mustard/<a href="http://wellnessmama.com/1739/healthy-homemade-mayonnaise/">homemade mayo</a>), fruit and veggies<br />
S - Dinner at Mom and Dad Borgs<br />
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<b>Sunday (2-3-13):</b><br />
B - Eggs<br />
L - <a href="http://www.mrsregueiro.com/2012/01/dailybuzz-moms-9x9-buffalo-chicken-soup.html">Buffalo Chicken Soup</a> (omit flour, sub chia seeds for thickening), Spinach Salad<br />
S - <a href="http://wellnessmama.com/1286/chuck-roast/">Chuck Roast</a>, <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Garlic-Mashed-Cauliflower/Detail.aspx">Garlic Mashed Cauliflower</a>, Fruit<br />
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<b>Monday (2-4-13):</b><br />
B - Eggs<br />
L - Leftovers<br />
S - Cheeseburgers wrapped in Lettuce, <a href="http://www.amateurgourmet.com/2008/11/the_best_brocco.html">Roasted Broccoli</a><br />
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<b>Tuesday (2-5-13):</b><br />
B - Eggs and Fruit<br />
L - Chicken Caesar Salad (<a href="http://wellnessmama.com/1531/seven-fast-and-healthy-salad-dressing-recipes/">homemade dressing</a>) - bake chicken with lemon pepper seasoning<br />
S - At Michael and Rachels<br />
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<b>Wednesday (2-6-13): </b><br />
B - <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/10/apples-and-cinnamon-breakfast-quinoa.html">Apples and Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa</a><b> </b><br />
L - <a href="http://sugarfreecooking.about.com/od/Lunch-Recipes/r/Chicken-Salad.htm">Chicken Salad</a> in Lettuce Wraps (Large Spinach Salad- Kyle)<br />
S - <a href="http://wellnessmama.com/1513/easy-baked-pork-chops-and-apples/">Pork Chops and Apples</a>, <a href="http://wellnessmama.com/2814/my-favorite-salad/">Feta and Strawberry Spinach Salad</a>, Sauteed Broccoli Slaw with Onions<br />
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<b>Thursday (2-7-13):</b><br />
B - <a href="http://www.fatsecret.com/recipes/egg-crepes/Default.aspx">Egg Crepes</a> topped with butter, cinnamon and fresh fruit<br />
L - <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/Gluten-Free-Quinoa-Pizza-Bites-21988461">Quinoa Pizza Bites,</a> Fruit and Veggies<br />
S - <a href="http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2010/09/easy-recipe-for-baked-pesto-chicken.html">Baked Pesto Chicken</a> (<a href="http://girlinthelittleredkitchen.com/2012/07/kale-pesto/">Kale Pesto</a>), Quinoa, <a href="http://www.amateurgourmet.com/2008/11/the_best_brocco.html">Broccoli</a>, Spinach Salad<br />
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<b>Snacks:</b><br />
- Nuts (Almonds, Walnuts, Cashews)<br />
- String Cheese<br />
- Carrot Sticks with <a href="http://smells-like-home.com/2011/01/ranch-dressing/">Homemade Ranch</a><br />
- Apple Slices with Natural Peanut Butter<br />
- Sunflower seeds and Peanuts in shells (Kyle)<br />
- <a href="http://iowagirleats.com/2012/01/04/my-top-secret-diet-weapon/">Green Smoothies</a><br />
- 7 Layer Greek Dip<br />
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<b>Meals to Use:</b><br />
<b><a href="http://www.daydreamkitchen.com/2012/09/cajun-chicken-stuffed-with-pepper-jack-cheese-spinach/"> Cajun Chicken stuffed with Pepperjack and Spinach</a>, Quinoa and Spinach Salad</b><br />
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<i>These two have been playing really well together lately! I usually just pair Judah up with Evie, but he is actually a lot closer in age to Aletta. </i></div>Kyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-25586727289637781392012-07-18T13:03:00.001-05:002012-07-18T13:03:52.732-05:00July 18, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Someone is pretty proud of herself that she can climb the stairs... :)</i></div>Kyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-76856160661345152572012-07-17T18:50:00.004-05:002012-07-17T18:50:51.028-05:00Evelyn - 3 years 11 months<br />
Interview with Evelyn:<br />
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What are your favorite thing to do? Markers, crayons, pick dandelions, play house, play lion, water our flowers, read books, put on clothes myself.<br />
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Who is your best friend? Ellie and Benjamin.<br />
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What is your favorite color? Pink<br />
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What is your favorite bible story? Moses<br />
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What have you been learning lately? Catechism and how much Daddy loves me.<br />
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What do you want to be when you grow up? A Mother.<br />
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Nice face</div>
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Silly Face</div>
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Is there anything else you want to say? I am sad that my turtle is broken. Judah loves his giraffe. Aletta is so cute and that is all.Kyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-86200618645869034332012-07-16T09:28:00.001-05:002012-07-16T09:28:39.952-05:00July 16, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Marker Time!</i></div>Kyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-10706670490862502012012-07-14T13:27:00.001-05:002012-07-14T13:27:20.685-05:00July 14, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Fun at the park! Aletta LOVES the swing :)</span></div>
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Collecting pine cones...</div>Kyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-12687017986415872562012-07-13T08:55:00.000-05:002012-07-13T08:56:09.663-05:00July 12 , 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We visited <a href="http://www.boulderridgewap.com/">Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park</a> in Alto, MI yesterday! It was a perfect outing for the age of our kids. </div>
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Ev wanted to take a picture in front of the snakes for Bekah :)</div>
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Then she decided to be brave and touch one! You can not tell from the photo but this was a very big python (8-10 feet long). Judah was happy just to look :)</div>
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This giant American Alligator growled at us when we walked by! </div>
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Evie LOVED feeding the baby goats. All of the animals in the petting area where SUPER friendly and gentle.</div>
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Grandma came along which was lots of fun!!</div>
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Judah loved the cow! </div>
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Aletta was happy to sit in her stroller and take everything in. It was a fun morning! There was a lot that I did not take pictures of (wagon ride, zebras, bird aviary, big sandbox, etc.) You should check it out if you are in the area!</div>Kyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-49203518339681760992012-07-11T19:18:00.001-05:002012-07-11T19:18:17.301-05:00July 11, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-style: italic;">My babies! I am so thankful for these crazy kids :)</span></div>Kyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-14487046720841672282012-07-10T08:31:00.003-05:002012-07-10T08:31:47.115-05:00Menu: July 10 - July 20Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo Pizza, Spinach and Egg Salad (I am going to try out a recipe for <a href="http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2012/02/homemade-crackers-for-toddlers-alternative-to-goldfish-crackers/">homemade crackers</a> for the kids)<br />
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Wednesday: <a href="http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/wordpress/chicken-cordon-bleu-casserole">Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole</a> and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_470845333">Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes</a><br />
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Thursday: Dinner with Mom and Dad Borg<br />
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Friday: <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/bread-machine-calzone/">Pepperoni and Pineapple Calzones</a>, Spinach Salad<br />
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Saturday: <a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/sweet_sour_shicken_over_rice">Orange Chicken</a> with Brown Rice, Frozen Veggies<br />
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Sunday: Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Skillet Corn and Applesauce<br />
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Monday: <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/waffles-i/">Waffles</a> and Cheesy Scrambled Eggs<br />
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Tuesday: <a href="http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2010/09/easy-recipe-for-baked-pesto-chicken.html">Baked Pesto Chicken</a>, Brown Rice, Spinach Salad<br />
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Wednesday:<a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-chickpea-casserole-with-137473"> Chickpea Casserole</a>, Applesauce and Frozen Veggies<br />
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Thursday: <a href="http://stolenmomentscooking.com/spinach-mozzarella-stuffed-ground-beef-roll/">Spinach and Mozzarella Stuffed Ground Beef Roll</a>, Roasted Potato Wedges and Fruit<br />
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Friday: <a href="http://rockrecipes.blogspot.com/2007/10/dijon-chicken-linguine-with-chanterelle.html">Dijon Chicken Linguine with Chanterelle Mushrooms and Toasted Almonds</a>, Veggies and ApplesauceKyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-57774509167585962762012-07-03T08:25:00.001-05:002012-07-03T08:25:35.733-05:00Menu: July 3 - July 9Tuesday: <a href="http://iowagirleats.com/2011/04/26/p-f-changs-lettuce-wraps-remade/">P.F. Changs Lettuce Wraps</a>, Applesauce and <a href="http://www.therecipediva.com/recipe/Sweet-Potato-Chips-88591">Sweet Potato Chips</a><br />
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Wednesday: Taking <a href="http://www.lovintheoven.com/2010/03/cinnamon-swirl-banana-bread.html">Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread</a>, Carrots and Dip and <a href="http://sabbyinsuburbia.blogspot.com/2010/07/happy-belated-4th-of-july.html">Patriotic Fruit Pizza</a> to a party.<br />
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Thursday: <a href="http://eclecticrecipes.com/sante-fe-chicken-salad">Santa Fe Chicken Salad</a> with <a href="http://willowbirdbaking.com/2010/09/02/snack-attack-2-chili-lime-roasted-chickpeas/">Roasted Chickpeas</a><br />
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Friday: Party, taking <a href="http://greenlitebites.com/2011/06/20/chickpea-and-tomato-salad-with-fresh-basil/">Chickpea and Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil </a>and Rice Krispy Stars<br />
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Saturday: <a href="http://trickschefs.com/showthread.php?tid=712">Beef Stroganof</a>f, Brown Rice, Applesauce and Skillet Corn<br />
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Sunday: Homemade Pizzas, Chips and <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/apple-crisp-ii/">Apple Crisp</a> (Book Study)<br />
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April 5Tuesday: <a href="http://eclecticrecipes.com/sante-fe-chicken-salad">Santa Fe Chicken Salad</a> (with <a href="http://willowbirdbaking.com/2010/09/02/snack-attack-2-chili-lime-roasted-chickpeas/">these</a> added) and <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-dinner-rolls/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=sweet%20dinner%20rolls&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page">Dinner Rolls</a><br /><br />Wednesday: Bacon Cheeseburgers, French Fries and Spinach Salad<br /><br />Thursday: <a href="http://simplygluten-free.com/blog/2011/04/pistachio-crusted-quick-greek-chicken.html">Pistachio Crusted Greek Chicken</a> and <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/342088/key-lime-tart">Key Lime Tart</a> with Whipped Cream<br /><br />Friday: Kyle Gone<br /><br />Saturday: <a href="http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2010/09/easy-recipe-for-baked-pesto-chicken.html">Baked Pesto Chicken</a>, Brown Rice, Applesauce and <a href="http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/2012/02/honey-balsamic-carrots-239-recipe-060.html">Honey Balsamic Carrots<br /></a><a href="http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/2012/02/honey-balsamic-carrots-239-recipe-060.html"> </a><br />Sunday: <a href="http://www.budgetsavvydiva.com/2012/02/spinach-artichoke-baked-pasta/">Spinach and Artichoke Pasta</a> and Applesauce<br /><br />Monday: <a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2010/10/14/recipe-homemade-chicken-nuggets/">Homemade Chicken Nuggets</a>, French Fries and Spinach Salad<br /><br />Tuesday: <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/05/honey-lime-chicken-enchiladas.html">Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas</a>, Chips and Fruit Salad<br /><br />Wednesday: Bacon and Pineapple Pizza<br /><br />Thursday: <a href="http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/wordpress/chicken-cordon-bleu-casserole?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OrganizeAndDecorateEverything+%28Organize+and+Decorate+Everything%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole</a>Kyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-47933997845331958692012-03-19T06:55:00.003-05:002012-03-19T07:37:42.450-05:00Menu: March 19 - March 26Monday: <a href="http://www.chow.com/recipes/28802-basic-sear-roasted-lamb-loin-chops">Lamb Loin Chops</a>, Asparagus and Roasted Red Potatoes<br /><br />Tuesday: <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/angelas-awesome-enchiladas/">Chicken Enchiladas</a>, Applesauce and Skillet Roasted Corn<br /><br />Wednesday: Pizza, Fruit Salad and <a href="http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/2012/02/honey-balsamic-carrots-239-recipe-060.html">Honey Balsamic Carrots</a><br /><br />Thursday: <a href="http://www.budgetsavvydiva.com/2012/02/spinach-artichoke-baked-pasta/">Spinach & Artichoke Baked Pasta</a>, Salad<br /><br />Friday: Out<br /><br />Saturday: <a href="http://eclecticrecipes.com/sante-fe-chicken-salad">Santa Fe Chicken Salad</a> with Tortilla Chips and Fruit<br /><br />Sunday: Beef Roast, Bacon & Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Applesauce and <a href="http://thenatos.blogspot.com/2012/01/black-bean-brownies-from-heaven.html">Black Bean Brownies</a><br /><br />Monday: <a href="http://simplygluten-free.com/blog/2011/04/pistachio-crusted-quick-greek-chicken.html">Pistachio Crusted Greek Chicken</a>, Brown Rice and SaladKyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-75736568888133419832012-03-07T06:18:00.003-06:002012-03-07T08:01:29.130-06:00Menu: March 7 - March 14Wednesday: <a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/sweet_sour_shicken_over_rice">Orange Chicken</a>, Brown Rice, Fruit and Asparagus<br /><br />Thursday:<a href="http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/wordpress/chicken-cordon-bleu-casserole?amp;utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OrganizeAndDecorateEverything+%28Organize+and+Decorate+Everything%29&utm_content=Google+Reader"> Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole</a>, <a href="http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/2012/02/honey-balsamic-carrots-239-recipe-060.html">Honey Balsamic Carrots</a> and Applesauce<br /><br />Friday: Pepperoni and Pineapple Pizza, Spinach Salad with <a href="http://www.theyummylife.com/recipes/145">Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing</a><br /><br />Saturday: Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad and <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-dinner-rolls/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=sweet%20dinner%20rolls&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page">Dinner Rolls</a><br /><br />Sunday: <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Slow-Cooker-Lasagna">Slow Cooker Lasagna</a>, <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/french-bread-2/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=french%20bread&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page">Garlic Bread</a> and Asparagus<br /> Roast Beef Sandwiches, Chips, Salad and <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/apple-crisp-ii/detail.aspx">Apple Crisp</a> with Homemade Ice Cream (book study)<br /><br />Monday: Chicken BLT Melts, Homemade French Fries and <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/autumn-salad-recipe-kale-slaw-99767">Kale Slaw with Peanut Dressing<br /></a><br />Tuesday: <a href="http://www.bigoven.com/recipe/194728/foil-pack-chicken-and-broccoli-dinner-15">Foil Pack Chicken</a>, Applesauce and Roasted Red Potatoes<br /><br />Wednesday: <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/05/honey-lime-chicken-enchiladas.html">Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas</a>, Applesauce and Spinach & Egg SaladKyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-83835958107439357232012-02-24T15:20:00.002-06:002012-02-24T15:30:07.011-06:00Aletta: 6 Months<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmfLK2Ww01y8xyj-aKTu_aw9P3ewqClKEQnDRTeLZdHhDquK22mG-ajn_Yt4ftDEvd_k0kwf408VE2cDAMFYyNUeenDp2Pj479jPQbZLG1CUzPsB4vIPz7gxTeam3fBbsa8Kb-GOIEftw/s1600/Photo+on+2-24-12+at+10.38+AM+%25233.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmfLK2Ww01y8xyj-aKTu_aw9P3ewqClKEQnDRTeLZdHhDquK22mG-ajn_Yt4ftDEvd_k0kwf408VE2cDAMFYyNUeenDp2Pj479jPQbZLG1CUzPsB4vIPz7gxTeam3fBbsa8Kb-GOIEftw/s400/Photo+on+2-24-12+at+10.38+AM+%25233.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712815368794018338" border="0" /></a>Our little precious is 6 months old! Here is some random info about her:<br /><ul><li>She weighed 17 pounds 9 ounces and was 25 inches long at her 6 month check up on Wednesday. I looked in Evie and Judah's baby books and Aletta is just a little bit bigger than Ev was at this age. Judah was quite a bit bigger than both of the girls :)</li><li>We just moved her up to her crib this week and she has been doing well. She sleeps from about 7 pm to 7 am. I will take that! She also takes two naps during the day that are between 1 1/2 and 2 hours long each.</li><li>Aletta loves hanging out in her walker and watching the other two play. It is obvious that she adores Evie and Judah.</li><li>I will probably start her on some solids this month...we haven't done any yet.</li><li>No teeth yet.</li><li>Kyle calls Aletta his little Toad. She has to be the cutest toad ever :)</li><li>Aletta rolls all over the place and can sit up for about 30 seconds at a time.</li><li>We love her and are so thankful to have her in our family :)<br /></li></ul></div>Kyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-74026124395834246222012-02-20T07:22:00.002-06:002012-02-20T08:14:33.677-06:00Menu: February 20- 27Monday: Pizza, Applesauce and Steamed Broccoli<br /><br />Tuesday: <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/08/buffalo-chicken-enchiladas/">Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas</a>, Butternut Squash, Fruit and Chips<br /><br />Wednesday: <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/05/baked-lemon-pasta/">Baked Lemon Pasta</a>, Garlic Bread and Spinach Salad<br /><br />Thursday: <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/05/honey-lime-chicken-enchiladas.html">Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas</a>, Chips & Salsa, Applesauce and Spinach Salad (company)<br /><br />Friday: Dinner with Friends<br /><br />Saturday: Women's Breakfast for Church at our House (making <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Spinach-Egg-Bake">this</a>)<br /> Chipotle Casserole, Chips and Salad<br /><br />Sunday: Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Red Potatoes and Broccoli<br /><br />Monday: <a href="http://www.pinkbites.com/2009/01/mongolian-beef.html">Mongolian Beef</a>, Brown Rice and VeggiesKyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-6753393803402278762012-02-09T12:41:00.002-06:002012-02-09T12:48:24.288-06:00Evie the Artist<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKObsFfTDqMZCuXgYlfeaKHyTj9stp2ZqRJ3hCZW-_rTGvOEWYB_kE0U5FdXPjhlAMFJUyrLwhlbt0gU4EPlaikKFKpP0Mn7LpARx9XvqjQWSkBJ43_EMJieyxylTZnCwWLu8-OHNM-hA/s1600/Photo+on+2-9-12+at+1.39+PM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKObsFfTDqMZCuXgYlfeaKHyTj9stp2ZqRJ3hCZW-_rTGvOEWYB_kE0U5FdXPjhlAMFJUyrLwhlbt0gU4EPlaikKFKpP0Mn7LpARx9XvqjQWSkBJ43_EMJieyxylTZnCwWLu8-OHNM-hA/s400/Photo+on+2-9-12+at+1.39+PM.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707208577183467458" border="0" /></a>Yesterday Ev and I were sitting at the table and she asked for a pen and paper to draw. After giving them to her, I went about my business and a few minutes later I looked over to see this drawing. It totally surprised me because up until this point we've never see draw anything besides scribbles :) I'm sure most 3 1/2 year olds could draw this, but it was a first for Ev :)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXsPau6y7MRcntvX-rq6UxCQFlK4_Kduyd2-b8E-oN0xmvV42_-wrOxtB1cYr8LTqdY7fAsjGNVPcgllYn-7ozH1PLWtzbatDfE53QJ0DkJBjT_BiptHJApkBTBa3aJnj3tG0Ow_zI2_U/s1600/Photo+on+2-9-12+at+1.40+PM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXsPau6y7MRcntvX-rq6UxCQFlK4_Kduyd2-b8E-oN0xmvV42_-wrOxtB1cYr8LTqdY7fAsjGNVPcgllYn-7ozH1PLWtzbatDfE53QJ0DkJBjT_BiptHJApkBTBa3aJnj3tG0Ow_zI2_U/s400/Photo+on+2-9-12+at+1.40+PM.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707208473371945714" border="0" /></a>We took this on photobooth which is why she isn't looking at the camera :)<br /></div>Kyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-34851065945765012432012-01-30T08:07:00.002-06:002012-01-30T10:30:24.565-06:00Menu: January 30-February 5Monday: <a href="http://homeiswheretheholmansare.blogspot.com/2010/05/white-cheddar-chicken-pasta.html">Cheddar Chicken Pasta</a>, Spinach Salad & Applesauce<br /><br />Tuesday: Chipotle Casserole, Chips and Salsa & Salad<br /><br />Wednesday: <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/bread-machine-calzone/detail.aspx">Calzones</a>, Squash and Applesauce<br /><br />Thursday: <a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/white_chicken_lasagna">White Chicken Lasagna,</a> Garlic Bread & Salad<br /><br />Friday: Taco Salad<br /><br />Saturday: <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/01/slow-cooker-honey-sesame-chicken-recipe.html">Honey Sesame Chicken</a>, Brown Rice and Corn<br /><br />Sunday: <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooker-pulled-pork/detail.aspx">Slow Cooker Pulled Pork</a>, Chips, Veggies and <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/apple-crisp-ii/detail.aspx">Apple Crisp</a> (Book Study)Kyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-14817415917178043172012-01-24T08:56:00.004-06:002012-01-24T09:05:06.707-06:00Aletta Lou: 5 Months<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1DlPZjy6qf7OEYam42ZlsDzQj7cOovTsBMYJXlU_CdOu3xWgROxrahPxQ-_E8goE92uOYXY8jKYpP5xnb8HKiqk4Whu4Zm3ygyvrgwHKLuzoShWSOOyC8DV_SmAYEnT8eOrkEeFXLhwk/s1600/CIMG0456.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1DlPZjy6qf7OEYam42ZlsDzQj7cOovTsBMYJXlU_CdOu3xWgROxrahPxQ-_E8goE92uOYXY8jKYpP5xnb8HKiqk4Whu4Zm3ygyvrgwHKLuzoShWSOOyC8DV_SmAYEnT8eOrkEeFXLhwk/s400/CIMG0456.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701212787659281874" border="0" /></a>My baby is 5 months! Sometimes I feel like she is still a newborn; I love soaking in all of the little baby snuggles. Aletta is such a sweetheart. She is content to hang out in her walker most of the day, playing with her toys and watching all of the action (there is LOTS of action with the other two :) ).<br />I had to reschedule her 4 month check up because we got a big snowstorm the day she was supposed to have it. I'm curious to see how much she has grown. I weighed her on my scale a few weeks ago and she was around 15 1/2 pounds. She continues to eat and sleep pretty well. We are currently trying to figure out what the best nap schedule is for her. I would love to get her to two long naps instead of the four shorter ones she is doing now. It will all work out eventually :)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_ba_COr8mdO6Hh74V3TRah-LVcs-Rf8FyguGf9rSWLlYo-itMXEvgZYWvYymiUhFZjJiJbxC-tqGGqJcHWyUI8s4z2BJz4PLiFWoUzs-JOSWN1MMuaPxULPX9lp6lGVNjRd8LqR5dvE/s1600/CIMG0454.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_ba_COr8mdO6Hh74V3TRah-LVcs-Rf8FyguGf9rSWLlYo-itMXEvgZYWvYymiUhFZjJiJbxC-tqGGqJcHWyUI8s4z2BJz4PLiFWoUzs-JOSWN1MMuaPxULPX9lp6lGVNjRd8LqR5dvE/s400/CIMG0454.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701212722323875298" border="0" /></a>This face melts my heart :)<br /><br />* On a side note, Aletta has a redish tint to her hair which the other two don't have, it is super cute! Now if only her bald spot would grow some hair :)<br /></div>Kyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431728042766421608.post-71267816396250523342012-01-24T08:48:00.003-06:002012-01-24T08:56:26.488-06:00Evelyn: 41 Months<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3FeSFsF7acHZil5V-k7sii89zUn03IVWT1m5lERaAjXr6JLOsW0hAXHD-xHCAv83o8gCFGz90psOvQn4f7Y3kcwtpFLOEM4g-B4LFUNC7kANKHrQFNCVqt2hzgcYKLMkhjdYraBZsLY/s1600/CIMG0439.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3FeSFsF7acHZil5V-k7sii89zUn03IVWT1m5lERaAjXr6JLOsW0hAXHD-xHCAv83o8gCFGz90psOvQn4f7Y3kcwtpFLOEM4g-B4LFUNC7kANKHrQFNCVqt2hzgcYKLMkhjdYraBZsLY/s400/CIMG0439.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701210695139555058" border="0" /></a>Evelyn is my "big helper." She thrives off of doing anything she can to help me around the house and with the other kids. One of her favorite ways to help is wrapping up the vacuum cord and putting the vacuum back in the closet for me when I am finished with it. She has recently decided that she is going to live with us forever and marry Daddy :) We will enjoy this while it lasts. Evie LOVES all things Princess. I never really imagined that we would have such a girly girl: we love her! She is doing really well memorizing the children's catechism and LOVES doing her "school." I love this girl :)<br /></div>Kyle and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233369817149653911noreply@blogger.com0