She's here, introducing Sophia Camille!!!

Sophia Camille was born October 8th at 3:07PM weighing 8lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long! She is doing fabulous and is growing too fast already! I have no delusions about how I'm going to keep up-to-date on this blog but I'll TRY to post at least once a week (if anyone is interested haha). Here are some beautiful pictures of our bundle of joy for your viewing pleasure!!!

Menu Plan Monday - August 31, 2009

~Monday~
Breakfast: Cold cereal
Lunch: Mini Pizzas and Veggies
Supper: Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes and corn

~Tuesday~
Breakfast: Pancakes
Lunch: Chicken Qeusadillas
Supper: Hamburgers and FriesRibs and black eyed peas

~Wednesday~
Breakfast: French Toast and apple sauce
Lunch: Hot dogs
Supper: Ribs and black eyed peas

~Thursday~
Breakfast: Egg Muffins
Lunch: PB&J Sandwiches
Supper: Meatloaf , fresh squash and zucchini

~Friday~
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Lunch: Tuna Sandwich and apple slices
Supper: Pork Chops, stuffing and sweet peas

Slushies!!!!!!!

I got this recipe, several years ago, from Hillbilly Housewife. We make it many times every summer and my kids absolutely LOVE it! It's very frugal, only about 25 cents for one whole batch!

• 2 cups ice water
• 1 packet fruit-flavored drink mix (use your favorite flavor)
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 4 cups or 1 full tray of ice cubes

You need a blender to prepare this recipe. Put all of the ingredients into your blender. It will be about 2/3 to 3/4’s full. Put the lid on. Process the mixture on high for a full minute. Stop the blender, use a spoon to stir it a bit. Look for unchopped ice chunks. If all the chunks are grated up, then go ahead and serve it. You may need to process it for another full minute though. Serve immediately. I usually have to spoon this out of the blender with a measuring cup because the mixture is so thick. Makes 4 - 8oz servings.

Egg Molds - So CUTE!

I have to have these egg molds. Maybe I'm behind on my knowledge of gadgets but I just stumbled across these accidentally. They are just adorable, my kids would love them. You can also use for rice!

3 Minute Chocolate Cake

My friend Rachel posted this recipe on her blog and I thought I'd share it on mine as well. Me and the kiddos will be trying it tomorrow. Looks easy and fun for them. Maybe a photo op lol We might add a tablespoon of peanut butter to ours. Yum!

3 - Minute Chocolate Cake

What you need:

- A coffee Mug (the larger around the better)
- 4 tbsp Flour
- 4 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Cocoa
- 1 Egg
- 3 tbsp Milk
- 3 tbsp Oil
- A splash (I used the cap) of Vanilla Extract
- 3 tbsp (optional) Chocolate chips, Nuts, or anything else you'd like to use... a glob of hot chocolate in the center would be yummy too!


What You Do:

1. Add dry ingredients to the coffee cup and mix well
2. Add the egg and all wet ingredients; mix thoroughly
3. Add the chocolate chips or other goodies and stir gently
4. Cook in microwave on high for 3 minutes. Don't be alarmed if the cake rises over the mug.

3 Minute

Prenatal Visit - 33 weeks

Just another prenatal appointment today. Pretty uneventful. I lost 2 lbs which seems odd to me this far along but my midwife assured me it wasn't a big deal so I'm not worrying about it. The baby is growing fine and everything is right on track.

This week we are painting the nursery and I changed my mind on bedding!!! Here is the new choice (also subject to change at any time).

Only about 7 weeks left, this pregnancy has just flown by. It has been pretty easy for the most part as well.

I'll share pics when we finish the nursery!