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Thankfulness

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Nov 052009

As I start working on our Thanksgiving menu, I can’t help but think about all the reasons I am thankful this year, and at this moment. Here is just a sampling of what crossed my mind today:

I have two terrific toddlers.
We are working toward paying off our debts, and we hope we’re only about a year (or less!) away from making that happen (mortgage excepted).
I can have a tiff with my husband over the phone while he is out of town, yet resolve it before bedtime.
Our family has been rather healthy this year.
I’ve been working hard toward a personal goal, and so far have made significant progress toward that goal’s completion.
I am continually humbled by and grateful for God’s free gift of salvation though I can never deserve it.
My marriage has become stronger over nearly seven years now. I am so richly blessed. I know that it’s not my naturally sweet disposition that has kept us going!
Skinny Cow. Yum.
We have great family and friends and a terrific church family!

We bought a fabulous new vacuum about a week ago, and of course the boys have been enjoying the box in which it arrived. I think I should get lots of large items for myself this Christmas, then let the boys just play in the boxes it all comes in. Oh, come on, they would love it!

The boys grin for Mommy.

: Timothy leans over to Nathaniel and says, “Boo!” Everyone giggles.

Oh, how they giggle!

I just love these super-sweet boys! Toddlerhood is a blast.

A cutie for you!

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Nov 032009

Nathaniel with a very cute grin!

Nathaniel always has a cute smile for his mama in the morning, and today was no exception. I just love my little guys! (I had a few other pictures, but my camera is acting a bit wonky so this is all we have for now.)

Slow Cooker Recipes

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Nov 022009

I made it my goal to cook all our meals at home while we had Patrick’s parents in town, and I think we succeeded pretty well. Here are a couple of recipes that got high marks from the in-laws.

BBQ Pork for Sandwiches

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
3 pounds boneless pork ribs
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce

Directions

Pour can of beef broth into slow cooker, and add boneless pork ribs. Cook on High heat for 4 hours (I cooked it on low all day instead), or until meat shreds easily. Remove meat, and shred with two forks. It will seem that it’s not working right away, but it will.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Transfer the shredded pork to a Dutch oven or iron skillet, and stir in barbeque sauce.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 onion, finely diced
2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces

Directions

Place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cooker, and fill with enough water to cover.
Cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on High. About 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. Cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.