Thursday, September 30, 2010

Potato Chip Chicken and Pepper Jack Easy Mac

Potato Chip Chicken

1 4oz. pkg. potato chips, crushed and mixed on waxed paper (or shallow dish)
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
Dash of pepper
4-8 chicken breasts or legs
1/2 cup butter, melted

Dip chicken in melted butter. Roll in mixture. Place in pan, skin side up, not touching. Pour remaining butter and crumbs over all. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour.



Pepper Jack Easy Mac

2 cups (8 oz.) dry elbow macaroni
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
chopped jalapenos (optional)
1/2 - 1 cup broken tortilla chips (your choice of color)
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Cook macaroni in large saucepan according to package directions; drain. Return to saucepan. Add cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cups pepper jack cheese, evaporated milk, black pepper, and jalapenos to macaroni; stir until combined. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Combine remaining 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, tortilla chips, and red pepper flakes in small bowl. Sprinkle over the top. Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake for an additional 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 8-10 servings.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Fan From Day One!





We went to the first game for the Omaha Nighthawks football team last Friday. It was THE best game of any sport that I have ever been to. It was AWESOME! We have season tickets with two other couples from our church. I am looking forward to the next game this weekend!

Friday, September 17, 2010

Love at first sight???

My friend Jill and I have been friends for several years now. Her daughter Ally is 4 months older than Isaac. We have hung out alot since the two of them were born and they have become good friends too. Almost TOO good of friends. Can love start to blossom at the young age of only a few months old??

~~~~~ Jump ahead 4 years to the present ~~~~~

A conversation that took place tonight between the two of them (as best as I can remember it because Jill and I were laughing so hard through most of it).

Ally: "Isaac says that I'm his girlfriend."
Me (sarcastically): "Isaac, you guys are too young to be talking about girlfriends and boyfriends. Ally is your good friend that is a girl, but not your girlfriend."
Isaac: "But I like Ally."
Me: "That's good that you like her, but she's not your girlfriend."
Isaac: "Yes, she's my girlfriend, cuz I like her."
Ally: "When we grow up we are going to get married."
Isaac to Ally: "But there is another girl that wants to marry me. Her name is Jocelyn."
Ally: "Well when we grow up we are going to get married. And I am going to get a wedding dress. And if she gets a wedding dress and tells you that she is going to marry you, you need to say something to her because I am going to marry you."
Isaac: "I am going to get a black suit and marry you."

At this point, Jill turns to me and says "I think it's time for us to go because we are going to be deciding on cakes soon if we don't break up this conversation!"

Ally: "Isaac, after we get married we have to get a house. We will have to build a house. And then we will sleep together."

And now Jill says to me "OK! We definitely need to go now!"


Isaac and Ally -- 1 year old


Isaac and Ally -- 3 years old

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Helping my honey

I made these Homemade Protein Bars last night for Jason. He is really trying to watch what he eats now. So, I'm trying to be a good wife and help him with it. I also found him a recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie that he tried this morning. He really liked it too. He added his protein powder to make it more beneficial for him. I really enjoy opportunities to be the helpmate to my husband that God has designed me to be!

Friday, September 10, 2010

Baby Shower Cake for Diana

Branson Vacation

Our family along with my parents took a vacation to Branson. We had a great time.

Noah Show










Hard Luck Cafe (Malachi loved all the singers)










Silver Dollar City


Jungle Birthday Party






We had the boys' birthday party a couple of weeks ago. Here's some pictures of all the fun!