This photo kills me...who says you can't be a superhero in your underwear with your favorite blankie tied around your neck. These kiddos bring so much joy and happiness to our lives!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Superheros
Mexican Chicken Lasgna
As promised, here is the first of many fabulous recipes I have yet to add to my blog. This is a relatively new one I discovered. I knew Justin would love this casserole but unsure how the kids would feel about it. They loved it!
36 Corn Tortillas
6C Cubed Cooked Chicken Breast (I like it browned in a little Zesty Italian Dressing)
2 Cans Kidney Beans, Rinsed & Drained
3 Jars (16 oz each) Salsa
3 C Sour Cream
2 Lg. Chopped Green Peppers
3 Small Cans Sliced Black Olives, Drained
6 C Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
In each of two greased 13x19 inch baking pans, arrange 6 tortillas in the bottom. Top each with 1 C Chicken, 2/3 Kidney Beans, 1 C Salsa, 1/2 C Sour Cream, 1/2 C Green Pepper, about 1/3 C olives, & 1 C Cheese. Repeat layers twice.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 min. Uncover, bake 10-15 min. longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 min. before serving.
I like to freeze one and keep for later or make both if you have guests!
Side Suggestions: Spanish Rice, Green Salad with Red Pepper & Avocado, Fresh Fruit
Would love to hear how you like this one, ENJOY!
Purgatory
That's right ya'all...that's where Mr. Hill found himself today. He snuck downstairs last night and watched the first 2 episodes of Season 4 of 'LOST' without me. That is, after we had finished season 3. I thought we were in this together dear. We need to get caught up, I am sure our children feel our parenting skills as of late leave something to be desired!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
LOST
Just yesterday, Isaac informed Justin and I that he very much would like to have a 'LOST' birthday party for his next b-day. HMMMMM, do you think we are spending too much time watching that show? We got addicted a few weeks back and are now at the end of the third season. Is Kate preggers? Will Loche live and be the next leader of the island? Who (or what) really is this Jacob character? Will Kate and Jack ever kiss again? Will Mrs. Kwon and her baby live? Just a few of the million questions I have. Besides, I asked Isaac...what do you suppose we would do at a 'LOST' party? "Well mom, we could hunt wild boar, run through the jungle and punch "the button" every 108 minutes. HA! We need intervention ASAP!
Monday, July 7, 2008
Slippery Fish
What can I say, our family undoubtedly LOVES anything to do with water. We just scheduled private swim lessons for them starting next week thanks to my great friends Michelle and Matt! I am excited to see the boys progress to a more independant swim status. There are several families in our ward that have swimming pools and I worry when they go to swim with friends. Troy and Mandy also managed to have fun in the sun during our recent excursion to Park City Mountain Resort.
Round and Round
Park City was a blast! We did the human maze, miniature golf, merry go round (several times :), bounce park with snowcones and swimming at the Mariott. It was a full day, that's for sure. Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Hill who made out trip especially enjoyable!
Digging Up Bones
We had a great time hunting dinasours with our Missouri friends Troy and Mandy a few days ago at Thanksgiving Point. Utah has one of the largest and most spectacular dinasour museums in the world! The kids loved sharing this time with their new special buddies. This is a favorite destination of our kids year round. I was recently talking with an former Missourian and she was telling me about the new T-Rex Cafe there. That is a must see for us on our next trip home!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Happy Fourth of July
Provo has got to be the place to be on the 4th! We had such an amazing time at the hot air ballooon lift off breakfast, parade, fireworks and an excellent dinner at the Mapleton Hills. We even saw Glenn Beck at the parade and a personal hero of mine Imaculle IIibagiza! Not much else you I can say except we had TONS of fun!
Sweet Friends
This sweet couple are from our hometown of Clinton, MO. Justin and I have known Troy most all of our lives. We have such happy memories of growing up with Troy and smile that he met his sweetheart Mandy a few years ago. They have been visiting us this past week from Missouri. It has been such an exciting time for them and for us. This is their first trip or vacation ever. This is their first time flying. I will be posting pictures over the next couple of days of some of the fun Utah adventures we have endeavored!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Great Laughter
Did you know the name Isaac means literally "great laughter"? There are many times that Justin and I feel that we received divine information while naming our offspring. For those of you who know this guy, would you say he is living up to his name's meaning tenfold? We are eternally thankful that this spirited child was sent to us!
Little Pirate Girl
Things for Abby are going so great. She loves her glasess and never leaves home without them. Patching is getting easier and her surgeon has said her eye is looking so much better. She came out of her room the other day looking like this all on her own. I think we need to trade that Transformers Apron for something a little more "girlie" however.
Clinton Reunion in Brigham City
We had a great time reuniting this weekend with the Despain and Griner families formerly from our hometown of Clinton. It was fun to see pictures of the old Clinton Ward. Sister Griner even had a photograph of Justin in the room of the Clinton Ward where I first laid eyes upon my future husband! That was fun to see. We missed the Hunts and Sam Leipard this year but can't wait to catch up with them!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Tweeter's Ouchie!
Well, it's been nearly 4 months since Abby fell and paid a little visit to the plastic surgeon. And now that she's healed so well and doing great, I thought I wouls post a few pictures of the dramatic event. I was unhappy with Justin at the time for being so eager to snap photos, but now am glad we will have proof to the story we will one day tell her. We are grateful that se is doing so well and has made a full recovery!
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