Quote

"Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"
~Isaiah 6:8 NIV
"He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"
~Micah 6:8 NASB

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Hello Third Trimester

 Anne at 28 weeks and Rainbow #2 at 28 weeks.
How far along?: 28 weeks
How big is baby?:
Your baby's the size of a cauliflower!
He or she is about 16 inches and now about 2.5 pounds.

It seems so strange that we have 12 weeks or less left.  This pregnancy seems like it's gone by so fast.  I love when Anne pokes my belly and says, "baby."  I'm not sure she truly understands what's going to happen in a few months but she is, no doubt, going to be a great big sister.

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Favorite Freezer Meals

None of these recipes are my own creation.  I don't remember what websites I copied them from.

Psalm 22:26
The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise him-- may your hearts live forever!

 


Crock Pot Brunch Casserole
1 lb sausage (or ground chicken)
1 can condensed cream of potato
1 can of cheese soup
2/3 cup milk
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
pepper
onion
green pepper
Small bag of frozen hash browns
1 bag of mixed veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
frozen spinach

Slow cook on low for 6-8 hours.

~~Even my best friend's picky eaters liked this.



Crock Pot Minestrone Soup
Onion
1 cup carrots
garlic
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 can white beans
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup parm cheese
basil
parsley
salt/pepper
2 cups spinach
2 cups pasta shells (add in last 30 minutes of cooking)

Slow cook on low for 6-8 hours


Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
3 lbs ground beef, browned
onion (usually I use French Fried onions)
green pepper
15 ounce can of tomato sauce (or homemade)
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp chili power
garlic

Slow cook on low for 6-8 hours


Crock Pot Chicken Supreme
3 slices of bacon, cooked
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
10 oz can chicken soup or 10 oz jar of Alfredo sauce
4 oz jar of mushrooms (or fresh), sauteed
1/2 cup swiss cheese

Slow cook on low for 4-5 hours (longer is chicken is frozen)


Baked Ziti
1 lb pasta
1 onion, sauteed
2 jars of spaghetti sauce (or homemade)
6 oz provolone cheese, sliced
1 1/2 cottage cheese
parm cheese
mushrooms

1. Layer as lasagna in 9x13 baking pan, Top with Parmesan cheese.
2. Bake for 30 minutes, cover for first 20 minutes


Homemade Spaghetti Sauce (my mom's recipe)
1 lb hamburger
3 12oz tomato paste with 3 cans of water
oregano, Italian seasoning, basil
salt/pepper
1 can diced tomatoes

1. Brown hamburger in large pan
2. Simmer all ingredients for 2 hours on low

For Chili use sauce recipe but add:
 1. Chili powder, stewed tomatoes, onions, and kidney beans