Lynley did Form 1 with a group.
Uncle Chad was also there.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Karate Demo
The Karate team did a demo for the Awanas group at church last night. Lynley did fantastic!
Lynley did Form 1 with a group.
Uncle Chad was also there.
Lynley did Form 1 with a group.
Uncle Chad was also there.
Picture Day!
Today is picture day for Lynley at school. Going through her closet this morning was such a challenge! I found out the hard way that Lynley has 5 short sleeve shirts that are not t-shirts and only 1 was good enough for Spring pictures. When Kendall heard that it was picture day she got all excited and wanted to take pictures as well. Looking through her closet to find her something Springy to wear was also a challenge. She has so many cute Spring clothes I could not decide what to put her in. I finally just got a couple of things out and let her pick what she wanted to wear.
The grass was still wet so the bench is all we got to do. The sun was in her eyes so she could not open her eyes all the way. We only got these 3 pictures before she went in total melt down mode.
After a long and much needed nap and after picking Lynley up from school we were able to go back outside and play for a while.
"I wished for 2 more babies." Well mommy wishes for Kendall's wish to not come true!
The grass was still wet so the bench is all we got to do. The sun was in her eyes so she could not open her eyes all the way. We only got these 3 pictures before she went in total melt down mode.
After a long and much needed nap and after picking Lynley up from school we were able to go back outside and play for a while.
"I wished for 2 more babies." Well mommy wishes for Kendall's wish to not come true!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Shrimp and Grits
I was asked for my Shrimp and Grits recipe. I used bits and pieces from different recipes to kind of make it my own.
8 slices Regular Bacon, Cut Into 1/2-inch Pieces
1 whole Yellow Onion, Chopped
2 cups Grits
4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
2 cups Water
2 cups Heavy Cream
1-1/2 cup Grated Cheese (Monterey Jack, Etc.)
1 dash Cayenne, For Heat
Salt As Needed
Black Pepper To Taste
8 slices Regular Bacon, Cut Into 1/2-inch Pieces
1 whole Yellow Onion, Chopped
2 cups Grits
4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
2 cups Water
2 cups Heavy Cream
1-1/2 cup Grated Cheese (Monterey Jack, Etc.)
1 dash Cayenne, For Heat
Salt As Needed
Black Pepper To Taste
In a heavy pot, cook bacon over medium heat for a couple of minutes to render fat. Add onions and cook with bacon for a few minutes, or until bacon is chewy and onions are golden brown.
Add grits, chicken broth, and water. Stir together and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover pot, and cook 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally and making sure the liquid level is okay. If grits begin to get dry, add a little more warm broth.
After 30-40 minutes of cooking time, pour in cream. Cover pot and continue to simmer on very low heat for another 30 minutes, or until grits are done. Taste and add salt, pepper and cayenne to taste. Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese.
1lb raw Shrimp (I get mine already peeled with the tails off)
3 bacon slices
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
Add grits, chicken broth, and water. Stir together and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover pot, and cook 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally and making sure the liquid level is okay. If grits begin to get dry, add a little more warm broth.
After 30-40 minutes of cooking time, pour in cream. Cover pot and continue to simmer on very low heat for another 30 minutes, or until grits are done. Taste and add salt, pepper and cayenne to taste. Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese.
1lb raw Shrimp (I get mine already peeled with the tails off)
3 bacon slices
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
- Sprinkle shrimp with pepper and salt; dredge in flour.
- Sauté mushrooms in hot drippings in skillet 5 minutes or until tender. Add green onions, and sauté 2 minutes. Add shrimp and garlic, and sauté 2 minutes or until shrimp are lightly brown. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce, and cook 2 more minutes, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet.
- Serve shrimp mixture over hot cheese grits. Top with crumbled bacon.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Lots going on!
I am so excited about so many things and instead of putting it all on facebook where people really don't care I thought I would blog about it so I could read it later.
First let me start off by saying my house looks like it threw up, yes it is truly that bad! No, that does not make me excited, it stresses me out! I always start with the negative and end on a positive, so there is my negative!
Dylan just cut his forth tooth! He has been a drooling mess and a very fussy baby boy as well! He chews on everything that he can pick up and even tries to chew on the things he can't pick up. He is trying so hard to walk, I think he could if he would trust himself. I have caught him many times standing alone, but once he realizes what he is doing he sits down. I am steaming him some fresh fruits and veggies, mmmmm!!! He is going to love that! I have got some squash going right now. I will also do some green beans, carrots, pears, and if I have time apples.
We leave on Saturday to go to Clearwater Beach FL to meet Winter the dolphin from the movie A Dolphin's Tale. We are all VERY excited about that! Which means I HAVE to get this house clean! I can't stand to leave on a trip with a messy house! I have truly got to get my butt in gear. It is going to be a LONG drive, like 9 hours, for just a weekend. It is going to be so worth it though! I am planning on packing lots of things for the kids to do and maybe even take some time to catch up on coupon clipping.
I have a surprise going for 2 different people. Neither know to even expect anything so when we finally mail out the packages I will be excited to hear, well probably more like read, their responses.
I have been trying some new recipes this week. Tuesday I made Shrimp and Grits, Wednesday I made a White Pork Cheesy Chili, Thursday (tonight), I am going to try a Chinese Casserole, and Friday (tomorrow) I am going to try a crockpot Cilantro and Lime Chicken. So far everything has been a huge hit with everyone in the house, including little miss picky, Lynley.
Lynley is in the first grade, in her class they are having issues with kids stealing from other kids and stealing things from the teacher. I have talked with Lynley about this every night, reminding her how wrong it is and reminding her that if she ever sees anything it is ok to tell the teacher. She assures me every time that she does not know who it is doing it and that she has no part of it. I am proud of my sweetie for knowing right from wrong, for making good choices, and for keeping God first in her life. She is an awesome GOD GIRL!!!
Well that is all for today. Time to go check on the veggies and start working on this sick looking house.
First let me start off by saying my house looks like it threw up, yes it is truly that bad! No, that does not make me excited, it stresses me out! I always start with the negative and end on a positive, so there is my negative!
Dylan just cut his forth tooth! He has been a drooling mess and a very fussy baby boy as well! He chews on everything that he can pick up and even tries to chew on the things he can't pick up. He is trying so hard to walk, I think he could if he would trust himself. I have caught him many times standing alone, but once he realizes what he is doing he sits down. I am steaming him some fresh fruits and veggies, mmmmm!!! He is going to love that! I have got some squash going right now. I will also do some green beans, carrots, pears, and if I have time apples.
We leave on Saturday to go to Clearwater Beach FL to meet Winter the dolphin from the movie A Dolphin's Tale. We are all VERY excited about that! Which means I HAVE to get this house clean! I can't stand to leave on a trip with a messy house! I have truly got to get my butt in gear. It is going to be a LONG drive, like 9 hours, for just a weekend. It is going to be so worth it though! I am planning on packing lots of things for the kids to do and maybe even take some time to catch up on coupon clipping.
I have a surprise going for 2 different people. Neither know to even expect anything so when we finally mail out the packages I will be excited to hear, well probably more like read, their responses.
I have been trying some new recipes this week. Tuesday I made Shrimp and Grits, Wednesday I made a White Pork Cheesy Chili, Thursday (tonight), I am going to try a Chinese Casserole, and Friday (tomorrow) I am going to try a crockpot Cilantro and Lime Chicken. So far everything has been a huge hit with everyone in the house, including little miss picky, Lynley.
Lynley is in the first grade, in her class they are having issues with kids stealing from other kids and stealing things from the teacher. I have talked with Lynley about this every night, reminding her how wrong it is and reminding her that if she ever sees anything it is ok to tell the teacher. She assures me every time that she does not know who it is doing it and that she has no part of it. I am proud of my sweetie for knowing right from wrong, for making good choices, and for keeping God first in her life. She is an awesome GOD GIRL!!!
Well that is all for today. Time to go check on the veggies and start working on this sick looking house.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Sheldon the Shelf Elf
Santa came to the Towns house a little early this year. He left us a little friend named Sheldon. Sheldon is a very old elf that can be naughty or nice. Sheldon likes to hide, play tricks, and leave treats if you are good. He reports back to Santa each night and then when he returns he goes to a different spot in the house.
On day 1 Santa left us a note explaining who Sheldon is and why he was coming to our house.
On day 2 Sheldon climbed in our fridge and drank all of our dr. pepper. Silly Sheldon!
Day 3 Sheldon emptied out my tissue box and then went and hid in the box.
On day 4 Sheldon made a mess with the cereal. It looks like he might have danced in it a little as well. Kendall sure did enjoy the mess though.
On day 5 Sheldon finally left the kids a little gift. He left them a Countdown to Christmas ornament.
On day 6 Sheldon decided he wanted to hang out with Santa.
On day 7 Sheldon made another mess! So glad Kendall is a big helper and helped me clean it up!
On day 8 Sheldon left a little message for the kiddos. "I LOVE CHRISTMAS!"
On day 1 Santa left us a note explaining who Sheldon is and why he was coming to our house.
On day 2 Sheldon climbed in our fridge and drank all of our dr. pepper. Silly Sheldon!
Day 3 Sheldon emptied out my tissue box and then went and hid in the box.
On day 4 Sheldon made a mess with the cereal. It looks like he might have danced in it a little as well. Kendall sure did enjoy the mess though.
On day 5 Sheldon finally left the kids a little gift. He left them a Countdown to Christmas ornament.
On day 6 Sheldon decided he wanted to hang out with Santa.
On day 7 Sheldon made another mess! So glad Kendall is a big helper and helped me clean it up!
On day 8 Sheldon left a little message for the kiddos. "I LOVE CHRISTMAS!"
Monday, June 13, 2011
Berry Time!
There is a neat little place about 30 minutes from our house called Southern Belle Farms. SBF is a huge farm with goats, cows, horses, in the Fall they have hayrides, and in the Spring and Summer they have all kinds of berries. We decided to go pick some strawberries and blackberries so I could try my hand at jam and pies. This made for a hot, wonderful, messy, yummy weekend.
Goats walking freely through the farm.
Blackberries cooking.
My first jar of jam done and my first time canning anything.
Blackberry jam is done!
Strawberries cooking.
Strawberry jam is done!
Time for pie!
My first homemade pie!
PRETTY!!
YUMMY!!
Goats walking freely through the farm.
Blackberries cooking.
My first jar of jam done and my first time canning anything.
Blackberry jam is done!
Strawberries cooking.
Strawberry jam is done!
Time for pie!
My first homemade pie!
PRETTY!!
YUMMY!!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Time to play catch up!
As I watched my 40 week mark quickly approaching I got really bummed that my little fella still had not come yet. I was 2 weeks early with both girls so I just knew my 3rd would be early as well. I should have known my little boy would be different!
Baby Dylan finally decided to come with a little help from the doctors. Dylan Russell Towns was 3 days late, born on February 3, 2011, weighing 8lbs 4oz, and 19inches long.
Dylan's older sisters were thrilled to welcome him to our home and are wonderful helpers!
At Dylan's 1 month check-up he weighed 10lbs 5oz and was 22inches long.
At Dylan's 2 month check-up he weighed 12lbs 9oz and was 22.5inches long.
He is a very happy baby and loves for people to talk to him and play with him. He does not like to be left alone! My sweet boy is a mommy's boy for sure!
Baby Dylan finally decided to come with a little help from the doctors. Dylan Russell Towns was 3 days late, born on February 3, 2011, weighing 8lbs 4oz, and 19inches long.
Dylan's older sisters were thrilled to welcome him to our home and are wonderful helpers!
At Dylan's 1 month check-up he weighed 10lbs 5oz and was 22inches long.
At Dylan's 2 month check-up he weighed 12lbs 9oz and was 22.5inches long.
He is a very happy baby and loves for people to talk to him and play with him. He does not like to be left alone! My sweet boy is a mommy's boy for sure!
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