Visitors
November 21, 2011 | Filed Under Benny, Luke, Photos, Sammy | Leave a Comment
Ok, I have not been keeping up with my 1 post a week goal. Here’s a quick share of pictures from Dad and Bonnie’s recent visit. We mostly hung out, ate, and played with kids. The boys loved having Grandpa and Grandma to play with.
Jason and Bonnie played some guitar. Bonnie also helped Ben practice piano.
Not sure if Dad is admiring the hat or the baby 
This is what story time looks like in our house now
Cuties
Bonnie has the patience to play Candy Land. That is saying something.
Pumpkin donuts and milk: breakfast of champions
Beyblades:
Pookie, where’s your tongue?
Where’s your nose?
This is how I know he is growing up: we now have puzzle time.
Cream cheese potato soup
November 9, 2011 | Filed Under What's cooking? | Leave a Comment
Got this recipe from my friend Faye. Super YOG, but comforting.
6 cups chicken broth
2 pkgs cream cheese (8 oz each)
1 pkg (30 oz) frozen hash brown potatoes (I used the shredded)
1 & 1/2 cup of cubed ham (By special request, I used a pound of cooked bacon instead last time. Can’t go wrong with bacon)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dill weed (I always skip this because I don’t like dill and add a heavy dose of pepper instead)
In a large dutch oven, combine the chicken broth and the cream cheese. Cook and stir until the cream cheese is melted. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 18-20 minutes… Yields about 3 quarts.
Pumpkin Shrimp Soup
November 9, 2011 | Filed Under What's cooking? | Leave a Comment
Got this recipe from BHG.com. Pretty easy to make. I think when I make it in the future, I will skip the blender step for an easier, chunkier soup. I’ll also add more ginger for more bite. It wasn’t overly pumpkin-y. Trying to figure out how to pump up the pumpkin too.
2 medium onions, sliced
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 14 ounce can chicken broth
1 15 ounce can pumpkin
1 cup milk
1- 8 ounce package frozen, peeled, cooked shrimp, thawed
directions
1. In a covered large saucepan cook the onions, carrots, cilantro, ginger, garlic, and allspice in hot margarine for 10 to 12 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, stirring once or twice.
2. Transfer the mixture to a blender container or food processor bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the chicken broth. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth.
3. In the same saucepan combine pumpkin, milk, and remaining broth. Stir in the blended vegetable mixture and the 8 ounces shrimp; heat through. If desired, on small skewers thread additional cooked shrimp. Ladle soup into soup bowls. Makes 4 servings.
How long did you expect…
October 26, 2011 | Filed Under Benny, Luke, Photos, Sammy | Leave a Comment
me to last before posting pictures? Nothing special…just a few messing around this weekend. I do still take snapshots, even if I don’t post them here!
Hey! Where’s Luke? He was just here a minute ago…Oh, there he is. He snuck into my room to push all the button on my Kindle. Little stinker, and doesn’t he know it!
There is lots of rough housing at our place, and now even Lucas gets into it. We call this “sit on brother.”
Lukie and Ben are very special friends. Love it! Here is Ben playing the very popular “stinky feet” came with Pook.
Pookie loves to dance (see previously posted video), but he also loves to play the piano…especially when Ben is supposed to be practicing!
And just because Sam was neglected in this post, can you believe the eyes on this kid??? What a heart breaker, especially my heart!
