morning coffee

http://www.renaebrumbaugh.com/
I stumbled across this website and thought it worth sharing with the those who check out our blog (all 3 of you) :) Heather, I think you were in the market for a new devotional. This isn't book form, but looks good to spite that! The entries appear to be short & easy to digest...great for mommies! I love the name "morning coffee" if I only I would get up craving some quiet/devotional time the way I crave my morning coffee...maybe that will be my prayer...

old iron bridge

After a photo session in Granbury (precious Madi Moore...check the blog) we stopped to play for a minute!




Spring?

Easter

We spent this Easter in Abilene with Allison's family ("KK" & "Papa Doc") Although this was Case's third Easter...this was his first true Easter experience...egg hunting and all...He had a BIG time! Here are a few pics. I hope to add a few more tomorrow.

I was deprived as a child...

Well, not really, but when it comes to eating casseroles I was. My Dad is not a fan of casseroles....or even their distant relatives. So the only time I had the pleasure was at holidays or at friends' houses. At some point along the way I tasted casserole style chicken spaghetti. I didn't realize until years later while trying to replicate the taste of that one particular CS that not all Chicken Spaghetti(s) are created equally!
I have found a recipe, for what just might be the closest to "the one" I've been searching for. :)
It is actaully my friend Janie Wright's recipe. However, I always feel the need to tweek recipes, so I've made a change or two.
I am actually taking this dish over to some friends who recently had their second baby. I hope they find it yummy on this dreary, rainy day! What is your favorite casserole recipe? Please share!...like I said, I was deprived!

Janie Wright’s Chicken Spaghetti

1 whole chicken or a couple of chicken breasts
1 green bell pepper - diced
1 onion – diced
1 small pkg Velveeta
1 pkg spaghetti (or any pasta you enjoy)
1 can Rotel
1 can Cream of Chicken soup
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chili powder
black pepper and salt to taste (I always use more seasoning than called for)
a pat of butter

Sautee onion and bell pepper in one skillet, begin boiling spaghetti in another pot (I use bouillion in the water). Begin cooking the chicken...the recipe calls for boiling, but I like to season it and cook it in an electric skillet. Once chicken is cooked dice it and add to sautee skillet. Then add Rotel, Velveeta C of C soup, cumin, g powder, & c powder to the sautéed mix.
I like to then stir everything together and put in casserole dish. Bake at 325 for 20-30 minutes.

Spring Break Fun!

We spent most of our Spring Break at Lake Tawakoni with Joey's parents and extended family. A lot of fun was had, as usual, Case played on tractors, slides, swings, and boats - just to name a few. Nanny and PawPaw really enjoyed seeing him, I have a feeling Case enjoyed the time equally as much. Enjoy the pics.