Raisingthree4Him

3.09.2012

Randomness {March 1 - March 9, 2012}

* One day it's 80 degrees, the next day it's 40

* Storms

* Al and I went to Riviera Maya w/ Kim and Stacy for dinner (plus - Kohl's, Sam's, the mall, and Target)

* Church

* Mamaw's and Papaw's ( Al told his Mamaw that when she kicked the bucket {he's so nice} he wanted nothing but her milk can. She laughed and told him to go ahead and take it, but he wouldn't. We got home the other night and there it was on the porch - and he says he's not spoiled!)

* Al out of town for work

* Buddy got groomed

* The kids and I had a play day at Tiffany's

* Eye exams for Alla and Boy

2.29.2012

Santorum - Homeschooling Dad

2.28.2012

Chicken Spaghetti

1 to 1 1/2 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

1 lb Spaghetti Noodles

1 Onion (Sauteed in Butter)

1 Can Chicken Broth

1 Can Rotel

2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup

2 Cans Cream of Mushroom Soup

8 oz Package Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Season Chicken Breast Garlic and Italian Seasonings and bake until done. Cut or shred into bite-sized pieces. Boil Spaghetti Noodles in Chicken Broth and Water. While that's boiling, sautee an Onion in Butter. In a deep 9 x 13 baking dish, mix together the Chicken, Cooked Spaghetti Noodles, Onion, Rotel (entire can), Cream of Chicken Soups, Cream of Mushroom Soups, and Cheese. Bake at 375 until browned.

*It makes alot. Unless you're feeding a crowd, it would be wise to mix it all together, and freeze one half for another day to pull out and bake.

2.24.2012

Francis Chan "Balance Beam Video"

2.18.2012

Actually, it's been in the process for a while. We recently found out that we are approved (more or less we met ALL of their requirements) for adopting internationally through China, Bulgaria, and South Korea (South Korea, if we change our specifications concerning special needs). We have not closed the doors on domestic adoption though. Please keep us in your prayers. We know that God will lead us to the child He has planned for us in His timing, no matter how little or long of time it takes.

***Update 2/20/2012 - We just got word today we also meet the requirements to adopt from: Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, and Uganda.

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"I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you."
John 14:18

"And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me."

Matthew 18:5

"Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you."

James 1:27

"Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows."

Isaiah 1:17

"Father to the fatherless, defender of widows — this is God, whose dwelling is holy. God places the lonely in families."

Psalms 68:5-6

2.16.2012

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

* When Princess sees the UPS truck, she says, "Look the PBS truck".

* 12:30 - Orthodontist appointment (2nd time this week), to replace the bracket that Alla swallowed.

* Made a stop at Hobby Lobby. We were in there for an hour and a half. They had some really good markdowns. Here's some things that came home with me:

{Fruit not included}

* Sonic Happy Hour - 1 large sweet tea and 3 cherry slushes

* Kohls - Princess and I ran in quickly, but didn't see anything.

* Target

* Got back home around 4:30. The kids did a little school work. Not much though, which means we will probably still be making up school for the week on Friday, our normal day off.

* Al was in the Boro today for meetings. He ate lunch at Chuy's, which means I didn't have to make much for dinner.

* Dinner - Loaded Baked Potatoes, Salad, and Garlic Bread

Valentine's Day 2012

Princess and Boy getting into their morning stash. Alla wasn't digging the Valentine's festivities, he chose to get his school work done. What teenager does that? Pass up on a break from a "regular" school day? He's dedicated . . . . or he just thought our crafts were lame. . . .