Tasty Tuesday Ammendment

Okay, so my last Tasty Tuesday was the 4x4 stew. Here are some things you should know.

1) This recipe, as you can tell by the 4 lbs of hamburger meat, makes a TON of food. Great for watch parties, family get togethers and any other reason you may have to feed a multitude.

2) The beauty of this recipe is that not only is it simple, but you can do 2x2, which is two of everything, or 3x3, or even 1x1, which is ideal for just 2 people.

3) I use the mild rotels. But for those of you who are prone to heartburn, you might want to do half rotel, half diced tomatoes. Just experiment and see what suits you. Using all rotels, especially the original rotels, makes more of a very spicey chili rather than a stew.

4) My mom adds red kidney beans in aswell, so if that interests you, go for it!

So there ya have it! I hope you enjoy! ; )

TASTY TUESDAY

4x4 Stew (Four by Four)

4 lbs hamburger meat
4 cans ranch style beans, drained
4 cans minestone soup
4 cans rotel (use mild rotel if you want to tone down the spice.)

Brown hamburger meat and drain. Mix in other ingredients and simmer in a large stew pot. Serve with saltines. Sour cream and shredded cheese is good as a topper! Makes plenty and is always a hit as a game day meal! About 3 more months until kickoff!

Field Trip 2010

Yaya testing out the sling.... Maggie LOVES it!!! Then we started our adventure.
She stayed in it the whole time we were at the zoo. Maggie + sling + lovey + paci = happy girl!

We stopped to have a picnic lunch. Price was enjoying an orange.

Me and my precious treasures. What a gift from God!

Yaya and Maggie Beth Riding the Tram at the zoo. Very informative.

Okapi! Price was so excited to see these. "They are Diego's favorite animal!" Very unusual and beautiful creature. Price and I talked about how God is so creative!!!

Giraffes. They are my favorite!!!!

Yaya and Price feeding the parakeets!

We went on Price's preschool field trip to the zoo today! It was great fun!! Yaya went with us, which was even more fun! Maggie Beth went too. Price had a blast and Maggie was an absolute angel! She loved being toted around in the sling. Price loved seeing all the animals and was a little cutie. The weather was gorgeous!!! It was a fabulous day!

Rice Cereal

So, Miss Maggie Beth has reached another milestone! She is eating rice cereal! She is slow to enjoy it at first, but the last few bites she opens wide like a little birdie. She is starting to get the hang of it. I can't believe she is eating from a spoon already! Time is flying by so quickly....sigh.

My friend, Mrs. Oklahoma

Congrats to my sweet friend Alyssa Siler, who won Mrs. Oklahoma on Saturday night! It was so much fun to cheer her on! Alyssa has a daughter Hayden who is almost 4 years old. Hayden has Cystic Fibrosis. Alyssa entered the pageant with the hope of winning to become a voice for CF. Not many people can say they know such a beautiful person who is just as beautiful on the inside. She has many many talents!! Alyssa is a good and loyal friend. I am so proud of her!

You can check out her blog at www.mrsoklahomaamerica2010.blogspot.com

The Mrs. America pageant is in Arizona in September. Tuscon here we come!!!

Price is 5!

Happy Birthday signs posted for Price to enjoy when he woke up! We also put red crate paper all over the kitchen, but didn't get a picture of that...darn!

Jon, Maggie Beth and I suprised Price at school and brought McDonald's for lunch. Fun!

Price got to have his "leader day" on his birthday. He took his "nina bear" and a picture for show and tell and brought cupcakes for snack.
Price chose to eat at Braums for his birthday dinner. He and Jon enjoyed a banana split.

Price had a bowling party with his cousins and friends.

Nanny made the cake!

My little man is growing up so fast! I can't believe he is 5 years old! He is funny, loving, caring, tender, feisty, animated, creative, polite, encouraging, intuitive, sensitive, strong, imaginative and always a joy! He is my sunshine and constant source of laughter. Our lives are richer because of Pricer!!! Here are some pictures from his birthday celebration!

TASTY TUESDAY

Teriyaki Chicken

6-8 Chicken breast
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (can add a pinch more to satisfy your taste)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder OR minced garlic
white or brown rice

Place chicken in crockpot. Whisk other ingredients, EXCEPT RICE together in a bowl. Pour over chicken. Cook on low about 7 hours. Cook rice. Serve with chicken. Goes well with a side of stir fry frozen veggies dinner rolls. Enjoy!