Twenty Things I Will Never Do

1) Say "boy, i wish my kids would make a bigger mess"

2) Offer to potty train someone else's kid.

3) enjoy watching sports on TV.

4)Enjoy cleaning my kitchen floors. (although i don't mind vacuuming)

5)feel like i have enough closet space.

6)buy a Hummer.

7)Love Summer. (I'm a winter person)

8)Wish my kids would grow up.

9)Say "I hate camping"

10) Fall out of love with my Husband

11) Wish that my sisters lived further away

12)Wish I had a bigger house. (I'm very content with where i am, i didn't even want a bigger house when we lived on Melville)

13)Miss Las Vegas

14)Turn down a strawberry

15) Dislike Sees candy (mmmmmm butterscotch squares)

16)run out of things to do in my yard

17)Enjoy 100+ weather

18)wish i lived in a big city (already live in too big of a city)

19)turn down a homemade just baked chocolate chip cookie

20) miss High School

I loved this

I was reading a blog of someone i met through the UDSF, and she had this article that i really wanted to share!
thanks sealbark....


"This is part of an essay on Down syndrome that appears in the Spring 2008 issue of The New Atlantis.
In storage at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is the secret to what one professor calls “the first Down Syndrome Association in the history of the world.” In 1982, Dr. Brian Stratford, a specialist in developmental disabilities at the University of Nottingham, suggested in the journal Maternal and Child Health that the Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna used a little boy with Down syndrome as the model for his Christ child. Stratford made a “clear characteristic diagnosis” of the baby based on his distinctive facial features and the shape of his hands and toes. The Gonzaga family of Mantua, Mantegna’s sponsor, had a boy with an unidentified “sickness,” she said, and one of the artist’s own fourteen children shared this condition—a not insignificant factor in Ludovico Gonzaga’s choice of Andrea Mantegna as his court painter. Gonzaga and Mantegna appreciated the humanity of these children whom some might have preferred to hide away or let die, and that shared sensitivity gave them a “sense of purpose” with respect to disability which Stratford regrets has been all but forgotten by our society: “Perhaps Mantegna saw in this child something beyond the deficiencies which now so occupy our attention and perhaps then, the qualities of love, forgiveness, gentleness, and innocence were more readily recognized. Maybe Mantegna saw these qualities as more representative of Christ than others we now regard so highly.”“Wouldn’t it be wonderful,” another proud big brother asks in Gifts, “if every family had a kid with Down syndrome?”That question, of course, does not express the wish that more children would struggle with disabilities, but rather that more families might find within themselves the means to understand, and to transmit to future generations, the profound truth that every life is filled with meaning, and every child is a source of joy."

This story reminded me of the process i went through, when i went from wanting every one's condolences when we received 4 of 5's diagnosis, to realizing that the congratulations, were a gross understatement. I feel a surge of compassion and joy and hope and sympathy (not for the birth of a baby with DS, but because i know how they are feeling, and at that moment, it is sorrow) when i talk to parents with a new DS diagnosis. I have the opportunity to meet and talk to many new parents in UT because i am working as the new born contact for the UDSF. Although i can't 100% understand their struggles. Most have different heart or lung or liver problems, 4 of 5 didn't have, many don't live. But i do know that whether your new baby has DS or not doesn't matter at the moments when you are sitting in the NICU with them. We did sit there. There is a point after you bring them home and realize they are just another one of your kids, some take longer than others. I wish i could take the pain of that process from them. But it is one of the most unique experiences that they will ever have, and one that will force you to grow, and love more than you would ever think possible. And that is the process that i wish everyone could experience. Although i know this experience is not unique to DS. This was mine.

Executive decision

I have made a few choices lately, to simplify, and make life a bit more pleasant.
1) i am going to make more homemade bread. Is there anything better than the smell and taste of homemade bread?
2)delegate. enough said.
and finally
3) i am going to stop potty training. I have noticed a higher level of stress in the past few days, and my baby has cried a lot more than she needed to. 4 of 5 isn't as ready as she could be, and would benefit from a 2 week break. I think we will wait until after our trip in June to start again, and just sit her on the potty between diaper changes and before bed and bath.
Can i tell you what a huge relief it was to put her back in a diaper this morning? It's funny because i am usually a pusher, and i have pushed to potty train. But i also get really short as I'm doing it. And i am just not going to do that to my family. I know that she is capable, and hopefully, she will get more ready in the next few weeks.
Anyway, 5 of 5 is waking up, I got 8 hrs from her last night! Hooray!!!!!

Plumb tuckered out

I totally forgot what a full time job potty training was. I really took for granted being able to say" hey, go down stairs and play" I can't do that anymore. I have to know what she is doing at all times. I can tell it's hard for her too. Sometimes she brings me a diaper and lays down. I would put her back in diapers if she wasn't "getting it" but she's doing so well. And this is really not any worse than any of the others that are now fully potty trained. I forgot how many loads of peed in pants you need to wash. I forgot how many towels you go through, and sprays of Clorox. This is just not any fun.

On the other hand, my dad is in town working for the next 3 weeks. he isn't staying with us, but i don't blame him, he probably needs a break (he's raising my 2 nieces, 2 and 3) and he would not get that here. I'm totally jealous that he gets to go stay in a hotel and get meals paid for, for the next 3 weeks. He'll come eat dinner once a week, but other than that, i doubt we'll see him.

3... 2.... 1.....

POTTY TIME

I have been planning on starting the potty training after 4 of 5's cast came off, 2 weeks ago. Well, i wanted to do it before she broke her arm. But i just couldn't bring myself to do it. I think she was tired of talking about it because on Saturday she brought me her potty chair, and tried to take her clothes off. I told her come on let's wait until Monday, then changed my mind. took the clothes off, she sat, and #2..... So, i guess we are officially in training. I forgot what a full time job this is. Especially with a new baby, and stuff to do, places to go, camp to prepare, people to see. But much to my surprise, she is actually doing it! yesterday i could tell she needed to go, so we left Sacrament meeting 10 times to sit on the potty. finally i just took her home because she wouldn't go on the big potties. She sat right down and peed. Then i told her it was time to go back to church and she told me "no" and pointed to the potty again. So i sat her back down, and she pooped. So i am just ecstatic. I don't want to get too excited, we have a LONG way to go still, but we're making good first baby steps. She can't quite say potty, but you know when she's gotta go. So! here we go!

Wish me luck, and 4 of 5 success........

That is 4 of 5 a few hrs old. I can't believe she is almost 3.

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Free recipe Friday 5

I can't believe it's Friday again. I just did a recipe. Not only is it Friday, but it's the 23rd. Of May. Where did March go? yes, i am that far behind.

Let's do my recipe for my oatmeal crisp cookies. I'm not sure if that's what they are called, i call them my full of crud cookies because after you make the base of the cookie, you can add what ever you want, and they are still yummy.

This recipe came from my MIL, she says it's her 2nd sons favorite cookie. Make them and you will see why. I know they are my favorite. Oh great, now i feel like making cookies.

1 cup butter

1 cup Brown Sugar

1 cup white sugar

1 tsp vanilla

2 eggs

1 1/2 cup flour

1 tsp salt

2 tsp baking soda

3 cups oatmeal

3/4 cup coconut

2 cups nuts

cream butter and sugars, add eggs, then add dry ingredient. I have mixed in fresh cranberries at Thanksgiving, white chocolate chips at Christmas raisins/craisins is when I want to pretend I'm eating a "healthy" cookie. almonds are my favorite nut, but walnuts and pecans are really good in this too. Mix and match your favorite things.

What's happening

All right i did it. I'm not happy. A little mad at my self. really disappointed i didn't have more self control, but it's done, and i can't take it back.

I turned my furnace BACK on!

After getting the AC up and running, the same week we had the furnace running, last week. We are now back to the heater. But come on! it was 62 inside this morning, and i was COLD! 5 of 5's fingers were popcicles. On the plus side, she had a bunch of really cute fleece PJ's that i was able to use again. There is always a brighter side!

She's the Perfect Mom

I have been hearing the term "Perfect Mom" a lot lately in reference to different people. It got me thinking, what is the perfect mom. What qualifies you as a perfect mom. In my research, one Friend said the people that that are least vocal about their imperfections were the ones people call perfect moms. Okay, I can see that. Another friend said it was the moms that cook, sew garden, and have lots of kids. But, i think that i see perfection in different things in different people. Some people are very organized, some garden, some have the most well behaved kids i have ever met. Some have spot less homes, some give their kids perfect hair cuts. Not one of us does all of these things perfectly.

Then i ran across this talk by Faust, and realized, We are ALL perfect moms. when we are busier finding the qualities we love about our friends spouse and children, instead of their faults, We qualify as a Perfect mom. If we are keeping up with the things that are important to us, and finding joy in our calling as mom, we are a perfect mom.









"Some of you sisters may feel inadequate because you can’t seem to do all you want to do. Motherhood and parenting are most challenging roles. You also have Church callings that you fulfill so capably and conscientiously. In addition, many of you, besides all this, have to work as well as care for your family. .... In general you noble sisters are doing a much better job of holding it all together and making it work than you realize. May I suggest that you take your challenges one day at a time. Do the best you can. Look at everything through the lens of eternity. If you will do this, life will take on a different perspective."

Calling Survey

I have been thinking a lot about callings lately. So i thought it would be fun to put together a calling survey. As i was thinking about questions for this, it made me remember a few of my past callings that i had forgotten about. I love it when i am talking to someone and they say, when i was teaching the 4 yr olds..... or when my husband was Bishop.... I'm like, really? i had no idea...... then you hear about having those callings like hymn book passer outter...... Ever done that one?

So i thought this would be a fun way to remember past callings, and find out a little about the things we've done.

1) What was your favorite calling? I think it would have to be RS pianist

2) what was your least favorite calling? That would be Nursery Leader. Not that it was a bad calling, but i had 3 kids under 3, and my life was already a nursery 24/7

3) What was the calling you struggled with the most? This one.

4) what was your first calling? I made the programs for Sacrament Meeting

5) What calling are you serving in now? How long? YW Pres. 18 months

6) What was the calling you had for the longest? How Long? Pianist in the RS 22 months

7) What calling did you serve in the shortest? How Long? Secretary in the Primary. 6 weeks

8) What was a calling your spouse had that you liked the best? Why? High Council. Because he was home a lot and he was able to go to school and he was around when we had 4 0f 5. And we got to know the Stake Presidency well.

9) What was the calling your spouse had that was hardest for you? Probably the secretary of the elders Quorum. He was very busy.

10) What is the calling that you would like? Your dream calling? RS teacher. I have taught Primary, and YW, I think RS would be next.

11) What are the other callings you've had that you didn't mention yet? Enrichment committee, Primary teacher 8-9 yr olds, den leader, compasionate service leader

On my mind Monday 4

I don't have any one topic in mind. Just a rambling of thoughts.

First, I LOVE ward conference. It, to me, is right up there with Stake conference and general conference. I love to hear council from our Stake and General leaders. I especially love our Stake president. He is a wise man, and when he talks to you, you know he really cares about your well being, and he has an genuine love for each of us. I am in awe of the love our Stake youth leaders have for the youth in our wards. I would advise, if you are in any auxiliary, get to know the President on the Stake level personally. They are there to lead and direct. I feel like Sonja is a dear friend, and have had to go to her many times. Sometimes when I feel I am not getting the support i need on the ward level, I feel better just knowing that we are on the top of her list.

Second, my DH told me that "they" wanted to emphasise reverence in our sacrament meetings. This terrifies me. Let me explain why. We have a YW/Ym group of about 20 active kids. We have a primary of 75, maybe. That isn't counting the 18 kids that are under 18 months. 11 of which are under 7 months. we have 3 that will be born (that i know of) in the next 6 months. We are having a baby boom. I know that there are quite a few people in our ward that would like us to keep our kids quiet. I sit by myself in sacrament meeting with a 3 month old, a 3 yr old that i can barely keep in the bench, a 5 yr old that doesn't have a quiet bone in his body, a very wiggly 6 and 7 yr old. It is just not possible right now. I know there are a few others that have similar situations. I had a good friend that didn't come for a few years because it was too hard to keep her kids quiet. I hope that people understand that we are trying. I don't let them run amok, and we talk about being reverent before church every Sunday. But as my DH says, we don't want to make church an unpleasant experience. Otherwise the first opportunity they have to choose for them selves whether they want to come or not, they my not.

I could go on, but i think this is looking long. So, that's it for this weeks on my mind Monday.

Free recipe Friday 4

For this weeks recipe, i have the YUMMIEST cheese cake ever. You know what makes it even better.... it's easy. I am not a big fan of the no bake cheesecakes. It seems like they never are as dense as the kind you bake. And i think the thicker, the better. Also, i don't like the graham cracker crust when it's cooked. It becomes too crumbly, and some how, it always ends up over baked. (I'm pretty picky about my cheesecake, can you tell?) This one will not disappoint. It doesn't even need cherries or strawberries. Although, they are good, too.

OK, finely crush 12 graham crackers, then mix with 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup butter. Press into a spring form pan and set in fridge while you make the rest.

combine 2- 8oz packages of cream cheese, 2 beaten eggs, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla. Beat well and pour over crust and bake for 20 min at 350. The recipe says 20 minutes, but i have found it's not solid until about 40. So after 20, just keep your eye on it until the center is not wiggly. Let cool for 1 hr.

While that is baking, combine 1 pint sour cream, 1/3 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla. Pour over the top of cooled cheese cake and bake at 450 for 10 minutes. This i have also found takes about twice as long. When it's done, put it in the fridge and let it set over night.

This is sooo good, and it's easy. ENJOY!

I found this in the Mormon Cookbook. Every recipe i have tried out of it i have really liked. It's where i got the ramen noodle salad I made for Rainbows baby shower 2 years ago.

ALL fixed

No, not the cat. But yes he is fixed, sometimes my pictures have nothing to do with my posts.
We went in yesterday to get 4 of 5's cast redone, and as a surprise they said her arm was healed enough they didn't need to put a new one on. So we are officially cast free. Guess what that means...... I have been telling myself that once the cast was off, we would start potty training. I was hoping we still had 5 weeks left.... now i have no more excuses. Does anyone out there want to potty train her for me? With the 1st 3, i could just stay home and work on it. I don't have that kind of life anymore. And she's the one that is going to need it the most. I need one week of no going anywhere. Do you know how many meetings i have this week? Plus, I've started an exercise class in the mornings. Actually, i was thinking i should just start going to the gym with Sonya again. I've been up at around 5 every morning for the past 3 months anyway.
I don't want to come off as complaining. I am totally happy with my lot in life. Even with the camp stuff. I'm not complaining, I'm just voicing my concerns. So, i hope i hope i don't come of as bitter or anything. That's my Thursday post!.
Oh, we are going to put our garden in this weekend. So i will have pictures here in the next bit. If i can get my computer to cooperate. I tried to post a pict of 4 of 5's arm and it wouldn't let me up load them Or down load, i don't really know the difference. I almost typed her name, this kid by number thing is hard to remember sometimes. (That's for Brenda, we don't really call them by numbers. We just don't have any nick names for them)

Oh girls camp, how do I love thee

LET ME COUNT THE WAYS...... Let me count the ways...... I'm waiting......

(Yes, this picture is of the last time we took the kids camping, yes, i am 5 months pregnant) So, i do love to camp. As long as my DH is willing to do the cooking, i love to camp. I don't mind the tent, the bugs, the dirt, the grumpy kids afterwards, or even trying to convince my oldest to pee. But this post is not about "camping" we are now going to talk "girls camp" See, i am totally excited about girls camp. You want to know what is over taking that excitement? My overwhelming feeling of being overwhelmed. I know it's part of my calling to be into this camp thing. But honestly, i just don't feel like i can pile on one more thing. Most of my problem is the fact that i can't really be there. I have a new baby. And, like last year my DH was going to take time off work so i could go. This year he is taking the next week off so he can do scout camp, and can't take anytime off for my camp. Oh, did i mention, a new baby. Even if he could take time off, what is he going to do with a 4 month old, that doesn't take a bottle. (i am so okay that she doesn't. I hate them, and prefer that they don't) Not only can i not be there, but my councilors have not told me "yes" i can or "no i can't" how do you plan with that? And my girls have not given me a yes or no. They have all been a strong MAYBE. Not only that, but i didn't even do camp when i was in YW's.

Okay. So i totally know that it will be great, and work out fine. But i am one of those people that have momentary freak outs. Tomorrow I'll wonder what i was so worried about. But today..... ahhhhhhhh.

It's cool. Even after rereading this, I'm wondering what my problem is. Thanks, i feel better already!

On my mind Monday 3

THIS IS WHAT MAKES ME "MOM"
SO, i guess it's appropriate to have something "mom" related today.
As i rolled out of bed on Sunday morning, DH takes the baby, it's 6 am. He had been up a few times with 3 of 5 because his legs hurt. We haven't really pinpointed why his legs hurt, but every few months, he has a bad night. I think he has leg cramps. So we push the bananas and he's fine. Neither one of us slept very well Saturday. Luckily, or unluckily, they didn't have a bishopric meeting this morning. It's nice to have one less meeting, but i have my Sunday mornings down to a routine, I'm getting good at getting myself and 5 kids to church on time by myself.
So it dawned on me as i was cleaning up breakfast, the kids are fighting, and DH is hanging out with a screaming baby, that today, "Mothers Day" is no different than any other day. At first i was bummed out. Then i realized how great it was, that everyday is mothers day. Could i ask for anything better in life? I honestly would not trade that for the world. How grateful i am to have been given the ability to bare children, and raise them. How grateful i am for a husband who loves and supports me. I never doubt that he loves me and that makes me feel secure. He honors his priesthood, and supports me in my callings. And supports my need to stay home and raise our kids. What else could i need. I have it all, and add to that 5 healthy happy kids..... i have truly been blessed.

Free recipe Friday 3

Okay, for today's free recipe Friday, i would like to share my Artichoke jalapeno parm dip. This is a semi original creation. I tasted something similar that a store called "The Store" makes up in Cottonwood Heights, it was really yummy, but way too salty.

So, i take one can of artichokes. Do not use the marinated kind. Chop them into pieces

One 16 0z contained of grated parm. Use the stuff you find in the grocery cheese isle

2 whole jalapenos. Dry roast them and peal the skin off. Dice them. if you don't like hot, remove the seeds and membrane from them first.

Put all this stuff into a bowl and mix with equal part sour cream and mayo until it becomes the consistency you want. Then put a dash of lemon juice in.

Put in fridge overnight. I like to serve this with the garlic triscuts or tortilla chips.

EOB

I recieved a statement in the mail on Monday from our visit to Primary's a few weeks ago titled EOB. I racked my brain for hrs (i'm ashamed to admit it took so long to figure it out) trying to figure out what an EOB was. It finally dawned on me Explanation of benifits! Duh.
Since i have just given my BLOG address to the UDSF for their veiwing pleasure, i thought i would do my own EOB. Althought, MY EOB is an explanation of Blog. My side bar has now been changed to my EOB.
I noticed on some of the other blogs from fellow UDSF board members, they had blogs set up just for their DS kids. I don't know if they have family blogs too, or not. But i do not have the time to do more than 1. And since all of 4 of 5's happenings include one or more of her siblings, and they always include myself or her dad..... i figured one big one would sefice. And really, she is just one of the kids. Maybe this blog will benifit someone that needs to know that our DS kids are not a sore thumb in our families. They are a special part of our little clan, just as my 1 of 5, who will do just about anything she is asked, and loves to make people happy, 2 of 5, who loves to make friends with everyone, 3 of 5, who is the most empathetic person i know and 5 of 5, who, is still developing or personality, but will no doubt will play an equal important role in our family. I hope my kids know how equally important they are to me. Our family consists off all 7 of us, and we need each part to function. 4 of 5 is no different from my the other kids, she gets time outs for doing naughty things (like coloring on the walls, over and over and over) she eats the same food, and is in the process of potty training, only a few months later than the rest of the kids.
My greatest blessings call me mom..........

Okay, here's MY shoes. Magna mom did her shoes..... man, i thought i had shoes.....

Anywho, i have comfy brown and black church shoes, and church summer shoes, (which are proving to be not so fun trying to carry a baby in) running shoes, which i will use for running again shortly, Work and hiking shoes, slip on real quick to run, shoes, flip flops, and my favorite shoes, my Airwalks.

that's it.....

Now, quick, take a picture of your kitchen.

thanks magnamom

List:

3 joys-

My garden,

my kids playing together,

having everyone home asleep, under the same roof.

3 fears-

Suffacating

loosing one of my kids

child predators

3 goals-

finish school

raising children that love the gospel

raising kids that love to learn

3 current obsessions/collections:

food storage

yarn

kids jk,

3 random/surprising facts

my parents have been married twice, to each other

I took ballet for 10 years, and almost became a professional.

I used to tuck the family toothbrushes in at night, you know blankets up under the bristles....

On My Mind Monday 2

So this weeks on my mind Monday, is due to a conversation i had with some one at church yesterday.

I was talking to GM who just got the nursery calling, and seemed very unexcited about it. Nursery will grow on her, i've seen it happen, and i've had it happen, pretty much as soon as you're set apart. So, i mentioned that i would trade her in a heart beat. An eavesdropper said, "so, are you done being YW pres?" and i said, "no, i'm good, although it was rough for a few months after having 5 of 5, and not having DH around because of his calling." So she said, " I don't know why they put both husband and wife in important callings. That seems unfair, especially since there are so many of us that have unimportant callings" Now, she probably didn't mean it the way i took it, but it got me thinking.... What qualifies as an important calling. would it be Bishop? RS Pres? a councilor in an auxiliary? Oh, if those are big? What about a stake calling? Then you know you've made it.... What would be the most important calling? What is the most important thing that we can do to make sure this church moves forward? I think raising a righteous generation should be our #1 priority...... How do we do that? I think that we ought to give more credit to our primary teacher, yw advisers, and Sunday school teachers, put our "good people" In these callings and make it known how important their job is. Do you know who the Primary Pres. in your ward is? Do you know who you kids Primary teachers are? Have you ever said thank you to them. I know i have not been as good as i need to be about this, i've been pretty wrapped up in my job on Sundays. But i will be better at making sure that the YW councilors and my kids teachers know that i am so grateful for what they do. It does take a ward to raise a family, and i want the best people to help me do that. I want to be one of those best people, so other parents will be okay with me helping their kids. We all have important jobs, ward mission leaders, activities days leader, compassionate service coordinator, enrichment leader, CTR teacher, nursery leader, CAMP DIRECTOR,Bee Hive President, HP group leader, 1st councilor in the EQ. If everyone thought of their callings as more important that anything else in the church, we would have the Best ward ever!

What's goin on

I was walking around thinking, i need to finish my 3rd load of laundry, and load lunch dishes, and sweep my floor and straighten the computer desk. I picked straighten the computer desk. Can you tell? I heard this little voice saying blog blog blog. Okay fine! if it will make you quiet. I was just trying to make my little voice happy. Ahhh i feel better. Because, you know, all that other stuff will still be there in a few hrs.... days... weeks.... Honestly, it never really goes away. It gets better for a few hrs, but after that, we're back to where it started. I really am not complaining. I actually enjoy the monatony that is my life. I actually really like to clean the bathroom, the finished product is totally worth it. Same goes for the floors, kitchen and bedrooms. My poor kids, i really ought to just let them keep their rooms the way they want them, but nothing dampens my spirits quite like walking into a room that has an unmade bed, and clothes on the floor.

As i sit here, i realize that the missionaries will be here in a few minutes.... (are they ever on time?) to "talk about the YW in our ward" Okay whatever you need??? I'm wishing i would have made the appt for 10 in the morn. I need to get to the $ store to pick up prizes for our prize box for when the kids earn points. Oh well, the $ store isn't going anywhere either.

I guess i will go. and do. whatever.

Free recipe friday: part 2

This a picture from my sisters' visit this week.
Now down to business.
This next recipe is for a chicken brocolli and curry dish that Marjean made for our family when we had 4 of 5. It was so ummy. In our family when we sit down to dinner, there is always 1 that doesn't like what we are having. I have only found one meal that everyone likes.... well it encompasses a lot, and it's mexican food. But that's just because they can make their plate the way they want it. But, enought of that. This chicken dish is one that 1 and 3 of 5 love. 2 of 5 asks for the rice, no, "stuff" on top.
So, you cook some chicken (3 breast chopped) i just cook how much chicken my family eats. i never measure.
2 10 oz bags of frozen brocolli. ( i always steam fresh brocolli)
1 8 oz pack cream cheese softened
1 can cream of mushroom soup ( i use what ever cream soup i have, brocolli, asperagus, chicken)
1 cup mil
2 TBS lemon
3/4 tsp curry, ( i use way more becasue i love curry)
1 tsp celery seed
Put brocolli and chicken in bottom of 9 x 13, then combine the rest of ingredience and pour over the top
bake 375 for 30 min and put over rice.

Yes, it's thursday..... SO

It's been a few days, so what, i've been busy, alright!
Anywho. My sister's have been in town for a few days, and i have to say, they could stay for another week. Usually, with company, i'm done after 2-3 days, i want my normal routine back. (sorry fam) But this has been so fun. The kids have been good, their kids have been good..... It's been fun. I have one sis with a 2 and 2 month old, and the other has a 6 month old. (yeah, they have a lot of catching up to do......) So we have had 8 kids under 8 here.
We took the kids to ride front Runner yesterday, Shawni came with her 4, i had 3, Korrie had 2 Kristy had 1. It was quite the sight..... Poor other riders.... The whole system was very disorganized, not just "us" but the whole train system. But the kids had fun, we came back with as many as we took. usually, that's all i need.
I still can't believe it May, mostly because we had snow flurries yesterday, and it was 32 this morning. I hope my fruit trees did alright...... But, yes, it's May.
Alright, tomorrow i'll post a recipe, maybe a desert. Maybe a casserole. i guess you'll have to read it to find out!