parenthood

Have you seen the movie Parenthood?  This is a clip of our story in the parenthood.

to be judge...

The girls have been coming home with fliers for a pageant, Little Miss South Side 2012. I have a BIG problem with this I don't want me girls to be judge on there looks. We, Robert and I, both want our girls to have strong self esteem.  We don't want them to be all about outer beauty.  We want our girls to be know for their character, their hearts, and their love for God.

Also, I couldn't even think about paying to enter the girls in to a pageant, $25 entry fee, $5 for each extra category or $40 for the entire pageant.  These young girls will be judged on most beautiful, best dressed, prettiest eyes, and prettiest hair. Each age group will have a queen and 4 alternates. I just couldn't pay to hear some one say my daughters aren't  pretty enough, or doesn't have the prettiest dress.

Robert and I tell our kids that they are prefect just the way they are because God made them and everything God does is prefect.

have you heard the new?

South Elementary Might Mustang news that is, Emma and Peyton both made in into the November 2011 issue.

Emma for art news, each 9 week grading period, one student is each grade is presented with art award for doing an outstanding job in art. Emma's family portrait was picked! Way to go Emma!!! The portrait is of us in Hawaii.  I'm so excited for it to be hanging in our home gallery!!

Peyton was interviewed and was asked "Who was at the Very First Thanksgiving Dinner?" Peyton's very smart answer was "the Indians." Great Job Peyton!!!!


We are so proud of our girls, they are loving school and excelling, it's so much fun watching them learn and grow!

beefy tater tot casserole

I hope this to be a family favorite one day...

Ingredients-
1 lbs. ground beef
1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of chicken condensed soup
1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of mushroom condensed soup
1 1/2 cups of milk or sour cream or mixture of the two
1 package of (2 lbs) tater tots
1/4 lbs. each of cheddar and monetary jack cheese

Instructions-
preheat oven to 375
brown ground beef and drain
add soup and milk, mix together
in a 9x13 inch baking dish, arrange tater tots in a single layer on bottom
pour mixture over the top, spreading evenly over tater tots
sprinkle cheese on top
bake for 15 or 30 minutes

This is comfort food.

return of the dionsaurs

Dinosaur have taken over, it must mean it Hayden's birthday!!! Hayden is now 3 WOW, how time has flown by so fast.

Hayden's Birthday picks:
     Cake- chocolate cake with green vanilla frosting, decorated with dinosaurs.
     Ice cream - chocolate and superman
     Dinner- Hayden didn't get to pick, maybe next year. We picked for him hamburger and hot dogs.

shirt lees just in case!

Hayden's Favorites at 3:
     T.V. Show - Dino Dan
     Book - The Gruffalo
     Movie - Astro Boy

Hayden is a ball full of energy, which makes being his parents never boring! It's so cool to watch him grow in to a little boy, if something heavy needs to be moved he is there to help, if something needs to be fixed he will grab the tools. He is already a protector to his sister.

baked pumpkin oatmeal

I was hoping it would be a hit for the kids, I even added chocolate chips. Only 1 out of 3 liked it. Peyton
tried a little bit and said " its good, I like it!"

3 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 canned pumpkin
1/4 cup brown sugar (for the top)

In a large bowl mix together all ingredients except the 1/4 cup brown sugar for the top.


Spread into a greased 9x13 pan.

Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar on top.

Bake for 350 for 20 minutes. 

chocolate wasted....

Peyton is 5 and a chocolate lover!!!!! For Peyton's birthday we spent the afternoon at a local sprinkler park in Collierville, TN. The was weather perfect for running in and out of the water.

Let the party begin a chocaholic's dream!!!!

Payton's Birthday picks -
     Cake: triple chocolate fudge with milk chocolate frosting, chocolate sprinkles and cherry's on top.
     (made by Peyton and Daddy)
     Pizza: Snappy Tomatoes and DON'T forget the garlic-butter dipping sauce.

      Ice cream: chocolate and chocolate fudge swirl.

Peyton received many wonderful gifts for her birthday, the one that seems to be her favorite is her Bible, Robert and I decided that when the kids turn 5, they get there very own Bible, and Peyton was looking forward to her birthday for her Bible. Peyton looks through her bible most every day.

Peyton's favorites at age 5.
     Movie: all the Tinker Bells
     Book: My Sister and I
     Object: Kitty

Begin Peyton's parents is a joy! Peyton is always wanting to help cook or clean. Peyton gives the most kisses and tells you she loves all you all the time. Peyton gives such wonderful compliments to everyone,  she even told a complete stranger in Wal-Mart that she was beautiful!