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My name is Tami and I live in central Illinois with my husband, Larry and three children, Caleb (6), Camden (4) and Emma Grace (2). I hope you'll enjoy reading about my life as a wife/mother and about our family's adventures.
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CSA – Week 2

Here is what we received from our CSA this week.

head of red oak leaf lettuce
head of buttercrunch lettuce
head of giant caesar lettuce
leaf lettuce
spinach
red radishes
white radishes
green onions
beets

Tags: CSA, community supported agriculture, local produce

May 31, 2008 | Filed Under CSA, Food & Eating, Healthy Living | 3 Comments

Favorite Ingredient Friday – Cola Baked Beans

4 (28 ounces each) cans baked beans, drained
1/2 pound bacon
1 cup brown sugar
1 (12 ounces) can of Coca-Cola (not Pepsi)

In a crock pot, layer 1 can of beans, a few slices of bacon, 1/4 cup brown sugar and a little bit of cola. Repeat layering until all ingredients are in the crockpot. Cover and cook 8-10 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high.

Head on over to Overwhelmed With Joy for more Favorite Ingredient Friday recipes.

Tags: recipes, cola baked beans

May 30, 2008 | Filed Under Favorite Ingredient Friday, Recipes | 7 Comments

CSA – Week 1

This is our first year participating in a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). We received our first bag of goodies last week and a cute canvas tote to carry it all in. Here is what we received:

head of red oak leaf lettuce
head of simpson head lettuce
head of chinese cabbage
head of bok choi
spinach
leaf lettuce
red radishes
white radishes
green onions

It has been great to have all of this great fresh and local produce in our home. I can hardly wait to see all of the different vegetables we will received over the summer.

Tags: CSA, community supported agriculture, local produce

May 26, 2008 | Filed Under CSA, Food & Eating, Healthy Living | 1 Comment

Menu Plan Monday – May 26

Monday – Memorial Day - Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs, cola baked beans, bean salad, corn on the cob, strawberry shortcake

Tuesday – Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread

Wednesday – Hamburger Casserole, vegetable, crescent rolls

Thursday – Grilled Cheese, chips, pickles

Friday – Homemade Pizza, salad

Saturday – Breakfast - Scrambled Eggs, maple sausage crescents, fruit - Dinner – Out to Dinner

Head on over to I’m an Organizing Junkie for more meal plans.

Tags: recipes, Menu Plan Monday

May 26, 2008 | Filed Under Menu Plan Monday | 1 Comment

End of School Program and Field Trip

This past Monday was Caleb’s end of year program for preschool. Even though he is 5, he will be going back to preschool for one more year, instead of entering kindergarten, in the 5 pre-k class. He is pretty excited, especially since a friend from this past year will be in class with him. We will have two kids in preschool this next year, Camden will be in the 3’s class in the fall.

The end of year program/graduation is such a big production at our school. Caleb is such a ham on stage and had a great time singing the songs with his friends.

Caleb singing with his friends

Also this week was the final field trip. It is always out of town and most of the parents go along. We went to Monticello Railway Museum this year. We got to tour the museum, which was a train that you walked through and the volunteers explained what the different cars were used for. The boys especially liked the postal car. There is an arm that would swing out of the car and pick up mail from towns that the train did not stop at.

Caleb and Ben on the train

Then we got to take a train ride into town, have lunch at the park and a train ride back to the museum. The kids and parents had a great time on our last field trip of the school year.

Caleb riding the train

Caleb at the park

Caleb had such a great experience this year and learned so much. I can hardly wait to see how much he progresses this next year in anticipation of starting kindergarten.

Tags: Monticello Railway Museum, preschool, field trip

May 23, 2008 | Filed Under Education, Our Children, Photos | 2 Comments

Menu Plan Monday – May 19

Monday – Buffalo Wild Wings

Tuesday – Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken, roasted potato salad, baked beans, fruit

Wednesday - Grilled Ham and Cheese, tomato soup, potato chips

Thursday – BLT’s, potato chips, fruit

Friday – Homemade pizza, salad

Saturday – Breakfast - Maple Glazed French Toast, fruit - Dinner – Honey Soy Grilled Pork Chops with Crunchy Bok Choy

Head on over to I’m an Organizing Junkie for more meal plans.

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May 19, 2008 | Filed Under Menu Plan Monday | Leave a Comment

Happy 5th Birthday Caleb!

I can hardly believe that you are 5 today. You were born on a Saturday and so I have been reliving the day you were born in detail. What sweet memories.

Some of your favorite things are superheroes, Star Wars, playing with cars, reading books, quesadillas, popcorn and hot chocolate, family movie night, your little brother Camden and your baby sister Emma.

You are such a snuggle bug. Since you were a few weeks old you have sucked on your two middle fingers while playing with my hair. The two always go together. It is your comfort. You are starting to do this less and it makes me sad. It is our special time together.

You are just finishing up your second year of preschool and love it. You have a great time learning and playing with all of your friends.

Today on your birthday we are having a small family birthday party and then going to Famous Dave’s for dinner.

Happy 5th Birthday, Caleb!