About Me
My name is Tami and I live in central Illinois with my husband, Larry and three children, Caleb (8), Camden (6) and Emma (4). I hope you'll enjoy reading about my life as a wife/mother and about our family's adventures. What I’m Reading
Random Picture Challenge
Every Saturday, 4 little men and girly twins has a random picture challenge. This week is from the 11th folder or September 2007, the 11th picture.
This is Caleb on his field trip to Ropp Jersey Cheese Farm in September 2007 milking a cow.
Head on over and check out the other pictures from this week’s random picture challenge.
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Favorite Ingredient Friday – Whole Wheat Pizza Crust and Pizza Sauce
Whole Wheat Pizza Crust
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Mix all the ingredients together. This can be done in the bread machine on the dough setting. Let it rise and put it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before rolling out. Top with desired toppings and bake. This makes 2 pizza crusts.
Pizza Sauce
- 1 can tomato paste (6 ounces)
- 6 fluid ounces warm water
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients in order listed, making sure to break up any clumps of cheese. Cover the sauce and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Spread sauce over pizza dough and prepare pizza, as desired.
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Menu Plan Monday – February 23
Monday – Oven Barbequed Chicken, sour cream mashed potatoes, corn
Tuesday – Buttermilk Pancakes, bacon
Wednesday – Macaroni and Cheese with Ham, vegetable
Thursday – Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Pie, vegetable
Friday – Grilled Cheese, chicken noodle soup
Saturday – Breakfast – Sour Cream Cherry Coffee Cake – Dinner – Fettucine Alfredo with Smoked Ham and Peas, green salad, garlic bread, angel food cake with berries and cream
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Menu Plan Monday
Pigtails and Bows
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hairbowsMenu Plan Monday – February 16
Monday – Chili, honey cornbread
Tuesday – Baked Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, rolls
Wednesday – Cracker Barrel for our nephew’s birthday
Thursday – Sloppy Joes, home fries, vegetable
Friday – Ham, broccoli rice casserole, jello salad, biscuits
Saturday – Breakfast – Sausage and Egg Casserole, fresh fruit salad - Dinner – Out to dinner
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The Cora Playground
I think many have been touched by the story of Cora. This sweet baby girl was diagnosed with cancer in January and went to be with Jesus 3 weeks later. To honor her, her family is having a playground built.
The button below links directly to all of the great items that are being sold on Etsy to raise funds for The Cora Playground.
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Finger Painting Fun
Caleb and Camden had fun this week doing a finger painting project. The kitchen table was a mess afterwards, but their enjoyment was worth it.
This is before Caleb painted both sides of his hands with black paint.
I do enjoy doing crafts with my kids, although finger painting will now be for school only. It is just too messy for me.
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Menu Plan Monday – February 9
Monday – Roasted Chicken, sour cream mashed potatoes, corn, rolls
Tuesday – BBQ Meatballs, cheesy potatoes, vegetable
Wednesday – Cheddar Corn Chowder, rolls
Thursday – Tacos, spanish rice, double decker banana cups
Friday – Ham and Cheese Crescents, chips, fresh fruit salad
Saturday – Breakfast – Breakfast Burritos, fruit – Dinner – Valentine’s Day Dinner – Filet Mignon, twice baked potatoes, roasted asparagus, frozen berries with hot white chocolate
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Menu Plan Monday – February 2
My dad’s birthday dinner did not happen last week, so it has been moved to this week.
Monday – Hamburger Casserole, vegetable
Tuesday – Cheesy Chicken and Salsa Skillet, salad, bread
Wednesday – Beef Stew, bread
Thursday – My Dad’s Birthday Dinner – Oven Fried Chicken, sour cream mashed potatoes, corn, fudge cake with fudgy cola icing
Friday – Chicken Pot Pie, fresh fruit salad
Saturday – Breakfast – Sausage and Egg Casserole, fruit – Dinner – Date Night – Sweetheart Banquet at church
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