Ham Chowder

This is a staple for my recipe book. I originally got the recipe from Once a Month Mom. It freezes beautifully. The image above comes from the website the recipe was originally published. You must try this soup!!! Uh-May-Zing!!!! Even my kiddos like it, well, not true, my son likes the crackers and cheese that I put on the top. He once told me that soup "makes him sick". What a jokester.

Just a note about freezing and then thawing. It will look GROSS. It will look like something went horribly and terribly awry. It didn't, I promise. Just heat it up and all will go back to looking like soup. I now realize that my statement above about it freezing beautifully will be misleading. I should say after freezing and reheating it is beautiful. Before the reheating, you will not want to eat it at all., but you must press on and cook the soup.

Chicken and Waffles Makeover

Okay, a coworker of mine told me she was having chicken and waffles for MLK Day. I thought it sounded so good. Unfortunately, I am watching my calories again, and fried chicken and waffles smothered in butter and maple syrup don't exactly scream "Eat me, dieter!" So I thought, makeover chicken and waffles. Here is what we had...

Honey Breaded Chicken Strips (Baked) and banana pancakes for me, real waffles for the kiddos and hubs.

 

I'm back!!

Okay, so I became a total slacker over the holidays and just haven't been able to get back into the swing of things. I am making a good effort to get back to this because I am gaining weight back. Not only was I a blog slacker, I was a diet slacker. Almost to the point I feel like I am starting over. It has been very discouraging. I haven't been able to run since it turns nighttime at about 5, and I have dinner to make, and extra curricular activities to get my girly to. BUT that is just an excuse. I could do a video. We are getting a treadmill, so that will rid me of all excuses shortly.

Working on my new entries, but wanted to announce that I hadn't left you all. I know you were worried and scared and heartbroken. It is okay calm down, I am back.

Pay it Forward

This comes from a blog I read. Amazing woman. She is truly an inspiration. I had to share the story that brought me to tears at my desk today.
Pay it Forward~ Mama Laughlin

Megan

30 days of Thanks~ The End

This was a good thing to do. It was a little tricky at the end, but here it goes.

The final days...

Day 28~ Thankful for Christmas Music on the radio. My favorite time of the year is here!!!
Day 29~ Even though I have already said I am thankful for him, I am thankful for Albert's birth. So I guess I need to say thank you to my mom and dad for giving me such a unique little brother.
Day 30~ I am thankful I took this challenge. It really made me realize all that I have in life. It may not be material possessions, but I am a very rich person. I have been surrounded by a great group of people. The Lord had blessed me beyond all I could ever have wanted. I have beautiful children. I have an amazing man at my side. What a good thing this has been.

I also have to say, this was fun, but I am thankful I am done!

Thanks for bearing with me!!

Megan

Rolls- Yummy Rolls

I received some terrible news. The rolls I have believed were my grandmother's all these years, are not actually from my grandmother. They are actually from my mom's friend. BUT they taste like my grandmother's rolls (which apparently were yeast rolls. I had no idea). So here is the recipe for the Tricked-me-into-thinking-they-were-my-grandma's-rolls Rolls, also known as My Hub's Fave Rolls.

2 cups self rising flour
1 cup melted butter
1 cup sour cream.

Mix all ingredients together well. Scoop into mini muffin tins. Bake at 350 for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.

This recipe is not far off from the 7 up Rolls that are all over pinterest. I think they are easier than the 7 up Rolls because no kneading is required.

Also, I forgot to take pictures. I will add some next time I bake a batch. I have a whole bunch of unbaked scoops in the freezer. When frozen I bake them at 375 for 20-25 minutes.

I know without pictures the full effect is hard to acheive, but take my word for it. Make them. Worth it.

Megan

Day 22-27~ 30 Days of Thanks~

Day 22~ Thankful family made it to St Louis safely. Love catching up with my new sister in law!!
Day 23~ Thankful for Black Friday. Saved bundles on Christmas for the kiddos. Also thankful for the generosity of John. He helped make a better Christmas for my kiddos. ♥
Day 24~ Love my hubbies family, and always have a great time with them. Thankful for their warm spirits. Thankful for Funston the 1st!
Day 25~ Thankful for my friend Sarah. Her beautiful soul always brings a smile to my face. I need her in my life so very much.
Day 26~ Thankful we are now vehicle payment free. What a blessing.
Day 27~ Thankful for my momma. Today is her birthday. She is on a dream vacation  with her hubby, but I wish I could make her dinner tonight. Maybe when she gets back???

Couldn't find much time to post these on the days they were due, but I thought of what to write each day. Even if I am not punctual about expressing my thankfulness each and every day, this process has made me think about it each and every day.

Happy Belated Thanksgiving from our home to yours!!!

Megan