JUDE MICHAEL- PLEASE PRAY

I have added a new blog for you to view... This is very close to our hearts and pray for them everyday. Please view and keep them in you prayers and thoughts.

http://www.judemichaeltrahan.blogspot.com:80/

Summertime Update

We had another wonderful trip to our camp this past weekend. Our family was able to go up on Thursday and spend some time together at the beach and boating. Anna had a blast in our new PONTOON boat. She thinks it is HERS (which is how we justified buying it). She loves to drive and honk the horn. It is the cutest thing to see her in her life jacket sitting like a big girl behind the wheel (I say that now, but in 14 years it may not be so cute anymore). We had family over Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It was a weekend of 3rd generation Devall's and 4th generation (our kids). The Devall family is huge, so we try to get as many as we can together once a year at the Lake to catch up and let the kids play and get to know their cousins. I will have pictures to share once I download them...

Anna Update:

She is starting to put multiple words together and talk in sentences. It is the cutest and funniest things we have heard. These are some of our favorites.

I like it!
I don't like it!
Hi! How are you doing? (especially when she is playing on her toy phone)
Hi, mommie!
Hi, daddie!
TV, please??? Einstein, please???

Creamy Skillet Chicken Recipe

This was another family hit... and it was soooooo easy. A one pot meal. Anna ate 2 helpings. Enjoy!!!

Prep: 5 m inutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

1 can of 98% fat free, reduced sodium cream of chicken soup
1 cup of water
3/4 uncooked white rice
2 cups cooked chicken
2 cups frozen mixed medley

Whisk soup and water in a nonstick skillet until combined. Heat until just boiling, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Add chicken and mixed vegetables, and stir to combine. Cover and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until heated through.


How kids can help: Measure the chicken and rice; help thaw veggies by running under cold water.
Per Serving (1 1/2 cups): 350 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated), 382 mg sodium, 66 mg cholesterol

Valentine's Day

This is the gift from David & Anna from Valentine's Day this year. I never got around to post it, so here it is. It really says it all considering the very hard time I had last year after having Anna and going thru post partum depression. When David saw it, he knew it was for me. And, I have to agree.

PIANO

Anna loves to play the piano. So, while I was antique shopping a few weekends ago, I came across a childs piano with real keys. I could not pass it up. She loves it and bangs on the keys and sings "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" at the same time. It is so cute it brings tears to my eyes. So here it is... (My hubby does not think it is so cute, because it is so loud, lol)

Mother's Day 2008

This is a little late, but I wanted to post what Anna & David got me for Mother's Day!!! Besides a great day with both sides of our family and a real relaxing day at home, they bought the most beautiful framed glass, pewter cross with a fleur de lis. It is the perfect gift, because Jesus is always with me as a mother and takes care of my family. The picture is good, but it is absolutely beautiful in person.

WORKING MOMS

Lately, I just feel like all is running wild. I got home last night to a MOUND of dirty clothes, a dirty kitchen, dirty floors, unmade beds, unwatered plants (that are starting to die) and toys everywhere. We have been so busy that I just do not have the time or energy to do everything. (David helps a lot, so I will put that disclaimer in now in case he is reading.) Everyday it is work, pick up at daycare, run the errands we have to run, visit family, etc. By the time we get home, Anna may or may not get a bath and it is off to bed we go. I am not complaining because I am so thankful to have the life I do and the ability to do all of these things, but when do you say enough is enough. I am just venting, because this will happen many times again,but it is just so tiring and frustrating. Do you feel that way too?

Working is great, but sometimes it would be nice to have everything done when you get home and not have to do it on your day off or long weekend. I guess I have to work on letting it go a little bit more.

Hope you all have a great FRIDAY!!! and long weekend!!!