And Today She Says . . .

...While looking at the baby magazines......OOOOooohh....a baby! :) She's getting good at this. :) Mixing it up a bit. :)

Bathing Maniacs

When I say, "Do you want a bath?" I have two little toddlers running for the gate. Luke gets VERY excited! One day I said that and made the trip upstairs with them and realized I needed towels out of their bedroom. Luke flipped out when I turned the wrong way in the hall. I've learned to get everything ready before I say the BATH word. :)

Taylor always wants the toy she can't reach.

Passing toys and saying....thank you. lol Course Taylor sometimes screams when Luke TAKES and says thank you.

washing her hair...

Splashing and screaming...

...Splashing and screaming...

Maniac. :)

Taylor's First Sentence!

Taylor said her first sentence! She was reading one of the 50 million free Parenting magazines I got when I was pregnant....and she said, "It's a BABY!" :) She kept repeating it as she saw more babies in her little enthusiastic voice. :) They love those magazines....glad I kept a stash of them.........pics of babies galore!

They are both saying BABY very well now...initially they said it like this....

Luke: BAY BAY....BAY BAY!
Taylor: BEE BEE....BEE BEE!

Now they both say BAY BEE. :)

Turkey Leftover Ideas

Here's two recipes I'm using for turkey leftovers. Thought I'd share. ;) By the way, this year was the first year I made a turkey. yay! :)

Tortilla Soup
2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
3 cups chicken broth
1-1/2lbs diced cooked turkey (I think this is 3-5/8 cups if I figured it right. lol)
2 tsp chili powder
1 package red beans and rice (Zatarain's, it's with the boxed rice)
shredded monterey jack cheese
tortilla chips

Combine undrained tomatoes and chicken broth in large sauce pan. Boil; add chicken seasoned with chili powder. Reduce heat; cook 7 mins. Add in prepared beans and rice; heat through. Spoon into bowls. Top with cheese and chips.

Smoky Tacos
1 can diced tomatoes (28oz)
1 small onion
2 garlic cloves
1 t chipotle chili adobo sauce from can of chipotle chilies, or more to taste.
1 T vegetable or canola oil
2 cups shredded cheese
1 package taco shells
shredded monterey jack cheese
sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, onion (whatever you like for toppings)

Preheat oven to 400. Puree tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili sauce and oil in blender until smooth.

Add tomato sauce to medium pan on stove and bring to simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, 5-7 mins. Add salt and pepper. Add chicken and heat through.

Fill taco shells with mixture and top with shredded cheese. Place in a baking dish and bake for 8-10 mins or until cheese melts. Add toppings and enjoy!

Thanksgiving Family Events

Aunt Kim

Grandma and Pappy McGlaughlin

Uncle Mick

Jayden

Angel and Mariah

Some of the Bair grandkids....
Mariah, Taylor, Halee, Luke, Angel, Jayden

Taylor and Angel

Halee and Taylor

Grandma Bair and Luke

Mariah

Great Grandma Bair with Luke and Taylor

Thankful.

So thankful for the blessings God has given us. It's overwhelmingly amazing to think about. His mercy, his grace, forgiveness, redemption, salvation, new life, his son, his presence even when we overlook him, his patience with us when we screw up, his character, his spirit, his promises, his word, his love....I could go on and on. No matter where I'm at...he's always there to show me the way. He's always there to teach me. He's my provider, my rock, my savior.

Listening to this song right now. One of my favorites.

Here I am Lord,
and I'm drowning
in your sea of forgetfulness
the chains of yesterday surround me
I yearn for peace and rest
I dont want to end up where you found me
and it echoes in my mind,
keeps me awake tonight

I know you cast my sin as far as the east is from the west
and I stand before you now,
as if I've never sinned
but today I feel like I'm just one mistake away
from you leaving me this way

and Jesus can you show me
just how far the east is from the west
cause I can't bear to see the man I've been
rising up in me again
in the arms of your mercy I find rest,
cause you know just how far the East is from the West
from one scarred hand to the other.

I start the day the war begins
endless reminding of my sin
time and time again your truth is drowned out
by the storm I'm in
today I feel like I'm just one mistake away,
from you leaving me this way and Jesus can you show me,
just how far the East is from the West
cause I can't bear to see the man I've been
rising up in me again
in the arms of your mercy I find rest
'cause you know
just how far the East is from the West
from one scarred hand to the other.

I know you've washed me white,
turned my darkness into light
I need your peace to get me through,
to get me through this night
can't live by what I feel
but by the Truth your Word reveals,
I'm not holding on to you
but you're holding on to me,
you're holding on to me

Jesus you know
just how far the East is from the West
I don't have to see the man I've been,
rising up in me again
in the arms of your mercy I find rest
'cause you know just how far the East is from the West,
just how far,
from one scarred hand to the other.

Rite Aid

Rite Aid Batteries
Sale for 99 cents for 4 packs of AA and 2 packs of C and D.
The store lady told me they come in a Duracell box. :)

Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sale: $1.88
1/$1.00 off of 2 Frosted Flakes.
Originally $4.29
$1.38 each

Rice Krispies Cereal
Sale: $1.88
2/$1.00 off coupons for Rice Krispies (got rainchecks since they were out.)
Originally $4.29
$0.88 each

Scope Mouthwash
Originally $4.69
Rebate makes cost 99 cents
Coupon 1.00 off
FREE!

Gillette Shaving Gel
Originally $3.49
Rebate makes cost 99 cents
Coupon 1.00 off
FREE!

Domino Sugar
Originally $1.99 each
Sale 99 cents
Coupon 0.50 off 2.
$0.74 cents each

Children's Generic Motrin
Originally $7.49 each
Sale $6.74 each

Used 2 RiteAid Coupons-$3 off of $15 coupons
Saving another $6.00

TOTAL Originally $58.17 each
after Coupons, Sales and Rebates...
Paid $9.19
Saved $48.98