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Mr.Smiles 3rd Birthday

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It is hard to believe that Mr.Smiles is ‘3’ today!  
Mr.Smiles is still such a joy. He has great personality and a super disposition. He is always jumping at the opportunity to make someone laugh or put a smile on their face; a ‘ham it up’ kind of kid. He is super affectionate; full of butterfly kisses, nose rubs, squeezes, and cuddles. He loves to be in the kitchen with mommy (he even helped make his gluten free/dairy free butter cream cupcakes). Most days he is obsessing over the garbage man, trains, fire trucks, or horses. His imagination is out of this world. A creative style with a punch of spunk. I have no doubt Mr. Smiles future is bright and that God has great plans for my sweet little boy!  I am so blessed to be his mom and watch all his ‘dreams’ unravel before our very eyes.
Happy, happy birthday to my favorite ‘3’ year old!! Love you to the moon and back buddy!

For a step back in time be sure to check out Watch me Grow!

Spiced Cran-apple, Oatmeal Bread!!

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 I love all things fall! One of my favorites though is the smell of yummy quick breads baking in our oven! Ahhh, its a little piece of heaven. The kids and I created this recipe the other day and I couldn’t resist sharing it with all of you!

 
Spiced Cran-apple, Oatmeal Bread Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 cups coarsely chopped apples
  • 1/2 cup craisins
  • 1/2 cup quick oats
  • 2 teaspoons sugar mixed with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

    • In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and oil. Beat in eggs and vanilla, the gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until well blended. Lastly, fold in chopped apples, craisins, and oatmeal. Grease and lightly flour 2 9×5-inch loaf pans. Pour batter into pans, smoothing the top with a spatula or spoon. Bake for 15 minutes at 325°. Pull out rack and sprinkle loaves with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Continue baking for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.

    Cool for 10-15 minutes; turn out onto a rack. Slice and serve or freeze.

    We enjoyed this with our dinner but it is also extra delicious with that morning cup of coffee~ ENJOY!

    April Menu w/Lunch & Breakfast Ideas

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    So yes, it is April 5th!! However, we have not been starving over here….it has been crazy busy and some how the monthly food menu got overlooked!!
    I hope you like this months menu and I have included some Breakfast/Lunch Ideas too!!
    “Happy eating from our home to yours!”

    Breakfast: 
    Monday-Muffins &Fruit
    Tuesday- Pancakes & Yogurt
    Wednesday- Oatmeal/Granola
    Thursday- Bagel Day
    Friday- Smoothies, PB Toast
    Saturday- Egg Casserole, Scrambled Eggs/Sausage
    Sunday- Daddy Picks
    Lunch: 
    Monday – Grilled Sandwich Day (grilled chz, ham/chz,)
    Tuesday – Crackers,Chz, and Fruit Platter
    Wednesday- Mac n’ Cheese, Chicken Nuggets, Or Soup & Crackers
    Thursday- PBJ, PB and honey Sandwich, Fruit Cups, and Pretzels/Graham Crackers
    Friday- Hard Boiled Eggs, Fruit, and yogurt