he's 2 1/2 now

feels like spring is coming!

Jump!

Yes, I have pink boots on and my mittens are too big.  It's the end of the season and things just aren't fitting anymore!  

reading with emma

basketball

I think Josiah is going through a basketball phase- it's all he wants to do!

Eyes on the basket! :)

job searching in st. cloud, mn

        Lots of driving.

        Lots of playing.

        Some sleep.

        Lots of fun!

        We love Hannah!

quick, easy and tasty taco soup

TACO SOUP

(recipe from rachel)

1 1/2 lbs ground beef

1 packet taco seasoning

15 oz can black-eyed peas

15 oz can black beans

15 oz can chili beans in chili sauce/gravy

15 oz can garbanzo beans (chick peas)

14 1/2 oz can Mexican style stewed tomatoes (or tomatoes with jalapenos)

11 oz can whole corn with sweet peppers (or Mexican corn)

-Brown ground beef

-Combine all beans and tomatoes in crock pot with taco seasoning mix (do not drain beans or corn).

-Add ground beef

-Cover and heat 

  6-8 hours on low

  3-4 hours on high

-Top with cheese and sour cream

emma and the mail carrier

Emma made a birthday card for Jesus last week.  She said it didn't matter that it was late (gets that from me I'm afraid) because she couldn't send it anyway.  I asked why she couldn't send it-she looked at me as if I were joking and said, "Because our mailman didn't die yet.  Silly mommy!"

the thaw- it's 40 today!