Nanny's Cranberry Chicken

I was making Nanny's cranberry chicken tonight for dinner and thought I would share it with you guys. It's super yummy!

2 1/2 lbs chicken
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup celery (chopped)
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1 can whole cranberry
3/4 cup catsup
3 Tbl lemon juice

1 1/2 Tbl each: brown sugar, worchestershire sauce, mustard, and vinegar

Brown chicken in oil. Add salt and pepper. Remove chicken to casserole. Saute onion and celery until tender. Add remaining ingredients. Heat through. Pour over chicken. Bake @ 325 degrees for 1 1/4 hours. Baste occasionally.

Enjoy!

More pictures of Eli's week

Eli's already reading! Man, he's going to be bright.

This is what Eli does on the changing table. It's hard sometimes to change his diaper cause of it!

I just thought it was a funny picture.

We tried pears for the first time today. Not too sure what he thinks about it. He wasn't too interested.

He was holding his own bottle today. It didn't last long though. When do they start holding their own bottle/cup?

Also, I'm just going to be posting on Fridays. I was spending a little too much time on here, so I'm just going to post then. "Anonymous" made a comment, so I thought I would let Dad know.

A week with Eli

He was waiting on me the other day with his milk. No more couch time when I'm not there.

He's rolling over everywhere! (Our couch is a reclining couch, so he's really not going to fall off)

This was one day this week right when he woke up. He's been rolling over

when he wakes up and his face is always red.

Eli's following in Sophie's foot steps. Except for she was sleeping and Eli was awake and his

poor little arm was caught in the rail.

I decided to see if the hat still fit Eli. It did. He was probably a month in the top picture and the bottom picture was taken this past week. He didn't even mind the hat at all.

Get your "Sophie" fix...

Crock Pot Fajitas

Jan has requested that I post this recipe. I hope you like it as much as we do!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs flank steak, cut into 6 pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp salt
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
1 can green chiles, chopped
Flour tortillas
Toppings: shredded cheese and sour cream

Instructions:
Place steak in the bottom of crock pot; top with onion and next 10 ingredients. Cook, covered on low for 8-10 hours (or on high for 4-5 hours). Remove meat and shred with a fork. Serve with tortillas and desired toppings.

God really does know me

Kaleb is saying "bye - bye" to the afternoon nap. My exhaustion level is pretty high these days already, without the prospect of no rest for me during the day. So, after Michelle prompted me to pray about this, I asked God to make me EVER aware that Kaleb is a blessing. Yesterday afternoon, Kaleb was playing in the living room and I overhead him saying,"Stay Gog..fence.." He was playing his first game of pretend! Soon after, Kaleb and I were folding laundry andI was humming the Winnie the Pooh theme song. Kaleb said, "pooh". I then hummed Elmo's world and Kaleb said, "elmo" ...We were playing a riveting game of 'Name that tune'. I then tried to sing the Elmo song, leaving out a word and Kaleb filled it in..Elmo loves his..."FISH" Kaleb was singing with me! Instantly God reminded me that playing pretend and singing were two of the skills I was most eager for Kaleb to aquire. God is so kind to cause this to happen! Before i knew it I was weeping, worshipping God for his goodness! God truly does know us!

Sweet Sophie

Last week God turned Sophie "on" . Monday she slept and ate and played just a little. This is basically what she has always done. However, when she woke up Tuesday she discovered her fist, began playing wildly and hasn't stopped since.

Week 1: God's Knowledge

Psalm 139:1-4

139:1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me! 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 3 You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. 4 Even before a word is on my tongue,behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.

ESV Bible Online

Start memorizing!

Treasuring God's Truth in Your Hearts

Stephanie found this scripture memory plan for a whole year. It looks pretty neat. So, who's in???

Here is a little bit about it... Enjoy!

"Here's a list of fifty-two Bible passages to memorize—one for each week of the year. Memorization plants God’s truth in your heart, giving you nourishment for your soul, encouragement for your faith, and defense against temptation. As you get started, a few tips could help. First, make a plan. If you don’t make a commitment, it probably won’t happen. Second, a partner can keep you on track. Third, pray about it. And finally, try the following method: (1) on the first day, read the passage aloud ten times, then say it ten times without looking; (2) on the second day, repeat it ten times, looking only if you have to; (3) repeat the verse at least once daily for the rest of the week; and (4) use the same format each week, also repeating each previously memorized verse once daily." Treasuring God's Truth in Your Heart

House Update

We are scheduled to close on our house on October 15. On the inside, the tile is laid, the cabinets are in, and all of the carpentry work is almost complete. On the outside, the guttering is on and the siding is complete. FYI...the garage door is supposed to be white and the front door is supposed to be solid. It won't be long now (Dad...we'll be out of your basement soon!). We are so thankful to God for Dad's generosity in allowing us to live in his basement! Thanks Dad (or should I say "annonymous)!

Luke the Duke

Psalm 127:3 reads "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward." In the midst of dirty diapers, temper tantums, and sleepless nights I am tempted to think otherwise. However, God is so kind to remind me that they are a GIFT, a HERITAGE, a REWARD! I hope you enjoy these pictures of my little gift!

Well, Abigail was playing "animals" and we were all some kind of animal. I think Abigail was a monkey and I'm not too sure what Michelle was. I think she was also a monkey. Fun times at Pop's work!

This was a picture soon after Eli woke up today.

Grandad and Grandma Kirkpatrick playing with Eli.

This was taken as soon as I went in to get Eli today after he woke up. He's so much fun when he wakes up. He's such a joy!

I was taking pictures of Eli on our bed. He matched it today. Shortly after this picture, he spit up all over it!

I love this picture.

He loves his toy!

I miss you...

Abby, my nose is still snotty so i can't come and see you. Even though i said i would not rub it on you, mommy still won't let me come. This morning, i kept trying to rub snot on Eli. I am glad God made me an immune system and i am getting better though. :) I get to take this yummy pink medicine twice a day! See you Sunday? I read some good stories on the pbs website today and I think you would like them. Maybe we can get together and watch elmo next week? Eli and luke can come too and we can watch them roll over. Sophie ( or Sofa ) will probably just sleep....

Challenge Accepted!

House update: Our house has been on the market for almost a year and it still hasn't sold. It's our driveway that makes most people not want to buy it. There is nothing we can do about that. I am thankful that God hasn't allowed our house to sell, so Matt and I will trust in God more and that we will put our hope in Him! Matt reminds me of this daily. Thanks Stephanie for this great challenge!

Michelle you're next.

Note: I'm thankful for a lot, i mean a lot of other things. I was just thinking about our house at the moment.

Challenge to the sisters...

I was reading this morning ..." I will praise the name of God with a song;I will magnify him with thanksgiving" Psalms 69:30. And the idea struck me that when we thank God for what he has done that he will appear bigger, that it can highlight his goodness. Obviously God is God regardless of whether or not we see it, but it is amazing that we have the ability to make him known for who he is. S0, my challenge girls is that whenever we post that we thank God for some aspect of who he is, something he has done, et.c You know the drill. If you blog and fail to do that, then you have to pay the other two sisters $5. Oh and anyone who comments before you fix it you have to pay$1. Now this should make things entertaining as well as God glorifying...Who's in? :)

I will start: I am thankful to God that Kaleb is such a joyful little boy! Tag, Jan you are it.....

Playing with Mommy and Daddy

GO VOLS! Beat the Gators!

I just found the self-timer on my camera. Here is Eli's first picture on Tennessee/Gator Saturday! OH WELL! Maybe next time VOLS!

Kaleb's First Shave

This is Kaleb's very first lesson in shaving. He just kept saying, "face", but seemed to like it. He was pretty excited to come and show mommy.

Kaleb is sick this weekend. :( He has a virus and an ear infection, so this was a fun diversion for him.

Just a preview...

This is Eli's Halloween costume... well, part of it.

Eli's new teething toy

I've been trying to find Eli a toy with teething things on it's hands and feet that you can machine wash and I finally found one at Walmart. He was sleeping with it and he just woke up in this picture. It was so cute! I love that he is sleeping with something. It says "I love my Daddy."Adorable!

Eli is now rolling over from his back to his belly.

SOPHIE'S SILLY SLEEPING HABITS...

No matter where I put her in her crib, she "wiggles" her way to this position.

First Tractor Ride

Pops took Abigail and Luke for their first tractor ride!

Abigail is actually driving!

Jeremy decided to jump in on the action!

Don't worry...the tractor wasn't moving!

Sophie's 2 month check up

The doctor said she looked just "perfect" weighing in at 12 pounds and 22 inches long. She took her 4 injections like a champ and then slept almost all day. By the way Jan, this is a mohawk. I had to zoom in on Eli's to see that he had hair at all :)




This is Kaleb playing "night night" one of his favorite games.

Pants on Head and 4-Wheelers... You'll see!

Matt put Eli's pants on his head today. I just thought it was too funny!
I love this picture! It's so sweet even if Eli has pants on his head!

Eli took his first ever 4-Wheeler ride with Pop's today. He loved it.

Stephanie's Birthday Bashes!

Steph and Abigail at Nanny and Poppy's.

Abigail asked Jeremy is she could "borrow" some ice cream and she did so for about 10 min. Jeremy had to go and get more ice cream!

Steph, Kaleb, and Abigail about to blow out the candles.

We couldn't find the camera, so Stephanie and Clifton are recreating the moment. Too funny!