Ike

After lunch today we drove around the neighborhoods of Longview. Power lines down, trees in the yard. There are many residents still without power. This is a picture of a house we drove by, but not the worst thing we have seen today.

He's Mobile

Karsee is crawling and exploring everything especially if it belongs to big brother. Last night I sat out Kaden's cloths for Church in the morning on the couch and when I came back in the room Karson had gotten all of it off the couch underpants and all.

Ike

We made it through the storm fine. We lost power for a while but it was on in time to make dinner. There are still alot of people in our area without power tonight.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Julie. I hope you are feeling better and have a great Birthday!

My Big Boy

Since Kaden has turned 4 he has grown up so much.

He has concurred so many fears and has been learning new things daily.


1. As of tonight he can spell his first name. I know I may be behind teaching him these things but please understand he is my first child and I tend to underestimate his abilities.

2. He finally road on a motorized ride by choice. This is something he has been scared of.

3. Knows all of his basic shapes.

4. He has been praying for our meals for awhile now but today he came home and had a new prayer from school that is too cute. He also tries to cover his eyes but it ends up looking like he is pretending to have on binoculars or glasses. I had to take a picture.

This has all happened in a few weeks. I know there are a few more but I cannot think of them at the moment.

Some goals I have set to teach Kaden before the end of the year.
1. More about Jesus.

2.Tim's cell phone number and my cell phone number.

3.Letter recognition and sounds. He knows quit a few of them.

4. How to use and hold a pencil and scissors.

5. The Pledge of Allegence. He says it at school and knows bits and pieces of it.


Some things I want to do before the end of the year with Kaden.
1. Go to the State Fair of Texas. I have been telling him about it and how I have gone since I was a little girl. He is really excited.

2. Go to the Gaylord Texan Resort around Christmas. This has become a yearly tradition.

3. Have Kaden participate in the Angel Tree. To pick a child and have him help me with it. I want to teach Kaden to give and to experience helping other people. I am trying to think of more ways to instill this in him on his level and also know what he is ready for at his young age.

Getting Ready for the Storm.. Maybe

Going to the store for groceries before the rain starts. I will be glued to the Weather Channel for the next 24 hours.

Please pray again for our family and friends that had to evacuate the Beaumont area.

Easy Breezy Recipe #2

Quick Chicken Quesadillas

You will need:

- 1 package (6oz.) refrigerated cooked southwest-flavor chicken breast strips -- I purchased a rotisserie chicken for this recipe and it worked fine.

- 8 flour tortillas (6-8 inch)

- cooking spray

- 2 cups of finely shredded colby-monterey jack cheese blend (8oz.)

-1/4 cup sour cream

- small onion -- I purchased a bag of frozen onions already chopped.

- tomato

- Jalapeno (Optional when serving kids. I cut separately and sprinkle on the adults tortillas. Also if you take the seeds out it is not as spicy.)

- lemon

- Cooking spray -- I use a organic canola oil cooking spray

- Butter - Smart Balance

- onion powder and garlic powder

Chop onions and chicken. Saute them in butter in skillet. Break chicken up and put garlic and onion powder on it to taste. remove from skillet to bowl when heated. Clean out chicken and onion pieces. Leave flavor in skillet. Chop tomatoesand jalapeno. Mix the veggies together and sprinkle with lemon.

Keep skillet heated and spray with cooking spray. Butter tortilla and place it in skillet. Sprinkle cheese, chicken and veggie mix on tortilla. Top with another tortilla; spray top of tortilla with cooking spray.

Cook uncovered over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, carefully turning after 2 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, chicken and veggie mixture. To serve cut quesadillas into wedges (I use a pizza cutter). Serve with sour cream and if desired additional salsa.

Tim loves this recipe I have made it many times. Tip: lay out everything in an assembly line because you have to work fast once you get started.

Tooth Number 2

This morning I found Karsons second tooth. He has an ear infection and was breaking through a tooth. He is a tough little guy.

9.11.2001

I was taking Kaden to school this morning and received a twit asking where I was on 9/11. I started thinking where I was and I don't think I will ever forget. I was getting ready for work and was watching Good Morning America. I started watching the footage of the first tower burning when I then watched live as the second plane hit. I was in shock. I didn't want to go anywhere or do anything.

A Visitor and A Sick Family

Carmen came over to spend the day with Kaden. They played and played. Kaden was so tired this afternoon and did not feel well and went to sleep on the floor about 6:30pm. This could mean a very early morning. I hope he is feeling ok to go to school tomorrow. He is looking forward to going.

After a few days of not alot of sleep and a very fussy baby I decided to call the doctor. It is hard for me to tell between teething and sick symptoms. I loaded all 3 kids in the car which is not an easy task and went to the doctor. Karson was a sick little guy he has double ear infections and a bad cold. He was still not sleeping well and very fussy tonight so after Kaden went to sleep I took a drive with Karson. He finally went to sleep and stayed asleep when I moved him to his bed. Today he was very playful one minute and crying the next.

Update on Tim: Tim is still not feeling well. He has some type of virus. If you are like me you missed the New Tunes Tuesday this week. I hope he is feeling better soon.