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Amanda's Adventures: January 2013
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Thursday, January 24, 2013. Honey Mustard Chicken Freezer Style. In my post about meal planning I had mentioned Freezer meals. Last night we had the Honey Mustard Chicken that I had prepared in advance and froze in ziploc bags. We are a family of 3 and our little eats poultry/meat like a bird so 2 chicken breasts is enough for a dinner. I was able to get 3 bags with 2 breasts in each out of one batch of sauce. Here are the 2 dishes before heading in the oven to become delicious! Salt and pepper to taste.
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Bunch of Paynes: February 2015
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Friday, February 27, 2015. Bridgette has been upgraded! She still naps in her crib (because I still want her to nap! But is doing great at sleeping in the bottom bunk at night. We've only found her on the floor once =). It was about this time, three years ago. That we first got the bunk beds and introduced Gretchen to sleeping in a big girl bed! She and I both wanted to capture the morning sunrise! We had a "warmer" day, so the kids enjoyed the new snow. A sure sign that she's not so grown up yet. =).
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Bunch of Paynes: August 2015
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Friday, August 14, 2015. Kaye K and Big Daddy! My parents are in the states for an extended furlough and started their time in the US with us in Minot! We were blessed to have them live with us for a full month, which included plenty of fun adventures and a lot of just living life together. Acting out one of the battles from the Old Testament with army men =). Testing out Rooke's new clubs on a junior course in town. Baking cupcakes for their tea party. The kids love a good Dairy Queen treat! I've shared...
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Bunch of Paynes: June 2014
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Monday, June 30, 2014. A look back at the month of June from my phone . . . A perfect BBQ with wonderful friends. This beautiful assortment of tomatoes came in our veg box. We did a taste test after school one day and the consensus was that we liked the "Christmas tomato" best with the "pink" ones coming in second. The "Oregon Duck tomato" was last place because it was too sour. Walking home from Gretchen's ballet class. They climbed on and Gretchen said, "Bye Mom! Happy Father's Day to my amazing Dad!
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Bunch of Paynes: January 2015
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Thursday, January 29, 2015. An Extra Special Saturday. I love Saturdays. I don't set my alarm. We eat a big breakfast together. The kids usually play happily together in their pajamas for a while if we don't have anywhere to go. And last Saturday began just that way, only getting better as the day went on with some extra special things thrown in. After breakfast, before playing with his sisters, Rooke decided to join me in my time of Bible reading. What a blessing to this mommy's soul! We had seats on th...
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Bunch of Paynes: Practicing the Discipline of Gratitude {July}
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Saturday, August 1, 2015. Practicing the Discipline of Gratitude {July}. In July, I was thankful for . . . 1 fun neighbors to play with. 2 The reinforcements arrived! And went straight to work. 3 Her pouting didn't stop him from showing love. 4 Freedom. Family. Food. 5 my parents' love shown in halloumi cheese that they brought me all the way form Cyprus. 6 Rooke's courage to try something new (and losing his first tooth on the same day! All day. long. 8 Mom's Afternoon Off! 16 he enjoys books. I rem...
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Bunch of Paynes: May 2014
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014. We recently took a trip to Normandy that will not easily be forgotten, both for the sights we saw and the way we experienced the travel with our family of five and my parents. We crossed the ferry and picked my parents up in Calais, France. We were literally cramming things wherever we could find space, but we were determined to make a five-day trip with belongings and bedding for seven people fit. And it did, thanks to the master packing of Ryan and Big Daddy. Down on the beach ...
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Bunch of Paynes: November 2014
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Sunday, November 30, 2014. I was past due on my trip to the grocery store. I sent this photo to my sister and she said I had wine, frosting, and yogurt. What more does a family of five need? My sweet husband was able to stop at a Trader Joe's during one of his trips away for a training and brought this back for me. It was a sad day when I drank the last mug. Daddy's home - let's play in the snow! I've been putting jokes in Rooke's lunch box. This was my recent favorite! After a couple breathing treatment...
