Crazy Story

I just thought I should share this crazy story. Yesterday morning I got up with the kids and was getting them breakfast when I noticed. A deer right outside our patio door laying in the snow. I told the kids to come see. When she noticed us she got up and walk away. I noticed she was bleeding a little. It look like it was coming from her behind, on the left side of her tail. She was acting fine and eating off the bushes and just hanging out. I called my sister and she said maybe the deer is in heat or having a baby. So I thought I should call someone. I called a few numbers in the phone book and they were going to charge me 500-700 dollars to come get the animal. So I decided to scare her off by slamming the patio door a few times. I scared her away and didn't see her again the rest of the day. This morning I woke up to see the deer once again laying in the same spot. I started slamming the door and knocking on the window but she wouldn't budge. I finally got a plastic chair and threw it next to her. She got up but didn't run away as she got up I noticed her Bowels were hanging to her knees (no lie). There was blood all over the snow where she was laying. I knew she was in great pain and going to die. I called my mom and she said call the police they work with animal control. I did this and they came over. My brother in law and the police walked over to the deer and she got up and walked over the the neighbors yard. An
hour later the police called to tell me the animal was dead and wildlife were coming to remove the body. It was crazy. Poor deer. Anyway just thought I'd share. If you have any crazy stories and want to share that would be nice cause Im starting to think this kind-of stuff only happens to me.

lowfat recipes.

I started weight watchers. It is a great eating plan and I do it all on line. Anyway I have made the new years resolution to make healthy habits for the whole family. So I have been looking for good recipes that are kid friendly and lower fat. I have one to share with you all. If you have any to send my way that would be great.
This is Pasta e Fagioli
Very similar to Olive Gardens.
1 pound of leand ground beef
1 small onion
1 large carrot julenned
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes
1 15 ounce can red kidney beans (with liquid)
1 15 ounce can great nothern beans (with liquid)
1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
1 12 ounce can v-8 juice
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 pound ditali pasta.
Brown the beef in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat. Drain off fat.
Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic and saute for 10 mins
Add remaining ingredients, except past and simmer for 1 hour
About 50 minutes into simmer time, cook past in boiling water over high heat. cook for 10 min or until past is al dente.
Addpast to the large bowl of soup simmer for 5-10 mins and serve.



Very yummy and hearty.

Funny things kids say.

We have a sunday tradition of watching family videos. Isaac asked to watched him as a baby. So we put on his birth. Nothing to graffic. Anyway he was saying how cute he was and then said, Mom I want you to have another baby in your tummy. I asked him if he would like a brother or sister. He replied a brother and we will name him " Underdog". Such a funny kid. I had to explain that mommy is done having baby's and he was ok with that. I guess this means we should get him a dog.
Isaac will be turning 5 on Saturday. We are having a pirate party with a treasure hunt and everything. He is so looking forward to this birthday. Erick has been home for only one of Ike's birthday's. And he missed Isaac's birth as well. It's good to know that he shouldn't have to miss anymore birthday's ever. Anyway. I am so greatful for Ikey in my life he is so sweet.

Kesli's Baptism

Kesli turned 8 on Monday January, 7th. She had one of the best gifts ever. She was baptized by her father the night of her birthday. It was such a special day. She was grinning all day long. When she came up from the water she looked at her dad with her huge smile and it touched all of us there. She is a special little girl with a love for life. I am greatful for her in my life. I am also greatful for a husband that lives a worthy life, and that he was able to perform that ordinance. It was such a bonding moment between the two of them. Erick left back to Iraq on Wednesday morning early. He tucked in each of the kids tuesday night. And shared tears with each of them. He is such an amazing Dad and the kids miss him so much. We only have 4 months left before we can be a family again. And we are looking forward to that. We are greatful to have spent the Holidays together. It was magical. I am keeping busy with projects to help time go faster. I have a great family and wonderful kids and I know we are going to do just fine. Thanks again to all the prayers in our behalf we really feel them.

We had such a good holiday season. Erick loves the snow so we went tubing twice already it was a great time. All the kids and me included were going down the hill. We have had lots of snow just what Erick has prayed for. We spent Christmas eve with Erick's family and Christmas day with my family. It has been just so fun hanging out together. That is all we have wanted to do. Erick being here has been a dream. He is so helpful, he lets me sleep in, does the dishes, puts the kids to bed you name it. He has been helping me with his crossfit workout that he is really enjoying in Iraq. If you are looking for a new intense workout check out Crossfit.com. it posts your workout everyday. Erick is speaking to a youth group from our church tonight about his experiences over there so that should be exciting. He is also baptizing Kesli on Monday her birthday. So that will be neat as well. We love him so much and will be sad to say goodbye again. We appreciate everyone's prayers in his behalf. Happy New Years to all.