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Friday, 23 January 2009

ok.. so here is what I planned....

I went to the store and got a few ingridents that I didnt have but for the most part I had almost all of it but Broccolli and Monterey Jack cheese...
Its called..."Broccolli Chicken Casserole IV"
so here is a little picture of It.

just incase here is the Recipe if anyone would like to try it sometime.

INGREDIENTS:
* 2 1/2 CUPS CHOPPED CHICKEN BREAST MEAT
* 1 CN OF CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP (10.75 OUNCE)
* 1/2 CUP MILK
* 1/2 CUP SHREDDED MONTEREY JACK CHEESE
* 1 (10 OUNCE) PACKAGE FROZEN BROCCOLI
* 1/2 CUP GREEN ONION
* 1 tsp. DRIED BASIL
* 1/2 tsp. GROUND BLACK PEPPER

DIRECTIONS:
1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 350`
2. IN LARGE BOWL COMBINE THE CHICKEN, SOUP, MILK, CHEESE, BROCCOLI, ONION, BASIL, AND PEPPER. MIX WELL AND SPREAD MIXTURE INTO LIGHTLY GREASED 9X13 INCH BAKING DISH.
3. BAKE AT 350` FOR 50 MIN UNTIL BUBBLY.

I have it Prepared and ready to be put in the oven as soon as he calls me to let me know he is on his way... if he remembers to probably wont cause he thinks Im gone...
I also went and got lillies and red roses for the table,

to create a nice mood for the evening... with some candles cause you all who know me well know me and my candles hahahaha. I also made a desert.. I went to Fresh and easy and bought some chocolate pudding and put it in one of our china glasses.

we got them for our wedding almost 8 years go that have NEVER been used, so I thought "WHY NOT" yes Im even using my China too... anyway back to the pudding I layered it with cool whip it looks cute...

well I better get off of here and finish getting things ready...
Good Night ya'll
Love April
so today....

Has been a Long one already... Ive missed Tim... he will be in this academy for 5 more weeks and he only gets to come home maybe 1 or two days if he is lucky... SO yes Ive missed him. He gets to come home this evening!!!!
I want to do a special Dinner for him tonight since he has been eating cafeteria food for a week now hahaha... But my little Dilema is... He thinks Im in San Deigo visiting a friend in the hospital and I wont be home till later this evening... so more then likely he will stop somewhere for a fast food place and just come home... well See thats what I don't want to happen... so thats why I was confused onto what I was going to do... But I talked to my Wonderful Mother-in-Law and she gave me a great idea... cause Im not to bright sometimes when things like this happen ahhahaha... so anyway she said to tell him you made dinner he just needs to heat it up ... so I am hoping this works... other then that... Im going to go shopping to buy the ingredents that I need for our Meal this evening... Im also stumped as to what kind of a gift I should give him... Do guys like Flowers??? or is that too hmm I dont know the word... im just curious... anyway..

The reason why Im asking is cause Im doing this thing called "The LOVE DARE"
The Love Dare personally leads you through daily devotionals, records your thoughts and experiences, and ends each day daring you to perform a simple act of love for your spouse. This 40-Day journey equips you to melt hardened, separated hearts into an enduring love that can withstand the flames of fear, pride and temptation. The Love Dare book will help you reinforce and enrich your marriage, earn back a love you thought was lost, and hear more about the One who not only designed unconditional, sacrificial love—He illustrated it.

it was from a movie we saw... Called "FIREPROOF" some of you know what Im talking about.. its a great devotional book that is awesome for marriages just to help you focus More on God and your spouse.. it is great... well anyway Im on day 3 and I need to get him something... alright well that might be a little TMI for some of you, but in the end it might be a good thing for some too... if you have any questions... let me know... so far so good...:) Its about UnCONDITIONAL LOVE for your spouse and not expecting anything back from them...

Synopsis
A heroic fireman locked in a failing marriage accepts his father's challenge to take part in a 40-day experiment designed to teach both husband and wife the true meaning of commitment in this faith-based marriage drama starring Kirk Cameron and Erin Bethea. When he's battling blazes, Capt. Caleb Holt (Cameron) adheres to the old firefighter's adage about never leaving your partner behind; back at home, it's an altogether different story. Caleb and his wife Catherine (Bethea) have been married for seven years, but lately arguments over career, housework, finances, and outside interests have driven the once-happy couple hopelessly apart. Just as Caleb and Catherine prepare to officially dissolve their marriage, Caleb's father John (Harris Malcolm) presents his son with a most unusual challenge: commit to a 40-day experiment called "The Love Dare," and take one last shot at saving his marriage. While at first Caleb agrees to take a chance on "The Love Dare," the discovery that it's closely tied in with his parent's newfound faith causes him to momentarily reconsider. Still, Caleb carries on with the experiment despite being constantly rejected by his skeptical, embittered wife. When Caleb asks his father how he can be expected to love someone who refuses to give him a fair chance, John tells his son that this is precisely the same love that God shows for humankind. Now, with a little help from above, the man who makes headlines for saving lives will fight to be a hero to the one person who matters most -- his wife.

Monday, 19 January 2009

Prayer Request...

For my Friend who is in Delivery right now.. she isn't DUE till the end of April.
She has been on bedrest at the hospital for 3 weeks now since she was having contractions...
the Dr's have been giving her meds to keep her from going into labor since it is to early for her to have him. This is thier first baby...
she suffered a miscarrage 2 months before she got pregnant again.
They have been through a lot... Just pray for strength and health for the baby and her.
they are taking her off of meds and letting her have him today since they can't keep him from coming anymore.
Im not sure on all the details but I know that her and her Husband are Christans they go to our church!!!!
thanks so much all you praying people out there...
I really appriciate it and all the prayers help!!!!!
April

Saturday, 17 January 2009

But for now....

I have 3 Birthday partys to go too today... AHHhh....
Josiah just turned 5 years old can you believe it... time sure has gone by fast...
here are a few pictures from his bday party I didn't have my camera so this is all I got....

uncle Tim gave him 100 Hotwheels... man he was shocked about that... and his mom got him a Hotwheel race track to go with it... he had a blast...

then Marcy and Monty gave him MONEY.. he was excited about that he even wanted to count it... he was so cute....

he had to thank me for his gifts.... he is so cute and precious!!!

blowing out ONE of his 2 Birthday cakes...

Our Aunt made this cake for him... she used to do this for us EVERY year for our Birthdays....

Happy 5th Birthday... Josiah.... We Love you...!!!!!!!
Love aunt April and Uncle Tim
So....

I don't have too much FINISHED of the house....
But we did paint the MASTER Bedroom from that ugly Orangebrown color to Almond Butter... its brown.. it looks the same in a picture but in person TOTALLY different... you can ask my Mother-in-Law!!
The Finished room is our Dining room... besides the paint that I need to get but I have the color picked out.. its just getting around to actually painting it hahaha...
We have Paint for Our kitchen also, again we just need to get someone to paint it for us...
The two bathrooms we have paint for also... one is almost complete... we are going to have to paint the ceiling in it.. the PINK bathroom as was called.. is now painted Sauted Mushroom, but the pink is still showing from where the previous owners before us messed up on the ceiling so we are going to paint it also... its not so bad it will actually look nice since we werent able to paint one side of the wall it will be the accent wall..
Our Bedroom will more then likely be the last one done.... ahahaha... we still have pictures to put up on the wall...

BRB... have to go finish cutting hubbys hair....!!!!!
ok Im back....
SO anyway... I will take some pictures... even though all the rooms are unfinished but at least you will get the general idea of what it looks like....