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Archive for April, 2011

One Week

Posted by Linny Best April - 30 - 2011 0 Comment
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She’s one week old today!

One Week

Posted by Linny Best April - 30 - 2011 0 Comment
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It’s been one week since she looked at me…

Caedmon, the Big Brother

Posted by Linny Best April - 29 - 2011 0 Comment
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Caedmon is a big brother! And a great one at that. He is embracing his new role with flying colors! And I couldn’t be more excited. He LOVES giving Lucy kisses. He loves to help when we change her diaper. When she cries, he wants to hold her hand. While they are riding in the car, he leans over to check on her and talks to her. His favorite phrase  [ Read More ]

“Counterfeit” Red Lobster Garlic Cheddar Biscuits

Posted by Linny Best April - 28 - 2011 0 Comment
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I never buy bisquick; I’m making it a point to be more homemade than that and make thing ahead. This requires a lot of planning ahead, but I love that! My old recipe of these same biscuits requires Bisquick…so I was really glad when I found a more-from-scratch recipe on The Tasty Kitchen! So enjoy! Prep Time 10 Minutes Cook Time 15 Minutes Difficulty Easy Servings 6 1 cup All-purpose  [ Read More ]

Tuscan Broccoli Soup

Posted by Linny Best April - 27 - 2011 0 Comment
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Here’s where I found it! 1 lrg bunch Broccoli (about 1 ½ lb) 3 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 lrg onions, peeled and finely diced 2 lrg cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced 2 med carrots, peeled and diced 2 celery stalks, finely diced ½ lb cubed smoked ham steak 6-7 cups chicken broth 1 inch rind of Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup  [ Read More ]

Success

Posted by Linny Best April - 27 - 2011 0 Comment
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It’s the little things… Today was the first day I stayed at home with both kids by myself since Dale is heading back to work…and I think we can call it a success!

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Here’s where I found it…http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mamas-Asian-Chicken-and-Rice 1/3 cup warm water 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon white vinegar 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed 2 cups water 1 cup uncooked white rice  [ Read More ]

Pumpkin Donut Muffins

Posted by Linny Best April - 25 - 2011 0 Comment
Pumpkin Donut Muffins

My bestest, most awesomest friend, Nikki, made these for my Baby Sprinkle a couple weeks ago and they’re amazing! She knows me well…pumpkin is top of the list! Thanks Tasty Kitchen for the share! Prep Time 10 Minutes Cook Time 25 Minutes Difficulty Easy Servings 12 1-½ cup All-purpose Flour 1-½ teaspoon Baking Powder 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice ½ teaspoons Salt ½ cups Sugar 1 stick Butter 1 whole  [ Read More ]

Day/Night #1

Posted by Linny Best April - 25 - 2011 0 Comment
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Our sweet daughter Lucy was born Saturday, April 23 at 6:16am. We stayed in the hospital until about noon on Sunday, yesterday, and came home. Caedmon was taken care of by a bunch of awesome, sweet friends who love him very much…I hear he got lots of movies and “suit poops”! I think he enjoyed all the love and he got to go to church all weekend without us! We  [ Read More ]

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Posted by Linny Best April - 24 - 2011 0 Comment
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