It has been confirmed......

this boys is always hungry.

Thank goodness HyVee had a sale on Annie's Bunnies this month plus I had a coupon!  Let me tell you I stocked up.  I think we should consider taking out stock in Trader Joe's.  Their apple juice (watered down of course) and granola bars have become a staple our house. 

It is surprising to me he still remains in the 15% range for his age.  Then again, he has quite the digestive tract and he is his father's son!!

What's for dinner.

I found this recipe on http://www.weightwatchers.com/ and thought I would give it a whirl.

Fish Tacos
Ingredients
8 item(s) frozen breaded fish stick(s)
4 large burrito-size wheat flour tortilla(s)
1/4 cup(s) light sour cream
1/2 cup(s) salsa
2 cup(s) lettuce, shredded
1 large tomato(es), chopped
2 oz low-fat cheddar or colby cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)

Instructions:

Cook fish sticks according to package directions.

Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and warm in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes.

Top each tortilla with 2 fish sticks, 1 tablespoon of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of salsa, 1/2 cup of lettuce, 1/4 of the tomato and 2 tablespoons of cheese; roll up tortillas and serve.

I omitted the tomato and sour cream and added mashed avacado instead. The boys loved it and so did Paul and I.  It was simple prep and easy clean-up!

Easton thought the fish tacos rocked.  I think he ate a pound of blueberries too!

Faith and the FLU

Is happy to report after a horrible week we are all smiling tonight.

Influenza A took up residence in the body of my 6-year-old son this week.  I cannot express how awful this was.  He had an extremely high fever (104 degrees), hardly spoke and spent an entire day on the couch moaning. 

I have to admit this was probably one of the most scary experiences I have had as a mother.  I tried my best to tend to his every need.  He was so mad at me though.  He cried when I made him drink water and when I placed him in a cool bath.  He probably thought I was the worst mommy ever. 

I prayed.  I prayed for his fever to stop, for the Tamiflu to start working and for rest for us all.

By Thursday his eyes were twinkling again. 

By Friday he was bouncing off the walls (a call to the doctor confirmed increased hyperactivity is a side effect in 1% of children who use this medication, we collectively decided to discontinue it at this time)

It was a long week for sure. 

Praise God we have faith!!

It's a crying sorta day....

What we are reading....

After reading about this Bible on three friends blogs I decided to purchase it for our family.


Photo courtesy of Amazon.com


What do I think?  Lets ask Owen!

Owen: Can we read just one more chapter, PLEASE!

I think you have your answer!!

"Katching" up with the Korbels!

We are teething (well not all of us, just Easton).  We were disappointed to hear the teething tablets we have trusted for a year now have been removed from the shelves to address an issue with manufacturing.  We were relived to know that after investigation by the FDA, it was found this company (with over 85 years of safe products) will be returning this product to the shelves soon.  You can read about this recall here: http://www.hylands.com/news/hylands-teething-recall.php

We welcomed sleep.  After teething for a week, fighting off strep throat and an ear infection this little boy was in NEED of rest.

 

We had a sleep over and danced the night away.  Easton has a way with the ladies I tell you.  Too bad all these beauties are his cousins.

Mommy created a few FREE books with her favorite photos.  This one was made using Shutterfly. 

http://www.shutterfly.com/photobook

Mommy and cousin Greta worked on a new shirt for Owen

Crafting continued as we made some new wall art!

This horrible unorganized mess of toys and workout equipment

became....

 

Lastly, I purchased my footwear for the big race.

With 3 weeks of training behind me and 7 lbs of weight off my body I am looking forward to May 21st!

Bring on 13.1 miles of of open road!

What a great week we had!

Handing over the keys....

My employment decision was placed in my hands and I was given the keys.

I have decided to take back a seat for now. 

I am seatbelted in his love.  Protected by God. 

He is in control and only he knows my path.

Thank-you Shelly for your kind words of encouragment and faith.

I cannot wait to see where HE takes us!