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April 4, 2013

M A D M E N
it's back!!!!!
this sunday night a TWO HOUR season premiere!!!!
i CAN. NOT. WAIT.
i will be sitting next to mr. duerksen on the couch happy as can be.

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Pam and her family are back the US for a bit and we have loved it already.
they came for dinner last weekend which was a totaly blast.

she and her daughter surprised use by making cinnomon rolls for us at our house!!

i did a little treasure hunting yesterday.
i was searching for vintage trims and ribbons for craft weekend projects but also found a few other lovelies that needed a good home.

a sweet little handstitched cloth. a grayish/green/pink bark cloth curtain panel.

a jesus plate to add to my collection.

the brightest yellow daisy bowl with lid…. i think it's dreamy.

a colorful vase covered in poppies.

a globe…duh. (it was $10. there were two others at the same antique store that were $25 and $28 score!)
vintage pillowcases
a sweet little wood box painted green with a decopaged rose.
lots of vintage lace trim.

and a milk glass bowl that i filled up with old wood spools.

sometimes when i am out looking for fun antiques…i find nothing.
but then days like this make it super fun.

after the feb. craft weekend i decided to not have any sweets or junky sugary foods until the next CW.
sugared cereals, desserts, candy, ice cream, etc
50 days.
i am at day 49.
i thought it would help with my running/training for the Half Marathon (25 days away…..AAAAAaaaa!!!!)

i broke my own rule twice.
once for cheesecake at ashley's. (and probably breakfast there too…so good)
and once for a cinnamon roll made by pam.

now i get to enjoy craft weekend guilt free! woo-hoo!

then i will go back to NO sugary stuff again.
i just made it up and work it out for me as i go… but i have noticed a difference in my running.
i feel lighter.

waffle got his spring haircut.

waffle is a goldendoodle.
we shave his hair because when it's long like the picture he gets really dirty and smelley.
also he only sheds when his hair is shaggy.
he always prances around when he gets home from the groomer.
he is a happy dog.

kimberlee and i are setting up for Craft Weekend today!
it is always such a fun time.
the swag we have from our sponsors is always great but this time it's F A B U L O U S!!!!

the girls arrive tomorrow and i can't wait to meet them all!
and now i must go hang up some bunting and the giant sunflower canvas!

(but man i wish i could take a nap! 😉

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Becky - those swag pictures just make me happy! 🙂 love it!

Lorie - You find the BEST stuff! I’m also a huge Mad Men fan, but we don’t have cable, so we watch it on Netflix the year after. Lame, but still fun!

jaimie - Awesome!
PS…saw this on Pinterest and thought you’d like it…
http://pinterest.com/pin/196469602466529069/

jeanne - I have been counting down ALL week!!!!! I can not wait.

patty - O. Mi. Good. Mad. Men.
My husband and I just started watching Mad Men last week. We are obsessed, staying up late, watching 4-5 episodes in a night! We need to watch all of season 5 by Sunday night so we are all caught up! Ugh! The stress. This is a really great show, I dont know what took us so long ; )
Have fun at craft weekend! I love checking out the recap and would love to go, but its not in the cards any time soon ; )

jody - Whew! im not the only one – let’s start a MM groupie site! ha! I have a huge-o crush on Don. my hubby (yes, he knows of my crush!!) & I have been catching up on past seasons and are almost to season 6!! such a great show. can’t wait to watch!!
Meg, love seeing your finds on antique trips!! so fun.
Can’t wait to see photos of craft weekend!

kate@stillroomtogrow - I’m excited to see another fun craft weekend!! Waffle looks so handsome….my pup prances around after the groomers too.

Lisa - Aw, I really like the embroidered cloth, and the bright, cheery daisy bowl. I was thinking of going out to “the barn” this weekend, but I guess I’d better stay away and leave plenty of room for the craft weekend ladies! Have fun!

Jessica/littlepumpkingrace - What a fun post!!
Oh, how I wish I was going to Craft Weekend!!! I’ve been on the waiting list since the very beginning and hope to one day get the chance one of these days!!! Have fun!

Lindsey - Love your thrift store finds! I need a thrift store fix! I have been toying around with the idea of no sugar for a period of time. I think it would be good for me. Have fun at craft weekend! I would love to go back to CW~ So wonderful!~

Alicia @ La Famille - love your randomness…it’s so inspiring!! 🙂
a. MAD MEN!!! I have a serious infatuation with Don. it’s bad. i’m ashamed. i’m also nine months pregnant with an infatuation with Don Draper. gaaaa!!!! Also, I can’t stand megan. It’s not that I’m jealous. I would want to smack her if Don was a dog…she just gets under my skin!!! gaaaaa again!!!
b. I am dying for a cinnamon roll now. thanks. DYING.
c. I know the key to losing my baby weight in a few weeks will be sugar. Gotta give it up too. I like doing challenges like that with myself. Go GIRL!!!

jodie - Waffle looks dashing sporting his spring attire!!!

Gina - I will be on my couch Sunday night as happy as can be too!!, I love their clothes! Great finds at the thrift. Have a fun craft weekend. Cute little chicks post and darling photos!,

Kate - Have a wonderful time! Hugs!

Lori Danelle - My Mom has the whole sheet set that match those pillow cases. . . Might be able to convince Jeff or Joni to sneak them out of the house. Just an idea. 😉

Organic Aspirations - I love the God is Love plate, and I love the yellow container too. Thanks for sharing such happiness!

Tiffany - 1) I have never watched Mad Men… I should give it a try! 2) Cute vintage finds! 3) I admire your strength giving up sugars. I did that for lent last year. 40 days and I could hardly handle it. I gave up Facebook this year instead. I was just thinking today that I have eaten so much Easter candy today I wished it was a food group. 4) YEAH for craft weekend! Have SO much fun! I’ll be IG stalking, as always. Our group is starting to plan a reunion at the craft house!!! Hope it all works out! That would be fantastic! 🙂 MISS YOU!

Linda - looks fabulous! thank you I needed some pretty eye candy to help cheer me up!

Kristin S - That does it, I’m moving to Kansas.
(Actually, I’ll be driving through in mid-June and again the end of July. Any places we shouldn’t miss? All I ever see is I-70)

stephany @ home is what you make it - Oh, I cannot wait to be there for craft weekend!!

Karie W - CAn’t ait to see how this craft weekend goes. Love to see all the great things you create.

Jennifer - Good stuff! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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this week.

March 29, 2013

it has been CRAZY busy.

THE SHOP opened last friday… boom.

saturday and sunday my boys played in 9 different ball games…i watched 5 of those.

monday i ran 7 miles in snow and ice…and worked on shipping all afternoon with the help of a great friend.

tuesday i shipped for another 5 hours and then drove to the KC airport and picked up PAM!!!
oh i was so happy to hug that girl! she was dearly missed.

wednesday i packed & shipped ALL DAY then cleaned the craft house for several hours with the help of 2 friends.

thursday i finished cleaning at the craft house (with kimberlee) for an event that was in the evening.
i was so happy to just be at home with my kids for the evening!
talby talked to me non stop all afternoon. i missed that this week.

then i went to bed at 10:30!
that only happens when i have the flu or something.
but i obviously needed the sleep.

and today all my kids were home from school.

it's been quite a day.
nothing i thought we would do got done.
oh well.

🙂

these pictures were from last night.
it ended up being just these two home last night.
they were almost silly about it… they were LOVING it so much.
we ate dinner outside (gorgeous weather) and those two were chatter boxes!
after the sun went down they chose a movie to watch that annie wouldn't be able to watch because they are big kids. :) sneaky siblings.
I am so happy that sean and talby still like each other so much. they are only 16 months apart!
(that was a crazy year in my life….OY!!!)

ok…KU game is on.
i am going to watch the end now.

because… bill self and i are besties now ya know….

AND… i refilled ALL THE PRINTS IN MY SHOP.
so if you wanted one last week and they were sold out… they are back!

AND… there are BIG 11×14 prints of most of them… even the whatever verse!
(you click on the size of the pic and options show up)

ANNNND there are more maps in there too.

almost all my orders have shipped.
i am getting very close.
thanks for EVERY order, all your patience and for all my helpers!

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Teresa - I Want that shirt about Jesus playing in Lawrence. Is it available for the general public to buy?

Pat Schmidt - I miss your beautiful photos taken with your real camera. Sorry, phone cameras are not the same.

charlton - Just bought the whatever print and am so excited! Thanks for restocking so quickly. I can’t wait to put it in my girls’ room when I redecorate this summer.

tasha - oh girl! i am still heartbroken over the loss. i was in a texas buffalo wild wings on spring break trying to catch the game. i was the only ku fan in the packed restaurant. it wasn’t pretty. i’ve come to the conclusion that it’s only fair for them to share and not get too greedy. 🙂

Jemm - Are those your new chickens?! I’ll be happy to answer any questions…but I am no expert. I wish I could look at your blog more than I get to. For some reason typepad blogs just don’t load we’ll with our Internet. We have a very slow satellite Internet. Anyway, it was great to meet you. I hope I wasn’t too stalker-ish 😉

Tiffany - Love your posts. Always. Keep on truck’en busy lady. Always happy to hear from you and hear about what is going on in your world. So happy for you that you got to spend time with Pam, your business is doing so well, your kids enjoy hanging out together, and the weather is nice enough to eat outside and wear shorts!! HAPPY EASTER! 🙂

megan - got my map prints this weekend! love them…thanks so much for them!
ME & VA will be adorning my walls soon!
megan

Jenny B. - I’m so looking forward to my happy mail!! 🙂 Thanks for all your hard work, Meg!

happygirl - I was pretty bummed about Kansas, too. But I’ve got Louisville to take it all. Right now, suffering watching Witchita killing Ohio State. They are AMAZING!

Sarah@ This Farm Family's Life - Seriously jealous that your kids are in shorts!!! Hurry up summer!!

Janelle - I thought about Scott last night while watching the game 🙁 So funny how I was thinking about the feelings of a teenage boy I don’t even know. Hope he gets over it soon!

Kristin S - I love that you had time at home with JUST your “middles”.

Jeannine - Oh Meg, I need some advice lol.
I’m currently pregnant with my second, so this little one and my daughter will be 16 months apart. Any tips for having 2 babies this close together? Your kids seem great 🙂 I’m beyond excited but scared out of my mind!

Roganne - Gracious you are busy! When do you sleep?! Just bought the vintage Norway/Sweden map from your shop in honor of my family’s Viking heritage! Super-pumped to get it! Thank you!

betsy - So, SO, SoOoOoO sad about our Jayhawks 🙁
Does this mean we all just get to cheer on the Shockers? I think so (but I’m still sad).
Here’s to hoping this gorgeous weather sticks around for good!

Beth Anne - I have a feeling you’re in a not so happy household tonight! I didn’t watch the game, but I am so bummed about KU.

Heidi DeGroot - First, I am SO jealous that all that snow you had is already gone! It was 60 degrees in Marshall, MN today, and our snow piles are getting smaller, but definitely not gone. Second, I would really love to have a rainbow hoodie for my 6 year old daughter and hope they are replenished soon! Thanks:)

Meg Duerksen - I KNOW!!! scott got so mad he stormed out of the house and slammed the door!
CRAZY.
oh well…. we will all be ok right? 🙂

Jessica - Omg. I posted too soon. My bracket is a mess now!

Seriously Sassy Mama - I wish I had a barn to play basketball in.

BriBedell - So happy you refilled the prints!! Just ordered the close up gum all for my girls room in my new house!!! Thanks Meg <3

Jessica - Sad to see Michigan lose because they are my husband’s fave, but I picked Kansas to win the whole shebang baby!

C - thanks do much for keeping it real! you keep me sane. as much as you do, you keep things in perspective and i love when you show pictures of the laundry or dishes that need to be done. you inspire me to be my best, not to be superwoman! thank you.

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spring break.

March 25, 2013

we decided pretty last minute to take a little mini vacation over some of spring break.
we didn't go far… Lawrence & Kansas City.
we stayed at my parents house…even though we told Annie we would go to a hotel… we never made it.

we started out with swimming at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center.
my kids were all so content to play on the diving boards that i bought myself some goggles from the front desk and swam laps for 30 minutes… and it was awesome.
i have never put on goggles before?! what is up with that?
it made a HUGE difference.
i kind of like swimming now. :)

then dinner at Chili's where annie ordered a half slab of RIBS… and ate them all!

the next day they chose to go shopping.
they really never get to do that with us so we agreed to go.

my girls were commenting on all the clothes and so happy to be there.
they tried on a bunch of clothes and shoes…each buying those shirts with their own money.
my boys left after no more than one minute.
i heard they spent most of their time at Nike and watching the games at Dave & Busters.
even though they said they wanted to shop.
i guess they forgot how awful shopping… with girls… really is.
because my girls took over an hour in just Old Navy!

we got a treat at the chocolate shop.

we picked up the boys.

we didn't eat at T-Rex.
but we looked around again.
it's a super long wait to get in so we went across the street instead.

to Sam's Club.
🙂
because when we have to feed this many people… it's what we do.
and they LOVED it.
the boys chose to get their own table away from us.
funny.

next stop was the College Basketball Experience in Kansas City.
this place is way cool.

i think we lucked out because it was sunday afternoon and it was empty.

seriously? shaquille o'neal wears size 23 shoes?!!

craig brought the car around since it was raining and freezing!
annie and talby were running up and down those steps to warm up.

the NEXT stop was SKY ZONE… an indoor trampoline park!!

this was my kids most favorite place they have ever gone!

they were all dripping with sweat when we were done.
and by we….. i mean them.
i have had five babies.
i do not jump any where at any time.
i can't even sneeze.
you know what i mean….

the next day…
i went out for a run by myself that i thought would be short.
i took a turn and it took me an extra 20 minutes to get back.
but oh well… i did it.
craig took the boys to shoot baskets at the gym and the ladies went to downtown lawrence.

i did some damage at Sarah's Fabrics.
it is the best fabric store in kansas, i am pretty sure about that.
if you disagree… plese tell me where else i need to go.
i love it because of the creaky wood floors and big windows too.

my mom shopped with the girls while i shopped for fabric.
then we met up to get lunch.

talby was sitting here with me and i said "Bill Self just walked into this restaurant behind you"
they girls were pretty excited about it and nervous to talk to him.
but together talby and annie got brave and walked over to introduce themselves.
(he is the KU basketball coach)

he was very kind and sweet to them both.
annie said (while touching his knee)
"do you know my brother?! His name is Scott Duerksen. He came to your camp last year"
he winked at me and said "there were a few kids that came to that camp."
i said "just a couple" (about 3500…)
but he said to Annie "i am sure i would remember him if i saw him"
she was so proud.
they couldn't wait to tell the boys who they saw!

there is always wrestling going on at some point in our day.
this is scott, talby and annie wrestling while craig doesn't even notice.

we tried to go to the Nelson Art Museum but it was closed.

more window shopping at the plaza since our musuem plan was shot.

dinner at the Cheesecake Factory.
then a decided to go see Oz the Great and Powerful at 8:25 for an 8:30 show.
afterwards they tried to run up the down escalators
and since we had the place to ourselves at 11 PM on a monday night we let them.

we went bowling on our last day.
the boys were relentless in trying to beat each other.
boys.
what is that about?
everything is a competition!

annie was most excited about the vending machine.
and we got to play the jukebox with all the popular songs they like!
taylor swift while we bowl was perfect.

all five in one shot!
that is a big deal…. they are a good group.
so proud they are mine.

it was snowing on spring break… all day long!

we left the bowling alley and went back to the trampline park again!
it's all they wanted to do.

we drove home late and everyone slept so hard.
such a good trip.
Maybe. JUST maybe… they are all old enough that we can do this vacation thing differently.
there is much less crying than there used to be.
and even less fighting.

but probably the key is finding a trampoline park WHERE EVER we go on vacation ever again.

trampolines = happiness to the Duerksen kids.

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Teresa - I am so glad Bill Self was as nice in person as he seems on TV. I am so proud to call him our coach.

misty - What a FUN Spring Break!!! Tulsa just got a trampoline park & we can’t wait to take our oldest. I enjoyed every single photo & detail of this post. Makes me want to take a spring trip & do all of those fun things.

Carol S. - Happy Family = Happy Easter. Enjoy, loved the trip details.

melissa@joyineveryseason - your blog makes me happy … so much joyful contentment … and you made me laugh with the ‘can’t even sneeze’ … HA!

Kat - Wow that black and white pic of all five of them together is just beautiful.
Make sure you get that framed and on the wall. Love it!

Jessica - How fun! I admit I’m JEALOUS that you can take trips with no tears and no drama! I have two littles: 2 and 4. We are nowhere near taking those kind of trips yet…but some day! Looks like a kid’s dream trip! Thanks for sharing.

kelly - Beautiful family! Love the group shot:-) Totally inspired me to look for a trampoline park at the beach for next week, since our spring break will be a little cold as well!
(The story with the coach actually made me tear up. Am I a sap or what? But the sisterly pride combined with the generosity of the coach’s spirit were so sweet to me!)

Jeane M. - That was rather fun! Love the smiles and precious moments.

christy - Looks like an awesome spring break! Love the photo with all 5 kids.
You all need to plan at trip out West, to Phoenix. My sister owns a trampoline park out here.

Rach - I remember the first time I ate a half a slab of ribs all by myself! I was about Annie’s age and it was awesome. My parents said it was the quietest I had ever been at the dinner table.

Amy - Well, i just snorted out loud. Yes, I understand your trampoline dilemma. Boy, do I ever! And here’s what’s funny: I just started a Rebounding class at the gym. Ever done it? It’s a workout. On a trampoline. And I’ve seen some YouTube videos of people Rebounding, so casual…so fun. No, that’s not our class. It is some of the most intense workouts I’ve ever done! And let me just say….Poise pads and I have become BFFs. And I ain’t a’lyin’….. But if it trims my saddlebags, then BFFs we shall be.

lauren - i loved this….those are the best kinds of vacations….what a blessing.
and after 3 kids…i feel ya.

Mel - So many things.!! I had no idea trampoline parks existed, but now that I do I’m finding one! Also, SAMs club is the best place to take hungry kids to eat. Also, you have such a beautiful eye for capturing the details of your life. I just love reading your posts and seeing those details through your lens.

Alicia @ La Famille - i love fun trips like that…just easy and fun! 🙂

Amanda@studio1404.com - Love that you love all these wonderful places! I was born and raised in KC and take them for granted. WOW! What a great town! Your kids are DARLING!!!

stephtrow@yahoo.com - You were in KC at the Legends right by my house! Too bad I wasn’t shopping that day. I enjoy reading your blog because we live in the same state, you have a strong faith, are a great mom, and have super ideas and insights to the little things in life. Maybe I’ll run into ya next time you’re in KC.

Laura O - It is so weird to see you in all these places! I live in Lawrence and I have been to all of them. I agree Sarah’s is the best around! Skyzone is AWESOME!

Tiffany - Love it all Meg. Especially that photo of all 5 kids. What a wonderful family! Glad you had such a wonderful time!

Ashley - My favorite pic is the wrestling with Craig on his phone oblivious. So true over here too. So true. Love that shot.

Marci - Love, love, love your blog and this post! We are a huge basketball and trampoline family (boy into basketball and our little girl is a gymnast). What a cute story about the KU basketball coach. I had to share it with my son :-).

Beth Ann - (and moms with multiple kids, you can do it! I have had 3 kids and you just go to the restroom before and take a few breaks :))

Beth Ann - My kids and I LOVE LOVE LOVE SkyZone! They have one where I live. I do the SkyRobics exercise classes and love them! My thighs melted away, that was until I tripped and broke my foot and am waiting for it to heal, but I’ll be back! I, as an mid-to-late 30’s adult, want to have my next birthday there 🙂

Heather - I agree that Sarah’s Fabrics in Lawrence is the best!

Michelle from Australia - When we were in America in 2010, I was ill. And had to miss out on a lunch at The Cheesecake Factory 🙁 So when we came back in 2012, I made a direct line for dinner. At The Cheesecake FActory. And oh my goodness, it was wonderful. Worth waiting nearly two years for 🙂

jennibell - Wow! What a *perfect* spring break 🙂

Angela - I would eat at Sam’s over T-Rex Cafe any day of the week! It is way overpriced for the quality. Count yourself lucky for a long wait to keep you from eating there. 🙂

kerry - Wow! Looks like you had an amazing spring break!! Love the pic of all 5 of your brood together – it’s so nice to get a sneak peek of Lauren again too 🙂 Can’t believe those size 23 shoes……. that guy must be a giant!
Happy Easter Duerksens, Kerry xx

Charla - Even though you can’t trampoline you CAN run!!! Lucky girl! After having my kids trampolines and running are both OUT.

Lisa M. - Great pictures! Looks and sounds like you had a alot of fun. Thanks for sharing!

Kelly - I want to go to an indoor trampoline park! Maybe I should wait until I’m not 9 months pregnant – due any day. hmmm . . . or maybe that would jump start things no pun intended. 🙂 Kelly

jen - loved this so much! and loved the comment about jumping and sneezing…same boat over here!!! looks like you guys had a blast. you are such a good mom. happy monday to you.

Dara - did you go to the sky zone next to the antique mall? I think there’s a few locations. we love the legends. haven’t been to the college basketball experience yet!

Lori Austin - What a HAPPY post. 🙂
I love that Annie was so proud of her brother. Sweet.
We are having a staying home for spring break. 10″ of snow
kind ruin outdoor plans…..boo!

Gale - It looks like you had a super fun time – it was fun to share it on IG since you were in my neck of the woods! 🙂 Sarah’s Fabrics = hands down best fabric store anywhere in the Midwest!! (and I’ve looked!! LOL)

Sarah@ This Farm Family's Life - I loved this post and all the pictures! Vacations with no set place to be are the best! So cool that you got to meet Bill Self!

Rebekah - Looks like awesome family time! Wish i had a fabric store like that anywhere near me! The closest is an hour drive with not a great selection!
PS-I totally understand the *no sneezing policy*. I have twin boys.

Tracie - A trampoline park just opened near us and my brother wants to go. I told him that a 37 year old who has had 2 children cannot do it. He didn’t get it!

Blakeley - Even though I have been in Virginia since I graduated (20 years?!?) Your photos of the Nelson make me miss KC! I grew up right off of the Plaza. When I come to visit this summer I am going to look up that trampoline park. The kids will love it!

Patti Mullican - Looks like a great time was had by all! We have a Sky Zone here, but have never been – going to be on our must-do list for Spring Break! Is the College B’ball Experience a permanent exhibit? My husband would love to visit it. BTW, his fav Illini coach has been Bill Self!

Sarah W. - Looks like such a fun little vacation!!
Annie looks so big in that picture of the 5 of them together. I love that picture of all of them!
Trampoline park = awesomeness! I immediately went to search for one in our area, my daughter would LOVE that.

Tracy - Oh how fun! It’s fun to see a post about my own city (I live in KC) and places I’ve been. You packed a LOT into your trip!

roganne - looks like so much fun!! wishing we had an indoor trampoline park and fabric store like that around here!!

Melissa - Everyone is so tall and beautiful!
Do you cry about how grown up your kids are getting? I would and I don’t even have kids yet.

amanda - You didn’t miss anything not eating at T-Rex. We ate at the one in Disneyworld and while the food was not *bad*, it was so not worth the insane price. The place is cool, but you can see it without having to pay to eat in it! Wise choice.
We at Sam’s for lunch, yesterday, btw. lol

Tara - What a great Spring Break! Looks like tons of fun!!

Linda - Looks like an awesome spring break. you gave me some good ideas for ours next week!

Sherry - I love this. I have four-8, 6, 4, and four months (a girl and three boys)…while I’m thankful for their littleness right now, this post made me excited for when they are older too.

Lindsey - Looks like a grand time! Makes me want to plan a vacation!

rebecca - Glad you had so much fun!!! Just be careful. We have a trampoline park here and have had many injuries…two grown women have shattered their knee caps! I don’t know how much longer ours will be in business!

Kristin S - How many children are in that wrestling pic?

Susan - We are getting a trampoline park in our neighborhood in the next few weeks! What would we do without Old Navy? Sam’s Club is our go do for eating out because they are cheap and I love their hot dogs! So if you ever come to Fort Worth, you are covered!

Allison - Looks like so much fun! I love the part about the trampoline park — too funny!

Laura H. - Oh Meg, I just love all of this! It is so hard to get everyone together in one place ( my oldest now works, so tougher yet) your pictures just ooze happiness all over the place!
LOVE your blog! Thanks for sharing your happiness!

justme - one of your first comments on goggles . . . . Goggles changed my life! (That is NO exaggeration) I used to hate the water basically because of water in my eyes. I bought goggles and have been doing serious summer lap swimming and/or water treading for a number of years. Best toning exercise EVER. A great tan and, AND no sweating! What could be better!?

DebZorn - The whole family together is pretty special. The older they get, the harder it is to do. It looks like you had a really great time. The picture of the five kids together is perfect. Thanks for sharing your vacation.

elma - WOW what a vacation!!1 LOVE the pictures you took!!

Seriously Sassy Mama - What a fun place. I think my husband and I would probably have more fun than our three girls at the trampoline park.

Colleen - Looks like a great family trip…you crack me up about Sky Zone…I know exactly what you mean! LOL…and I only have 3 kids!

Jamie - Your family vacation was photographed well. And Mr. D is dreamy! Your children look like a lot of fun.

Tanya - That’s a happy feel-good post. I liked it 🙂

Sharla - Sky Zone is where every bday party my boys go to is. They don’t leave the dodgeball court! Looks like you had a great trip! I bet that was exciting to see Bill Self – Annie’s question was so cute. Too bad the boys weren’t there for the pic with him!

Courtney - Sarahs is the best ever fabric shop!! So fun to see someone “visit” our town and do things I didnt even know we had, sky zone seems awesome!

tiffany gardner - you always remind me to live in whatever season i’m in because it WILL change. with a 9, 7 and 2 year old… our “trips” aren’t always the most pleasant. but i am learning to love the moments in those trips that are wonderful. thanks for sharing your life with us and encouraging me to keep going.

Sonja - That looks like such a fun trip! I looked up skyzone and there’s one close-ish to my house… I think my son would LOVE it.

alamama - LOVE these, but my favorite is the photo with your five kids! We only have two and that can be hard to get them in a shot. I love your blog. Thanks for sharing your life, heart and talents with us. Have a great day.

Sara - I am NOT wishing my life away, but I’m excited for vacations with big kids. 🙂 What a sweet time with family it looks like you had!

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spring break going on over here.

March 20, 2013

we are on spring break from school this week.
we decided to take a little vacation with the kids to get a break from the same old thing.
it was very laid back and deciding IN THE MOMENT what we would do next.
we left on saturday… we had planned to leave friday but couldn't get ourselves gathered by then.
(typical duerksen family move)
and came back late tuesday night.

i was going to open my shop today but we had so much fun just being together the last four days
that i didn't have any time to work at all.
so i never got into the shop to finish up the details.

isn't that a great problem to have?
having too much fun with my kids?
i would say so.

i am going to try for Friday at NOON.

Annie's class had a program where they were each dressed as their Famous American they reported on.

she could practically be Theodore Roosevelt's twin!

the whole class was adorable all dressed in different costumes they came up with.
each one stood in front of all the parents, gave three clues about their character and the parents wrote down our guesses….i did not get them all right.

they wrote these long reports after doing several days of research.

i know Annie was so nervous to stand and speak but she did GREAT!
we were very proud of her.

we were even served fruit punch and cookies by our famous americans.

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Jenna - Super impressed with Annie!
And it’s okay, I’m having so much fun with my baby on spring break that I forgot to check your shop yesterday anyway. Great problem to have!!

Gale - Fun with family is WAY more important! Glad you had a fun trip – it was fun to see your IG pics!! Besides, I’m off Friday and can watch (I e. stalk!) your shop better then!! 🙂

Jack - I’ve learned some American History today! Looking forward to the shop opening on Friday!

misty - I’ve been reading your blog for years & I just really felt OLD reading this post. I can’t believe how big Annie is! She is such a beautiful little girl 🙂
ps- this is random
What happened to your friend Laura’s blog {pieceofcake}?? I had a post from her bookmarked about marriage that I thought was so inspirational. I was going to direct a friend to it today & her blog isn’t there anymore. I haven’t tried to read it in for.ev.er., but I was surprised when it was gone.

Karen Gerstenberger - I love her report, and I learned some things from it. Well done, Annie!

Tiffany - What a proud mama you must be! It’s adorable how she dotted her “i”s with a star in the word America! Glad you’ve had great family time!

tiffany gardner - ADORABLE!!!

betsy - Annie is a GREAT writer! Some of my fourth grade students wouldn’t be able to come up with that long of a report after days of research.
Glad you all enjoyed the Spring Break vacation. I’m hanging in KC for my break, and I’m in complete denial that more snow is coming tomorrow. Seriously?!?!?!
🙂

Tanya - That report was great! She did a fantastic job – and she has very neat printing 🙂

Debbie Hargadon - I LOVE second grade! At least my kids did this in 2nd grade. Amelia Earhart. 🙂 It was 5 minutes ago that you were stressing about her leaving for KINDERGARTEN! She is not even mine and the time is FLYING. good grief. 🙂 LOVED her report! That is a keeper! Thanks so much for sharing it.

Sarah{Handbags*N*Pigtails} - She looks great! We just had oral reports at Family Night last week. And this week has been Fun Week at school. (Since its a Christian school), yesterday was Favorite Bible Character Day. We had everyone from Mary Magdalene to Jethro(who came with a stuffed sheep!) to Jesus’ mother Mary(an American Girl Bitty Baby doll played Jesus) to King Josiah and more. The kids have had a blast-they’re so fun!

Becky - What a great report! You must be so proud. I didn’t know his wife and mom died on the same day… can you imagine?!!

Becky - I love how she dotted the “i” in American with stars 🙂

Kristin S - Well, that explains why nothing has happened as I’ve refreshed your etsy store all day long. So glad the reason is time with family. That’s a good one. 🙂

Seriously Sassy Mama - Fruit punch by a famous American would definitely have been a highlight for me. How fun!

Tanya H - That’s awesome that she’s doing that much work at this age! My son is in 5th grade and just did his first report (equally funny for his level, lol) and they do a wax museum, similar to this, at the end of the year.
Happy Spring Break! 😀

Tracy - Good job, Annie!!
Will you share where you went on vacation? I’m always looking for inspiration for last minute getaways with my 4 kids (close to your kids’ ages) and husband. Please share!

Penny - Here is the link http://youtu.be/FyJZqHyKKIw

Penny - What no Martin Van Buren– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyJZqHyKKIw 🙂
I think her report was wonderful. And I never knew his wife and mother died the same day, how tragic!

Shannon - What a fun thing for Annie to participate in, I bet the parents got a kick out of the kids all dressed up! Glad you guys got to have some fun family time, looking forward to the shop opening on Friday 😉

iralee - he was a pretty important dude, especially if the ‘spanish american war would still be going on if he were still alive’ !! lol- this is so cute!! my son (8) wrote a short story about martin luthur king, jr. my fav line of his was that ‘his sister knew him before he had the big dream’ haha i LOVE kids writing! its the best!!!

Heather Simnitt - Ok – loving that you are loving time with the fam. love that. was so excited to visit your shop today, so not loving the delay in store opening. just keepin’ it real. Friday? Noon? will need to set my phone alarm for this…..

CathyC - Your Theo. Roosevelt is so cool! My son’s 3rd grade class is doing the same thing in April. He will be Thomas Edison. Can’t wait.
Also, can’t wait till Friday!!!
Have a great day!!!

Shauna - Last night I actually had a dream that your shop opened but there were all sorts of strange things for sale, no cute pillows or rainbow hoodies! actually, it was more like a nightmare! Haha!!
Glad you are having some quality family time 🙂

Mel - What an absolutely beautiful reason to delay doing work. Keep enjoying your lovely family.

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saturday.

March 9, 2013

i have been working on blog stuff… shop stuff… craft weekend planning.
it's been more of a working week than i wanted.
oh well.
it's pretty great work so i will stop complaining.

i was planning out the next set of pillows to be made for my shop.
i have a lot more fabric than i knew….

they are going to be SO CUTE!!

coming SOON in the shop… LOTS of PRINTS.
8 x10s and 11x14s…

also in the shop…. BIG CANVAS WRAPPED PRINTS!! woo-hoo!

i have rainbow hoodies….

and bunting….

and pillows and MORE pillows.

and even some vintage stuff….

i will be SUPER HAPPY to get it all up online for you.
it's coming VERY soon.

like… days away.

so exciting!!!

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ok… i TOTALLY forgot to tell you about how you can be a part of Jess's Joyful Life Library Project.

here are words from Jess on her blog:
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SO…. there is only one more day to donate and be able to be entered in her MAJOR AWESOME GIVEAWAY!

Read all about the details for Cora's LIbrary and the entire Joyful Life Project HERE. AND HERE.
it's really special.

and i am so slow… i am going NOW to purchase my books to donate.
🙂

please join me.

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Courtney - I’m excited for your shop! I’m super excited for your shop! I wish you had prints that were 4×6 or 5×7 though.

tara - can not wait til your shop opens. the end.

Michele - When? When? When? Anxiously awaiting news of the shop being open!

Stephany W. - where do you buy your beautiful fabric? i love all of it!

Gina - I refuse to make my own bunting because I know that anything you make will be ten times better! Can’t wait!!

msmith3030@woh.rr.com - I am so excited for the shop! Congrat!
Melissa

Beth Anne - So are you saying that I can buy my own Watercolor canvas photo?! Because I seriously want to steal yours every single time it shows up in one of your photos!
So gorgeous.

Kristina Abel - Well… there goes my tax return!!! I’m buying a new couch and NEED some of those pillows for it and my bedroom. Chip chop… can’t wait!!!

Julie - Can not wait for the shop! I was just thinking of sending you an e-mail to ask if you would ever consider selling prints of the paint box. Yippee!

Sarah - CanNOT wait for the shop!!!!!

Jaime ♥ Raising up Rubies - Meg! all of your product is just so so beautiful! makes a crafty girls’ heart go pitter patter 🙂 heehee ♥ Happy Monday!

jack - Can’t wait for the grand opening!

Rachel - Ohmylord… pompom trim. I’m a goner!
Love all the color – I needed this smile for today!

Stephanie - Please tell me the hoodies are in adult sizes!!!

Sarah@ This Farm Family's Life - I so want one or two or three of those rainbow hoodies. Love the gumball machine canvas. It looks like the gumball machine looks 3-D.

Janelle - I was one of the lucky ones to get a rainbow sweatshirt for my daughter during your last sale. The little squirt lost it at school. I was heartbroken! So torn now…should I try to get her a new one? Or teach her a lesson about responsibility?!

Adrienne s - So so so EXCITED!! I was just fawning over your bubble gum and paint print thinking about emailing you about them. Anxiously waiting for the shop to open!

Barbara (WA) - I laughed aloud when I saw the photo to accompany “i have a lot more fabric than i knew….” 🙂 Please give us a heads up when you have your new things on etsy. I am eyeing that barn photo. Thanks!

Su@TheIntentionalHome - too excited about the canvas wrapped prints and the larger 11 by 14 prints. . .love the bubblegume machine and the watercolors and the globes. . oh me. . .such a teaser of a post. . . I hope I do not miss the sale this time 🙂 Blessings on your hands and creativity as you work. . .

Katy Jo - SOOOOOO excited for the shop to open! Who needs paychecks??? Cause all of mine is going to that wonderfulness!!!

erin - oh em gee. i am pumped!!! i have been looking for something comparable to your canvas prints for almost two years. i have even emailed you about them! i really, really, really hope i’m able to get them. thank you so much for having an amazing store!

beth k. - I have missed your sales in the past due to work or other obligations, so am excited to do some shopping this year. 🙂 I am new to this, so was wondering how you pay for it? Sorry if this is a dumb question, just not sure. Thanks!

notmothert - can’t wait for the watercolor paint set canvas to hang above my daybed, and a few of your pillows!

Lisa M. - Can’t wait for your shop to open! So much fun stuff!

Linda - SO excited for your shop! Last time I was on vacation and totally missed everything. Can’t wait!!

Sarah Wolfe - Oh, and very excited about the prints especially. What a great idea to sell them 🙂

Sarah Wolfe - You’ve been busy! Please don’t tell me you’re sewing all that in your spare time or I’m gonna feel really lazy 😉

missy - Oh how I wish to have all the source info for your yummy fabric choices!!!!

Mrs. B. - I really want one of your prints or canvas pictures for the red brick wall in my kitchen…

Heather Simnitt - Can’t wait until you open up your shop……plans to make several purchases!

Tiffany - My, you have been busy! You will have one of the most happy etsy shops ever with all of those goodies!

Felicity - Oh my, I can’t wait to get my hands on a rainbow hoodie! Are they in adult sizes?
Xx

Organic Aspirations - Lovely!!

Chrissie Grace - I can’t wait for that watercolor print! I’ve been drooling over it forever! 😉

Kristin S - Yea for shop additions!

jamie - i so need an 11×14 of the bubble gum machine and paints! you’ve been a busy girl. on a totally random side note: the hubs ran his second 5K last weekend. first one in the freezing cold snow. i was so nervous. he said it was super hard to catch his breath, he coughed A LOT after the run, and he was very tired and sore all day. his first 5K was in much warmer weather {thanksgiving in alabama}

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instys.

March 3, 2013

two weeks of instagrams….

Seis

how did your week go?

are you ready for monday?

i have not been running but tomorrow is the day to start back up.
it is TIME.

we went to lunch after church and it was the best lunch the seven of us have had in a VERY long time.
the food was good but it was the first time in a loooong time that there was no fighting, whining or complaining from anyone.

it. was. BEAUTIFUL.

it was the kind of hour that can pull you through months of disappointments.
a shimmering glimmer of hope.
ahhhhh.

thank you lord for that lunch!

my little girls have been playing upstairs now for several hours together and it is so nice.
i love when they get lost in their make believe world together.

i am going to create this week…. i miss making things.
so i am doing it.

i am going to make something everyday this week.

i don't know what just yet but…. SOMETHING.

monday – friday.

you should too! you and i will both feel awesome by saturday.

ready… set…. GO!

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Tiffany - Oh how I wish I could create each day this week. Heck, I’d be happy for one day! My fingers and toes are crossed for a snow day tomorrow. That would be my perfect chance!

Kori - ha. all i’m making is space…going through closets and selling stuff on craigslist and getting ready to jump on the garage sale bandwagon in order to feel less controlled by stuff come summertime!
your type of ‘making’ sounds like more fun though. 🙂

Jenny - Darn it…. I meant blog admirer!

Jenny - I am just a bog admirer, but I would love to see what you make every day.

Judy P - THANK YOU, for your blog!!!! It really makes me happy every time I read it! :0) I love rainbows, and I love all the beautiful pictures, ideas, EVERYTHING I find here!!! You are SO inspiring in so many ways….thanks so much!! Judy

Tanya H - Must have been something in the air…across the nation, haha. My kids spent yesterday getting along planning surprises for my birthday. There was NO fighting the whole day! YEAY!

Kelly - Love the instagrams! I am with you…going to make something everyday this week (besides dinner haha!). It’s been three weeks of no creating… on a trip with the hub… all the packing and unpacking and planning for leaving kids at home, plus one kid birthday… so no creating… and that’s not good for the soul! It’s time to get creative 😀

Tracy Fisher - Enjoy your CREATIVE week!
-tracy

Alisa - I am making these this week and adding candles. I love candles. have you made them before?
http://www.ahappyplacecalledhome.com/home/2011/8/28/grape-jelly-and-salsa.html
Have a good time!
Alisa

Laura H - Great pictures! Today I am off from school( I am an aide) and I have decided to make one of those banners out of fabric scraps that you see all over Pinterest. Mine will have a “vintage” feel! LOVE your blog! You make me want to put all my colored pencils/ribbons/paints into glass jars and spin around the room in all the prettiness. It’s a sickness….I know

Heather Simnitt - Replying to self here – forgot to mention that I am really liking your hair in these photos….maybe it’s the longer swept bangs?

Heather Simnitt - Well, I won’t be creating anything this week. Hubby is off all but one day (crazy ER schedule) and we are going to do the lessons with the girls, clean out shelves and caulk and paint trim and get this house totally in order before it’s time to start working in the yard. We’re also heading to the Truman Museum in Independence since we’re studying the presidents right now and just wrapped up on Truman last week. Presidential museums are so very cool!
So, maybe I will be creating, now that I think about it. I’ll be creating space in my home and beauty in freshly painted trim! 😉

molly - my two older girls (8 and 5) played together all weekend. it was glorious. it makes my hear so happy. they even slept together last night. i am with you on this create something week! i take your challenge!

Jackie - Hope you will be sharing all that you make. I will be creating to. Have several projects that I need to finish. It is just so cold outside, and some require painting that would be better done outside. Maybe warmer days are on the way. Have a blessed week.

Bree - As with the previous comments.. I think I’m going to take the challenge too! Oh my.. 😉 How I miss creating! (No ones fault but my own!) Thank you! Have a blessed week!

Su@TheIntentionalHome - Would love to see what you create everyday 🙂 And I think I am going to do it too. Yesterday, my daughter and I painted a cute canvas together. . .today I will create too. . it does make me feel better. . I feel more connected to The Creator when I create

kerry - love the poster Meg! ‘Life does not have to be perfect to be Wonderful!’
Oh how I live for those peaceful hours……we’re struggling at dinner time at the moment – how I long for the hours they don’t fight, whine or complain!
Best I get creating to calm myself down 🙂
Have a great week,
Kerry x

Jack - I agree with Julie – a great challenge for this week! Love the ‘cheer up’ t-shirt too!

Brooke - Great idea! Does making your enchiladas count? Ha! Because that is on my TO DO list, for sure. They look soooo yummy! We have been in craft mode here lately……it is so much fun to keep crafting when ALL the supplies are spread ALL over the table. Making one more craft always sounds way more fun than picking it all up and putting it all away! 🙂 Show us what you make.

denise@victory rd. - i would like to feel awesome. what could i create?
yeah, for girls playing together sweetly, and for 1 hour of a happy lunch with your family.
thanks for reminding me to delight in the little things today.

Amy K. - I’m in! If I count one project in two parts, I’m on a good roll with two days in a row already… it has been tooooo long!

Elaine - Sunday evenings are hard for me…I struggle to get organized and wrap my head around preparing us all to venture back out into world. I love the weekends when we have a slower pace. But, you have inspired me to embrace it and put a smile on my face. Monday is coming, whether I am ready or not, might as well step up and take control! Happy creating…have a wonderful week:)

Stephanie - I am not on IG, but I enjoy looking at yours.
Love the pic of your kids at the table.
Your feet are like half the size of your husband’s. are his that big, or are yours that small?
Making something everyday this week…..hmmmm….might inspire me to clean up my sewing closet.

tara - love your instagram shots all in one post…
i usually catch all of them on IG, but it is so cool to see them all lined up.
I’m telling you, I love IG….I’ve been able to get to know some fellow bloggers so much better than I’m able to through blogging. love it.
kudos for making something everyday. do you think i can count making dinner and making beds everyday count? yeah, probably not, right? 🙂

Jaime ♥ Raising up Rubies - Yay! I’m with ya! Makin’ something every. single. day. Thanks for the inspiration girl! ♥

Jenn - I think we will do just that!
Thanks for inspiring us to create:)

Terri - I’m thinking of making a fabric wrapped word this week like the ones that you make during craft weekend. Can you tell me what gauge wire you use please? I’m always so impressed how they turn out. It’s fun to see the words that people choose too. I haven’t decided on a word yet. Oh……. Love you blog!!!!!

Southern Gal - Love the pictures. Those family times make life easier. Are you just now taking down your Christmas tree?

angela - you just inspired me.

Rebecca - Your cheary post makes me want to conquer Monday!

Cheryl Jaeger - We’ve had 6 snow days in the past two school weeks, so I have been in my sewing happy place for an extended time. I don’t want it to end (back to school tomorrow), so I’m going to work on something creative every morning before the kids wake. I mean it!

Debbie S. - I have set a goal to cook dinner every night this week. Which would be seven nights more than last week :). And I love your Instagram photos…I just downloaded the Walgreens app and had a huge stack of Instagram pictures printed. Yay me!

Julie - I think I need to set myself that goal – to make something everyday – whether it be crafting or baking something yummy for my kids. There is something to be said for that feeling of personal satisfaction when you have achieved something.

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enchiladas…of a different kind

March 1, 2013

i am not talking about THESE spicy green sauce enchiladas today.
but… have you made that recipe?
it is probably my favorite meal ever…so so SO good!
we have it at craft weekend often and so many of you have made that recipe.
it’s DELISH!

(goes perfect with a margarita)

today i had another recipe i have been making forever that i want to share.

we call them Sour Cream Enchiladas.

pretty creative name, i know.

these are the ingredients you will need….

i hope by now you are used to my generic food brand choices.

as long as my kids eat it then i am not going to worry about brand names.
EVEN when the generic name is Nice ‘n Cheesy…..

i call it Velveeta in the recipe below.
i don’t want to confuse you if were looking for the Nice ‘n Cheesy. HA!

NOTE: this recipe can be made with chicken OR ground beef.

today i am showing the chicken dish but we make it exactly the same way when we use the ground beef.

first you cook the chicken (or brown the ground beef)
i usually just cook chicken in the crockpot in the day and shred it up when im ready to cook dinner.

add the cheese, soup, the evaporated milk and the sour cream to a seperate bowl.

then microwave for 5 minutes.
it melts all together and is a cheesy cream sauce.

*** you SHOULD add the can of Rotel here but my family is picky and half of them don’t like the Rotel. ***

add one cup of the sauce to the chicken (or beef) and mix it around to coat the meat.

pour a small amount of the sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 pan… just enough to cover the bottom
and this way the tortillas don’t stick to the pan.

(question: is this the most monotone set of photos you have ever seen? the lovely golden kitchen at the farm house is the same color as cheese sauce….)

fill tortillas with chicken/cheese mixture, roll up and place side by side in the pan.
(my pan is actually 10×13 so it’s a little bigger than usual)

now here is where my family makes meals confusing….
i pour the cheese sauce over HALF the enchiladas and THEN i add a can of Rotel (spicy tomatoes & green chiles) to the sauce because my kids don’t like spicy food.

then i pour the rest of the sauce with the spice over the other half of the pan.

i HIGHLY suggest you put the Rotel in from the very beginning but if your kids are picky like mine and you still want to eat spicy food then it’s worth it.

Bake it for 30 minutes at 350 and the top is bubbly golden brown… but not crispy on top.

This meal is super yummy.

and cheesey.

and very delish when you serve it with black beans and rice…and salsa on top.

but my kids don’t eat that either so i just made myself some broccoli instead.

and i realize now that i spelled “spicy” wrong in the recipe.
whoops.

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Melissa - Good. Good on ya. Sheesh.

Melissa - I love that you use generic and processed foods….shows real life. Not everyone can cook name brand, organically, fresh food all the dang time. And if you can, well then goon on ya…but don’t bash the ones who don’t for whatever reason. Everyone is trying to fight the good fight. As moms and women let’s lift each other up, and not tear each other down. That’s all. I’ll step down off my soap box. 😉 🙂

Judy - YUMMY!!! What do you put with the chicken to cook it in the crockpot??

Julie S - Is the Kroger brand Velveeta as good as actual Velveeta? I tried a store brand years ago and it definitely wasn’t the same. My family loves chicken enchiladas. I may have to try this recipe.

Debbie Smallie - Made these tonight…everyone loved them 🙂 Used a rotisserie chicken from Sam’s..saved me time and for $5-ish it didn’t break the bank. YUM-O!

Suzanne G. - Thank you, Meg! I know what we’re trying in our house this week. We also use Great Value brand from Walmart and my family can’t tell the difference.

Tanya H - http://dinnersandthings.blogspot.com/2011/03/sour-cream-enchiladas.html this is my version, haha, very close! 🙂 This was my favorite dinner growing up- often for my birthdays!

kellyk - I read your blog on occasion and always bite my tongue. I am guessing buying generic brands is to save money or to support a large family, understood. I am also guessing that using processed foods is done for the same reason. But please, substitute actual tomatoes and peppers for the rotel and use actual cheese instead of processed cheese food. Your kids will thank you for it! The single most important thing we can spend our money on is the food we put into our (and our kids’) bodies.

Laura H. - I just made something similar to these yesterday. I have three kids. One won’t eat anything “weird” like this, one will eat anything as long as it is “meaty”, and one is a vegetarian(like me) I made some with chicken, and some with black beans. My hubs will eat anything! I must say now that my kids are teenagers and can drive, they are hardly home for dinner. Getting harder and harder to plan meals. LOVE your blog!
Have you ever made monkey bread and called that dinner? Is that weird? Am I weird? I serve fruit along with it. There, now I feel better!

Tiffany - Mmmm… Sounds good! Thanks for sharing!

stacy - Both recipes sounds good. I looooove enchiladas. A lot. The more sour cream & cheese, the better. Thanks for sharing.

jody - Thank you. Other families w picky eaters like mine…I think this is so great – I am laughing bc I do the SAME thing!! my kids don’t like spicy & they would not eat beans if their lives were at stake!! Really, sometimes I feel most important resource Moms have are IDEAS FOR SUPPER – bc everyday I dread it!!!!! And I can NOT make another chicken nugget!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Kimberlee Jost - I used to make these years ago—
rich and good. Totally forgot about them!

Sarah M. - I put my rotel in the blender and then it just adds color, no texture. So Yummy!

Deanne - Too funny….I just finished getting out the ingredients to make this recipe
for our church carry-in meal on Sunday and then sat down to look at your blog. The only differences between your recipe and mine is that I use green chiles instead of Rotel and mushroom soup instead of chicken.

Lori Austin - Yummo! We will be trying this. Thanks!

jen - thanks for sharing! i love finding new, quick & easy recipes! i’m meal planning tomorrow (wild saturday night for me!) and this will will be added to the week! thanks!

Jacci in Ohio - You’re the cutest. And I love seeing your golden beige dinner in your golden beige kitchen 🙂 I love that you’re always “this is me” and that’s that. Thanks for the recipe!

Katey Deasy - Oohh looks really kid friendly. Thanks!

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