Oh goodness, and I said I was going to get better at blogging on a regular basis... riiiiighhhhhhhtttt...
I have a new job! One that fits me so much better. I am now working at a local (very local) vet clinic. It'd day 3 of work for me and I already love it. I am sure it will have its emotional challenges as I am such an animal lover, but I already feel so much more comfortable and in my element.
The hubs is at that point in his schooling where he is beginning to scout out residency programs. I have a feeling I won't be seeing too much of him over the next few months :(
Pinterest is as faithful as always... I find recipes daily that I want to try. Next up to try and post is "Apple Brownies" As much as I dislike Martha Stewart, this one sounds like a winner to me.
The weather is getting colder here and the leaves are falling off the trees. We got a little color out of them this year, and last weekend we made a trip to Galena, IL to meet up with the 'rents. It was a beautiful drive. If you've never been to Galena, I highly recommend you look it up and visit someday.
Tonight we're having homemade chicken noodle soup. Perfect for a day like today.
Halloween is on its way! I'll have lots of fun recipes to share with you, and hopefully some pictures of our costumes we have picked out!
Just an update from the Midwest Wife. I hope all my friends out there are well!
In God's Love,
Kenz
Thursday, October 11, 2012
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Autumn Is Here...
True to form it takes me a MONTH before I post. Oh my goodness. And I said I was going to get better at this...
Well, fall is definitely in the air up here in the north country and with fall comes some of my favorite activities: day trips look at the beautiful colors, long walks at night with the cool air, bonfires, picking out pumpkins, trying out every pumpkin oriented recipe under the sun, hunting for new crock pot recipes (and thanks to pinterest this will be a lot easier!), football games (believe it or not I actually wanted to go to my homecoming this year) harvest, and APPLE PICKING!!!!!!
My family has a tradition of going out to the local apple orchard and picking a bushel full of apples and picking up a jug or two of cider (and a honey stick to top it off). Just a couple years ago I took the Hubs along for the first time. Here are some pictures from his first Hinegardner's experience
And to take the edge off after a cool day? Why Hot Totties of course! Super simple...
Well, fall is definitely in the air up here in the north country and with fall comes some of my favorite activities: day trips look at the beautiful colors, long walks at night with the cool air, bonfires, picking out pumpkins, trying out every pumpkin oriented recipe under the sun, hunting for new crock pot recipes (and thanks to pinterest this will be a lot easier!), football games (believe it or not I actually wanted to go to my homecoming this year) harvest, and APPLE PICKING!!!!!!
My family has a tradition of going out to the local apple orchard and picking a bushel full of apples and picking up a jug or two of cider (and a honey stick to top it off). Just a couple years ago I took the Hubs along for the first time. Here are some pictures from his first Hinegardner's experience
And to take the edge off after a cool day? Why Hot Totties of course! Super simple...
Hot Totties
1 mug of hot cider
1 shot of brandy (or more ;) )
2 cinnamon sticks
The Hubs and I have also taken to picking out pumpkins. A couple years ago we went and picked out pumpkins and did our first carving together...
I also LOVE to decorate for fall. Its my most favorite time of year. It seems like everything wonderful happens in the fall and its just so beautiful and kind of romantic.
This year we went and bought a HUGE pumpkin. I hope to pick up a couple mums too and we might even try handing out halloween candy! A first for me since my parents never really liked the holiday. I am looking forward to munching popcorn and snuggling in with the Hubs to watch scary movies.
What is YOUR favorite thing about fall? If you like decorating too, check out my "Happy Holiday's" board on pinterest. I'm the Midwest Wife!
In Gods Love,
Kenz
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Indecisive...
I've been so bad at blogging lately. Seems like there aren't enough hours in the day for all the things you need to get done, much less the fun little things you want to do.
So many uncertainties lately. The Hubs will be done with medical school at the end of November, but we have no idea where that will lead us. So many things we need to figure out. Will we stay here? Will we move back to Iowa? Will we even be able to stay in the Midwest or will we have to move back to New York?! (oh please no!)
I thought we had it all figured out. I would drop in hours at work in January when I start school and by that time the Hubs will have a job so it wouldn't be that big of a deal. Indecisive... I hate that word. Indecisive: characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided. Not decisive or conclusive. Lacking definition; vague or indistinct. Thats what it means, and that is EXACTLY what we are right now. Well, being a woman I had this figured out long ago, but since I know the future of his career weighs heavily on him, I do my level best to support him in the decisions he makes for our family. I just wish we had a solid plan so I feel like we could move forward with things a little bit. I so hate limbo.
Do we stay here? I don't know...
I find myself growing increasingly sick of my work situation. Why oh WHY didn't I just stick it out and get my architecture degree the first time around? But God is good, and He has been so giving in this journey of mine. So His timing is definitely best. I can't wait to be done with these jobs that get me no where fast.
Babies seem to be the theme as of late. My best friend is welcoming her first little one into the world in December, a college friend (who introduced the Hubs and I) is having their first one at the end of January, my sister in law is due at the end of February, and lets not forget our precious new little niece whom we have waited and prayed for for so long...shes here and healthy and cute as a button! And all my bloggy friends out there who are growing by the day! Ah babies...
But thats another entry for another time...
Well, since its my day off I should do something constructive around here!
I hope you all have a wonderful day! I hope to get a new camera before too long and share my fall decorations with ya'll!
In Gods Love,
Kenz
So many uncertainties lately. The Hubs will be done with medical school at the end of November, but we have no idea where that will lead us. So many things we need to figure out. Will we stay here? Will we move back to Iowa? Will we even be able to stay in the Midwest or will we have to move back to New York?! (oh please no!)
I thought we had it all figured out. I would drop in hours at work in January when I start school and by that time the Hubs will have a job so it wouldn't be that big of a deal. Indecisive... I hate that word. Indecisive: characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided. Not decisive or conclusive. Lacking definition; vague or indistinct. Thats what it means, and that is EXACTLY what we are right now. Well, being a woman I had this figured out long ago, but since I know the future of his career weighs heavily on him, I do my level best to support him in the decisions he makes for our family. I just wish we had a solid plan so I feel like we could move forward with things a little bit. I so hate limbo.
Do we stay here? I don't know...
I find myself growing increasingly sick of my work situation. Why oh WHY didn't I just stick it out and get my architecture degree the first time around? But God is good, and He has been so giving in this journey of mine. So His timing is definitely best. I can't wait to be done with these jobs that get me no where fast.
Babies seem to be the theme as of late. My best friend is welcoming her first little one into the world in December, a college friend (who introduced the Hubs and I) is having their first one at the end of January, my sister in law is due at the end of February, and lets not forget our precious new little niece whom we have waited and prayed for for so long...shes here and healthy and cute as a button! And all my bloggy friends out there who are growing by the day! Ah babies...
But thats another entry for another time...
Well, since its my day off I should do something constructive around here!
I hope you all have a wonderful day! I hope to get a new camera before too long and share my fall decorations with ya'll!
In Gods Love,
Kenz
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Oh I Do Love Cooking...
Even though my camera is caput...I did manage to salvage some pictures off of it from recent recipes I have made. Ready lovies?!
And the first...
And the first...
Walking Taco Casserole
Here's What You Need...
1 lb of ground beef
1 can of enchilada sauce
1 small can of green chiles
1 large white onion
1 block of cream cheese
shredded cheese
2 bags of chili fritos
Start off with a layer of chips
Brown the meat, drain, and add enchilada sauce, chiles, cream cheese and onions
Put a layer on top of the chips
Throw some cheese on top and repeat! Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes
This one was a pretty big hit at work...
Crock Pot Chicken and Tater Tot Casserole
Here's What You Need...
1 32 oz bag of tater tots
bacon bits (lets face it, I used the whole bag of bacon pieces)
5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 C of shredded colby
1 1/2 C of monterrey jack pepper cheese
3/4 C milk
1) spray crock with butter spray
2) throw in a layer of tots
3) throw on the chicken, cheese, and bacon pieces
4) continue layering and add milk on top
5) set on high for 3-4 hours
YUM!
Mock Outback Steakhouse Potato Soup
Here's What You Need...
1 30 oz bag of frozen shredded hash browns
3 14oz cans of chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 C chopped onion
1/4 tsp of ground pepper
1 package of cream cheese (THE REAL THING NOT FAT FREE)
1) throw everything BUT the cream cheese in the crock pot
2) put on "low" for 6-8 hours
3) an hour before serving throw in the cream cheese and let it melt
I added some cheese (lots actually), sour cream, and green onions!
Fall is right around the corner!!! And then there is... winter... but at least these delicious goodies will see us through! ;)
I hope you enjoy lovies!
In Gods Love,
Kenz
Friday, August 24, 2012
Bored With My Blog...
Hello friends!
I am totally sucking it up at the whole blogging thing lately. And for the following reasons...
1) my camera broke and I hate writing boring posts where you, my beloved readers, aren't drawn in by pictures. Yes. Its broken. It won't even turn on no matter how many times I try to rearrange the batteries. It will turn to "play" but it won't take a picture to save its life. Bumsville I have SO many recipes to share with you!
2) work (I think that is a statement that needs to embelishment)
3) well...those are really the only two reasons I have.
It seems as though its always at night, when I just lay down my head, that I become inspired to blog. Why is that? Why is it that I have nothing to say when I have the change during the day, but as soon as I try to shut my brain off for beddy by time it all comes to me. Its just not fair.
Bored. I am bored with his blog of mine. It needs a face lift, a change, something that makes people say "ooooo...such a beautiful blog. Oh wow, look at that background and her use of colors. I've got to read what she has to say..." and then of course the offers start pouring in from all these publishers begging me to write little novellas because they think I am so witty and I have lots of important things to say that people will pay good money to read and...
But before I become a reclusive "net big thing..." I have to come up with a new look.
Perhaps tomorrow night...
In Gods Love,
Kenz
I am totally sucking it up at the whole blogging thing lately. And for the following reasons...
1) my camera broke and I hate writing boring posts where you, my beloved readers, aren't drawn in by pictures. Yes. Its broken. It won't even turn on no matter how many times I try to rearrange the batteries. It will turn to "play" but it won't take a picture to save its life. Bumsville I have SO many recipes to share with you!
2) work (I think that is a statement that needs to embelishment)
3) well...those are really the only two reasons I have.
It seems as though its always at night, when I just lay down my head, that I become inspired to blog. Why is that? Why is it that I have nothing to say when I have the change during the day, but as soon as I try to shut my brain off for beddy by time it all comes to me. Its just not fair.
Bored. I am bored with his blog of mine. It needs a face lift, a change, something that makes people say "ooooo...such a beautiful blog. Oh wow, look at that background and her use of colors. I've got to read what she has to say..." and then of course the offers start pouring in from all these publishers begging me to write little novellas because they think I am so witty and I have lots of important things to say that people will pay good money to read and...
But before I become a reclusive "net big thing..." I have to come up with a new look.
Perhaps tomorrow night...
In Gods Love,
Kenz
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Oh Heaven Help Me, I Love Everything About Fall...Including the Fashion!
With each terribly hot day that we've had I get even more excited for Autumn to finally show us her beautiful colors.
There is nothing about fall that I don't love, but if there is one thing I am really looking forward to is the clothes! I love clothes, I am a girl and therefore predisposed to spend a ridiculous amount of time in the morning getting ready. I stand in my closet and finger through everything I have and what is worse is that I have discovered ModCloth for what it really is.
Oh help me...
I never used to really care for dresses but recently its my thing. As is polyvore. And all the outfits people put together and post on pinterest. Oh heavens...
Come on ladies, I know you know what I am talking about. Find me on pinterest and see all the cute outfits I am bound and determined to put together this fall thanks to Goodwill.
As much as I love ModCloth and Target they just aren't in my price range. But who doesn't love a good thrift find?!
But until fall rolls around, I am A/C bound!
In Gods Love,
Kenz
There is nothing about fall that I don't love, but if there is one thing I am really looking forward to is the clothes! I love clothes, I am a girl and therefore predisposed to spend a ridiculous amount of time in the morning getting ready. I stand in my closet and finger through everything I have and what is worse is that I have discovered ModCloth for what it really is.
Oh help me...
I never used to really care for dresses but recently its my thing. As is polyvore. And all the outfits people put together and post on pinterest. Oh heavens...
Come on ladies, I know you know what I am talking about. Find me on pinterest and see all the cute outfits I am bound and determined to put together this fall thanks to Goodwill.
As much as I love ModCloth and Target they just aren't in my price range. But who doesn't love a good thrift find?!
But until fall rolls around, I am A/C bound!
In Gods Love,
Kenz
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