Ranch Oyster Crackers

1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper (optional)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
5 cups oyster crackers

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). In a large mixing bowl, combine ranch dressing mix, dill weed, vegetable oil, lemon pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well. Add oyster crackers to the mixture and mix to coat the crackers. Pour the crackers onto a cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring gently halfway through the baking time.

Servings per Recipe: 10
Calories: 275

Happy Thanksgiving

Thankgiving Cookie Boxes

Our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name. 1 Chronicles 29:13

I used my favorite cookie recipe Parkay Cookie Jar Recipe to make several different peanut butter cookies. I doubled the recipe and added an extra cup of flour to make a stiffer dough. I made about 10 dozen cookies Mini Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter Cup, and Peanut.  I decorated up boxes with white paper that veggie cans had came in to deliver cookies with some tags that I made. I am delivery them this week to family and groups that I am involved in.

Ham, Swiss and Spinach Quiche

3 cups packed baby spinach, chopped
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups half and half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 pound sliced ham, chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 9-inch frozen pie crust
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, place it in oven and preheat to 375°F. Mist a medium skillet with cooking spray and warm it over medium heat. Cook spinach, stirring often, until wilted. Remove spinach to a paper towel-lined plate and pat dry.

Combine eggs, half-andhalf and salt in a large bowl and whisk until well mixed. Arrange spinach on bottom of pie crust. Scatter ham over spinach. Sprinkle cheese over ham. Pour egg mixture into shell.

Place quiche on baking sheet and bake until filling is set and crust is golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes, slice into wedges, and serve hot.

Servings: 8
Calories: 298

Brittany & Richard's Marriage Ceremony

My daughter Brittany got married.

The Guests

Brittany & Richard- Signing the Marriage Licence

Richard & Brittany Stein III Marriage Ceremony October 22, 2011

My Weight Loss Stats

I am retiring my weight loss stats from my sideboard so I am posting them. I started my weight loss journey April 2010 and after reaching my goal weight continued to lose in March 2011 I was down to 118 lbs. I thought that was too low for me so I increased my calorie count and gained back up to my goal weight.

MY WEIGHT LOSS STATS
April 5, 2010- 185 lbs Starting
May 1, 2010- 175 lbs
June 2, 2010- 168 lbs
July 7, 2010- 155 lbs
August 4, 2010- 145 lbs
September 1, 2010- 138 lbs
October 6, 2010- 129 lbs
October 27, 2010- 125 lbs Goal


April 26, 2010

October 16, 2010

52 Weeks: #22 Graduation

I worked on my bedroom along with plans for my oldest son's graduation, the grad party, and my youngest son’s birthday.

My biggest project was to organize my son's display table for our homeschool graduation ceremony along with preparing a speech. If you would like to view more details and pictures visit my post Shawn Jr. Class of 2011.

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I'm an Organizing Junkie 52 Weeks of Organizing