tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:09:18 +0000<a href="http://photobucket.com"><img src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/paradisefinal-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>http://cmnah.blogspot.com/crbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)Blogger748125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-2129141695217497713Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:20:00 +00002009-11-05T06:20:48.421-06:00mama testTHE MAMA TEST I was out walking with my 4-year-old daughter. She picked up something off of the ground and started to put it in her mouth. I took the item away from her and I asked her not to do that. 'Why?' my daughter asked. 'Because it's been on the ground; you don't know where it's been, it's dirty, And probably has germs,' I replied. At this point, my http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/11/mama-test.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-4597926768694180994Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:54:00 +00002009-10-11T12:59:03.604-05:00chiliI found this recipe for "best chili ever". It sounded promising so I tried it this afternoon.Wow!!!! It doesn't lie. The flavor is just incredible. I was worried at first because I tasted it before I let the flavors simmer and it was NOT good!Let it simmer the whole time and wow- I was floored!!!! I'm not a real heat lover so I toned it down with some tomato juice. I think you'll love it ashttp://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/10/best-chili-ever.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-4025377965719139004Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:24:00 +00002009-09-28T17:27:22.807-05:00I put this on facebook so most of you have seen this already- but this is so cute I decided to post it here too:Halle started reading her books and I looked over and saw this:How cute is that! She's convinced he likes to listen to her read. I think it might have something to do with that box of cheez-it's sitting right next to her!http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/09/picture-of-week.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-3894677772755116003Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:23:00 +00002009-09-01T15:31:36.195-05:00meatballs 2 waysYes- I'm actually posting!!I made this recipe for supper tonight and it's so good I wanted to share it.This came from Kraft's Food and Family magazine. I love that magazine- they have great recipes that are always inexpensive, easy and they taste great. This recipe didn't dissapoint.It's meatballs- 2 ways. You make the batch of meatballs and it's enough for 2 suppers served different http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/09/can-you-believe-it.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-561893218958488294Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:44:00 +00002009-08-09T15:47:05.532-05:00haiti fundraiserFriends of mine have started an awesome ministry in Haiti. They are doing a fundraiser to support this cause and they have a matching donor right now.For more info please go here:http://www.chipin.com/mywidgets/id/b6a454f679f902ea They would truly appreciate any support you could offer.http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/08/fundraiser.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-7725383656837792541Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:53:00 +00002009-07-13T19:01:59.547-05:00french cream mint browniesThis is a quick easy delicious brownie- love those kind of recipes:French Cream Mint Brownies1 pkg brownie mix1/2 c. margarine softened2 c. powdered sugar1 T. milk1 tsp. peppermint extractFrosing:1/2 c. margarine6 oz. chocolate chipsPrepare brownie mix for a 9x13 pan as directed on package and bake. (I used the chocolate chunk brownie mix) For cream filling, mix together margarine and powdered http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/07/another-yummy-recipe-for-you.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-485111348790842476Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:34:00 +00002009-07-08T14:40:24.820-05:00strawberry lemonadeMark is working on the deck today so I wanted to make him a special treat.I saw this recipe and it looked delicious so I tried it today. It's delicious- you HAVE to try this one. I would double the recipe for a family.3 1/2 c. water1 3/4 c. sugarstrips of zest from 2 lemons1 pint (16 oz) strawberries- hulled1 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice- about 9 lemonsIce cubes for servingPut 1 1/2 c. of the waterhttp://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/07/are-you-ready-for-sweet-taste-of-summer.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-166596017532208305Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:54:00 +00002009-06-26T09:01:21.133-05:00broccoli cheese casseroleA couple of people requested a recipe I made last night for supper. Unfortunately this is one that I just put together myself so here's as close to the recipe as I can get.Cheesy Broccoli Casserole:1 pd hamburger1/2 pkg. egg noodles1 pkg frozen broccoli8 oz co jack cheesebread crumbscream of chicken soupcream of celery soupBrown hamburger, seasoning it with salt and pepper and onion powder.Cook http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/06/requested-recipe.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-4642789953027831601Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:31:00 +00002009-06-21T03:35:02.814-05:00post officeThis story touched my heart and you just have to go check it out!For whatever reason the link button isn't working so copy and paste this address:http://www.godsnotfinishedwithusyet.com/2009/06/post-office-at-its-best.htmlhttp://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/06/you-have-to-check-out-this-story.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-7013518295170254610Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:24:00 +00002009-06-18T16:30:16.815-05:00kids as babiesWHERE THE TIME HAS GONE?Baby Nick:Halle with Grandpa and Uncle Duane:Arianna and Halle:Arianna with Grandma:Arianna:Baby Halle with the donuts:Sorry there's only 1 of Nick- I was in the old file and it was mostly the girls.http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/06/can-anyone-tell-me.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-5565454153766865855Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:59:00 +00002009-06-14T21:12:30.659-05:00NascarMark got free tickets to the Nascar race today so off we went! We've always wanted to go but never have. We had so much fun! It was so cool to see it in real time. You know the cars go really fast but it's pretty amazing to actually see it!Here are some pictures from our day.Here is the entrance to the grandstands:During the pre-show they did a parachute exhibit. I loved this one because he http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/06/nascar-race.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-646315900237275134Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:03:00 +00002009-06-13T17:15:08.509-05:00triathlonToday was a big day for Mark. He completed his first Triathlon! This is something he has always wanted to do but after he got meningitis in Russia he never had the stamina.Well at the beginning of this year he really dedicated himself to get fit and conquer this goal and today he did!His goal was to do it in 2 1/2 hrs and he completed it in 2 hrs and 25 minutes so he made it!I am so proud of http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/06/taking-moment-to-brag-on-my-guy.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-7910186008909634124Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:02:00 +00002009-06-10T15:10:52.729-05:00halle's note to meThis note came sliding out from under Halle's door last night after she went to bed:It says:I love my mom. She is the best mom. She is the bestest mom in the world. She is my mom. I dedicate this note to my mom. Love HalleRight before bed she had asked to look at her baby pictures. She wanted to see the pictures of when we got her and saw her for the first time. So we had fun looking at http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/06/its-enough-to-make-this-mama-turn-into.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-3452129546362219735Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:42:00 +00002009-06-09T14:51:59.223-05:00I saw a link for this craft idea on Sandra's blog a long time ago. I tried it today with the girls and it was a huge hit!Puffy PaintMix 2 T. flour2 T. saltfood coloringenough water to make a think paste. The kids can use the paste to paint pictures on thick pieces of cardboard. Then you microwave it for 20 seconds or until dry.The girls absolutely loved it and had a great time with it!Here http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/06/great-craft-idea-for-kids.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-6742411204402521806Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:36:00 +00002009-06-09T08:44:13.162-05:00french lasagnaJoanne requested this recipe so I'm just posting it here:1 pd ground beef1/2 pd sausage1 small tomato paste1 can tomato sauce (small size)1 T. parsley1/2 tsp. oregano1/4 c. onion- diced1/4 tsp. salt1/8 tsp pepper1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce3 crescent rolls1 c. cottage cheese1/4 c. paremsan cheese6 slices mozzeralla cheeseBrown ground beef and drain fat off. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/06/french-lasagna.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-2465041964099381060Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:29:00 +00002009-06-08T16:48:22.954-05:00changeWell remember awhile back when I told you change had come and I was starting work at Arby's? Well change has come again and I'm back home- (where I belong!)As badly as I thought I wanted to get outside of the house and work I soon discovered that it was not where my heart was. There were several things that brought about my change of heart. First- Arianna is dealing with some issues and God http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/06/changing-back.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-6274252631847589997Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:58:00 +00002009-06-02T07:03:24.670-05:00antsAnybody out there have any cures for ants? I've occasionally had ants before but I could always put the ant traps out and it would take care of it. With Oscar in the house I can't do that. However, I've never had ants like this before- it's driving me nuts. They are coming in my french doors in the kitchen. I've cleaned and cleaned- you could eat off my floor! Mark has sprayed over and over http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/06/help.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-6422719214454203258Sun, 17 May 2009 21:20:00 +00002009-05-17T16:32:41.757-05:00Hemlock CrossingsToday we went to Hemlock Crossings Park. What a wonderful place. It's a park with beautiful trails! The girls loved it and so did Oscar.Such beautiful scenery:Oscar just loved being able to full out run!After that we went to the Park where Mark is doing his Triathlon in a few weeks so I would know where to go. I've never been there before, but it's a beautiful park too. They had brand new http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/05/great-sunday-afternoon.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-5797927370048068795Wed, 13 May 2009 20:35:00 +00002009-05-13T15:37:52.264-05:00blog breakI just wanted to quick let everyone know that I'm not sure how much I'm going to be blogging for awhile. I'm just not feeling any inspiration to blog lately. Not sure why....I'll update as things come up but it probably won't be much.I do update on facebook daily so if you want you can catch me there. I will still be coming around to check out your blogs and comment so you'll know I'm still http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/05/update.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-1368766667844474420Sun, 10 May 2009 15:39:00 +00002009-05-10T12:03:44.213-05:00White CapsArianna's class got to sing the National Anthem for the White Caps this Saturday so we went for a fun night at the ball park.I love going- it's a fun night and it was special because we only took Arianna since the whole family is going again in 2 weeks and it gets pricey going there.I was so proud of the kids that sang- they sounded so so good! She's the third one in the front row. Don't look http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/05/take-me-out-to-ballgame.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-8817862866647216433Mon, 04 May 2009 23:10:00 +00002009-05-04T18:14:32.762-05:00Halle's room makeoverYou heard about the wonderful deal I got on carpet and I promised you pictures of the new paint when I got it done.Here you go:Mark just has to put up the trim and register covers yet.She loves it so it's a success!http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/05/halle.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-8751109372754848010Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:21:00 +00002009-04-29T07:30:18.780-05:00new jobThings are changing in my life. Tomorrow I start a new job! Nothing too major- I'm just starting to work at Arby's. I'm looking forward to it though. One of my friends works there and they people seem really nice so it should be good.I was working in real estate but obviously the economy hasn't been good to that line of work and I was really tired of having to be attached to the phone 24/7 andhttp://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/04/time-for-change.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-4572335072774662315Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:24:00 +00002009-04-22T20:14:44.763-05:00WolfiesIt's time to draw a winner for the gift certificate for Wolfies and the winner is.....Ginger!!Ginger- privately send me your address and I'll mail you the certificate!!Congratulations!!http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/04/and-we-have-winner.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-1437282325821461772Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:59:00 +00002009-04-22T07:12:58.474-05:00devotionsThis morning in my devotions something really hit home with me. I struggle all too frequently with giving over my worries to God but then taking it back. This is what I read this morning:If my life is surrendered to God, all is well. Let me not grab it back, as though it were in peril in His hands but would be safer in mine?!?Give your life, your hopes, and our prayers to the Lord, and, by http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/04/made-me-wonder.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31521794.post-98714562985107538Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:16:00 +00002009-04-20T05:16:00.453-05:00WolfiesMari and I had such a nice day on Friday. We went to one of our favorite restaurants for lunch. You may have already heard of it- it's called Wolfies.It's in Zeeland and it's a wonderful family place to eat but it's also a nice place to go when you want a more quiet, cozy dinner. Mark and I also love to go here because it's just something a little different to enjoy. The girls love to go http://cmnah.blogspot.com/2009/04/great-restaurant-i-want-you-to-tryplus.htmlcrbattjes@hotmail.com (Cheri)19