We're done!

I'm currently cuddling with Jake while he's napping and my wonderful husband is cleaning up! We only got 7 recipes done- but its so much food. I'm so excited for Max to start trying things. But man I'm tuckered!!

I'm gonna try to share the recipes but it may be early next week!

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Mini meatloaf

My recipe but made in muffin tins.
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Baked chicken nuggets

Kind of a made up recipe. I just cut up chicken breast and dipped in a mixture of oats, wheat germ, and Italian bread crumbs.
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Mac and cheese cups

Another once a month mom recipe. It made 35 cups (I used rotini).
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Turkey apple loaf

Recipe from wholesome baby or toddler food website (can't remember). Made 12 mini loaves.
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Corn dog muffins

Recipe from once a month mom!! I'm so excited to try these!!

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Veggie nuggets.

Recipe from a message board. Its cauliflower and broccoli, cheese, flour and bread crumbs. It'll go in fridge a bit and made into patties later.

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French Toast sticks

Recipe from 30 day gourmet. Getting ready to put these in oven. Note~ we had to make more batter- recipe didn't have enough!
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It's the day!!!

I talked to my friend Brandi and we're gonna meet shortly at Aldi and Meijer and start Toddler freezer cooking!!! I'll add Toddler Meals as a tag to all related posts!! I'm hoping to eventually put all the recipes in Google Documents the way Tricia over at Once a Month Mom does it- so stay tuned for that. Until then, I'll post at least part of the recipe or a recipe link for you. Since I can post pictures from my Blackberry, I may post pictures from there for ease. I think I'll have to update tags though later!! I'll also try to include amounts that we get out of each recipe. Several of these recipes are new to me so I'm experimenting!!!

I've actually already started. I cooked up a pound of ground beef and have lots of veggies mixed in and tomato sauce in the crock pot for dinner. Jas and I have started Weight Watchers so I'm trying to have an easy dinner (we'll just cook up some whole wheat pasta). For lunch, well that's what flex points are for...we're ordering pizza.

Please let me know if you're visiting us!!! I'd love for you to leave a comment!!!

Toddler cooking

Welp- tomorrow we're finally gonna do the big toddler freezer cooking session!!! I'm meeting my partner in cooking tomorrow am at aldi!! I'm hoping to post updates with pictures throughout the day- we're gonna make 8 toddler friendly recipes- fully cooked and ready to heat and eat for quick lunches or dinners (and even 2 breakfast recipes!).

Please check back tomorrow and let me know if you're by to visit!!

Kristi
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Happy birthday Bubby!!

Bubby Max-

I cannot believe you're 2 years old!!! These past 2 years have been fun, exciting and hard all at the same time!! Its amazing watching you grow and develop!! Its so neat to see your little personality shine!!!

Everyone said you looked just like your Daddy, but now everyone says you look just like Mommy!!!

I love your blonde hair and curls!! I love your daredevil spirit- even though it scares the bejeebers out of me!!

I love that your first word was truck and how you get excited when you see construction workers!!! Everyone at church thinks its precious how you cry and whine as we head towards the nursery but go in on your own free will and play SO well!!

You get so excited when you see all your cousins and love to play and chase them!!

You love your little brother- you make him give his belly laugh and hug him whenever you can!!

You know when you're testing your boundaries with us and have your Daddy's silly grin when getting into trouble!!

You share your Daddy's love of Pop Tarts and Mommy's love of television!!!

You play with cars morning till night (and I swear sometimes in your sleep)!!

It was tough when Mommy was pregnant with little brother and I couldn't carry you and was sick and had no energy! That may have been the hardest time of my life. But now I love to get down on the floor with you and Jake and play and get attacked with kisses and hugs!!!

I pray for you everyday!! I'll pray you'll grow up knowing God and loving Jesus! I pray that you and Jake will be the best of friends!!!

You are such a big boy now - but you'll always be my firstborn, my baby, my Bubby Max! Mommy and Daddy love you now and forever!!!



Love,

Mommy



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