Lots of Cooking, Little Posting

I can't believe school has been in session for nine days!  We only had two early release days!  
Last Friday, we went to Fargo, North Dakota to see Taylor Swift concert. HH was off his diet, and eating cake while driving.  Good thing we had miles of open road ahead of us.

Concert Self-Picture

Black Bean Lasagna

Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza

This was my first attempt at deep dish, and I want to work on this more.  I think it was a good first attempt.

Spicy Nacho Bake
There was a band in town for Pow-Wow, and I made this for them to eat before they played.

Lemon Gooey Butter Cake (The Cake Mix Doctor Returns, p.400)

Cinnamon Apple Spice Cake

Countdown to the STUDENTS! :)

Ok, slow but steady I am getting back into my routine of things.  I have meetings for the next three and a half days.  During these meetings, I will obsessively make lists of all the real things I need to get done before the kids come back to school next Tuesday! Black Forest Lush Cake

Frosted Flakes White Chocolate Cookies

Wednesday Night Church

Orange Cream Freezer Dessert
Forgot the picture here! Cheesy Chicken Ranch Lasagna

Kentucky Trip Pictures

Here are a few of the proofs from our photo session in Kentucky.  A close family friend took them, and can't wait to see the final product.

Niece and Nephew Picture

Lucas...

Paige: (12 Days Old)

Crockpot Jambalaya 

Tomato Pie

Potato Chip Chocolate Pie

Kentucky Cooking

I'm so happy that I'm getting to be in Kentucky visiting my family.  I got to meet one of my new nieces at the airport, and the other one later in the evening.  Be prepared for some cuteness in pictures soon.
Today, after church, I bought stuff to cook for MY FAMILY.  It was such a pleasure to cook for them. Trying to savor every minute of my time here.
Beefy Mexican Rice Soup

Relaxing

These cookies are for our road trip to see Beth Moore in Sioux Falls tomorrow.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Jello Cookies

Spending tonight snuggling with my husband.  I'm going to Kentucky on Saturday.  I love it here, but it felt great to check the weather in Kentucky.
We are watching...

Church Dinner

Sloppy Joe Under a Bun Casserole

Ranch Crack Potatoes 

Crock Pot Pecan Pie

Dinner Guests

This is what I made for our dinner guests.  
Parmesan Chicken Stuffed Shells

Caprese Garlic Bread

Banana Toffee No Bake Cheesecake
I didn't give this time to set up properly.  We still at it, but it was more of a pudding.  :(  I think I've gotten too much confidence in "pushing" times, and this has caused some big mistakes.
Sour Cream Noodle Bake (This was for lunch)  I didn't think this recipe was going to have a lot of flavor when I made it.  It was light and had good flavor.

Cheesy Bean Dip

First Time Making Granola

Lunch today....(and some yummy leftovers) Spicy Sausage Pasta

For a special friend.... Cocoa Almond Granola
I loved how the granola smelled while baking.  I have a friend who has done a lot of favors for me recently, so I made her granola.

Interesting article....God is not a Power Bar