Updates

I have been spending two days a week in this classroom:Do you love the kid in the front that looks angry?

It has been a very fun experience. And since I was able to choose the grade I was working with, I have remembered why I loved working with children so

much. I don't know what it is about Kindergarten, but I love it. Maybe it's because they have shorter days? Haha. Well, that's not the only thing I love. There has been so much growth and improvement within so many of these children since I started coming in about two months ago. I just love how excited the children get when they can finally write the "e" in their name (because it seems to be the hardest letter for many kids). I'll definitely miss these kids when I'm done with all my assignments. Maybe if I have the extra time next semester, I can go in to help out once a week still.

Anyways, I have decided that Jon and I are doomed to have ugly children. Want to know why? I'll show you why:

Okay, maybe that's not the best proof, but seriously! Some of those kids could have been cute if they didn't have such huge foreheads. I'm doomed to have babies with big heads. I just hope they don't break my tailbone like Jon did to his Mother!

I have 26 days left of school this semester. I am so happy. One of those days, I know I will not be attending (next Monday) because I'll be hanging out with Em and her family! I'm so excited! And I can't wait until Thanksgiving break. I haven't decided on whether or not I'll be cooking, but I am definitely considering it. It'll be an adventure!

I went to my younger brother's rugby game Saturday. He came down with his teammates from Rexburg to play an UVU team. I had no idea what was going on, but it is a pretty neat sport. He has never played this sport before until he got up to school at BYUI and had some friends that were into it. So they made a club at BYUI and play quite often, I think.

My Current Favorite Meal

I came across a Chicken and Dumplings recipe that I love. It's a crock pot recipe, and it is also super easy (maybe 10 minutes of prep time)!

Anyways, here it is (with a few modifications by me, which are italicized):

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

By: Janiece Mason

"This is an easy slow cooker recipe that cooks while you are at work! It is wonderful on a cold, snowy day. I have four children who are picky eaters, and they LOVE this! Enjoy!"

Rating: Read Reviews (2,706)

Rate/Review | 76,292 people have saved this

Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
6 Hrs

Ready In:
6 Hrs 10 Min

Yields 8 Servings

Ingredients

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 onion, finely diced I used onion powder instead.
• 2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces I just bought one 16.whatever oz. because it was cheaper than buying two of the smaller size.
• mixed veggies (I use frozen and just dump in however much I want.)
• black pepper to taste
• about 2 c. water (or enough to cover the chicken and veggies) - They don't have it listed as an ingredient.

Directions

1. Place the chicken, butter, soup, veggies and onion (powder) in a slow cooker, and fill with enough water to cover.
2. Cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on High. About 90 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. Be sure to push them down, so they are covered in the sauce (they'll probably still float to the top). Essentially, these are supposed to be more like noodles, not biscuits, but I guess whatever your preference is works. Cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 385 | Total Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 45mg

While I'm at it, I'll post another yummy and easy recipe. Let's just say, this will literally take you 10 minutes start to finish.

It's called Potato Corn Chowder. There are no modifications needed for this one, except that I would suggest doubling it if you want leftovers. Also, it is really yummy in bread bowls.

THE Easiest Potato Corn Chowder

This is the easiest Potato Corn Chowder you will ever make... but just because it's easy (I made this chowder in less than 10 minutes) doesn't mean it's not tasty! I wouldn't put it on here if it wasn't tasty... you know that :)

1/4 c. crumbled bacon (I just bought the pre-crumbled "real"
2 (10oz) cans Cream of Potato soup
2 c. milk
2 cans (11oz) corn
salt and pepper to taste
Crackers (optional)

Heat potato soup and milk in a sauce pan. Add corn, bacon, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Serve with crackers.