While making a Mexican-themed entree last week, I got a hankering for a Spanish rice side dish. A quick Google search came up with this easy Spanish rice recipe on www.food.com. If only I had read the full recipe to see
Easy Spanish rice
Eleven months old
This perfect photo of a perfect little boy was taken thanks to Avery’s help. Damon is always willing to give smiles to her!
Playmates
Ever since we found out Damon was going to join our family, I wondered how the five-year age difference would affect his relationship with Avery. I expect them to enjoy each other and play (relatively) well together but have very
Throwback Thursday: The best RA staff ever
Teresa and the Brayton-Clevenger staff April 1999
Twinsies
You may remember seeing this picture of an adorable, curly-haired baby last year. Well, this baby boy’s outfit now belongs to another adorable baby boy. I loved seeing Damon wearing clothes that Chris wore at just about the same age.
Chicago steakhouse rub
At our house, Chris is the master of the grill. He cooks everything perfectly on the grill, whether it’s chicken, steaks or vegetables. A couple of weeks ago, we both wanted to eat steaks. But Chris didn’t want to use
Where has the school year gone?
It’s hard to believe that Avery is finishing kindergarten today. We are amazed at how well she did in school this year. She enjoys just about every subject, especially reading which she picked up so quickly! I’m especially impressed with
Throwback Thursday: The birthday boy
Chris June 1999 Happy birthday (on Sunday) to this handsome young man who now has a proud wife and two happy kids who love him to the moon and back!
2015 official soccer photo
Another soccer season is in the books. We thought this might be Avery’s last time to play soccer since it seemed that she had lost interest. But at the last game, she asked Daddy if she could play again! So
Throwback Thursday: Play-Doh chef
Teresa September 1980