This weekend we went to Kansas to see Grey's cousins Shaelin and Alaina (and of course the rest of the family!). Alaina had a soccer game and we got to watch her play. It was really fun and she did so well. We are so proud of her for her hard work, and really playing her heart out. I was so impressed with her coaches. They were very supportive (coming from the world of competitive gymnastics, i am not used to seeing that) and made sure each girl got playing time. The girls ended up in a tie with a team that was undefeated and untied, so good for them! We also got to meet up with some college friends and watch their daughter play soccer. It was so fun to see them and catch up for a bit. We had a fun weekend with family and loved ones. I did not get any pictures. The batteries in my camera died at the soccer game. But, we'll get more pictures next time!

Recipe Sharing:
Some of my friends have posted recipes and I have really enjoyed trying some different things they have shared. So, I thought I would post a few favorites around our house. I use the Kraft Magazine a lot, and if you don't get it, I would recommend it. It's a free magazine that has tons of recipes of quick meals with ingredients you typically have on hand. All 3 of these are done in under 30 minutes, which is huge if you are cramped for time. So enjoy! And keep sharing your family favorites! :)



Quick 'n Easy Pasta:
8 oz. spaghetti, uncooked
2 cups frozen peas
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding peas to the cooking water for the last minute of the pasta cooking time. Meanwhile, cook bacon as directed on package.
DRAIN bacon. Set aside until ready to use.
RETURN pasta mixture to saucepan. Crumble bacon. Add to pasta mixture along with the dressing, eggs and cheese; mix lightly. Cook on low heat 2 to 4 min. or until eggs are cooked through, stirring constantly.

Roast Pork Tenderloin:
2 pork tenderloins (1-1/2 lb.)
1/4 cup GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, cubed
1 lb. fresh green beans (about 3 cups), steamed
PREHEAT oven to 400ºF. Heat large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add meat; cook 5 min. or until browned on all sides, turning occasionally. Remove meat from skillet, reserving meat drippings in skillet. Place meat in 13x9-inch baking dish. Combine mustard and thyme; spread evenly onto meat.
BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until cooked through (160ºF). Transfer to carving board; tent with foil. Let stand 5 min. Meanwhile, prepare stuffing as directed on package, reducing the spread to 1 Tbsp.
ADD broth to same skillet. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add Neufchatel cheese; cook 2 min. or until Neufchatel cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly.
CUT meat into thin slices. Serve topped with the Neufchatel cheese sauce along with the stuffing and beans.

Speedy Chicken Stir Fry:
8 oz. angel hair pasta (capellini), uncooked
2 cups small broccoli florets
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. each: ground ginger, garlic powder, crushed red pepper
1/3 cup chopped PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts
COOK pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min. of the pasta cooking time.
MEANWHILE, spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 8 min. or until cooked through, stirring occasionally. Stir in dressing, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper; cook 1 min., stirring occasionally.
DRAIN pasta mixture; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Spoon evenly into four serving bowls; sprinkle with the peanuts.

We got Grey's Halloween costume over the weekend. He is so excited to be Woody! He's about the cutest cowboy I've ever seen! :)

Tonight Grey asked me for a bowl of ice cream and our conversation went like this:

G: Can you get me a bowl of ice cream?
M: Yes, but I need lots of hugs, lots of kisses, and lots of sweetness.
G: I'll just get it myself.

He is already turning into such a boy! This made me smile and I wanted to remember it! :)