Elf On The Shelf: Day 3

Here fishy, fishy!

Elf On The Shelf: Day 2

I think Jingle is trying to tell us that we really can take down the fall decorations now...

We were going to switch to Christmas decorations yesterday, but didn't get to it. We will before this weekend. I'll probably start bringing some things out tomorrow.

Our Elf On The Shelf Is Here!

I got a text from Santa this morning. He said that he left us a box and we had to find it. After searching for a few minutes, we found a plain cardboard box sitting on the dining room table.

Daddy helped Connor open it. What could be inside?

A letter from Santa and some presents!

The letter explained that Santa sent us an Elf. His name is Jingle. He will be watching over Connor and reporting back to Santa.

Jingle brought us donuts from the North Pole!

Connor cannot touch Jingle or he will lose his magic. If he loses his magic, he won't be able to tell Santa if Connor has been good or not.

Jingle brought Connor some Hot Wheels!

A Cars book, and an Elf on the Shelf book!

Daddy carefully put Jingle on the fireplace mantle for today. He says we need to take down the fall decorations and put up the Christmas ones!



Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

I just received my holiday Kraft Food & Family magazine and couldn't wait to make this recipe. I love the Philadelphia Cooking Cremes. We've been doing the Savory Garlic with diced chicken and egg noodles. This ramps it up and will be added into our dinner recipes.

Here is my modified version:

Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

1 Tbsp.  oil, divided

3 small  boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into 1 inch strips

2 cups medium egg noodles, uncooked

1/2 lb.  fresh mushrooms, sliced

1/4 cup  finely chopped onions

1/3 cup  fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 tub  (10 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Savory Garlic Cooking Creme

1 Tbsp.  finely chopped fresh (optional)

Heat 1-1/2 tsp. oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 to 5 min. on each side or until done (165ºF) and browned on both sides. Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.

Cook noodles as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, add remaining oil, mushrooms and onions to skillet; cook on medium heat 7 min. or until mushrooms release most of their liquid, stirring occasionally to scrape browned bits from bottom of skillet. Stir in broth.

Add chicken to skillet; bring sauce to boil. Add cooking creme; cook and stir on medium-low heat 4 min. Add drained noodles to skillet, stir. After plating, sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Here is a link to the original recipe and a Kraft photo: 

 Kraft's Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce  

We Have A New Edition!

This is Bailey! Bailey is a 7 week old Rottweiler. She came home on Saturday, my husband's birthday. She came from a breeder and will be registered with AKC once we figure out a name for her.

Bailey and our almost 10 year old Rottie Madison. They get along most of the time. Sometimes Bailey tries to nurse from Madison or tries to bit her ears and gets snarled at.

She's doing really well with potty training and walking on the leash.