Pieces of Me. . .

Pieces of Glass. .  .goes Audible! 

'Read' a good book while you do the dishes, or walk the dog.

I'll admit this moment came with fear & excitement! I ADORE audio books.  They keep the mind sharp while the hands can clean up after little people.    At the same time listening to someone else read your work to you--well it's a little nerve wracking. Thankfully it came out really well-- I'm very impressed with her work and thrilled to be apart of the audio world! 

On My Night Stand

Almost  French 

The Eyes of the Heart by Fredrick Buechner

Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen

Windy City Here We Come!

This weekend we're meeting Daddy in Chicago & the family! Mama Ndjerareou just got back from a month in Chad and I can't wait to see her! (Actually Sophia can't wait to see her, I can't wait to see her reaction to Sophia's new verbal abilities!)  So this afternoon my sidekick and I are hitting the road "On the Road Again!"  This time we're doing it sans video player.  I know, I know, risky!  But last time it was scary!  Any time the Elmo DVD would skip or stop it was a serious crisis.  Factor in Chicago traffic and I was sure we were going to be pulled over.  Cellphones and driving have nothing on fixing a DVD while driving! So this time I'm taking a new tactic.  We're heading out at nap time.  I have a bag full of coloring books that sing and storybooks that read themselves, oh and LOTZ of snacks!   Wish me luck people!

New Family Favorite

Baked Ranch Nuggets 

by Kathy Weirer Hy-Vee

50 Crispy wheat baked crackers, finely crushed

1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 skim milk

1 lb. chicken breast 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Mix crackers, cheese, salt & pepper.  In a separate bowl whisk ranch & milk. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces, place in a  zip-lock bag. Pour dressing mix over chicken & let sit for 10 minutes.  Remove chicken-dip into cracker mix. Place on a wire rack on a foil lined  baking sheet.  Bake for 18-20 minutes then broil on high for 2 minutes.