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Ethan Reading Brown Bear, Brown Bear

You will need to turn the volume up to hear him.

Great Meatloaf Recipe

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/atkins_meatloaf.html

ATKINS MEATLOAF
2 pounds ground beef
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 cup low carb ketchup
2 eggs
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried cilantro, or 2 tablespoons fresh
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste

Topping:
1/4 cup low carb ketchup
1/4 teaspoon blackstrap molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons granular Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda

In a large bowl mix all but the Topping ingredients thoroughly. Mix the topping ingredients together in a small bowl. Place the meat in a greased loaf pan, or shape in 6 mini loaves and place in a foil lined 9×13″ baking pan. Brush or spread on the topping. Bake at 375º 45 to 60 minutes for a single large loaf or about 30-35 minutes for the mini loaves or until the internal temperature reads 140-145º.

Makes 6-8 servings
Can be frozen

Per 1/6 Recipe: 377 Calories; 25g Fat; 32g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 4g Net Carbs
Per 1/8 Recipe: 283 Calories; 19g Fat; 24g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs

Easter 2010 Video

The first half of the video is the Mom’s Club Easter Egg Hunt. The second half is our family egg hunt at the house.

Ethan Singing

We were watching American Idol when Ethan was suddenly inspired.

Christmas 2009

Christmas was fantastic this year. Ethan really enjoyed all of his gifts. Here is a this year’s video.

Christmas 1990

A few years ago, we found an old VHS with this video on it. Its from Christmas 1990. I was 8 years old, and its flagrantly obvious why I became an electrical engineer. Its a great to see these old videos.

Ethan’s 2nd Birthday

Well, its been almost two months, but here is the video from Ethan’s birthday. Special thanks to Matt Adams for doing most of the filming.

Trip to Williams

We began our trip to Williams last July when we booked our reservation for the Polar Express. A week ago, we decided to extend our trip by a day by staying Saturday as well as Sunday. Saturday night, we stayed at the Canyon Country Inn. It was a very cool house turned hotel. It is located right on Route 66 making it within walking distance of my new favorite coffee house, American Flyer, which by the way is half coffee house, half children’s play area, and half bike shop. Yes I know that adds to 1.5, which is why its such a cool place to enjoy a hot beverage. Sunday, we drove up to the Grand Canyon and toured the area. Aubrey got to learn how to drive on ice, the keyword being momentum. Ethan loved playing in the snow, so much that we are planning a trip back to Flagstaff/Williams for snow and sledding. We returned just in time to check into our next hotel, the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, and eat dinner before the Polar Express. The Polar Express was cool way to spend the evening. We read the book, drank hot cocoa, and sang Christmas songs. Ethan even received a Christmas bell from Santa Claus. We headed home the next day to spend it with Grandma Lisa making peanut butter balls. We finally made it home Tuesday night, just shy of 10pm. I am sure Aubrey will have more to say soon. Below are some photos highlighting the trip.

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Halloween Party 2009

We spent last night at Robert’s and Jodi’s annual Halloween party. It included a pumpkin carving contest and costume contest. Aubrey and I went as George and Jane Jetson. Here are some photos of my pumpkin. It was really fun to hang out with our friends. Aubrey even had an alcoholic beverage!

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