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Pumpkin Chololate Chip Bread

I'm feeling festive already for Thanksgiving and I decided today was a good day for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread. It was so easy to make and it's currently in the oven smelling wonderful! I can't wait to eat it. So, here's the recipe for you to try!

INGREDIENTS:
3 C white sugar
1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
1 C vegetable oil
2/3 C water
4 Eggs
3 1/2 C all purpose flour
1 TBS ground cinnamon
1 TBS ground nutmeg
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 C chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 3 9x5 in. loaf pans.

In a large bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin, oil, water, and eggs. Beat until smooth. Blend in flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips.

Bake for 1 hour, or until inserted knife or toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks before removing from pans.

These are so moist and delicious! The pumpkin flavor isn't too overwhelming and it's a wonderful blend of flavors.

I hope you enjoy it!

My Children!

Here's Hannah and Jaidyn in their school pictures! Hannah and Jaidyn will be starting Jr. Jazz this year too. They are getting so big and I'm so proud to be their mom.

Introducing my father

I haven't known my dad since he and my mom were divorced when I was 5. He moved out of state and I didn't get a chance to know him. Recently we found each other and I'm excited to get to know him as an adult. So here is a recent photo of him. I also discovered I have 2 half sisters who I'm excited to get to know as well. Here's to new memories and healing!

Snuggle time

Just have to say I love it when Hannah wants to sit next to me and snuggle. She doesn't like to sit on my lap anymore, she says she's too old, but likes to wrap her arm through mine and lean against me. I cherish moments like these...

Avon Specials and stocking stuffers!

Here's some of the awesome deals from the current catalog... Check it out on www.youravon.com/hgrimes

Some Fall fun!

Here's some of the fun we've been having at our house! Hope you're having fun too!

Disneyland Giveaway!

The picture won't work if you click on it, so click below to get to the site.

You need to go to THIS SITE to enter to win a trip to DISNEYLAND! There's always extras added to the prize package so it sweetens the pot. We went a couple years ago and would LOVE to go again, we had an amazing time with our children.

www.sweetlifeinthevalley.com

Broiled Teriyaki Steaks

Yesterday I decided I wanted steak so I marinated some steaks I had in teriyaki sauce overnight then cooked them under the broiler for about 5 minutes per side and they were delightful! My children ate it all up and couldn't stop commenting on how good it was. I also served rice pilaf and a salad. I will be doing this again since the steaks were juicy and nicely done. Maybe next time I'll add some crumbled bleu cheese after I turn the steaks to the other side... Mmmmm my mouth is already watering.

Big accomplishment!!

Hannah read her first book today all by herself! I'm so proud of her and what she's accomplishing now. She read Fun in the sun in the Bob Books series. She's an amazing little girl and I'm so lucky to be her mom. I love you Hannah!