Went to Panera Bread tonight with Ahren and Jaden and Anna!  We had a nice evening together and of course a yummy supper :-)  How can you go wrong with Panera, right?!!  Well, I tried the Bacon Turkey Bravo-pretty good, but not as good as the Chipotle Chicken Sandwich-my favorite!  I also really like the Orchard Harvest Salad.  I love the dried cherries and fresh pear pieces in it-Mmmmm.  Well, I hope that you get a chance to go.  Tell me what your favorite is  :-) 

Good first week of school!  The kids love it and they like they're DVD teachers too!  Ethan said it's his best school ever! and Megan wanted to do school Sat.!  She couldn't though-bummer right!  Well, I'm thankful and pray it continues and we have a good, profitable and enjoyable year.

School Days Have Begun

Well, school has begun!  The kids are enjoying it very much, for which I am VERY thankful!  They're using the ABEKA DVD's and really enjoy their teachers!  I hope that it frees me up to get more accomplished around the house and maybe even some project time!  or nap time?  :-)   Jaden hasn't been sleeping really well that past few nights  :-(   Anyway, I'm thankful, very thankful that we can teach the kids at home!  My little ones are growing up so fast.  If you think of me, please pray that God will help me so that I'm less impatient and irritable and more kind, loving, friendly and happy!  I want the kids to see these good things in my life.  Thanks!
Well, happy school year to all you parents and kiddos!  Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks will be here before we know it!  Yikes!  :-)    Have a GREAT day!

THESE ARE SO GOOD.  I FORGOT THE SUGAR, SO YOU MAY WANT TO SPRINKLE A BIT ON AFTER YOUR BUTTER!  BUT WE ATE OURs WITH APPLE BUTTER---yUM!!  OH, AND I ADDED 1/2 C. OF SWEETENED DRIED CRANBERRIES TO THE MIX.  WE TRULY ENJOYED THEM AND hOPE YOU DO TOO!!  ~lOKEN   Morning Glory Muffins I

Rated: Submitted By: JACLYN Photo By: dabblingdiva Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 18

"This muffin has a little bit of everything - carrots, raisins, apple butter, wheat germ, nuts. A perfect start for your day!"

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/4 cups white sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups grated carrots 1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped

1 cup raisins 1 egg 2 egg whites 1/2 cup apple butter 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ

Directions:

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil 18 muffin cups, or coat with nonstick cooking spray.
2.	In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, apple butter, oil and vanilla.
3.	In a large bowl, stir together flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in carrots, apples and raisins. Stir in apple butter mixture until just moistened. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
4.	In a small bowl, combine walnuts and wheat germ; sprinkle over the muffin tops.
5.	Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed.

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 18 Calories: 194

Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 4.2g Cholesterol: 12mg Sodium: 175mg

Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 37.3g Dietary Fiber: 2g Protein: 3.1g

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