Quick Snap Shots . . . Lax on Brah. . .

I was goofing around with Big T's camera with Sprat in the back yard and snapped  a couple pictures of him playing wall ball Lax style.  These were my favorite ones. 

I am going to miss this kid when he heads back to school, sometimes surly and all. 

Back to School and the Boys. . .

Back to school. . .  My classes are getting ready to start back and I am excited.  Juvenile Justice and Ethics and the Community this is going to be a great semester.  Be looking for lots of posts with regard to my classes.  I already know there will be lots on the juvenile side, especially since I have two in my house and there are so many out there doing things that could affect their future and they do not even know it.  Case and point are those that like to send so called "sexy" pictures to others.  Check back with me later for that post, I am still working on it.
Lots of things going on this week as the kids deal with their stress and try to get ready for their final exams next week.   Trying to get everyone to eat a little better this year, not necessarily for weight loss but just for better nutrition.  The hubbs has diabetes and he has to be the healthiest diabetic in the world, per his physician and our insurance agent.   With that said, his diabetes is genetic and so I do worry about the boys and the possibility that they could develop it as well.  I found an old cook book that has some really good recipes that are high in good protein.  I want to share this one because it can be made ahead and cooked later.  Here we go:
Egg Casserole
1 large loaf of bread cubed
6oz of American cheese (I am going to use cheddar)
4 oz non fat Swiss cheese ( I do not use non fat cheese)
2 1/2 cups skim milk
5 green onions sliced
20 egg whites ( I use 5 eggs, 5 egg whites)
1/2 lb turkey or ham cut into bite sized pieces (I do not use this)
sliced mushrooms 1 jar or 4 oz fresh (I do not like jar mushrooms)

Melt the cheese and a cup of the milk together over medium low heat.  Mix remaining milk with the eggs.
Combine the bread, onions, meat and mushrooms in a large bowl.   Put the bread mixture in a 9X13 non-stick or glass pan.  Pour the egg mixture over then cover and refrigerate or bake at 325 for 1 hour or until the middle is set.  Serve with picante sauce or Texas Pete.  This can be refrigerated over night.

Stay tuned. . .

Public Speaking

Public speaking may be the death of me.   That is my on campus class this semester.  Yes, I get to give several speaches on varying subjects.  There is one other lady that may be my age, the rest are first year students and you can see their fear.  I did not take a public speaking  course when I was in college the first go around.  I think they should require a course like this in high school.  I know my Sprat would definitely benefit from it as well as most high schoolers these days.  
The one thing I have noticed about high schoolers,  is that they do not make eye contact when talking to adults.  If you have ever conducted an interview or have been interviewed you know the importance of eye contact.   I hope to pass along some of what we discuss in this class to my boys to help them along their way. 
My semester has already begun and the boys will start next week.  We are getting ready to hit full speed at our house.   My posting may be somewhat sporadic these next few weeks till we get into a routine again so please have patience.  Best of luck to all starting back to school and to the moms and dads behind those little buggers.