The Elf on the Shelf: Day 5

Well we are finding just how mischievous our little Elf Kevin can be. Peyton had to go to the dentist today and Kevin must have seen it as a good way to tease her a little. She wanted to make sure she brushed her teeth really well so the dentist would be impressed. When she went to get her toothbrush it was gone but she found a note addressed to her.

Peyton was really impressed with Kevin's art work. Peyton took to finding this crazy little Elf. It didn't take long and she hunted him down.

Kevin had tried to hide in our Christmas Wreath, and in his hands was Peyton's toothbrush. This little Elf should make the next 24 days very interesting. We will need to keep an eye on him.

Cheez-It Chicken

A few years ago we came across a cook book that Men's Health Magazine published called A Man A Can, A Plan. There is also a few sequels called a Second Helping, and a Microwave. So Brandon has the first book and the Second Helping. All the recipes have like three or four ingredients and are really fast and easy. It would have to be easy to be a cook book for guys to follow. Sorry I couldn't help myself. He has been trying to get me to make Cheez-It Chicken for a long time. Now that I am pregnant I have been craving Cheez-Its. So it was not hard to get me to finally give in and make it this time. This is what you need....

12 oz can of Evaporated Milk

4 boneless skinless chicken brests

1/2 Box of Cheez-It Crackers

10 oz can of chicken gravy (I made my own gravy)

1 1/2 TBSP Lemon Juice

1/3 Cup Flour

1/4 TSP Ground Pepper

1 egg beaten

Now this is all you need to do to prepare the Easy Cheesy meal...

In a large Ziplock bag mix the evaporated milk and lemon juice. Add the chicken, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Dump the Cheez-Its into a ziplock bag, get the air out and then crush them into fine crumbs with the can of gravy.

Now put the flour, and pepper in one bowl. The beaten egg in another bowl, and the crushed Cheez-Its in a third. Roll the chicken in the flour, then egg, then the Cheez-It crumbs. Put the chicken on a baking sheet sprayed with non stick cooking spray, and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken it fully cooked. Now heat up the gravy and you are ready to eat. I put this with some mashed potatoes and a green salad.

This one was really good. I think having the chicken soak in the evaporated milk made it really moist and juicy. Not a bad meal if I do say so myself. It is really easy to make. The kids liked it. What kid wouldn't eat up a meal when you have them help you crush up a bag of Cheez-Its to make it?

The Elf on the Shelf: Day 4

Kai came up the stairs and got Brandon out of bed wanting to play a game. He took Brandon by the had took him downstairs and attempted to convince him to play Starwars Monopoly. After some convincing Brandon got him to settle on Jenga. Peyton then wanted in and hurried and got dressed and ready to play. About the time I got some breakfast made for her she noticed our Christmas Elf Kevin sneaking a little Breakfast of his own.

Kevin was literally hanging from the chandelier spying on the kids with his breakfast ih hand.

Apparently  Christmas Elves on the go like a Nutrigrain bar in the morning to power up for long day. After breakfast I took Peyton in to get her hair done and get her ready for school. We were all busy. Brandon getting ready for work , and Peyton getting ready to head out the door to school.

When Peyton was about to run out the door to the Bus she noticed that Kevin had finished his breakfast and made a huge mess in the process. Peyton said "Mom he really is a real Elf". She was standing there in disbelief as she realized that we really do have one of Santa's Magic Elves staying with us until Christmas. The kids were so excited. I wasn't so excited to clean up after this little messy Elf.

So for all of you that have your doubts about Christmas Magic, my kids can testify that it is real. I hope you all are getting in the Spirit of Christmas and enjoying your Holiday season.