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Holmen Basketball Game

Another Christmas right around the corner.  I always have loved Christmas but the older I get the more Christmas is just a reminder of another year gone too fast.  I'm gonna be 40 years old in 2 months which is entirely depressing but at the same time I'm thankful for all that God has blessed me with.  Hard to believe how fast time goes. 

The kids are in full swing of basketball.  Austin amazed us at his last game...he plays with the big boys a lot and he has picked up on some skills that shined through at his last game.  He made about ten baskets and shocked the hell out of me.  He is just a little squirt running down the court showing off  his skills like a boss.  His confidence is enviable.  He is so different from Riley and I love his unique character even if he does drive me crazy sometimes. Sure enjoyed watching him play his heart out on the basketball court.

Life is busy.  Money is tight and time is the most expensive thing to find.  Hoping God will have mercy and get us through another year of having just enough to get by.  Too much is never good, too little is not enough but just enough can sustain you and keep you humble.  Cheers to another year of happiness and always hoping for the vest.

Pacific ocean

The Corps met their objective of reaching the Pacific, mapping and establishing their presence for a legal claim to the land. They established diplomatic relations and trade with at least two dozen indigenous nations. They did not find a continuous waterway to the Pacific Ocean^[100] but located an Indian trail that led from the upper end of the Missouri River to the Columbia River which ran to the Pacific Ocean.^[101] They gained information about the natural habitat, flora and fauna, bringing back various plant, seed and mineral specimens. They mapped the topography of the land, designating the location of mountain ranges, rivers and the many Indian tribes during the course of their journey. They also learned and recorded much about the language and customs of the American Indian tribes they encountered, and brought back many of their artifacts, including bows, clothing and ceremonial robes.^[102]

Kim's family...my first photo shoot with my Nikon Z 6

Chicken recipe

Cooking spray

2 c. 

long grain rice

1 

(10.5-oz.) can cream of chicken soup

1 

(10.5-oz.) can cream of mushroom soup 

1 c. 

water

1 tsp. 

dried oregano

4 

boneless skinless chicken breasts

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 

(1-oz.) package onion soup mix

Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish 

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DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9”-x-13” baking pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl mix together rice, soups, water, and oregano then pour into baking dish. 
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper then place on top of rice mixture. Sprinkle onion soup mix over chicken then cover with aluminum foil and bake 1 hour and 15minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
3. Garnish with parsley before serving. 

PARKER FEIERBACH