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RECIPE! [Breakfast Casserole] by Julie & Michelle Jansen

5/31/2013

Julie made this by herself for my Community Bible Study luncheon today! She is so sweet.
And the casserole was SO YUMMY.

Ingredients:
1 lb. sausage
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dry mustard
6 slices of bread
1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 oz. sliced mushrooms optional (fresh is best but canned taste great)

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees
Brown the sausage – & then cool – & then drain it
Beat eggs until they are frothy
Mix milk, salt & the mustard together in a bowl
Remove crusts from the bread
Cut each piece of bread into 6 pieces
Then, add eggs to the milk mixture and stir until soft
Add cheese, sausage, mushrooms & bread to milk and egg mixture.
Pour into 9x13 pan
Bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Serves 10-12.

Recipe Hint: Refrigerate the entire pan overnight, instead of cooking it right away, in order to let the bread soak up the egg mixture and this is even more delicious!

First flight in a taildragger!!

5/30/2013

Thanks to Mr. John Esposito!! What a treat to fly formation with 2 Cubs in and around Tulsa. We had a beautiful day and the company couldn't have been better!! I thought I had the flying bug and now I have a whole new concept of the freedom that one of these machines really has to offer.

From the Funny Farm to the BiG CiTy!

5/29/2013

Moving to Tulsa was a tough decision.

We loved Enid, but Mike and I both felt like the Lord was calling us to Tulsa to be near our families and no matter what, we knew that He would bless that decision.

We moved here in late June and purchased a house I had only seen on the internet.

I know...I know what you're thinking. But stay with me, it gets better! (even Pictures to come!)

We knew it needed some work, but it was in a good school district, had an acre lot, four bedrooms and it was in our price range. The kids were sad to leave their friends behind as well as the house.

They were used to jumping hay bails, riding the four wheeler in the back yard, playing in the woods and running around at my uncles farm on the weekends.

At first the kids were nervous about moving into town with neighbors. We went from living like country-folk to city dwellers. Our Tulsa house, built in 1978, was very outdated as it was. And there hadn't been many changes since.

I have some fabulous before and after pictures to share with you in the coming blogs.

So, STAY TUNED, because...HOUZZ has got nothing on me!
~Michelle

Proverbs 16:9
A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure.

Insurance...Simplified.

5/27/2013

When I work with customers, I want to make sure I don’t lose them with terms and coverage descriptions that are often intimidating (not to mention boring).

Using the four R’s, I try to simplify insurance to them as:

Required, Risk management, Retention, and (most important) Rest easy.

Let’s take a look at what’s “Required”.

Most of us drive a vehicle and each state has laws that prescribe how liability is handled. In Oklahoma, individual drivers must have minimum limits of $25,000 for injury liability for one person; $50,000 for all injuries; $25,000 for property damage in an accident.

Commercial auto liability is often covered as a $1 million CSL (combined single limit).

And, additionally, if you own a home, you are generally required by your lender to have property coverage.

Finally, bonds are required for many contractors in order to maintain licensing with the state.

As you can see, requirements come from different sources.

Certainly there is much more to knowing what other additional requirements you may have to cover your business or personal assets, and that’s where a good agent can deliver more clarification.

I find this is usually a good place to start so people know why they need insurance in the first place.

Do you know if your insurance meets “requirements”??

Call me today and let’s start the discussion!

~Michael at 918.293.7115

RECIPE! [TACO SOUP] by The Jansen Family

5/24/2013

*RECIPE*
Cinco de Mayo this month was fun and this is an ALL time favorite recipe in my house, as well as many homes in America!

**To learn more about Cinco de Mayo & for Cool Videos, Click HERE**

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef (we use ground deer)
¼ cup chopped onions
16 oz. can tomatoes
16 oz. can kidney beans (undrained)
17 oz. can whole corn
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 pkg taco seasoning mix

In a large pot, brown ground beef and sauté onions
Drain well
Add tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning mix
Bring to a boil
Reduce and simmer, covered for 15 minutes
Stir occasionally

Serve with sour cream & shredded cheese.

RECIPE HINT: A pinch of cilantro adds a nice touch!

A Day at the Lake

5/24/2013

Jack on the Kneeboard

Julie on the tube

Beau on the Wakeboard

Nothing rejuvenates our spirit better than a day on the lake!

RECIPE! (Layered Salad) - All time favorite for the summer!

5/24/2013

2 cups of torn lettuce
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 pkg(10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1 small green pepper, chopped

DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dill seed
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Sweet red pepper rings and fresh parsley sprigs, optional
In a 3-qt. glass bowl, layer lettuce. Combine rice, peas and parssley; spoon over lettuce. Layer with tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Combine the first 10 dressing ingredients; spoon over salad. Garnish with red pepper and parsley if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Toss before serving. Yield 10-12 servings.

Recipe Tip: Add 3 cups of cubed chicken to the bottom layer to make it a hearty meal!

TO HAVE THE FAITH LIKE A LITTLE CHILD by Michelle Jansen

5/22/2013

Today I taught 3rd graders.

We read a news article on music bringing peace to Afghanistan children.  The article mentions that after the terrorist attack of 2001, the United States has been much more involved in Afghanistan, and the children there have many more freedoms and are able to play music that was once banned.

I asked the class if they knew what the terrorist attack was in 2001.

Only one boy knew the answer--the bombing of the twin towers.

Another child recounted that it had happened in New York City.

Aw, such innocent children who weren't even alive when this day happened.

That's amazing!

It starts to make me realize that I have lived a long time and certainly have a lot of experience, insight and wisdom to pass down and share with those I’m around on a daily basis!

Kids are very impressionable and they have a lot to learn from us. Please, won't you look for opportunities to mentor a child? They need you and your own wisdom.

Proverbs 1:5
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance…

Hittin' the Lake

5/19/2013

Couldn't wait until Memorial Day-the official start of summer. Headed to Lake Tenkiller with the family and got some time behind the boat. It's always great to get the boat out after winter and make sure everything is working after being winterized and no critters or weather have had negative effects on the boat. Julie is doing 360s on kneeboard and boys are getting better and better at wakeboarding. Lake level is WAY up which is nice after all the drought conditions. Praise the Lord for a great start to the summer!!

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First flight in a taildragger!!

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RECIPE! [TACO SOUP] by The Jansen Family

A Day at the Lake

RECIPE! (Layered Salad) - All time favorite for the summer!

TO HAVE THE FAITH LIKE A LITTLE CHILD by Michelle Jansen

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