The Ultimate Summer Sandwich Party

by QuatroMama on July 30, 2010

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What a fun night!  Brad and I hosted an “Ultimate Summer Sandwich Party” with some families from church that we’ve wanted to get to know better.

(Tangent #1: Do you ever find yourself hurrying into church, picking up your kids after the sermon, and then scurrying to feed your family lunch?  Us too!  Just a season of life, I’m sure! However, we are hoping remedy this hustle and bustle by inviting more people into our home, now that life has “settled down”. *Insert Laughter*) 

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We plugged in the Panini makers and loaded up the toppings to make our own creations.  So. Much. Fun!

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(Tangent #2: Having guests cook together is a great conversation starter and ice breaker.)

Everyone really got into it and came up with such great sandwiches ideas. 

Here’s a few you might want to re-create in your own kitchen:

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Christine’s Creation

Bread: Sesame Ciabatta Bread Brushed with Olive Oil

Cheese: Kraft Deli Deluxe 3 Cheese Garlic and Herb

Meat: Brown Sugar Ham

Toppings: Sliced Tomato, Fresh Spinach, Roasted Red Peppers, Drizzle with Balsamic Vinegar

Bret’s Bite:

Bread: Italian

Cheese: Kraft Deli Deluxe Bacon Cheddar

Meat: Brown Sugar Ham

Toppings: Tomato, Roasted Red Peppers, BBQ Sauce

My Own Original:

Bread: Sesame Ciabatta Bread Brushed with Olive Oil

Cheese: Kraft Deli Deluxe Jalapeño American

Meat: Oven Roasted Turkey

Toppings: Lettuce, Olives, Cucumber, Honey Mustard, Banana Peppers

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(Tangent #3: I never knew how fabulous Panini Makers are – They are versatile and make an easy dinner – Without the coffee shop sandwich price tag! Did I mention we are giving four away?  Keep reading…)

Yes, that’s right we have 4 AWESOME Giveaway Prizes to Share from our “Ultimate Summer Sandwich Party” – that way you can host your own gathering or simply enjoy a scrumptious meal in your own kitchen! Each winner will receive a Panini Grill, a Sandwich Holder, a Deli Deluxe apron,  and three Deli Deluxe product coupons: Approximate retail value: $125!!!!

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I will chose four winners randomly on Friday, August 6th! 

Enter by telling me what ingredients you would include on your ultimate sandwich creation in the comment section of this post. (Don’t forget it’s easy to leave a comment by entering your name and email address.) Feel free to leave a Tangent too! =)

(Tangent #4: If you have 20 people in your home but don’t have enough seats for everyone, put a blanket or an old sheet down and make it into an indoor picnic.  Kids love it!)

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I was one of five bloggers selected by Deli Deluxe to host an “Ultimate Summer Sandwich” party and giveaway. I have been compensated for the materials needed for my “Ultimate Summer Sandwich” party. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments. Kraft Foods is providing the prizes for this giveaway at no cost to me.  This giveaway is not administered or sponsored by Kraft Foods or its affiliates, but solely by Jen Murray.

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Days Like This…

by QuatroMama on July 28, 2010

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Throwing Rocks.

Exploring the Great Outdoors.

Getting Dirty.

Summer Memories.

Being Boys.

Days Like This Never Get Old.

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Smoky Mountain Memories Part 3

by QuatroMama on July 27, 2010

Let’s wrap this thing up! 

(If you missed Part 1 or Part 2 of our Smoky Mountain Memories, feel free to catch up!)

Our last day in the mountains was my personal favorite. 

I mean what’s not to love about a first Trolley Ride?

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or enjoying a beautiful day in downtown Gatlinburg?

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or eating some famous pancakes at The Pancake Pantry?

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or enjoying these gorgeous mountain top views? 

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or ending the day with a little swim in our log cabin’s hot tub?

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It was a beautiful end to a beautiful getaway…

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…with beautiful memories.

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Tom and Kathy (and Kristy and Ryan) – we’re so thankful for the opportunity to spend some time away with you.  You are in our thoughts and prayers daily!  We love you dearly!

And thanks for allowing me to share the sweet memories with all of you!

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A Good Case of Déjà Vu

by QuatroMama on July 26, 2010

Friday I spent the afternoon loving on the Thompson Quads.  It was such a treat. I fell hard for sweet little Dahlia, Jude, Isaac, and Lucy. It brought back so many memories and it was a reality check of how much my own little ones have grown up. (Interesting Fact: 19 month quads are sooooooo much quieter than 3 year old quads!)

Spoon feeding the 4 of them at our old feeding table was surreal. A good case of déjà vu, for sure!

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Wasn’t this just yesterday?

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Thank you, Suzy and Ted, for letting me hang out with your sweeties!  I’m coming back for more soon!

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Summer Storybook Reading

July 23, 2010

(Photo by the wonderfully talented Megelaine Images.)
Our boys have always loved reading books together.  As they get older, I love hearing them “read” to themselves or one another. It’s one of those things that truly melts your heart as a mother.
This summer we’ve added several storybooks to our favorites. I’ve been venturing to [...]

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The Teeter Totter Twins

July 21, 2010

Watch This Without Smiling.
I Double Dog Dare You.
I just love their uncontrollable fits of laughter. Don’t you?

This post is linked to Things I Love Thursday at The Diaper Diaries.

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Veggie Tales In Real Life

July 20, 2010

Our little garden has been good to us.  We started off with a nice little harvest of sweet peas.  Most of them didn’t even make it inside the house. They were eaten raw off the vine by my little snackers. Next we had several servings of green beans.  And now we’re picking sweet corn and [...]

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Smoky Mountain Memories – Part 2

July 19, 2010

On to Day 2 of our little escape to the mountains…
After taking a little stroll down the mountain that we were staying on to the playground, finding and capturing a lizard (fondly known as Lizzie), and huffing our way back up, we worked up an appetite.
If you’ve been to the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area, you’ve [...]

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Motherhood Called And Needs You to Cancel All Your Appointments

July 18, 2010

It’s embarrassing how long I’ve put off some of these appointments. 
Embarrassing, I tell ya!
Motherhood just seems to take precedence over following through on this to-do list.  Whether its canceling because of a family illness, not setting up child care, or not not taking the time to call and schedule an appointment.
It’s down [...]

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Smoky Mountain Memories – Part 1

July 15, 2010

Yes, this is Part 1 of our Smoky Mountain Memories, in an effort to not overwhelm you (or myself) with a lengthy picture heavy post, here’s Day 1 and how this little getaway transpired.
After finding out that my mother in law had been diagnosed with cancer, and was facing some not so pleasant treatments [...]

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