reflecting a little

I totally forgot to post these in my other blog that I updated the other day with pictures. This is Aaron's ultrasound picture!

He looks a lot like Daniel did in his ultrasound! Cute as a button!

Daniel climbed into bed,like he does most nights!

He thinks he is so funny too!

Love this picture!!! This one was supposed to be first. He climbed up there with his hat on!! He's so cute!

I miss reading every one's blog and blogging, as well. I haven't got long and Aaron will be here. I'm 29 weeks today. I have been wondering how things will be. It'll be sweet to have a newborn in the house again. Though, I know it will be much different with a toddler here too. Daniel is growing up so much,but when he is asleep I realize he is still such a "baby". He's trying to say so many words and really comprehending so much. It amazes me! Mike and I were looking through his albums last night,which I am almost done with, and we were amazed. I have a lot of firsts in pictures. I have where he sat up first,got on his hands and knees first,clapped first,and so on. It just amazed us how much he is doing now. It seems just like yesterday he couldn't sit up or crawl. Now,he's running around full speed all the time! Babies are so neat to watch grow into toddlers. I can't wait to have Aaron here and watch his development. I love being a Momma and never thought I would. When I pick Daniel up and he wraps him arms around my neck and kisses me on the cheek,I melt. Or when he giggles at me for something that is not even funny, I melt. Or when I'm rocking him and he will pull up to my shoulder and go to sleep,I melt. I love him so much! I don't see how I'll love Aaron as much as I do him,but I am told that I will. I can't wait to see!

We were looking through our photo album too. While we dated I took so many pictures of us! Now, that we live here away from family or friends we rarely get a photo together. I'm so glad I took all those while we dated. We were SO young looking and a lot more trim! You can see the love in our eyes and on our faces. He made the comment last night, "Nothing was stopping us,was it?" I laughed and said no. He then said, "That's what I have always love about us,nothing stops us." I love my husband! I was talking about how skinny I was and the figure I had,not in a depressed way,but like wow I was small! I really needed the "marriage and baby" weight too! He told me I was drop dead gorgeous and had a rocking body haha He then went onto say he loves me no matter what my body looks like,it's my heart he married me for,not my body. I love when we can just focus on each other. We have some great pictures together and so many memories. I've just been in a reflective mood the past 2 days. Looking at those pictures, we were talking about how we never would have imagined having 2 kids in 3 years. Our 3rd year anniversary will be December 4th. It seems like we've been together longer at times. I could not imagine life with another man,though I thought a few others were my husband. I am so glad that Mike is my husband. Daniel has become quiet fond of him over the last several months. Oh it's so sweet! I love seeing Mike play with him! Daniel will grab his water gun and chase him all over. He's seen Mike put his gun in his gun belt,so Daniel tries to put his in his diaper! It's the cutest thing! He mimics anything Mike does.

It's just so.. I don't know how to describe it. Like I'm looking in from the outside sometimes. Especially when we visit my parents. It's so neat to go back to "home" and have my family. Have a husband,a toddler,and one on the way. Surreal I guess would be the word. I can't imagine what life will be like with both, Daniel and Aaron. Daniel is so happy,high spirited,and funny! I wonder all the time what Aaron will be like. Will he be shy? Energetic? Laid back? Funny? Daniel is a fireball. I sort of hope Aaron has that about him too,though it'd be nice if he'd sit more than Daniel haha It's not hit me that I'll have 2 little boys. Boys! I would not trade them for anything! Girls are fun,but boys are too! I am so thankful to God for my blessings. He's been overly wonderful to me. Some days I wonder why? I fail so much I feel like and I know women who I think are far better Mothers than I. Yet, He trusts me with 2 of his angels. In awe I am.

How great is our God?

sing with me

How great is our God?

and all will see

how great,how great is our God!!

the ministry of motherhood

It's been so long since I have been able to write here. I have lots of inspiring lots,but not lots of time. Blogging is so different than a diary or journal for me,I can't explain it. I miss reading all the wonderful blogs and posts that I used too read. I think of you ladies often though. So keep us in your prayers. I'll update on us first,then write some from my heart.

I'm 23 weeks today. It is literally flew by. I am 5 1/2 months and it just doesn't seem possible. I am doing well too! I went to Cindy last Wednesday and was accompanied by the lady I'll use as a Doula ( used Cindy and Tammy both last pregnancy). It was a good visit! I have only gained 8 lbs overall,which is surprising. I know it's due to being more active,drinking hardly any soda or tea,and not eating sweets all the time. At the month with Daniel I had gained nearly 15-20 already. I don't walk as often as I need too,but I do stay active with Daniel. I really need to walk,but it is SO hot down here. Yuk! When we did the ultrasound to find out the sex, it took them longer than I thought it would. I wasn't sure why,but this appointment I found out why. Aaron is breech,about the same way Daniel was,lying across my uterus. It's called a transverse position. Cindy said most babies will do this up until time to deliver and most do turn if they are able. She isn't alarmed,but wanted me to know. I have already started doing some exercises to affect the positioning. By 26 weeks if he is still that way, she wants me to get on my hands and knees for 20 minutes 5 times a day. I'll do what I can,but God has the rest in His hands. Although I do not want another C-section,if Aaron does like Daniel,then we won't have a choice. Daniel was trying to turn to go into the birth canal,but got stuck. Not on my pelvis though. There is nothing wrong my with body,it was just bad positioning of the baby. It won't be a scheduled C-section if it comes to that. I'll go into labor just like with Daniel and labor to see if he can turn. Then, if he doesn't we'll do a C-section,only after every possible way to turn him. I want more children and a C-section will diminish that. Here in the South, they aren't big on many babies after a C-section,or multiple ones and VBAC's aren't common that I know of. Just keep us in your prayers,we're not worried,God is in control!! Onto Daniel- He is doing good! He's almost 17 months and so smart! He's growing and learning everyday,it's so amazing to watch! He is picking up new words daily and trying to say them. He really understands a lot and mimicks what we do. He'll throw things in the garbage,try to brush his hair,brush his teeth,put his socks and shoes on,put diapers in the Genie, and other things. He is so darn cute too! He's my heartbeat! He knows where the baby is and we call him Baby Aaron so he will pick up on it. When he hears someone say baby he rubs my tummy and kisses it. He's going to love having a brother to play and rough house with. Mike is good too. He's just been working a lot. We have somethings to get paid and somethings to buy before Aaron gets here. We still have to get a vehicle and have been praying God would guide us to it. We are still trying to help my parents out financially and keep ourselves afloat. He's such a wonderful husband! He works hard at his job and at home. Daniel loves him so much! It's sweet to watch! Tomorrow will be his 2nd Father's Day! He has off so we are going to church and then come home to spend the rest of the day. I love him so much and I am so GLAD he is my husband and the Father of my children. Be praying for my parents. My Daddy goes to a really good Doc. next Friday, I pray they find the root of his problems instead of trying to aleve them. Momma is doing good and can eat some actually. My sister just told us she is pregnant again! Their son,Landon, is 2 1/2 and she'll be due about February! They are excited! My parents are going to get lots of Grandbabies! My brother lil' boy is almost 2 months now! It's crazy! Mike's family are doing good too,just out for the summer. His Dad got laid off at work a few months back,so be praying for them also.

So now, a little from my heart. I was thinking today while out running some errands about being a Mother and having a family. I never thought this could be a ministry,how naive of me. I also envisioned going to a far off land to reach and teach others about Christ. That was my passion and it still is one of my passions,but not on the top of the list anymore. I desired to be a wife,but really didn't know the depth of it. I really never desired to be a Mother,due to fear of pregnancy,birth,and just being responsible for another human being. Now, that I am a Mother,I love it. I would not trade Daniel and soon to be here,Aaron, for anything. I never thought at age 26 I would have a 17 month old and be 5 1/2 months pregnant. You could have never convinced me of that. I thought I would be married in the mission field or unmarried in the mission field. I have a mission field, it is called my home. I firmly believe the highest calling for women is being a wife and a Mother. I know some aren't able to have biological children,but you still are a Mother if you adopt. If you don't adopt someone looks up to you and you can mold some one's life and heart. My first priority is to encourage,uplift,and love my husband,along with many others things. My second priority is to disciple,teach,and guide my children. What an honor. I have 2 lives,as of right now, that I can plant the Word of God in and no one can limit me on it. No one can tell me I cannot teach them the Word of God and about Christ. Isn't that what we believers yearn for? Someone to teach about Christ without being limited on how much you can teach them? We, Mothers, have that. How awesome! I want little boys after God's own heart and I want them to be Warriors for the kingdom of God! I have the privilege of staying home with them and helping them achieve those things. I just never looked at it that way. I was so naive to think I had to go all the way across the globe (which I still want to do so and I'm not diminishing that) to reach others for Christ. I have 2 children that I can do that with and it's just amazing. I'm not saying if you have small children you shouldn't go overseas,no no. I would love to be there now! BUT God hasn't called us to that point. He has us here in Mobile,AL growing and raising our children. I love to hear of families who are evangelizing or are missionaries!! I deep down would love that for us,but God hasn't got that in His plan for us, as of now. So don't take what I have said the wrong way. I'm just relaying what I have realized for myself. I always thought I had to do the "big things" in order to being doing something for God. The big thing for me was going overseas or to another country. I thought if I could do that,I'll be doing something amazing for God. And that's so true,but I failed to realize many women do amazing things and they are overlooked. Changing diapers,feeding the baby,rocking the baby,doing laundry,ironing clothes,cooking,and so on may not be looked at as doing things for God,but you are,we are! In serving your family, you are serving God. He says what you have done to the least of these, you have done to me. He talks about serving others all thought the scripture. He came to serve,not to be served. Why would you serve others,but not your family? Why would you teach a Bible study,but not take care of your children? Why would you cook meals for the elderly or sick, and not your family? I thought I had to be doing those things too. I felt sort of left out when Daniel was first born,well about 5 months after he was. I wasn't involved in the women's ministry like I wanted. I finally realized at this point in my life it is okay. I don't have to be running around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to keep up with ministries I once was involved in. My little ones need me dearly right now. They'll always need me,but at this point in their life they need me more. It's about having a daily relationship with Christ,not how many ministries you are involved in. We are to show our children how to walk daily with God and to follow His ways. Your little ones,will only be little once. Enjoy them and tend to them. You'll be blessed and so will they. It's just amazing how God can open your eyes and it not be the way you expected Him too. And how He will change your desires and wants too. I love Him for those things. He shows us so many things in the unexpected ways. Some days I could go nuts taking care of Daniel. He is energetic and sometimes gets into things though he knows not too,but without Daniel my life would be much more boring. Daniel makes my life more fulfilling. He is our legacy,along with Aaron. It's great to know we have someone to pass our faith onto. So that's just somethings I've been pondering lately.

I pray everyone is great! God Bless!

Happy Mother's Day!

My other angle on the way,16 weeks.

Daniel was so tired on the way home from church.

How precious!!

This was my second Mother's Day. Wow, I'm a Mother. It is still sinking into my little brain. What a blessing it is to be a Mother. I never dreamed I'd have children at the age of 24 and love it! Daniel is such a blessing. He's so adorable,sweet,loving,and funny. I don't know what I would do without him. I remember the days before him,but can't imagine life without him now. Oh and my other little one on the way. I am truly blessed. I'll have another little boy or a little girl that I can train in God's word,shower with love,and laugh with. I really never understand a Mother's love,until now. It has really shed a new light on the love God has for me. It's amazing and indescribable. I don't see how God turned his back on Jesus while he took our sin upon him and died on the cross. What a bittersweet occasion. I could never give my children up for others. I would do and do anything for Daniel and the baby. Daniel is at an amazing age. He's learning so much and teaching me so much. As I sit here writing,he's at my feet playing with his ABC magnets and a box,talking away. How can people harm these innocent angels?

I used to want to be in the law firm,then I wanted to do overseas missions. I still want to do mission work,but I've realized a lot. I have the greatest job,if you want to call it that, in the world. I am teaching Daniel to be kind,loving,caring,respectful,and gentle. I am modeling what his wife should be like,a Godly wife/mother. I could have possibly be going down another road right now,if I would have listened to my own will. I could possibly be in a foreign country with no husband or children. Oh what I would be missing! My passion to reach others has turned to reaching my own son and baby on the way. It's funny how God will mold you,but not mold you how you expect Him too. You pray mold me,Lord and use me. Most of the time He does it in a way you would never believe.

The Proverbs 31 Woman takes on a whole new meaning for me. Especially verse 28, "Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. " I pray my children will be able to arise and call me blessed one day. A lot of my views on things have changed. You really never know that love until you are giving that love. I have a picture frame above our bed that says, "Love grows by giving. The only love we keep is the love we give away." How true that is. Love also never stops giving. I wouldn't trade anything for the smiles Daniel gives me,even in the womb. One of the ultrasound pictures we have of him, he is smiling so big! It's amazing!! And he still has that same grin that we love. I thank God for allowing me to be a Mother. I'm not worthy of the calling,nor do I deserve such wonderful children,but He has entrusted them to Mike and I.

As for my second Mother's Day. It was wonderful! We went to church,enjoyed a powerful message,then came home. We picked up some Churches chicken and ate at home. It was nice. I received 2 books: 5 Minutes A Day:365 Devotional For Women and Pray Big For Your Child: The Power of Praying God's Promises for Your Child's Life by Will Davis Jr. Next year I'll have my 2 year old and 7 month old baby to celebrate with! How exciting and rewarding. Oh no one could make a paycheck out enough for the rewards I receive daily. Moms are paid with hugs and kisses. That's what I have learned most about being a Mother, my reward isn't earthly,but heavenly. How amazing!

Happy Mother's Day to all you Momma's and Momma's to be!! God Bless you!

embracing my calling and loving my wee ones

Time really is flying. It's mid-March. Wow. My baby boy has grown up to a toddler. He's walking and running,jabbering and singing. I already miss him being so tiny. It's been such a blessing to watch him grow. Though I will admit there have been some very challenging and trying times. I would do it all over again. I love my child. He's so special to me. He's really getting to be so grown up or so he thinks. He's our little worshipper. When he hears music he will sing to it. It's so sweet! And boy he loves to dance to the music too. Oh and to know I've got another one on the way. Wow. That's amazing. I never pictured my life to be this way. Some days I want to pull my hair out,then some days it's so smooth. I just am so blessed. I struggle with thinking I'm not a good Mother or as good as others. I guess we all do. I don't know why I do. I sacrifice so much for Daniel and do what is best for him. Oh and to see Mike interact with his son. Wow. That's a blessing too. He loves him so much and Daniel is really taking to him. I just love it!

I've also really come to grips with my role and season of life now. So what if I can't make it to the Beth Moore conference? So what if I can't be in choir right now? Is it that bad? No. I am serving the Lord,by tending and taking care of my child. And that's just fine for now. Some Sunday's Mike will take him out into the foyer,others I will. I used to depend on church so much,the church building,not the body. I've been set free from that. I'm not saying I don't want to go,but if I miss a Sunday, why can't I do some worshipping here? It just feels good to embrace my role,instead of despise it or hurry it up. Things with the next baby will be different. I won't be afraid to nurse at church,I'll be using a sling. I won't be so afraid to try new things. Daniel actually sat still this Sunday and listened. My oldest SIL Robyn got saved and baptized. My youngest SIL got saved and will be getting baptized,along with my MIL who is saved and getting baptized.

I just wanted to do some writing. We're all fine. I go to my CNM Thursday and we'll hear the heartbeat! I'm thinking of all of you!

God bless!

whew, it's been a looong week!

It feels like this week had lasted forever for some reason. Daniel turned 1 on Monday and it was so hard to believe in some ways,but not in others. He is so grown up acting and independent for the most part. Mike had to work Monday so the party was Thursday,but I looked at the schedule wrong and he was working that day too. It all worked out though. Our vacuum cleaner broke again. Our maintenance man told Mike how to fix it,but he didn't get it fixed. We'll just have to get another I guess. It has been nice weather and Thursday it got cooler. I love this time of the year,I love cold weather!

The party went great! We got cleaned up for it and everything was ready when the families got here. All were present except my Daddy and brother-in-law,they were sick. I baked cupcakes with the confetti mix and decorated them with blue icing,red sprinkles,and green sprinkles. They were cute! I got decorating tips to decorate with. I really enjoy baking and such. I had a blast during Christmas doing all the candy and pies! We had chips,dip,cookies,and drinks. Our apartment is pretty small when you pack almost 20 people in it haha The kids had fun,including Daniel. Mike's brother has 2 girls and my brother has 2 girls,the same ages. So they paired up and played. Landon just played with everyone and Daniel was squealing with delight! The adults mingled and chatted. Our family friend Brian was here too. Well, it's Mike's best friend. Actually, I used to date him haha We dated off and on for 2 years and I just knew that was my husband,funny how God works huh? Well, we're very close to his family. Amy the woman I have wrote about previously is his younger sister. Anyways. He fits right in! We didn't get Daniel anything for his birthday,just 2 shirts. He really didn't need any toys and I found these clothes back in November on sale. I don't really want him to think just because we are celebrating his birthday it means he has to receive presents. My parents didn't have to money for a gift,but she got something anyways. They got him a nice,thick jacket for next year. Mike's family got him a rocking horse (he LOVES horses dearly),a few shirts,and some pajama's. He also got some books,a Sheriff gun and badge,and a Playskool Swing 'n Score baseball. So it wasn't that much and I was glad. It was so nice having our families here! I love to have people over,but with the drive and all, we don't get many visitors. Mike said he was proud of me for planning Daniel's first party. Wow, I mean I am a Mom. I have a 1 year old son. I just never thought I would,not this soon. I'll be 26 February 20th and got married when I was 23. It's like sometimes I'm living on the outside looking in. It's really neat. Children are not a burden,but a blessing. Yes, there are very challenging,hectic,hard,and bad days,but isn't that with everything? Without struggle we don't grow, is what I believe and from experience I know. I feel sorry for those couples who do not want children,what a blessing they are missing. It's so neat to watch Daniel grow and learn. I never paid attention in detail to Tabitha and Marley while they were his age,but I notice everything with him. He can do something a hundred times and I still swoon and say 'Look baby, look what he's doing!' Mike says 'I know baby, he's been doing it.' He truly has won my heart. Between him and his Daddy I don't know if there is anymore to give out. ;-D

We have done so well budgeting so far. I am really proud of us for listening to God and disciplining ourselves. We cut our power bill,tithe,and paid the phone bill. We were able to give the money we wanted for the missionary couple and VOM. It feels good to budget and stay in order. We were wanting to give out,but were not being a good steward of what He was giving us. We realized if we didn't get a hold on it,then He would not give us more to be a steward of. We also put back the amount for our family savings. I think $6 every check will be good to start off. We are also putting back a $1 every day for Daniel,so when he turns 18 he will have some money to either get married with,start in ministry with,or college with. Mike makes good money,well enough for us to live on. For starters, we don't live outside of our means. We drive a '97 Ford F150 and live in a 2 bedroom apartment, that really isn't modern in it's decorating and appliances. God has blessed us here though. We get free rent; We got a brand new fridge last January or February; We are getting new cabinets and granite counter tops in the kitchen,bathroom,and vanity area next week; We also don't wear name brand clothes,unless they are on sale. I love name brand clothes,but I'm not paying $30 for a shirt or $50 for a purse. The scripture is true when it says in Matthew 6:21 "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Is it bad to have nice things? Nope,but if it is causing you to not be a good steward of the money God has given you, then you should rethink how you are spending it. It is His money in the first place,we are only borrowing it. So we are setting out to try and give more to others and live comfortably,but not beyond our means. I never want to have to work outside of the home because of our spending. I never want Mike to have to work 2 jobs because our spending. So we'll sacrifice somethings,but really it's not a sacrifice for us that much.

Oh the True Woman study I'm doing through email is amazing! I got behind yesterday because I was so busy. So I have to listen to Day 8 & 9 tonight. I am really learning new things and seeing where change needs to take place. I want to be the woman God wants me to be,the wife God wants me to be,and the mother God wants me to be. I cannot be those apart from Him though. I encourage anyone that wants to be a Biblical,submissive wife more than you are or aren't now,to try this study. Well, I should be going. Daniel has been playing with his toys and squealing,but it's close to his bedtime and mine too. The post about my Daddy is before this one,so please check it out.

Happy Thanksgiving!

This was me last Thanksgiving! Wow, I was having a bad hair day and make up day! ha! I was pretty big by then!




This is me near this Thanksgiving. I forgot my camera when I went to my parents,so I didn't get any this year.




I pray you all had a lovely,blessed Thanksgiving Eve and Day. We sure did! How could we not? We're so abundantly blessed! Yesterday, I decided to go to my parents. Mike wasn't going because he had to be at 4,but I went on with Daniel Paul. Anthoney,Amanda,Tabitha,Marley,Haley,Landon,Ms. Judy(Haley's MIL),my parents,and Granny Eta Mae (Daddy's step Mom) were all there. We had some good eating too! I forgot my camera though,so no pictures! Haley let me take some with her phone(she's got a hi-tech one) and I'll try to post them soon on my picture blog. It was so great seeing Daniel playing with the girls and Landon. He just loves children! We don't do much dishes and such. We had ham,dressing,chicken and dumplings,hillbilly baked beans,green beans,rolls,yams,sweet potatoes,and some desserts. It was a great meal and a wonderful time! Last night I baked my Impossibly Easy French Apple Pie so I wouldn't have to do it this morning. So today we had a ham,corn,rolls,macaroni and cheese and the apple pie. Before we ate, Mike prayed and then I read Psalm 100. We also shared somethings we are thankful for. It was very nice and I want to do it each year! The food was wonderful! The pie was just great! I'll have to post the recipe. I was so excited that Mike loved it! He loves ham more than turkey and I've never done a turkey,so we just had ham. It was a already cooked and sliced one and was very small. Later one we decided to go see his family, he wanted to see him Mama. So we rode over there and ate with them also. His cousin Junior and his family were down from north Mississippi along with Junior's parents. It was fun! Maycie,Brooke,Sadie,Tripp,and Daniel had fun. They always have so much food too! Goodness! Turkeys,hams,dressings,desserts,and much more! I particularly like turkey over ham,so I was a very happy woman! We had a good time,but it was short since Mike had to go into work. So that was our Thanksgiving. It's hard to believe last year Daniel was in my womb and now he is here with us. Wow, he is a blessing indeed!! He is 10 months and 1 day! He ate some sweet potatoes and green beans,which he loved! Now, Christmas is coming up and it should be just as wonderful,if not better!

This was my first official Thanksgiving as a Mother and I'm thankful that I am a Mother. I just wanted to share something I wrote earlier.




And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
II Corinthians 12:9




I'm learning more that God's grace can help me through the days. I used to think doing "big" things for God, was the only time I needed this type of grace or strength. Now, that I'm a Mother I face many challenges and I am realizing I need that type of grace in the "small" things too. Breath by breath I need God's grace. Being a stay at home Mom can be very challenging,along with taking care of your husband and home. You have so much more to consider and you have to rearrange your schedule daily. Knowing that when I am weak,Christ is yet strong is very encouraging. When I fail, he is there to forgive me. When I need encouragement, the Holy Spirit speaks a word to me. Many don't look highly on the role of a Mother anymore. Instead, women are encouraged to pursue a career,leave their kids in daycare, and tell their husband to pick up the slack. They're encouraged to not deprive themselves of wants,needs,and even selfish desires just because they have a small infant at home. I was recently told this by a lady at our home church. Most women in our society bring outside stress that wouldn't be there, if they'd stop running to and fro and just be a wife and Mother. It takes women dying to self and daily asking to be used by God and to be filled with His spirit. When we are strong in ourselves, we can't boast of God. Instead we glory in our own pride and ambition. I wonder and ask God often why can't I get this or that just right? He reminds me that if I got it right every time,I wouldn't need His strength or grace. So this verse is taking new meaning for me. I'm a first time Mom and I mess up daily,but I can be assured God will be strong through me if I allow Him too.

So on this thankful Thursday,though we didn't have the actual blog one. I am very thankful that I am a Mother. I do believe the role of wife and mother are the 2 highest callings. Whether you have biological children or not,you are a Mother. Be thankful! Embrace the calling God has put before you. Love your children,play with your children,teach your children,train your children,and set a Godly example for your children. I want mine to arise and call me blessed one day.





God bless!



Impossibly Easy French Apple Pie


Ingredients Filling:

• 3 cups sliced peeled apples (3 large) -side note: I used 3 small ones and it was more than enough,hopefully not too much.
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup Original Bisquick mix
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine (softened)
• 2 eggs

Streusel:

• 1/2 cup Original Bisquick mix
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts -side note: I didn't use nuts
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons firm butter or margarine

Mixing and Baking Directions:
1. Heat oven to 325 Fahrenheit. Grease 9 inch glass pie plate. In medium bowl, mix apples,cinnamon, and nutmeg; place in pie plate. ( I used a pie crust and it still turned out good)

2. In medium bowl, stir remaining filling ingredients until well blended. Pour over apple mixture in pie plate.

3. In small bowl, mix all streusel ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over filling.

4. Bake 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes and store in refrigerator.