Mimi & Grandpa Camp 2014: Day 1

My husband and I started a fun tradition with our grandchildren- Mimi & Grandpa Camp. We plan outings, crafts, cooking activities, and other fun things to make special memories. In our living room, we set up a tent where our grands sleep.

Our Day 1 highlights included a trip to Houston's Memorial City Mall where we ate Chick Fil A, and  rode the carousel and the train. Grandpa took our little Buddy to the indoor play area, while I took the girls to the American Girl Store's hair salon. The girls chose their dolls' hairstyles.

 Saige's new hairstyle

 Caroline gets her new look.

Very pretty!

Back at our house, we swam, and ate chicken spaghetti for dinner. It's one dish they all love! And because it's one of their favorites, I make it often!

Here's the recipe:

Chicken Spaghetti

8 oz. spaghetti

1 - 1 1/4 pounds cooked chicken. I like using rotisserie chicken.

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can cream of celery soup

1/2 - 3/4 cup sliced and sautéed mushrooms. Or, you can use a small can of mushrooms. Mushrooms are optional.

1 cup ( or less) sour cream (regular or reduced-fat)

1/2 cup milk

1 - 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

2 teaspoons Old Bay spice

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix soups, sour cream, milk, cheese, and spices in saucepan. Add chicken and mushrooms. Using low heat, bring to simmer. Stir until cheese is melted and mixture is hot and bubbly. Pour over cooked spaghetti, and mix well. Serve with fresh fruit, and green salad or raw veggies (such as broccoli or carrots).

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