The Cheapest Cheese Dip You'll Love

I was at Walmart the other day and about croaked when I saw the price of Velveeta- $5.98 for a 2lb. block!!! I bit the bullet and bought it anyway- it was for a party. While complaining to my friend Amanda about it, she told me her recipe for the cheapest cheese dip. I made it for supper tonight- OH MY, I won't be buying Velveeta ever again!!!

Cheap Cheese Dip
1 pkg. Pioneer Gravy Mix (just the plain kind, not pepper or buttermilk)
1 pkg. Taco Seasoning Mix (I used 1/2 of this package)
1 (2c.) pkg American/Cheddar Shredded Cheese (I used 1/2 of this)

Make Gravy mix according to the directions. Once it's done, add your cheese and taco seasoning mix. I added a few splashes of milk to get the consistency right. You can add more or less taco seasoning if you want.

All that for about 4 bucks- and actually I have enough to make another batch later! It sounds crazy, but it's SO good!!!

Travs Game (Lots of posts below!)

Luke and I went with his company to see the Travs Game last Saturday night. It was HOT!!! We sat in lawn chairs on the grassy side. I brought along my sock knitting to keep me busy- baseball to me is so boring!! It was a good game, and I'm glad I got to enjoy it with Luke. He loves baseball.

We were introduced to others by a lady as "the only ones without kids at NIC." Let's just say it's taken me a week to get over that statement- I mean, should I be wearing a sign that says we have no kids??? When people make remarks like that it really does bothers me. It makes me feel like there is something wrong with Luke and me. Just because we don't have children, should be our business, and not what sets us apart from everyone else. I guess some people just need to think before they speak!

Ok, I'm off my soapbox for now! Enjoy the rest of the posts below- there's lots of them!!

Georgia Company

Sweet David

So sad to leave the sprinkler behind...

Ma enjoying the warmth of being outside

Mr. Corn on the Cobb man

Dad and Luke

David

Luke and sweet Emily

Dad and David on the Ipad

Emily and her beautiful coloring

Ann and David

David

Dylan and Ann

Dylan and Ann made a trip up to Neosho to visit family. We haven't seen them in 7 years! It was great to get to visit with them. Their kids David and Emily are just too cute! We had dinner over here last night. Luke grilled burgers and dogs. We had corn on the cob- which David loved- salsa, bean dip, chips, and cake. It was a spread. After dinner the kids played in the backyard sprinkler. I think everyone had a great time. We were sad to see them leave!!

Bible Study Trip

Mom sporting her new ride! ha!

Me, Andrea, Adelle, Diane, Judy, Kaye, Debbie, Mom, Melanie, Sharon, and Betty.

Andrea with the bag Mom made!

I'm WAY late in posting this- forgot these pics were on my phone. Our Bible Study ladies this summer have been working on a study, "Reflecting His Glory" by Andrea Lennon. It has been a life changing study, and I highly recommend it! Andrea lives in Conway, so we couldn't resist having lunch with her. She's such a sweetheart!! After lunch at Cracker Barrel, we traveled on down to Hobby Lobby and TJ Maxx for a little shopping. It was a great day! We were all so happy Mom didn't mind driving the HUGE bus!

Our 8 year Anniversary

Luke's Meal

My Meal

Yummy Fried Rice

Gotta love HORRIBLE I phone pics

Luke and I celebrated 8 years of marriage on June 28th! My how time flies. I am thrilled to still have my best friend. Luke was my only boyfriend, first kiss, and we've known each other a LONG time! I'll never forget when I first met him in 7th grade- couldn't stand the boy!!! Guess time does change a girls feelings for sure!

We celebrated by having dinner at Sakura. It was wonderful! We both got the fillet and shrimp, and I could eat a ton of their rice and vegetables. Afterward, we did what any old married couple would do- shop Best Buy and Petco. We ended the night with yogurt from Lemon Tree. It was a fun way to celebrate our 8 years- here's to many more Luke!

Our Day with Lily

Lily and Her "Panna Bear" I made for her- it's looking a little ragged, might need a new one for her birthday!

Me & Lily at Burger King

Miss Sprinkler Diva




Loving on Aunt Melissa

Lily and Uncle Luke

Doing some painting (working on early Christmas Presents!!!)




In our PJ's and Baking Cookies

Watching Veggie Tales

Luke and I had the awesome opportunity to keep Lily on Saturday night. She stayed with us for about 4 hours, and we had a blast! I was so excited. I stocked up on craft stuff and slice and bake cookies at the store. We picked her up, went to Burger King and ate. Then it was back to our house for some fun! We played in the sprinklers, finger painted, baked cookies, and watched the DBD (as Lily called it) of the Veggie Tales and Jonah. George even loved on Lily which surprised me. It was a great time with Aunt Melissa and Uncle Luke!

Natalie's Baby Shower

Natalie and her gifts from Mom

Natalie with a yummy cake!

Mom and Natalie

Me and Heather

The Cake

The food

Me and Mom

The loot

Me and Natalie

Today Mom and I went to Natalie's Baby shower for little Kingston. She got some awesome gifts and the shower was really nice. It was fun getting to visit with Heather- as I hadn't seen her in forever!!! Enjoy the pics!