I rang and rang the doorbell. But Isabelle would not let me in!
And just to show that Isabelle is normal...
Happy Lydia
Not so happy Lydia. Isabelle can be a meany! :)
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Can I come in?
What's a post with out my two leading lady's?
I rang and rang the doorbell. But Isabelle would not let me in!
And just to show that Isabelle is normal...
Happy Lydia
Not so happy Lydia. Isabelle can be a meany! :)
I rang and rang the doorbell. But Isabelle would not let me in!
And just to show that Isabelle is normal...
Happy Lydia
Not so happy Lydia. Isabelle can be a meany! :)
Super Bowl snacking
Well the day for eating is upon us. No, not Thanksgiving. The runner up to that wonderful day, 'Super Bowl Sunday!'
The hubs shared with me that 1.25 billion wings will be consumed today and 8 million pounds of guacamole will be eaten today. Holy Food Batman! Kind of gross.
So a few things in our house that will be consumed are deviled eggs, bacon wrapped jalepenos, Frank's spicy chicken rolls, and nacho's. Later we may just eat more of my new favorite football soup: Cheesesteak Soup! It's a twist of a philly cheese steak sandwich but soup, ya'll it is G, double 0, D, GOOD!
Let's start with Frank's chicken first. Found a cool recipe for the crock pot. So simple it had to be done! Simply put 4 chicken breasts in a crock pot (frozen or not) add a bottle of Frank's Hot sauce and cook away for at least 2 hours. Shred it with 2 forks, it will fall apart so quick.
If it's thawed chicken add about a cup of water. This is good on a slice of bread, topped on nacho's OR rolled into spring roll paper. You know the stuff used to make homemade egg roles or mozz sticks with? Get our your spring roll paper, gob a spoonful or two of your spicy chicken in the middle add some shredded cheese (your choice of flavor) and maybe some beans, then roll. Black beans would be my choice, but I left them out since the hubs doesn't do beans. Fry them in some olive oil and EAT immediately after cooked.
Next is stuffed Jalapeno wrapped bacon. Heavenly! I slice my jalapeno's down the middle, spoon out the innards, stuff with cream cheese AND pepper jack cheese. With some toothpicks wrap your bacon around pepper and stick it. Bake at 300 till bacon is cooked or grill it. This is a meal in and of it's own sometimes...
So here is the recipe for the Cheese steak soup, and the picture's I took of the cooking process. I am only sharing my pics because I bought my first dutch oven and am so proud of the way it turned out. Let me add that we don't do mushroom's in this casa, so I just took them out of the recipe completely. Could have substituted with green pepper but didn't.
http://www.marthastewart.com/877193/cheesesteak-soup
What are your favorite Football snacks?
The hubs shared with me that 1.25 billion wings will be consumed today and 8 million pounds of guacamole will be eaten today. Holy Food Batman! Kind of gross.
So a few things in our house that will be consumed are deviled eggs, bacon wrapped jalepenos, Frank's spicy chicken rolls, and nacho's. Later we may just eat more of my new favorite football soup: Cheesesteak Soup! It's a twist of a philly cheese steak sandwich but soup, ya'll it is G, double 0, D, GOOD!
Let's start with Frank's chicken first. Found a cool recipe for the crock pot. So simple it had to be done! Simply put 4 chicken breasts in a crock pot (frozen or not) add a bottle of Frank's Hot sauce and cook away for at least 2 hours. Shred it with 2 forks, it will fall apart so quick.
If it's thawed chicken add about a cup of water. This is good on a slice of bread, topped on nacho's OR rolled into spring roll paper. You know the stuff used to make homemade egg roles or mozz sticks with? Get our your spring roll paper, gob a spoonful or two of your spicy chicken in the middle add some shredded cheese (your choice of flavor) and maybe some beans, then roll. Black beans would be my choice, but I left them out since the hubs doesn't do beans. Fry them in some olive oil and EAT immediately after cooked.
Next is stuffed Jalapeno wrapped bacon. Heavenly! I slice my jalapeno's down the middle, spoon out the innards, stuff with cream cheese AND pepper jack cheese. With some toothpicks wrap your bacon around pepper and stick it. Bake at 300 till bacon is cooked or grill it. This is a meal in and of it's own sometimes...
So here is the recipe for the Cheese steak soup, and the picture's I took of the cooking process. I am only sharing my pics because I bought my first dutch oven and am so proud of the way it turned out. Let me add that we don't do mushroom's in this casa, so I just took them out of the recipe completely. Could have substituted with green pepper but didn't.
http://www.marthastewart.com/877193/cheesesteak-soup
What are your favorite Football snacks?
Sunday, January 29, 2012
can't get enough
I can not get enough of these two...oh having girls is so fun! The playing, the dressing up...heck I get to be a kid all over again with these two.
It's fun to see Lydia get attention from her big sister. She just lights up, and Isabelle really does a good job of sharing with her and trying to get Lydia to play with her. Of course there are times I have to intervene...
Even dad has to get in on the action, of 'posing' for a pic.
It's fun to see Lydia get attention from her big sister. She just lights up, and Isabelle really does a good job of sharing with her and trying to get Lydia to play with her. Of course there are times I have to intervene...
Even dad has to get in on the action, of 'posing' for a pic.
She is 3!
Isabelle just turned three and the girly toys keep piling up. Among all the great gifts she got, she now owns another tea set,7 pairs of high heels, and 3 more dolls! I believe we will be investing in more storage containers or bins, something along those lines. Her pretty little things all need a spot.
Isabelle is growing so fast. This birthday has been the best yet. Isabelle got a princess bouncy house yesterday for her birthday party and her candy land theme party was a success. She was surrounded by her girl friends, the day was fantastic.
The girls played dress up and bounced their hearts out.
Isabelle is growing like a weed. She is so smart and we are so proud of her. Words can't describe how neat it is to see her grow and mature. She is just a sponge soaking up life.
My heart is overflowing with love for my sweet girl. Her random hugs through out the day are bliss. Her bits of encouragement while tying her shoes, with her hand on my shoulder she says to me 'you're a good mom, your doing a good job.' How sweet is that? She is the best helper, although at times she really just makes a mess of things. But that's okay. Isabelle loves to mimic me and I take such pride in that. She 'cooks' us all types of meals for us as we sit patiently on the floor in her room. She is into anything and everything girly. From jewelry to lip 'loss' (gloss.)
Don't think she's afraid to get her hands dirty, she's right outside next to dad cleaning a car and next to me cleaning floor boards.
The things she talks about has us crying some days because we're laughing so hard.
It doesn't feel like 3 years have passed, I wish I could wrap you tightly in a blanket and cradle you so. Now I only get the chance to do it when you're sick. I'll take it though...
We love you Isabelle Olivia!
Isabelle is growing so fast. This birthday has been the best yet. Isabelle got a princess bouncy house yesterday for her birthday party and her candy land theme party was a success. She was surrounded by her girl friends, the day was fantastic.
The girls played dress up and bounced their hearts out.
Isabelle is growing like a weed. She is so smart and we are so proud of her. Words can't describe how neat it is to see her grow and mature. She is just a sponge soaking up life.
My heart is overflowing with love for my sweet girl. Her random hugs through out the day are bliss. Her bits of encouragement while tying her shoes, with her hand on my shoulder she says to me 'you're a good mom, your doing a good job.' How sweet is that? She is the best helper, although at times she really just makes a mess of things. But that's okay. Isabelle loves to mimic me and I take such pride in that. She 'cooks' us all types of meals for us as we sit patiently on the floor in her room. She is into anything and everything girly. From jewelry to lip 'loss' (gloss.)
Don't think she's afraid to get her hands dirty, she's right outside next to dad cleaning a car and next to me cleaning floor boards.
The things she talks about has us crying some days because we're laughing so hard.
It doesn't feel like 3 years have passed, I wish I could wrap you tightly in a blanket and cradle you so. Now I only get the chance to do it when you're sick. I'll take it though...
We love you Isabelle Olivia!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Good Reading
There are so many people praying for our little Lydia, and we thank everyone.
Jake and I are changing for the better because of our baby girl. It has been a real eye opener and a slap in the face to get back into the Christian life style that we were raised in. So I'd like to share this little bit with whoever actually read's this blog of mine.
(James 5:14-16) Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
This is what Jake and I truly believe, that God can and will heal Lydia. She will be a miracle and testimony. We are holding fast to this.
On a side note, the whole book of James has been convicting and encouraging for me. So if you are looking for a pick me up and something to read...read the book of James...it's just a handful of chapters!
:)
Jake and I are changing for the better because of our baby girl. It has been a real eye opener and a slap in the face to get back into the Christian life style that we were raised in. So I'd like to share this little bit with whoever actually read's this blog of mine.
(James 5:14-16) Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
This is what Jake and I truly believe, that God can and will heal Lydia. She will be a miracle and testimony. We are holding fast to this.
On a side note, the whole book of James has been convicting and encouraging for me. So if you are looking for a pick me up and something to read...read the book of James...it's just a handful of chapters!
:)
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Turkey Balls and Pie
Doesn't sound too appetizing 'turkey balls,' but boy were they! I had the idea after watching 'The Chew.'
I had some left over turkey meat. In a bowl went the shredded turkey and broke up some garlic dill muenster cheese. I then added some salt and pepper, just a dash. A 1/2 cup of flour and one egg. I also had left over mashed potatoes and added that to the bowl. It helped stick it all together. In a sauce pan I put in canola oil; took an ice cream scooper and began scooping balls of my turkey goodness to plop into the hot oil. After just a few minutes each batch was finished.
Once cooled we added some honey mustard for dipping sauce...perfection!
It was a perfect blend of crunch, meat, and melted cheese. You could do this with any left over meat, add a cheese you like and some flavoring. Just be sure to add an egg and flour so you can fry them! Next time I would like to do it with mozzarella and some fresh basil and a side of marinara to dip!
With my left over turkey I also made a pot pie, oh was that good.A box of Betty Crocker crusts, a can of peas, left over gravy, some carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion. In a saucepan I sweated the carrots, onions, celery, and potatoes. Adding just a dash of salt and pepper. I then added my left over gravy and can of peas. Then turned the heat off. Once my two pie crusts were rolled out, one went in the bottom of my pan and then in went veggie mixture and gravy. I topped it with my shredded turkey, and layered on the top pie crust. Bunched up the edges, cut a slot in the crust with a knife for some air holes and cooked the turkey pot pie till the crust was golden brown at 350.
Have a good weekend ya'll!
I had some left over turkey meat. In a bowl went the shredded turkey and broke up some garlic dill muenster cheese. I then added some salt and pepper, just a dash. A 1/2 cup of flour and one egg. I also had left over mashed potatoes and added that to the bowl. It helped stick it all together. In a sauce pan I put in canola oil; took an ice cream scooper and began scooping balls of my turkey goodness to plop into the hot oil. After just a few minutes each batch was finished.
Once cooled we added some honey mustard for dipping sauce...perfection!
It was a perfect blend of crunch, meat, and melted cheese. You could do this with any left over meat, add a cheese you like and some flavoring. Just be sure to add an egg and flour so you can fry them! Next time I would like to do it with mozzarella and some fresh basil and a side of marinara to dip!
With my left over turkey I also made a pot pie, oh was that good.A box of Betty Crocker crusts, a can of peas, left over gravy, some carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion. In a saucepan I sweated the carrots, onions, celery, and potatoes. Adding just a dash of salt and pepper. I then added my left over gravy and can of peas. Then turned the heat off. Once my two pie crusts were rolled out, one went in the bottom of my pan and then in went veggie mixture and gravy. I topped it with my shredded turkey, and layered on the top pie crust. Bunched up the edges, cut a slot in the crust with a knife for some air holes and cooked the turkey pot pie till the crust was golden brown at 350.
Have a good weekend ya'll!
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