Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Spring Break - Part 2
Friday afternoon, Mitch, Luci, myself, and Kerri all loaded up to go to Branson. Taylor was out of town...so he missed out on all the fun :-(
On our way to Branson, we stopped at the best cupcake place ever...Bliss...in Fayetteville. They have amazing cupcakes AND amazing gluten free cupcakes!!! Our group sampled a Strawberry, Funfetti, Chocolate Milkshake, and the ELVIS cupcake...which is AMAZING and gluten free!!! It is a banana cupcake, with a chocolate pudding filling, and a peanut butter frosting!!! Yum Yum!!!
After we arrived in Branson and got checked in the condo, we went out to grab some dinner at Fall Creek!!!...where Kerri got mistaken for my Mom and Mitch for my Dad!!! Hilarious...and I will not let them live it down!!!
We decided Luci didn't need a bed...the coffee table would do just fine!!! Haha!!!
Mom, Dad, and Quinn and her crew were also in Branson at a different condo. After dinner, we dropped Luci off with them for some playtime and then did a little shopping.
On Saturday morning, we got up and had a quick breakfast at Cracker Barrel, and then headed up to Silver Dollar City. It was sooooooo crowded, but Luci had a really good time. She rode several rides for the first time and really enjoyed herself!!!
This ride required an adult to ride with a child less than 42 inches...so I was elected to squeeze in the back!!!
Brendon kept his arm around Luci to "protect" her during this ride! So Cute!!!
Daddy and Luci riding "Bumbo"...as Luci likes to call it!!
Kerri and Luci inside Grandfather's Mansion!
Riding the carousel!!! Luci loved riding the bear...who she named "Smokie"!!!
Hanging on to her bag of Salt Water Taffy!!!
Later that afternoon we left SDC and went back to the condo to rest a bit before heading down to The Landing for dinner at Cantina Loredo and shopping.
On Sunday, we grabbed breakfast at McFarlin's and then did some more shopping!!! Mitch and I got a few things, but mostly the shopping trip was about Luci...that girl is growing and needs her spring/summer wardrobe!!!
Taking a break from shopping!
Modeling her new swim suit!!!
We left on Sunday afternoon and stopped in Fayetteville for a late lunch at Jason's Deli.
We had a lot of fun, and we were so glad that Kerri could join us!! Hopefully Taylor will be able to come next time!!!! Because Taylor had to work and missed out...Kerri filled us in on a lot of funny Taylor stories...I have lots of ammunition for next time I see him!!!!
On our way to Branson, we stopped at the best cupcake place ever...Bliss...in Fayetteville. They have amazing cupcakes AND amazing gluten free cupcakes!!! Our group sampled a Strawberry, Funfetti, Chocolate Milkshake, and the ELVIS cupcake...which is AMAZING and gluten free!!! It is a banana cupcake, with a chocolate pudding filling, and a peanut butter frosting!!! Yum Yum!!!
After we arrived in Branson and got checked in the condo, we went out to grab some dinner at Fall Creek!!!...where Kerri got mistaken for my Mom and Mitch for my Dad!!! Hilarious...and I will not let them live it down!!!
We decided Luci didn't need a bed...the coffee table would do just fine!!! Haha!!!
Mom, Dad, and Quinn and her crew were also in Branson at a different condo. After dinner, we dropped Luci off with them for some playtime and then did a little shopping.
On Saturday morning, we got up and had a quick breakfast at Cracker Barrel, and then headed up to Silver Dollar City. It was sooooooo crowded, but Luci had a really good time. She rode several rides for the first time and really enjoyed herself!!!
This ride required an adult to ride with a child less than 42 inches...so I was elected to squeeze in the back!!!
Brendon kept his arm around Luci to "protect" her during this ride! So Cute!!!
Daddy and Luci riding "Bumbo"...as Luci likes to call it!!
Kerri and Luci inside Grandfather's Mansion!
Riding the carousel!!! Luci loved riding the bear...who she named "Smokie"!!!
Hanging on to her bag of Salt Water Taffy!!!
Later that afternoon we left SDC and went back to the condo to rest a bit before heading down to The Landing for dinner at Cantina Loredo and shopping.
On Sunday, we grabbed breakfast at McFarlin's and then did some more shopping!!! Mitch and I got a few things, but mostly the shopping trip was about Luci...that girl is growing and needs her spring/summer wardrobe!!!
Taking a break from shopping!
Modeling her new swim suit!!!
We left on Sunday afternoon and stopped in Fayetteville for a late lunch at Jason's Deli.
We had a lot of fun, and we were so glad that Kerri could join us!! Hopefully Taylor will be able to come next time!!!! Because Taylor had to work and missed out...Kerri filled us in on a lot of funny Taylor stories...I have lots of ammunition for next time I see him!!!!
Spring Break - Part 1
So, let me put a disclaimer on the title of the blog. It should be called Spring Vacation Days...because even though I work at a University...we (as in staff) do not get a Spring Break...but because I wanted some time off, I took a few vacation days to stay home with Luci!!! We had soooo much fun. We were in the middle of a monsoon during the break, but we managed to have fun...and sneak outside in between rain showers!!! What did we do???
Got all bundled up in our rain gear and met Daddy for lunch one day...
Played outside in between rain showers...
Mommy got a new nail polish she loves...
Played with Play-doh...and watched a little Max and Ruby...
Hid Easter Eggs in the house so Luci could find them...no less than 12 times!!! Daddy's shoes made for a great hiding spot!!!
Got a bunny cookie at the mall...
Got dressed up and had some Easter portraits made...
Cruised around and got some lunch!!!
Got all bundled up in our rain gear and met Daddy for lunch one day...
Played outside in between rain showers...
Mommy got a new nail polish she loves...
Played with Play-doh...and watched a little Max and Ruby...
Hid Easter Eggs in the house so Luci could find them...no less than 12 times!!! Daddy's shoes made for a great hiding spot!!!
Got a bunny cookie at the mall...
Got dressed up and had some Easter portraits made...
Cruised around and got some lunch!!!
We went to Branson on Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon...I'll post more on that later!!!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Chicken Spaghetti
We love chicken spaghetti in our house. I decided to try Pioneer Woman's recipe for chicken spaghetti last night and it was really good! Of course, I did tweak it a bit...but it is different than what I normally make...and we loved it!! This made a ton...so we will be eating on it for a while!!! My variations will be at the bottom.
Ingredients:
2 cups of Cooked Chicken
3 cups Dry Spaghetti, Broken Into Two Inch Pieces
2 cans Cream Of Mushroom Soup
2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup Finely Diced Green Pepper
1/4 cup Finely Diced Onion
1 jar (4 Ounce) Diced Pimentos, Drained
2 cups Reserved Chicken Broth From Pot
1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1/8 teaspoon (to 1/4 Teaspoon) Cayenne Pepper
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 cup Additional Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Preparation Instructions:
Cook 1 cut up fryer and pick out the meat to make two cups. Cook spaghetti in same chicken broth until al dente. Do not overcook. When spaghetti is cooked, combine with remaining ingredients except additional 1 cup sharp cheddar.
Place mixture in casserole pan and top with remaining sharp cheddar. Cover and freeze up to six months, cover and refrigerate up to two days, or bake immediately: 350 degrees for 45 minutes until bubbly. (If the cheese on top starts to get too cooked, cover with foil).
I am not a pimento fan...so I scratched that and added a can of rotel. I also just used boneless skinless chicken breast instead of the fryer.
This is definitely as easy, yummy weeknight meal!!!
Ingredients:
2 cups of Cooked Chicken
3 cups Dry Spaghetti, Broken Into Two Inch Pieces
2 cans Cream Of Mushroom Soup
2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup Finely Diced Green Pepper
1/4 cup Finely Diced Onion
1 jar (4 Ounce) Diced Pimentos, Drained
2 cups Reserved Chicken Broth From Pot
1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1/8 teaspoon (to 1/4 Teaspoon) Cayenne Pepper
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 cup Additional Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Preparation Instructions:
Cook 1 cut up fryer and pick out the meat to make two cups. Cook spaghetti in same chicken broth until al dente. Do not overcook. When spaghetti is cooked, combine with remaining ingredients except additional 1 cup sharp cheddar.
Place mixture in casserole pan and top with remaining sharp cheddar. Cover and freeze up to six months, cover and refrigerate up to two days, or bake immediately: 350 degrees for 45 minutes until bubbly. (If the cheese on top starts to get too cooked, cover with foil).
I am not a pimento fan...so I scratched that and added a can of rotel. I also just used boneless skinless chicken breast instead of the fryer.
This is definitely as easy, yummy weeknight meal!!!
Monday, March 19, 2012
Weekend Recap- Firsts, Mimi and PePaw's, & Tasha's Shower
WOW!! We had quite the busy weekend!!! Be prepared for a long post with lots of pics!!!
Friday night- Mimi had spent the week with Brendon while Mark and Quinn were out of town, so they came over for dinner. I actually prepared the same dinner (Spicy pulled pork, green bean bundles, and green chile rice) we had the night before with Kerri and Taylor...I am so original sometimes! haha!! After dinner we just hung out and got things together for Sunday's festivities.
Saturday- We woke up early and headed to our usual breakfast place, The Egg and I. After breakfast, we ran errands for the baby shower I was co-hosting on Saturday. After errands, we came back and worked in the yard and packed the car up with all of the shower supplies. In the afternoon, we drove down to Paris to hang out with Mimi and PePaw and spend the night. (The shower was in Paris). Saturday night, we accompanied Mimi and PePaw to their Sunday School potluck where we ate some delicious food!! After the potluck, we all went to the park to play for a bit!!!
Saturday evening Mom helped me get some final things ready for the shower and Luci got to experience a few "girly" firsts!!! She got to wear her first nightgown...and I put her hair in sponge rollers for the first time!! They only lasted 10 minutes or so...but I think she will let me leave them in longer next time! My Mom had my hair in sponge rollers before I could walk I think!!
On Sunday, we went to church, came back to the house and had a quick lunch, then left to decorate for the shower!! The theme of the shower was "Tasha's Ready to Pop"...and we had different "Pop" foods for people to snack on!! My friend Katie helped with the theme and some of the "Pop" decor!!!! The shower was a lot of the fun and turned out really cute!! I think Tasha is all set for Miss P to arrive!!!!!
Tasha at the sign-in table
The hostesses and the guest(s) of honor at the food tables!
Punch, cake, petit fors, and cake pops!! Tasha's sis, Becky, made the delicious cake pops!
Tasha and Luci
Me, Luci, Tasha...and Presley!!! Can't wait for her to actually be in the pic!!
Luci having a good time at the shower!!!
Tasha and all of her gifts!!! I do believe all she and Andrew are waiting on is their sweet girl to arrive!
Friday night- Mimi had spent the week with Brendon while Mark and Quinn were out of town, so they came over for dinner. I actually prepared the same dinner (Spicy pulled pork, green bean bundles, and green chile rice) we had the night before with Kerri and Taylor...I am so original sometimes! haha!! After dinner we just hung out and got things together for Sunday's festivities.
Saturday- We woke up early and headed to our usual breakfast place, The Egg and I. After breakfast, we ran errands for the baby shower I was co-hosting on Saturday. After errands, we came back and worked in the yard and packed the car up with all of the shower supplies. In the afternoon, we drove down to Paris to hang out with Mimi and PePaw and spend the night. (The shower was in Paris). Saturday night, we accompanied Mimi and PePaw to their Sunday School potluck where we ate some delicious food!! After the potluck, we all went to the park to play for a bit!!!
At the park with PePaw!
Just hanging out at Mimi and PePaw's!
Saturday evening Mom helped me get some final things ready for the shower and Luci got to experience a few "girly" firsts!!! She got to wear her first nightgown...and I put her hair in sponge rollers for the first time!! They only lasted 10 minutes or so...but I think she will let me leave them in longer next time! My Mom had my hair in sponge rollers before I could walk I think!!
First nightgown!!!
Not sure what to think about the sponge rollers! Haha!!
On Sunday, we went to church, came back to the house and had a quick lunch, then left to decorate for the shower!! The theme of the shower was "Tasha's Ready to Pop"...and we had different "Pop" foods for people to snack on!! My friend Katie helped with the theme and some of the "Pop" decor!!!! The shower was a lot of the fun and turned out really cute!! I think Tasha is all set for Miss P to arrive!!!!!
Tasha's ready to POP!!!! ...ok, in a month or so!!
Sign in table!
Tasha at the sign-in table
The hostesses and the guest(s) of honor at the food tables!
POP food...Cinnamon, cornfetti, green apple, and kettle corn pop corn...blow pops & ring pops
Punch, cake, petit fors, and cake pops!! Tasha's sis, Becky, made the delicious cake pops!
Tasha and Luci
Me, Luci, Tasha...and Presley!!! Can't wait for her to actually be in the pic!!
Luci having a good time at the shower!!!
Full view of the table and the Presley banner!!!
Tasha and all of her gifts!!! I do believe all she and Andrew are waiting on is their sweet girl to arrive!
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