When Good Things Go Awry

We took Luci for her first snow cone of the season...and if memory serves me correct, her first sugar snow cone. I always get Sugar-Free Snow Cones...So, Luci does too. I think regular ones are too sweet and make my teeth hurt (you can save me your aspartame speech please). BUT, I thought since we were meeting Kerri and Taylor for a treat, we would both try some sugar ones! I got sour apple and she got bubblegum (Mitch got pineapple, Kerri got banana, and Taylor got raspberries and cream...you know in case anyone is interested! lol!!!).

Maybe it was the sugar...maybe it was the sugar at 7:30 at night...I'm not sure...but since Miss Luci did not go to sleep until almost 10:30...this will probably be the last sugar snow cone she gets for awhile!! This kid was bouncing off the walls last night! Late Bedtime=Grouchy Morning=no more sugar snow cones!!

Lol! I know, I know that you are only a kid once...but this little girl has to get her sleep!!! Maybe we will save the next one for a Friday night!

Weekend in Review

We were really busy this weekend. This will be our last full weekend home for a while...Summer busy times are upon us!

Friday night, Jocie and her boyfriend Chase came and stayed the night with us...

We played lots of dress up Saturday morning in the play room so we didn't wake Chase up on the couch...Miss Priss has decided that 6:45am is her new awake time on Saturday. What happened to my 7:45am girl?!?! I want her back!!!

Saturday afternoon, Luci got a hair cut. I love it!!!

Saturday night, we grilled out...

Sunday, Luci rode her bike for a bit...but it was sooo hot...

She took a few naps in the car because we were busy running around...

And we went over to Kerri and Taylor's for dinner Sunday night...This is Luci playing her own version of pool! lol!

Photo dump from this week.

Playing with some books!

 Bring your bike to school day!

Every kid needs a Sunkist moustache every now and then!

My name is Luci and I love to wear band aids!

 Showing off her new bike helmet!



Sweet Potato Foil Packet Tacos

I found this recipe off of Tasty Kitchen!! I am in love with it!! It is soooo good!!! I adapted it of course to suit our tastes. It is that kind of recipe. You can really make it your own!!! Here is my version...

Ingredients:

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch-1 inch cubes

1 lb of ground chuck

1 small can of Rotel tomato sauce (you could definitely use regular)

1 packet of Taco Seasoning

2 cups of cheese  (I used about one cup of  cheddar and one cup of Montery Jack)

1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed

corn tortillas

Butter
Salt
Garnishes (salsa, sour cream, tomatoes etc.)
Aluminum Foil

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425ºF.

 Brown ground meat in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and beans. Set aside.

To assemble packets, spray the foil with non-stick spray. Place about 1/2 cup of sweet potato cubes in the center of each piece. Top with a small piece of butter (about 1 teaspoon) and a pinch or two of salt. Then, top with about 1/3 cup of meat/bean mixture and a sprinkle of cheese. Fold the sides in, then bring the top and bottom ends of the foil together in the center and fold, sealing the packet.

Repeat with remaining ingredients, placing the packets on a rimmed cookie sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender.

Once packets are finished cooking, carefully open and spoon the mixture over corn tortillas. Top with cheese and whatever garnishes you wish!!!

Sooooo good!!!!

The Process

 

The Finished Yummy Product!!!

Weekend Recap- Father's Day Weekend

On Friday after work, Mitch went and played nine holes with his buddy Cody while Luci and I hung out and made dinner.We stopped at Target to pick up Father's day cards...and Luci scored herself an icee and a cookie!! After target, I made a big batch of Baked Rigatoni so we could eat on it for lunches.

On Saturday, Mitch had to wake up early so he could attend a retreat for his office. Luci also woke up early as well...6:40 am. Yuck. She is normally good for a solid 7:45...but not on Saturday. We got up, ate breakfast, and then headed out to play in the sprinkler. After playing, we came in and cleaned up and then headed out to the grocery store.

Mitch got home around 2 while Luci was finishing up her nap. I ran a few errands and then we just hung out around the house for a while. Mitch grilled burgers for dinner, and then Luci and I made a cake for Sunday's lunch! Mitch received his Father's Day gift last month...a brand new grill!!! He has been grilling a bunch lately...and I am loving it!!!!! :-)

On Sunday, we woke up and headed down to my parent's for Father's Day. We went to church and then came back to the house for an awesome lunch...roast, potatoes, carrots, pasta salad, fresh fried squash (thanks Joe), french bread, and butter pecan cake and ice cream!!! YUM!!!

After lunch, we drove back home because Mitch had homework. Luci kept herself entertained while I was cleaning house and Mitch was vacuuming...

Fun weekend!!!

Weekday Stuff

Just a lot of random stuff from this week...

Typical morning on the way to school...baby in lap, applesauce in hand!!!

Buying groceries on Wednesday. She loved pushing this little cart around with her baby in it!!!

Had a rough night falling asleep Wednesday night...so of course, Daddy held her most of the night! Love these sweet moments...they won't last for long!!

  

 On Thursday night, Chick Fil A had Daddy/Daughter date night. I crashed the date...you know, just for picture purposes...it wasn't at all because I wanted Chick Fil A for dinner!! :-)

Loading up her pony on her bike so she can go riding around the block!

Weekend Recap- Aquarium, Family, Grilling

Busy Weekend!!!

Friday after work we came home, ate some leftovers, and then headed out to Cherry Berry for some frozen yogurt! Luci loves Cherry Berry!

On Saturday morning, we woke up early and headed out for breakfast at Village Inn. After breakfast, we headed out for Broken Arrow/Tulsa to go to the Aquarium with the fam. It was Luci's first time to go to an Aquarium, and I think she really enjoyed it!

After the Aquarium we all met back up for dinner and then headed over to Mitch's parent's house to visit. I swear I haven't laughed that hard in a long time!! His sisters always crack me up, and we have such a good time visiting...and of course Luci lovvveesss to play with her cousins!!

On Sunday, we ate breakfast and then headed back to Fort Smith so Mitch could mow, I could do laundry, and then the both of us could do homework.

We grilled a pork tenderloin, squash, and spicy potatoes!! Yum Yum!!

All 3 of us helped put together Luci's new puzzles from Grammy and Granddaddy!!!

Busy, but fun weekend!!!!

Potato Crusted Quiche Recipe

I've been experimenting with different quiches lately and decided to make a potato crusted one because a. I love potatoes and b. I know Kerri can eat potato crusts!!! I am always on the lookout for Kerri friendly recipes!!!  I really did this recipe with a little of this and a little of that...so you can definitely adapt it and make it your own!!!

Ingredients:
1 large russet potato
8 large eggs
small can of evaporated milk
1 cup of regular milk
5-6 slices of cooked bacon
1 bell pepper chopped
3/4 cup of spinach (I steamed frozen spinach...you could use more if you like lots!)
1 heaping cup of shredded cheese (I used 1/2 cup of pepperjack and 1/2 cup of montery jack)
onions (I used maybe 1/4 cup...but some may like more)
butter
season salt (like lawry's)
pepper

Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 425. Spray a pie plate with non-stick cooking spray. Thinly slice potatoes. Press potatoes on the bottom of the pie plate and up the sides to form the crust. Brush potatoes with melted butter and generously season with season salt and black pepper.

Bake in oven for 20 minutes.

While crust is baking, saute peppers and onions, cook bacon, and steam spinach. Whisk eggs, milk, and a little season salt until well mixed.

Once crust has baked for 20 minutes, layer bacon, spinach, peppers, onions, and cheese in crust. Pour egg mixture on top. Decrease oven temp to 400 and bake quiche for 40 minutes or until set.

Cool for 10 minutes, then slice and enjoy!

Yum Yum!!!!

Misc Musings aka Photo Dump

Just swinging around!

Sooo excited that she finally gets to use her new umbrella!

 Always a Daddy's girl!

Luci loves spaghetti night!

 I told her that if she would lift up her feet she would go faster! LOL!

 She loves going to the park!

 Showing off her "flower" to Mommy! We left the park right after this was taken...she was hot!

Regular Sunday Pic

Face Painting day at school...My little butterfly!

Caught her with a smile when she wasn't looking! :-) My favorite kind of pics! Apparently there was something funny on the TV!

 She loves her some Cherry Berry! 

 And my favorite pic so far this summer...I like to just call this one "Diva".