Happy Halloween!

If this doesn't creep you out, I'm not sure what will! For all of you who didn't post a recipe from my tag, he will be tappity tapping his way into your bedroom tonight!

P.S. This is really a MAN and he is trying to be creepy!

Happy Birthday Jen!!!

It's my OLDEST sister's birthday today. We all love this skit in our family. Sadly to say, I think I'm the last sister . . .

Alex is 6!

On October 25th 2002, 6 years ago, my life changed forever! At 1 :46 pm, after 5 1/2 hours of labor, my sweet baby Alex was born. Weighing in at 9 lbs 4 oz he surprised everyone with his size. He was such a good baby. He rarely cried, slept really well, and brought so much joy into his parents lives.

Now, 6 years later, he still surprises us with his size and continues to bring us joy. He: is full of energy, LOVES playing with friends, can't get enough treats, loves school and learning, still cuddles with his mom, is so cute and helpful with his little brother Cole, constantly teases his sister Rachel, loves to ride his NEW bike, loves to play video games, is really good at drawing pictures, would live outside if I let him, is extremely strong-willed, has a little bit of a temper problem, has already lost his 2 bottom teeth and re-grown them, begs for sleep-overs with his grandma, will actually eat healthy food without being asked, etc. He's a great kid and we're glad he's ours. Happy birthday bud!

Alex's 1st Birthday

2nd Birthday

3rd Birthday

4th Birthday

5th Birthday

6th Birthday - riding his new bike!

I just have to comment that my cake decorating skills have gotten worse with time, not better. Oh well, his 6th birthday cake was supposed to be a scary face . . . I don't see how splitting down the middle makes it any less scary, right???

A whole new breed of Tags

It's nearing 5:oo pm, time to start thinking about what to cook for dinner. Do any of you dread this time of day as much as I do????? Well, I have been presented with an "I Love Your Blog Award" by Lindsay which is attached to a tag. Just because I'm CRAZY I decided to change things up. First off, I love your blog too! As for the tag, I'm doing my own thing. Lately I've really been into trying new recipes. Therefore, this is now going to be a recipe tag. Here are the rules:

Post one of your favorite recipes on your blog. It can be ANYTHING. Then, come to this post and leave a comment so that I can go and check out your post. Then tag other people to do the same. Hopefully we can get some really good new recipes to cook for our DARLING families.

Chicken Pot Pie

15 oz pkg of pie crust (I use Pillsbury pie crust found in the refrigerated section)

Filling:
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup milk
2 1/2 cups shredded or cubed chicken
2 cups frozen mixed veggies, thawed and drained (I actually use fresh veggies, whatever floats your boat!)

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Dust bottom of pie pan with flour. Put one of the crusts on the bottom of the pie pan.

In a medium saucepan, heat butter, then add onion and cook 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until well blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Cook, stirring constantly until bubbly and thickened.

Add chicken and veggies. Remove from heat. Spoon chicken mixture into pie shell. Top with second crust and flute edges. Cut slits in top of use cookie cutter to cut out shapes and replace leaving small space for steam to escape.

Bake at 425 for 30-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.


I tag EVERYONE who reads my blog. I know who you are and if you don't do this I'll send bunny to dance in your bedroom at night (and if you don't know who bunny is, then stay tuned for my Halloween post).

Tagged again

Crazy 8's tag!

8 Things I did Yesterday:

1. Went grocery shopping
2. Did a little Alex Birthday/Rachel Birthday/Christmas shopping
3. Picked my nose (but did not eat it)
4. Changed a few diapers
5. Cooked dinner
6. Attempted to plan Alex's birthday party but didn't get much done
7. Watched the Biggest Loser
8. Read a few pages of 'These is my Words'

8 Favorite places to eat: (I pretty much always order the same thing, boring I know)

1. Cafe Rio - pork salad or pork tacos
2. Quiznos - turkey, ranch, and swiss on white
3. Cheesecake Factory - who cares as long as there is cheesecake for dessert!
4. The Pasta Factory - szechuan chicken w/o mushrooms
5. Hires - a Big 'H', went there on my 1 year wedding anniversary and ate my first hamburger in probably 4 years, now I eat them ALL the time
6. Wendy's - come on, frosty's
7. any Pizza place - LOVE pizza, ham and pineapple is my fave
8. Ruby River in SLC - fillet mignon

8 Things I am looking forward to:

1. Being done breastfeeding
2. Halloween
3. Having Lori's family visit in a week
4. Being able to wear fall clothes without sweating to death in them
5. Getting my deviated septum fixed (who knows when that will be)
6. Larsen Lunch every Wednesday at 1:00
7. Alex's Birthday/Rachel's Birthday
8. Being done Christmas shopping

8 Things on my wish list:

1. New bar stools
2. New bedding in my bedroom
3. A new wardrobe (ain't gonna happen)
4. New carpet in my house
5. A playroom for all my kids shiz
6. A maid to come weekly
7. Oh, I don't know, a limitless credit card that I never had to pay back
8. What more could a girl ask for? oh, a healthy family

D to the dizzle C

I just busted myself doing a truly ghetto thing. First, let me explain. I prefer my Diet Coke at full strength. I'd rather have it be a little warm than watered down. For this reason, I usually buy cans and drink straight out of the can. There is something about pouring it into a glass that screams ICE! Well, when my friends came in town I bought a few 2 liters but we hardly drank any of it. This morning I was craving my DOC (drink of choice) and went to the fridge and all I had was a 2-liter. There was about 1/3 of the bottle left and I figured I'd drink the rest of it today anyways, so I pulled it out and started drinking it straight from the bottle. I remember when I was little, my mom busted me doing this same thing and told me it wasn't "classy" . . . whatever. So, I'm going about my day and I decide it's time to put my make-up on and do my hair. I haul the 2-liter into the bathroom with me. It wasn't until I saw myself in the mirror chugging from the 2-liter that I realized how ridiculous it looks! I was actually a little embarrassed for myself.

How-Lay-Loo-Ya!

I know I already did a post today, but I just had to share a MAJOR milestone that just occurred. I made a homemade chicken pot pie for dinner. In typical Rachel fashion, she ate the pie crust but none of the filling - then asked for more. I told her she had to eat some of the 'healthy' stuff before she could have anymore. She, of course, started to whine because this child has NEVER eaten broccoli or carrots (which were part of the filling). When I told her that if she ate 3 bites she could have dessert, she surprisingly agreed. Her first 2 bites consisted of chicken and corn (which she will OCCASIONALLY eat), but in the third bite I gave her broccoli. I could see the surprise in her eyes when she actually tasted it and liked it. Then I offered her a carrot. She accepted it and liked it too! She continued to finish the rest of her filling and is currently eating carrots dipped in Ranch. Finally, after almost 4 years of offering this child veggies, she tried them! Lets all do a HAPPY dance!