It was so nice to have a nice day today and get out and let my son play at the playground. I love that about living here. It can be the middle of December and you can get a small break from the cold.
Not missing Utah again this winter.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Hard Week
This has been a hard week. I feel so tired and worn out that I feel I will never get my normal life back. My son has been sick all week and it just isn't fun. He is starting to feel more himself but is so so ornery and whiny. Here's hoping the weekend will get better:)
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Christmas Mission: Project Chairs
Instead of buying each other presents Levi and I are doing some in home projects. Our first one was to recover the chairs in the dining room since they needed it. I finally convinced Levi that we needed plastic on them if we wanted any chance of them holding up against our two year old. I would have never thought of this if it hadn't been for a couple other friends who have done this.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Preschool
I do a preschool co-op for Clark and I am the organizer so this is what I came up with so that it is easier to rotate every week from house to house. I was pretty pleased with how it turned out and was able to use my friend's cricket to make the sign...now I just need a lamination machine.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Cooking
It is that time of the month again to replenish my freezer with meals. Today I have made four meals of fajita's, three of split pea soup, two of white chili, 2 of chicken tacos, and 2 of chicken burritos. It is tiring but really I have only been in the Kitchen for about 5 hours and I am just about done. Tomorrow I will do Tortilla soup and then just a few crock-pot meals for the month makes about 22.
Here is a great recipe I found and Love it! It is from a lady in my ward. Try it, it is so good!
Hi,
I'm glad that you liked the chili, it is one of my family's favorites! Here's the recipe:
Creamy White Chili
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes*
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cans (15 1/2 oz each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
In a large saucepan, saute chicken, onion, and garlic powder in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add beans, broth, chopped green chilies, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and heavy cream. Serve immediately.
I have used chicken tenders that I cut up and cook with the onions, but I have also bought a rotisserie chicken and just used some of the meat from that, and I have also just put two cans of Swanson chicken in. If you use chicken that is already cooked, just brown the onions and garlic a while before adding the chicken.
Enjoy!
Jane
Here is a great recipe I found and Love it! It is from a lady in my ward. Try it, it is so good!
Hi,
I'm glad that you liked the chili, it is one of my family's favorites! Here's the recipe:
Creamy White Chili
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes*
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cans (15 1/2 oz each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
In a large saucepan, saute chicken, onion, and garlic powder in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add beans, broth, chopped green chilies, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and heavy cream. Serve immediately.
I have used chicken tenders that I cut up and cook with the onions, but I have also bought a rotisserie chicken and just used some of the meat from that, and I have also just put two cans of Swanson chicken in. If you use chicken that is already cooked, just brown the onions and garlic a while before adding the chicken.
Enjoy!
Jane
Friday, November 6, 2009
Baby Shower Fun
One of the many things I love doing is hosting baby showers. This shower I co-hosted with two other friends and it turned out really good. We did a diaper cake and diaper garland and had lots of fruits, veggies, and bread! It was really fun to do and I hope I can do more baby showers in the future.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Book Finished
Well, it took me only a month and I finished reading the 1,077 pages of The Count of Monte Cristo! It was a page turner that got started very quickly and has a wonderful story line filled with love, mystery, and revenge. It was really good and I don't totally hate the ending it was just a little sad that's all. I can't believe I enjoyed it as much as I did. I went to the book club about a week before I finished it and I almost lost my motivation to finish since a lot of the ladies there didn't really love the ending. Now that I read it I get what they were saying but the way the writer tells the story you kind of expect the ending before reading it.
Now I am on to my next read. "I Am a Mother" This book is a short fun read so far and every time I put it down it makes me feel good about being a Mom. I can't wait to finish it and return it since I am borrowing this one from a friend who loves it.
Now I am on to my next read. "I Am a Mother" This book is a short fun read so far and every time I put it down it makes me feel good about being a Mom. I can't wait to finish it and return it since I am borrowing this one from a friend who loves it.
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