Oh to be a Homeowner!

We had to get the kids shower fixed this week. I thought it would end up being a simple procedure but oh no! We had to replace the whole thing! It wasn't exactly cheap either. But now we have a wonderfully working shower.
It was pretty funny to try and keep three dogs( we're dog sitting), and a two year old out of the way. Luckily it was nice weather outside and Grace kept herself entertained.
I am just grateful that we have a shower. Hey, it could always be worse, right?

Recipes!

Mexican Lettuce Wraps:serves 4-6
2T. olive oil
1lb. ground beef
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 can drained black beans
1 can drained corn
1T-2T. chili powder
1T. cumin powder
2tsp. garlic powder
6-10 pieces of lettuce(iceburg is a good choice)
salt and pepper to taste

Brown beef in the oil adding in salt, pepper, chili, cumin,and garlic powders. Then add the onion and saute till tender. Add the beans and corn until heated through. Spoon desired amount onto the lettuce wrap and enjoy!


Walnut Crusted Chicken: serves 4
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 sage leaves
1 1/2c. shredded fontina cheese
2c. walnut pieces, crushed
1c. seasoned bread crumbs
1 stick of melted butter
salt and pepper

Take a chicken breast and slice open like a book. Then pound out till all even and flat. Season with salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle 1/4-1/3 c. of cheese and place a sage leaf on top of cheese. Roll up and secure with toothpicks. Finish the rest of chicken. Roll each piece in the butter and then in the mixture of bread crumbs and walnuts. Place chicken in a heated skillet with a couple tablespoons of oil to brown on both sides. Then place in an oven safe dish and transfer to a heated oven at 350 degrees. Cook till chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes(it might take longer depending on your oven).


These two recipes I have tried on friends and family and people seemed to like them. I hope it works for you!

Recent News!

It has been a couple of crazy months, but with the holidays over it seems like we can relax a little. Dave has traveled so much this year, but he has done great with work. He always works hard and I couldn't be prouder of him. He will be traveling to AZ for some work, but somehow I think my family wont mind visiting with him. Haha!
Grace is growing so fast. I think I say that a lot, but it is so true. I can hardly enjoy all those little moments with her because there are so many new ones that keep coming. She has been into learning her ABC's and she likes calling me "Emily" instead of mom. It's pretty cute. She loves taking care of her baby doll and is always so gentle. I am so lucky to have such a sweet daughter! She enjoyed opening presents on Christmas. Grace had so much fun playing with her cousins. They were so exhausted at the end of the day. What a Christmas!
As for me, I am pregnant with our second child, and trying to not throw up all the time. I am tired but I love being a mom. It's all part of the gig, right?
Lately I am into cooking. I love making up recipes and having people test them. My poor husband is the guinea pig for testing my cooking. But he always helps me change or keep things the same. He gave me software to put all my recipes on and then I send it in to have it bound into an actual cookbook. Maybe someday I will be able to sell a copy or two, who knows. Anyway, that's what's going on with Dave, Emily, Grace, and Baby '09.

Grace's Halloween costume!

Well, according to "some" people, I am supposed to update my blog. You know who you are...J/K. Anyway, nothing too interesting has been going on in our life, but we are just getting ready for Halloween. Grace is going to be a Princess Witch. We took her over to her Grandparents house to show them her costume. She was so cute. She kept running around with her cousin Walter.

Pumpkin Patch

Today we went to the pumpkin patch. There were very few left to choose from, but we still managed to find a couple that were nice. Grace was a little tired, but she still had a lot of fun. We also had my sister Lauren with us and her cute friend Emily. They are so much fun to have around. It was a very fun day, and I'm glad we were all together to share it.

Afternoon Antique Shopping...

My sister Lauren and her best friend Emily are here in town... we ventured out to do a little antique shopping today! This is seriously one of the most amazing antique stores I've ever been to. I think the girlies loved it as well...even Grace made it through the fragile store with all smiles! We had a lovely afternoon together!

Patina Antiques
5989 S University Blvd
Greenwood Village CO 303-795-0816