Family Pictures 2009!!

Travis and Heather Taylor are A-MAZ-ING!! We had a blast posing for them....did I say posing? I meant chasing Lilli in every direction possible....and they were still able to get some amazing photos! Thanks to Travis for being hilarious and getting Lilli to smile (which seriously is a TRUE challenge) and Heather for guaranteeing no "prom Pics"....you guys are awesome!! We can't wait to hang out in Illinois!

It's official....

My MoNkEy....is PoTTy TraIneD!!!!

The Best Soup Recipe. Ever!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

I've been chasing a good chicken tortilla soup recipe for years now! I have finally perfected it (after many failed attempts) and it's SO DARN GOOD, I have to share it with others!!


Ingredients:
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (shredded)
1 can sweet corn
1 can petite diced tomatoes
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
15 oz. Swanson Chicken Broth
2 1/2 TBS minced garlic
2 1/2 TBS Chili Seasoning (I like the McCormick)
1 tsp Cumin
1 TBS Lime Juice
1 TBS Olive Oil

Saute the olive oil and minced garlic for about a minute and then add....EVERYTHING!! No need to drain the corn or tomatoes....the juices make it even better! You can add more or less chicken broth depending on the consistancy you want it. Bring to boil and let it simmer for at least an hour. Serve with 2% shredded cheese, lowfat sour cream and saltines.

This is an easy, yummy, HEALTHY meal for the whole family!! My kids absolutely LOVED it....even Mr. Picky Mason! Kyle said it was a hit as well!! I'll definitely add this to my 20 rotating meals that I prepare over and over again! (I'm always looking for good recipe's by the way!)

ENJOY!!

Hilarious quotes from my sweet hubby!

So this is what I hear while folding the clothes yesterday afternoon.

Kyle: Come on buddy lets go pee-pee
Mason: Okay daddy
Kyle: Okay, now take out your pee-pee

(a few seconds pass....)
Kyle: NO MASON, not my pee-pee, yours!
Mason: Oh, sowwy daddy

HAHAHAHAHA....this just cracks me up everytime I think about it!

Mason is SOOOO CLOSE to being potty trained!! We're SO EXCITED!!!!

Two movies and a whole lot of EXCITEMENT!!

It's JUNE....that means one month closer to.....

HARRY POTTER and the Half Blood Prince

***************AND*******************

NEW MOON

Here are the trailors....just so all you book lovers can share my excitement!!

July 17, 2009 - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince



I'm so excited!! I remember reading the sixth book when I first moved to Oregon. My house was in disarray as we were moving in and I couldn't put it down!!

November 20, 2009 - New Moon



I CAN'T WAIT!! Stephenie Meyer is a genius!!