I am proud to say that I put a big chunk in my goals for 2011.
1. Reading - Thanks to iBooks on my phone I have started reading again!
2. Washing my face - More than before, still need to do better...
3. Balance - Much better
4. Church - Well, we moved ::again::, but I have the big hurdle cleared. Doug wants to go now too.
5. Make a baby - Technically achieved. Should reword to "have another child". At least we know we can conceive.
6. Start my dream book - Thank you Pinterest.
7. Accepting - Still improving
8. Go on more dates - Done! And much easier now that we live near family :)
12.29.2011
12.18.2011
Huston - December 2011
You are very vocal and give us lots of please, thank you and your welcomes. You also say cute things like "Did it" when you figure something out, you point to yourself and say "Suston", "come", "sit", "carry you" when you want us to hold you, you always ask "K?" when someone coughs, sneezes or gets hurt and you are starting to try your ABCs and numbers. You've added sound effects to most of your playtime too, which is so funny. You especially love to do monsters, dinosaurs, cars and animals.
Your appetite has really kicked in and you can put some food away. You especially like yogurt, mac and cheese, veggie straws, pretzels, fries, grapes and roll ups. I taught you my favorite way to drink milk.....with strawberry and you are a big fan. You have also started asking for water all of the time, which is great.
You like to be the center of attention and will sing, dance, roar, snore and anything else to make someone laugh. You like to get on the back of couch and lay like a cat. You love to draw with a pen and paper...you have lots of crayons and markers but prefer pens. You like to read or play with the phone under the blanket and you can navigate our iPhones better than we can.
At the beginning of December you started a new daycare and you really like it. You always talk about your friends and sometimes aren't even ready to go when I pick you up. This makes momma so happy because I hate that I can't stay home with you.
My favorite thing this month is "CUDDLES". When you want to sit with me you say "cuddles" climb up on my lap.
I love you sweet boy and your Daddy and I are constantly amazed by how smart, cute, funny and outgoing you are. You are the best of both of us.
12.11.2011
A Child’s Ten Commandments to Parents
love this.....
1. My hands are small; please don’t expect perfection whenever I make a bed, draw a picture, or throw a ball. My legs are short; please slow down so that I can keep up with you.
2. My eyes have not seen the world as yours have; please let me explore safely: don’t restrict me unnecessarily.
3. Housework will always be there. I’m only little such a short time—please take time to explain things to me about this wonderful world, and do so willingly.
4. My feelings are tender; please be sensitive to my needs; don’t nag me all day long. (You wouldn’t want to be nagged for your inquisitiveness.) Treat me as you would like to be treated.
5. I am a special gift from God; please treasure me as God intended you to do, holding me accountable for my actions, giving me guidelines to live by, and disciplining me in a loving manner.
6. I need your encouragement, but not your praise, to grow. Please go easy on the criticism; remember you can criticize the things I do without criticizing me.
7. Please give me the freedom to make decisions concerning myself. Permit me to fail, so that I can learn from my mistakes. Then someday I’ll be prepared to make the kind of decisions life requires of me.
8. Please don’t do things over for me. Somehow that makes me feel that my efforts didn’t quite measure up to your expectations. I know it’s hard, but please don’t try to compare me with my brother or my sister.
9. Please don’t be afraid to leave for a weekend together. Kids need vacations from parents, just as parents need vacations from kids. Besides, it’s a great way to show us kids that your marriage is very special.
10. Please take me to Sunday school and church regularly, setting a good example for me to follow. I enjoy learning more about God.
**A Child’s Ten Commandments to Parents, by Dr. Kevin Leman
1. My hands are small; please don’t expect perfection whenever I make a bed, draw a picture, or throw a ball. My legs are short; please slow down so that I can keep up with you.
2. My eyes have not seen the world as yours have; please let me explore safely: don’t restrict me unnecessarily.
3. Housework will always be there. I’m only little such a short time—please take time to explain things to me about this wonderful world, and do so willingly.
4. My feelings are tender; please be sensitive to my needs; don’t nag me all day long. (You wouldn’t want to be nagged for your inquisitiveness.) Treat me as you would like to be treated.
5. I am a special gift from God; please treasure me as God intended you to do, holding me accountable for my actions, giving me guidelines to live by, and disciplining me in a loving manner.
6. I need your encouragement, but not your praise, to grow. Please go easy on the criticism; remember you can criticize the things I do without criticizing me.
7. Please give me the freedom to make decisions concerning myself. Permit me to fail, so that I can learn from my mistakes. Then someday I’ll be prepared to make the kind of decisions life requires of me.
8. Please don’t do things over for me. Somehow that makes me feel that my efforts didn’t quite measure up to your expectations. I know it’s hard, but please don’t try to compare me with my brother or my sister.
9. Please don’t be afraid to leave for a weekend together. Kids need vacations from parents, just as parents need vacations from kids. Besides, it’s a great way to show us kids that your marriage is very special.
10. Please take me to Sunday school and church regularly, setting a good example for me to follow. I enjoy learning more about God.
**A Child’s Ten Commandments to Parents, by Dr. Kevin Leman
12.08.2011
Drop the "A" and add a "Y"
Somehow I went from Momma to Mommy. Not sure how or when this happened. I have always been Momma and for the last few days, I have the word Mommy about 1000 times a day. Not only has the "A" been replaced with a "Y", it is now the beginning and/or end over every sentence.
Mommy, hat. Hat, Mommy. Mommy, sit. Come, Mommy. Mommy, water, mommy. Trains mommy. ALL DAY LONG.
Ok, ok, it's hard to complain because it is super cute but oh my goodness it's strange how a word that melts your heart can also drive you nuts!
Mommy, hat. Hat, Mommy. Mommy, sit. Come, Mommy. Mommy, water, mommy. Trains mommy. ALL DAY LONG.
Ok, ok, it's hard to complain because it is super cute but oh my goodness it's strange how a word that melts your heart can also drive you nuts!
CHICKEN ENCHILADA PASTA
I finally made a meal I pinned on Pinterest and it was oh so yummy!
2-3 chicken breasts, cooked & shredded
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced (I used minced garlic seasoning)
1 medium onion, diced (I used onion seasoning)
1 red pepper, diced (I used red pepper seasoning)
1 {4 oz.} can diced green chiles
1/2 tsp. salt (I omitted)
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
2 {10 oz.} cans green chili enchilada sauce
2/3 cups red enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cheese
1 cup sour cream
Penne pasta
Cook chicken, drain, and shred. Meanwhile boil pasta according to package and chop the veggies (no chopping my way).
Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet and add seasonings. Cook for about 10 min.
Add cooked chicken, green chiles, & enchilada sauces. Let sauce simmer for about 8-10 minutes.
Add cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and heated through. Now toss in the sour cream, but whatever you do, DO NOT bring to a boil! Cook on low heat or the sour cream will curdle. Stir until sour cream is well mixed and heated through.
Drain pasta & return to pot. Pour sauce over pasta and mix well.
Top with shredded cheese. So good.
2-3 chicken breasts, cooked & shredded
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced (I used minced garlic seasoning)
1 medium onion, diced (I used onion seasoning)
1 red pepper, diced (I used red pepper seasoning)
1 {4 oz.} can diced green chiles
1/2 tsp. salt (I omitted)
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
2 {10 oz.} cans green chili enchilada sauce
2/3 cups red enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cheese
1 cup sour cream
Penne pasta
Cook chicken, drain, and shred. Meanwhile boil pasta according to package and chop the veggies (no chopping my way).
Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet and add seasonings. Cook for about 10 min.
Add cooked chicken, green chiles, & enchilada sauces. Let sauce simmer for about 8-10 minutes.
Add cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and heated through. Now toss in the sour cream, but whatever you do, DO NOT bring to a boil! Cook on low heat or the sour cream will curdle. Stir until sour cream is well mixed and heated through.
Drain pasta & return to pot. Pour sauce over pasta and mix well.
Top with shredded cheese. So good.
12.04.2011
Tis the Season
Huston had a great time helping decorate this year. From the minute we got the Christmas bins out he wanted to help with everything. He had to help Daddy carry the boxes in, he helped unpack everything and even put things where he thought they should go.
Picture Perfect
The Jones Family Photo was a success again this year. We are so blessed that Huston is such a good model and cheeses for the camera. Here are a few of my favorites....
We even took the opportunity to get a Giants pic in their matching shirts....
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