Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
As a new Mom, the crock pot has become one of my best friends because it doesn’t require much of my attention. Here is one of my favorite slow-cooker recipes that takes only about 15 minutes to prepare. Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients: 1 lb Shredded Chicken (I usually use 1-2 cans of chicken) 1 [...]
Riley’s Flag Football Game
Another reason I love fall is F.O.O.T.B.A.L.L. Amelia and I were lucky enough to see 2 flag football games this week. Tuesday we saw Alana play and today we watched Riley. And Grandma got to come watch with us! Here are a few pictures of our adventure. Amelia loved hanging out on our blanket with [...]
Wii Fit Wednesday
Wii Fit Wednesday – Week 13 It was a disappointing week. I thought I had done so well…but sadly I was wrong. I gained 2 pounds this week. My new weight loss goal is now 40.6 lbs. Check back next week to see if I can get back in the thirties!
Fall has Arrived!!
Fall has officially arrived!! I was doing my grocery shopping with Amelia last night and we found Pumpkin Spice coffee at Fresh & Easy!! Then just as we were about to leave I found Pumpkin Bread mix. Saturday morning is going to be amazing…Pumpkin Spice Coffee, Pumpkin Bread, Eggs, Bacon…what could be better!?! Then [...]
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
As promised here is the recipe for the amazing chocolate buttercream frosting I used at the bridal shower. Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Ingredients: 2 cups (4 sticks) Unsalted Butter, room temperature 12oz Semisweet Chocolate, melted and cooled 2 tablespoons Milk 1 1/2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract 5 cups Confectioners’ Sugar Directions: Beat butter with an electric [...]
Wii Fit Wednesday
Wii Fit Wednesday – Week 12 I am shocked! I can’t believe I lost 2.4 pounds this week. We still have a ton of candy around the house from the bridal shower and I just can’t stop munching on it. But I can’t complain when the scale has a minus on it. My new weight [...]
New Toys
Amelia had a rough day at daycare today. Her new tooth seems to be causing her a lot of pain. But her friend Taylor was sweet enough to share her toys with Amelia. After a long day she just wanted to relax with her new toys and watch Veggie Tales. Those keys were quite tasty! [...]
Amelia’s First Football Game
Amelia got to see her uncle Erik play football last night! She wore Charger colors in an adorable yellow and white dress and jeggings…that’s right, I said jeggings. When I saw them at Target I knew she had to have them. Here is how the night went. And I’m sorry in advance that some of [...]
Gerber Graduates
Amelia is 6 months old already… and she is starting to get teeth! So when we were at Target today I picked up some Gerber Graduates Finger Foods for her to try. This is how it went… She tried to figure out what it was before she tasted it. Once she had a bite she [...]
Wii Fit Wednesday
Wii Fit Wednesday – Week 11 This week wasn’t too bad for me. I did gain 0.4 pounds, but if you saw the pictures of all that delicious food at the bridal shower you understand. This just means I have to work even harder this week to make up for those 0.4 pounds. My new [...]