What a Clown

This boy is getting to be too smart for his own good. He figures everything out. He pushed a stool over to the front door and unlocked it, but couldn't get it open (thank goodness) because he was in front of it. He can twist off a water bottle cap and put it back on. He thinks everything is a phone. I love that he is at the point where he has to have food in both hands. I remember when my nieces and nephews were like that, it was so cute. He is a curious little boy and loves to play and he loves to have fun. He keeps me busy.

Taco Tuesday!!

What you will need

I actually didn't use the chili powder this time and only put salt and garlic powder. Make sure you are generous with the salt and garlic powder. I like to use cheese slices-they are the right thickness and size, I just cut the cheese(hehe) in half.

Brown meat with onions sprinkle with garlic powder and salt at some point while browing, but before it is cooked. Once browned, put to the side. I like to set up an assembly line-see my torilla, cheese and meat, the skillet with oil is next to the meat. Put a cheese slice on tortilla and add some meat, fold and put in hot oil.

Make sure the oil is hot before cooking tacos. (I have found that the tacos cook differently in a non-stick pan as opposed to a stainless steal one-not bad, just different). I like to put the taco bottom in first holding it upright with tongs for a couple of seconds, it helps to keep the torilla closed. Yes cheese will ooz out and you might loose a few pieces of meat-but no worries.

Cook taco on each side until golden brown then put on paper towel. I like it like that-it soaks up some oil. I NEVER buy store bought taco shells-YUCK to me. Go to Taco Bell if that's what you like. Not me.


Here is a funny story. I was talking to my sister a few weeks ago and Ky's birthday was on a Tuesday and she was telling me that his girlfriend came over for dinner and they were having tacos. I said "Oh, you really do have tacos on Tuesday? I thought you guys were always just joking around." She said, "No, we've been doing it for 18 years now!!" So I decided that would make life easier for me and Justin happier- he loves Mexican food and tacos are great and easy to make. So it will be Tacos on Tuesday until who knows when. (I get sick of them-maybe).

Yummy Breakfast Puffs

Okay, so I haven't been good the last two weeks. I am going to get better-I promise. Here is a yummy breakfast that I made. They are French Breakfast Puffs from the Pioneer Woman's cookbook. They are so easy and oh sooooo yummy (and fat free ;) we wish). I'm not sure if you can get the recipe on her website, but go take a look and if you have her cookbook-these are a nice treat and good to share because the recipe makes two dozen.

Happy Birthday Aubree

18 years old!! I still can't believe that she is 18. I was in 7th grade when she was born.

When went to the Cheesecake Factory to celebrate. Mom got the luau salad-yum

I got the orange chicken (first time too). You want some don't you? I am eating the rest for lunch tomorrow.

Then came the cheesecake. Aub got her favorite, chocolate Godiva (it just needs to be capitalized). Poor thing took a softball to the face today too at conditioning practice. Busted the inside of her lip. She looked like she had botox done. Made eating a little hard I think.

Growing Strong

These are just some of my favorite pictures of him.

Oh this boy is just growing up so fast. When he was born all we wanted was for him to grow and be strong and now I wouldn't mind if he slowed down a bit. He is getting big. Boo! He is 27lbs and has 9 almost 10 teeth! He is a boys boy. He climbs, plays and wants to be outside as much as possible. He is a happy boy and loves to give loves. He loves his nana and papa and throws a fit when they leave. He loves his cousins and had so much fun playing with all the kids when they were here. We miss them. I miss them, it was so nice.

Happy Birthday Kyler

Nothing but Homemade

Who ever invented store bought treats should be punished. Really! Have you ever tasted the store bought Rice Crispy Treats? YUCK! They hold no bar to home made Rice Crispy Treats. They are soooo sweet and taste nothing like they should. I told Justin he better not give Duncan one of those wannabes. I made these the other day and they are so good and taste like they should. So I say NO to store bought treats that can be made.

Seriously, you should too.

Just say no to bad treats.