Snow Snow Snow

Well we have just arrived home safe and sorta sound from our adventures in Snowy Portland Oregon. We saw enough snow in the last week for, well, a lifetime. Unfortunately I'm aware that there is more snow in our future (Alaska...) Yikes!

Jebb and I are both finished with flying...it was a nightmare of sorts, though not as bad as some had it. We weren't stranded or delayed (just 2.5 hours doesn't really count). But getting bounced around on EVERY flight did not fare well with me. Of course, Hunter slept through it all (lucky guy). I still can't figure out why they are charging for baggage. Wasn't that because of the high fuel costs, which now aren't so high? Oh and shall I mention $2 for a soft drink on the plane???

We enjoyed Christmas with family. We're very fortunate that Jebb has the ability to drive in snowy conditions because we did get to spend time with his grandparents as well. Unfortunately Jebb's cousins didn't make it over to his dad's on Christmas Eve, so we missed seeing them, but everyone else came. Hunter was thoroughly spoiled...anyone surprised??

But he did get to play in the snow (sorta) and I got to wear my boots that Jebb absolutely hates (he admitted they fared well in the weather)

We hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas. We will be hopping the car on Tuesday and driving to Missouri for Betsey's wedding and to see my family for a few days!

Meal of The Week

Ok, so last night's recipe turned out to be a hit. Jebb rated it a "fix again" meal!

Shrimp, Tortellini and Spinach

4 Servings

1 Pkg. (9 oz) Refrigerated CheeseTortellini (I used Frozen)
1/4 Cup Kraft Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesean Dressing (couldn't find so I used a sun-dried tomato with basil dressing)
2 cloves garlic
1 can (14-1/2 oz) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 lb. cooked cleaned medium shrimp or you can use a pound boneless chicken breast cut up into bite sized pieces
1 bag (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1/4 chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese

Cook tortellini in large saucepan as directed on package. Drain in colander; set aside. heat dressing in same pan on medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook 1 min. Add tomatoes and shrimp; mix well. Bring just to a boil. Stir in spinach (stir in all of it, looks like too much at first but once it wilts it will shrink up) Simmer 1 to 2 minutes or until spincah is wilted, stirring occasionally.

Stir in tortellini and basil; simmer, uncovered, 3 to 4 min or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.

Serve topped with cheese.

Very easy meal to make only 350 calories per serving and 8 g of fat.

Yum!

Cooking

So any of you that have been around Jebb and I know that Jebb likes to cook, mainly grill. So the majority of nights my husband lounges on the patio grilling our entree while I get stuck with salad and veggies. I really like to cook though, and experiment with new recipes. So Jebb has agreed to let me cook once a week. During that time I will be trying a new recipe every week that is healthy plus cost effective...I'll share new recipes that we have tried with everyone and let you know how they turn out!

12/10/08 What a Day!

Well this day turned out great. It didn't start out that way. Hunter had to get tubes in his ears due to his repeated ear infections. (Yes Jebb I know it's all my fault, as I had them when I was young as well) So reluctantly we let the nurse give him some medicine to sedate him (sad) and gently take him for Daddy's arms and walk to the operating room...sigh...it was sad. But he came through splendidly and after a day of dozing he decided to get on to bigger and better things...AKA

WALKING!!!

We've known he could do it, he just wasn't sure himself, but last night he just took off. There's a video on Facebook and I also emailed it to everyone, so I'm sure you all can see just how much walking he did! Jebb and I were so excited!

And before the comments start rolling in...I'm aware that I do have two different socks on!!!

So 12/10/08 was definitely a memorable day!

GO Mizzou (Jeffrey if they lose it's your fault!)

It's not like my brother plays football for them, but I'm noticing a trend in the big games that Mizzou loses, my brother seems to be in attendance. Case in point, last year's Big 12 Championship, this year against OSU(maybe you were just in Columbia)??? Need I say more. So please Jeffrey, for the sake of all MU fans, if they happen to lose tonight, will you sit out a season???

The Zoo

So we went to the San Antonio Zoo on Tuesday. It was Jebb's mom's last day and that was something she really wanted to treat Hunter to. He didn't quite get the whole animal thing, plus half of them were asleep. It was such a pretty day, I guess they were enjoying the cool breeze. But we really enjoyed it, and of all the animals he did pay attention to the giraffe (which would make his great-grandma Shirley happy) The thing that really captured his attention (and Daddy's) was the construction work going on to build a new exhibit! (like father like son) Oh well!

Time

It's amazing how fast time passes...It's almost Christmas!!! How is that so? We love being home in the winter but it just seems that time flies by so fast. And Hunter??? He seems bigger everyday. I was talking to my mom earlier and telling her that I just can't seem to get into the Christmas spirit. I can't figure out if it's the weather (warm) the busy schedule (we've had family in and out of our home the last month) or the fact that we won't even be here for Christmas day. I guess I have visions of how exhausting it's going to be keeping Hunter out of the Christmas tree, maybe I'll just take the year off, though last year I put the tree up and lights on, and that was it...Goodness!

Hunter's First Birthday

We had Hunter's First Birthday Party on Novemeber 15th! He was blessed to have two grandma's and one "Papa" who made the trip to be with him on his special day. Also, his friends Sawyer and Sadie came by to help him celebrate! We had a great time celebrating. Jebb and I can't believe that it has already been a year since that little boy came into our lives. It has gone by so fast. We love being parents to Hunter (who wouldn't). He's such a sweet baby boy! Though he doesn't look much like a baby boy any longer :(

The "No-No" Table

This Blog Thing

Ok, so I've seen several people accomplishing this feat of blogging. So I'm going to give it a try! I make no promises that it will be updated on a regular basis, but I will try my best! So keep posted...