Monday, October 31, 2011
Um, what?
Hi, little baby in there! Thanks for making me "pooch" already! We can't believe you are already making me show.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Baby #2
Well, we are making it public that we're expecting baby #2! While it shouldn't have been a complete surprise, it really was! I randomly decided to take a pregnancy test, I had no reason to really take one and........2 lines showed up!
I didn't believe it so I had to take one of those totally obvious tests, the ones that say Yes or No. Haha.
We had our first ultrasound yesterday and it was so fun to see the little bean in there, measuring at 1.5 cm?! It's truly amazing. Baby #2's due date is the exact same day as Niko's was, which is May 31.
I have been feeling great this pregnancy, or at least completely different than last one. With Niko I was so so sick! Throwing up multiple times a day, dropped my classes for the semester, and was hardly able to do anything except lay down on the couch. This time, I feel a little nausea and it didn't show up until later, but it's still manageable. I also need a nap everyday! Niko is so nice to let me do that during the day, he always stays very quiet for me :)
Cannot wait for my belly and our family to grow!
I didn't believe it so I had to take one of those totally obvious tests, the ones that say Yes or No. Haha.
We had our first ultrasound yesterday and it was so fun to see the little bean in there, measuring at 1.5 cm?! It's truly amazing. Baby #2's due date is the exact same day as Niko's was, which is May 31.
I have been feeling great this pregnancy, or at least completely different than last one. With Niko I was so so sick! Throwing up multiple times a day, dropped my classes for the semester, and was hardly able to do anything except lay down on the couch. This time, I feel a little nausea and it didn't show up until later, but it's still manageable. I also need a nap everyday! Niko is so nice to let me do that during the day, he always stays very quiet for me :)
Cannot wait for my belly and our family to grow!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Out of the Mouth of Babes #2
More Wonderful Things That Come from Niko's Mouth:
Today Niko ran down the hall yelling "I WANT CANDY! I WANT CANDY! I WANT CANDY!" He sounded like a mad man!
A few days ago Niko and I were driving to the park and the song "From this Moment On" by Shania Twain came on. I started singing and Niko said, "Mom, What the Heck?! Stop it, stop it!" Haha, guess I won't be singing in the car again anytime soon....
Niko is obsessed with pajamas. He wears them to bed, then in the morning puts on a new pair for the day. I can only get him to wear normal clothes sometimes. The other day I asked him to change out of his pjs because we were going to the store and he replied with "My monkey jammies look GREAT!"
That little boy keeps me laughing!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Umbrella Day
Today was an umbrella day!
I have always loved rain so much. Growing up, I used to walk my dog Joey so much more when it was raining outside, I'd go when it was pouring and we even had matching ponchos! I am surprised my love for it has never changed!
Anyways, Niko is at that age where it is SO MUCH FUN to do things with him. We went on a walk today around the neighborhood and he was in love with the umbrella! I could not get enough of him and his obsession! It was so cute!
Checking out the puddles
I kept laughing so hard because Niko was always completely hidden behind his umbrella if he sat down!
Such a fun day with the little guy!
I have always loved rain so much. Growing up, I used to walk my dog Joey so much more when it was raining outside, I'd go when it was pouring and we even had matching ponchos! I am surprised my love for it has never changed!
Anyways, Niko is at that age where it is SO MUCH FUN to do things with him. We went on a walk today around the neighborhood and he was in love with the umbrella! I could not get enough of him and his obsession! It was so cute!
Checking out the puddles
I kept laughing so hard because Niko was always completely hidden behind his umbrella if he sat down!
Such a fun day with the little guy!
Homemade French Onion Soup!
I love Mimi's Cafe French Onion Soup so much and have tried so hard to find a recipe that made a similar one. After a few failed attempts, I'm pretty sure this is the closest one I'll be able to find. It wasn't perfect but it was still so yummy.
BAKED FRENCH ONION SOUP
6 large white onions, thinly sliced
3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
9 cups beef broth
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 slices white bread
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
8 slices Gruyere or provolone cheese
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Remove the crusts from slices of white bread. Bake bread pieces 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden and crisped. Set aside.
Sauté sliced onions in olive oil over medium heat until onions become translucent but not brown. Add minced garlic cloves to onions during last few minutes, making sure garlic does not brown.
Stir in beef broth and seasonings. Minor’s concentrated soup base beef stock works well for this recipe. If using, follow directions on label for reconstituting. Otherwise use canned or homemade beef broth.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste adding salt and pepper as required. Remember that Parmesan cheese is salty, so don't overdo with the salt.
Ladle the soup into ovenproof serving bowls, one for each serving. Cover soup with a slice of bread. Top with Gruyère or provolone and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Place serving bowls under broiler set on high. Broil six to seven minutes or until cheese is bubbly and has some browning.
Serve with additional grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling at table.
Makes about eight servings.
The only bad part about it, was having to cut 6 onions. Even Niko sitting within a few yards of me started crying. I looked pretty bad afterwards!
BAKED FRENCH ONION SOUP
6 large white onions, thinly sliced
3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
9 cups beef broth
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 slices white bread
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
8 slices Gruyere or provolone cheese
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Remove the crusts from slices of white bread. Bake bread pieces 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden and crisped. Set aside.
Sauté sliced onions in olive oil over medium heat until onions become translucent but not brown. Add minced garlic cloves to onions during last few minutes, making sure garlic does not brown.
Stir in beef broth and seasonings. Minor’s concentrated soup base beef stock works well for this recipe. If using, follow directions on label for reconstituting. Otherwise use canned or homemade beef broth.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste adding salt and pepper as required. Remember that Parmesan cheese is salty, so don't overdo with the salt.
Ladle the soup into ovenproof serving bowls, one for each serving. Cover soup with a slice of bread. Top with Gruyère or provolone and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Place serving bowls under broiler set on high. Broil six to seven minutes or until cheese is bubbly and has some browning.
Serve with additional grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling at table.
Makes about eight servings.
The only bad part about it, was having to cut 6 onions. Even Niko sitting within a few yards of me started crying. I looked pretty bad afterwards!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Birthday Wishlist
Mom this post is just for you! Aren't these aprons adorable? They are from anthropologie.com!
And what would go more perfect with an apron, than some cute little soup bowls that can be put in the oven, for let's say some home made french onion soup? Yum!!
And what would go more perfect with an apron, than some cute little soup bowls that can be put in the oven, for let's say some home made french onion soup? Yum!!
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