Tastes Like Chicken

Problem Solving 101

Problem: Not realizing I am smaller than I think

Step 1: Analyze the situation

Step 2: Approach from a different view

Step 3: Use big blue eyes to hypnotize the guard

Step 4: Give up and pout until you are lifted over gate

Solution: Mom will always give in

I can get away with anything.

Too Dang Cold for a Walk

For some reason my parents like to walk around in circles at the duck pond, cold or not.

Dress me like a burrito and I wont complain, maybe.

Oh, and I have to have my doggie.

How come she doesn't have to wear a jacket?

Grandma and Grandpa are back!!!!!

They go to Peru and Ecuador for 3 weeks and all

they bring me back is this shirt???

They know me way to well....

PS: j/k - They got me lots of stuff

Lights, Camera, Action!

Mom took 100 pictures and this is the closest I let her get to a good photo.

Bubbles

Next time I try to take photos with bubbles in them,

I need to make sure it is not windy!

But here is my first attempt.

Bubbles are fun!

What?

I don't understand why my mom took away my music table.

I haven't done anything to suggest that

I can't be trusted playing with it.

Teeth are good for more than just eating

Popping bubble wrap with your fingers or feet is for wusses.

This is how we brush our teeth

Happy Easter

Egg hunt at the park

Lazy Day

The best view

We walked into the kitchen and found him doing this over and over.

Not quite sure what he was thinking but he sure seemed to enjoy it.

Caught in the act!

Walk away for less than a minute....

Mama

Today Cole called me "mama"

So sweet...

What's been on the menu the last couple of days?

Thursday

Blackened BBQ Flank Steak

Steamed Organic Green Beans

Jasmine and Wild Rice Pilaf from Trader Joes

The dry rub for the flank steak is:

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

2 tsp cumin

2 tsp paprika

1-2 tsp red cayenne pepper

2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp fresh ground pepper

rub on meat - marinate for up to 3 hours (I only did 10 minutes)

BBQ until desired doneness.

Sunday

Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls

White or Brown Rice

Marinate chicken breasts in soyaki (trader joes version of very very teriyaki)

Chop up your choice of veggies

zucchini

broccoli

carrots

celery

green beans

scallions

garlic

ginger

Cook on medium heat with olive oil, BBQ chicken

When chicken and veggies are done, slice up chicken and put into pan with veggies. Pour in more soyaki until your desired coverage. Put on top of rice.

What's yours is mine and what's mine is mine...

If you are wondering what kind of dog treat we would allow our child to eat, it is zucchini. Yes, the dog eats raw zucchini. As you can tell, she loves it. We can't let her in our garden unsupervised or she will eat everything in sight.

That's Mine Doggie!

Doggie popped my ball!

**Onyx has had her eye on this ball since the day I brought it home. It was only a matter of time until it died...

Play Date Wednesday

Cole will ALWAYS choose random objects over toys.

He is also the dare devil of the group

Everyone except Dylan and Charlie.

Charlie is crawling away...

Macintosh & Bree

Charlie

Caitlyn

Happy First Day of Spring!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Best Friends Part 2

What are you doing doggie?

The shirt says it all

Best Friends

Cole loves his doggie. His laugh cracks us up!



Sometimes I think Onyx wishes he would go away....

World Cup - Summer of 2030

David Beckham in training?



OK, so he came up with this little game all on his own. I think it lasted a good 10 minutes. It amazes me how they can entertain themselves with almost anything. We buy expensive toys because?????

Lions, tigers and bears, oh my!

I HATE PICTURES!

Why do you do this to me????

What's on the menu tonight?

TORTILLA SOUP

1 tbsp olive oil

2 large organic onions (quartered)

8 cloves organic garlic (coarsely chopped)

1 tbsp kosher salt

1 tsp ground cumin (more if you want)

1/2 tsp red chili flakes

12 cups reduced sodium free range organic chicken broth

1 can (28 oz) organic diced tomatoes

juice of 4 limes

1 package corn tortillas

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4 inch thick strips

Toppings:

organic cilantro, chopped

monterey jack cheese, grated

organic avocado, chopped

organic green onions, chopped

sour cream (we don't use this)

tortilla strips

How to make tortilla strips:

Take 1 package of corn tortillas and slice them into thin strips. Put them in a bowl, coat with olive oil cooking spray and salt. Put on a cookie sheet and bake at 375 until crunchy.

The process:

Start by cooking onions in olive oil in a large stock pot.

Once the onions are translucent add 2/3's of the garlic, salt, cumin, and chili flakes and cook 2 minutes.

Add broth, tomatoes, and half the lime juice and increase heat to a gentle simmer; cook 20 minutes.

Purée soup in batches in a blender. I tend to scoop out the onions, garlic, and tomatoes and then add some of the broth. It takes about 5-6 blender fulls to purée the soup.

Continue simmering soup.

In a small bowl toss chicken with remaining lime juice, garlic and 1/2 tsp of salt. Marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes then add to soup and simmer for 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through. I add them one piece at a time otherwise they stick together.

Now add you choice of topping!

Enjoy!