Our little one

Here are some updated pictures of our little one. So I have been a little absent but this little one has sucked out every bit of energy out of me. I usually will come home from work, fall asleep on the couch until Kory walks in the door and then I try to get up and cook something for dinner. I am sure you have noticed a drop in my Meal Planning Mondays and it is because I can't keep up!! I have been very blessed and haven't got sick but I am starting to think that draining all my energy may be just as bad. But I am trying to get better so keep checking back.

I have been very lucky and have a great OB! I have had an ultrasound at each appointment so far! Here are some of the pictures!!

Week 12:

Strong heartbeat. It was crazy to see how much it has gown in 12 weeks. Kory went to the appointment with me and it was so much fun having him there sharing these moments together.

Week 16:

We went in for a regular appointment and actually got to sneak a look at our little one. My OB said she would send us back to see if we could see the sex since I was 16 weeks. It was a quick ultrasound but she found the sex fast. I had a strong feeling it was a boy and have felt that way for many weeks. Kory has felt the same way until the last week because he had a dream it was a girl. And it was a......

Our Family

...is growing!! We are so excited to announce that we are having a baby! We found out on February 6th after I took numerous pregnancy tests to verify. It was Kory's 25th birthday and I was going to wait so I didn't steal any thunder from his big day but by that evening I could wait any longer. After finding a couple positive pregnancy tests we decided we needed to tell our families. So on February 13th we had all of our parents and siblings over for a BBQ and to break the news. We gave all the parents Happy Valentines Day Grandparent cards and only a few caught on. It was fun and very exciting for everyone. We made a few phone calls that night to family but asked them to remain quite until our first appointment on March 1st.

Our first appointment was March 1st and here is our first picture of our little one. At that appointment we found out I was actually 8 weeks pregnant and little further along than expected.

Meal Planning Monday

We have had a crazy couple of weeks and I haven't been very good to sticking to my menu. I am determined to stick to it this month even though we have some crazy days this week. So here is our menu for the week

Monday: Grilled chicken, corn casserole and grilled veggies

Tuesday: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo: Darius Rucker

Wednesday: Pizza

Thursday: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo: Brad Paisley

Friday: Wings & sweet potato fries

Check back for a new post with lots of information on why I have been MIA for a while! Have a fabulous week!!

Delicious Dips

Here are 2 recipes that are really easy and my go to dip recipes when we are going somewhere. I have used them at get together with our Sunday School class, Bunko & our Superbowl Party. delicious dips

Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

1 cup mayo
1 cup fresh parmesan cheese
1 can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
1 box frozen spinach, thawed or 1 cup fresh spinach
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup monterrey jack or mozzarella cheese

Heat oven to 350. Mix mayo, parmesan cheese, artichoke , spinach and bell peppers together. Put in a 1 quart dish & sprinkle with cheese. Cover & bake for 20 minutes.
( I thought I had a picture of the dip after it baked but I guess not!!)


Salsa


2 cans mexican stewed tomatoes 1/2 onion
1 bunch of cilantro
2 garlic cloves
1 jalapeno pepper
1 serrano pepper
1/2 lemon- just the juice
1/2 package of fajita seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste


Combine all into a large pot and cook until veggies are soft. (about 10 minutes) Then put all in a blender and mix. It can be served hot or cold. I love it because it is quick & easy!

Meal Planning Monday

Life has been crazy lately!! I have lots of things to catch you up on but those will have to come later this week. (Hopefully!!) For now on to the menu....

Monday: Chicken Bistro Twist ( I didn't cook it last week so I did tonight! It was pretty good and I will share the recipe later!)

Tuesday: Enchiladas & Mexican rice

Wednesday: Leftovers

Thursday: Baked potatoes with chopped beef

Friday: Grilled Chicken & corn casserole

Meal Planning Monday

Wow! Another week has come and gone already in 2010! I have lots to blog about to catch up but for now here is the menu for the week!

Monday: Fish fillets & potatoes

Tuesday: Late staff meeting so Kory is on his own

Wednesday: Leftovers or sandwiches

Thursday: Smothered Chicken with rice & veggies

Friday: Bistro Chicken twist....First time to make this recipe so I will post it after I make it and let you know how it turns out!

Saturday: Breakfast- Cinnamon Rolls
Grill in the afternoon

Hope you have a great week!

Meal Planning Monday

For meals this week I went to my pantry & freezer to use what we have before I spend money! So here are the meals for the week....

Monday: Pasta bag & salad- Bunko night

Tuesday: Sloppy Joes & sweet potatoe fries

Wednesday: Leftovers- Church

Thursday: Grilled Chicken & grilled veggies

Friday: Kory's Birthday dinner with his dad & step-mom

Saturday: Kory's Birthday........Breakfast casserole, he will be golfing so no plans for lunch, Birthday dinner with his mom & step-dad

Sunday: Breakfast during Sunday School, Leadership Luncheon after church & Superbowl party with our Sunday School class

We had a party crazy weekend but I forgot to take my camera, so once I can find some pics I will post!!