Friday, July 22, 2011
Morgan's Room Redo
Monday, June 13, 2011
Lazy Day
This is what happens to an almost 13 year old after an eight mile hike and campout!
Man I can't keep enough food in this house! This kid won't quit growing!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
End of the School Year 2011
Adoption 5K
Since about Feb. I have been a non running momma!
This has been a bummer because I find I need it in order to help keep the stress at bay. Heaven knows i need an outlet with a husband working 90 hour weeks, 4 kiddos with all their many activities, I many days feel like a single mom. Anyway, since I couldn't run I registered my fabulous daughters for a 5K. We trained a little bit and the did an awesome job. My little Morgan is a runner, she said Paige kept slowing her down and she just wanted to go go go.
I am trying to train for the Boulder 1/2 Ironman. It takes place in August, honestly I am just barely running again and there has been little time to fit the training in. I registered $250 last year. That is my problem, so much money but it is just not coming togteher. So I would like to do a shorter distance(maybe an olympic distance). I have until the end of June to get a small refund of $75 on the IRONMAN. I will reevaluate then. Meanwhile, I am going to register my little swimmer Morgan for a kids Tri. She is on the swim team this year and is loving it.
Mother's Day 2011
These are my fabulous kids on Mothers Day! And I made this tasty dessert!!!!
Baseball Erie Tigers
Kailer is into his second season playing competitive ball. We went up a division and the boys were not prepared. Needless to say it has been a bit disappointing to see the struggle to win. But they have improved. Kailer is normally number 58 in football and baseball. But the lady who did the uniforms messed up. Totally embroidered 56 on the bag, hat, windbreaker, and jersey. I didnt have the heart to tell her, but I did pay $250 for the uniform:( Kailer is almost 13. He has probably grown close to a foot. I can't believe how tall he has gotten and how helpful he is. He's my little BIG man! And my go to guy(fixer, lawn moxer, trash taker outer etc), since Dev isnt around much these days.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Tantalizing Tuesday
Last night we tried something new, Chipotle Pork Tacos with Lime Cilantro Rice from Our best Bites.
Devin and i were the only ones who liked them, but I think my kids just aren't used to chipotle. For something different give it a whirl, you just might like it!
Chipotle Pork Tacos
Recipe adapted from Cooking Light, April 2011
1 pound pork tenderloin, sliced thin
1 ½ tsp grated lime zest
1 Tbs fresh lime juice
2 tsp minced fresh oregano, or a heaping ½ tsp dry
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (use the peppers for heat and the adobo sauce for a mild smoky bite. I used 1 1/2 Tbs of sauce and no peppers and it was hardly spicy at all.)
2 tsp bottled minced garlic
¼ tsp kosher salt
3 tsp olive oil, divided
1 C thinly sliced shallots, or onions
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
Sour cream
Chopped cilantro
Recommended: Lime-Cilantro Rice
Combine thinly sliced pork, lime zest, lime juice, oregano, brown sugar, chipotles, garlic, and salt. Set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tsp olive oil. Add onions and sauté for 4 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan and set aside. Add 2 tsp olive oil to pan and add pork mixture. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Add pork to onions. Warm tortillas on a hot grill and fill with pork mixture. Top with sour cream and cilantro. Serves 4.
Devin and i were the only ones who liked them, but I think my kids just aren't used to chipotle. For something different give it a whirl, you just might like it!
Chipotle Pork Tacos
Recipe adapted from Cooking Light, April 2011
1 pound pork tenderloin, sliced thin
1 ½ tsp grated lime zest
1 Tbs fresh lime juice
2 tsp minced fresh oregano, or a heaping ½ tsp dry
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (use the peppers for heat and the adobo sauce for a mild smoky bite. I used 1 1/2 Tbs of sauce and no peppers and it was hardly spicy at all.)
2 tsp bottled minced garlic
¼ tsp kosher salt
3 tsp olive oil, divided
1 C thinly sliced shallots, or onions
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
Sour cream
Chopped cilantro
Recommended: Lime-Cilantro Rice
Combine thinly sliced pork, lime zest, lime juice, oregano, brown sugar, chipotles, garlic, and salt. Set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tsp olive oil. Add onions and sauté for 4 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan and set aside. Add 2 tsp olive oil to pan and add pork mixture. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Add pork to onions. Warm tortillas on a hot grill and fill with pork mixture. Top with sour cream and cilantro. Serves 4.
Lime-Cilantro Rice with Pineapple
1 cup dry white rice, cooked in 2 C water.
2 T real butter
Juice from 1 large lime, or two smaller ones (taste as you go, I add a lot!)
1 small can crushed pineapple, drained. (You may want 2 small cans)
½ – ¾ C chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook rice. As soon as it’s done, toss in the butter and stir to melt. Add lime juice, pineapple, and cilantro. Stir to combine, and then add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
2 T real butter
Juice from 1 large lime, or two smaller ones (taste as you go, I add a lot!)
1 small can crushed pineapple, drained. (You may want 2 small cans)
½ – ¾ C chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook rice. As soon as it’s done, toss in the butter and stir to melt. Add lime juice, pineapple, and cilantro. Stir to combine, and then add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
* You’ll want to serve this right away, if you don’t, the flavors tend to mellow a bit and you’ll probably need to add more lime juice because the rice kind of sucks it up. If you’re not quite ready to eat when your rice finishes cooking, just toss in the butter and keep a lid on it so it stays warm. Then right before you serve it, toss it all together. 
Picture from Our Best Bites
Picture from Our Best Bites
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