Monday, December 22, 2008

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!


Our Christmas card pictures and cards were put together through the creative talents of Anna of blink photography.
www.lifebetweenblinks.com

Wagner Christmas Video

Emma's Bedtime Video

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Emma's First Christmas Tree

Our tree and Daisy
My grandparent's tree
Thank you Great- Pappap & Grandma for the fuzzy warm Christmas dress.
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Thanksgiving Day & Emma helping me open my birthday gifts.




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Blogging Slacker

I have to admit that I have slacked off on keeping up on my blog. I was encouraged this morning looking at everyone's holiday pictures to get some more pictures on here. As some of you may know Emma was losing weight, but she is now gaining weight and looking healthy.
Here are some great pictures of her. I especially like the one where she looks like she wants to punch someone.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup

Try this recipe - super easy - super tasty!!

2 tsp. olive oil
1 medium onion
4 garlic cloves
1 medium jalapeno pepper, chopped- optional
1/2 green pepper
4 small boneless chicken breast
2 cups frozen corn
1/2 cup cooking white wine or water will work
2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
4 (14 oz.) cans chicken broth
2 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce

Saute onion, garlic, jalapeno and green pepper with olive oil in a large pot.

Add the rest of the ingredients to the large pot and bring to a boil

After 15 minutes, remove the chicken breasts and shred (two forks work best for this)

Return the chicken to the pot and simmer for 15-30 minutes

Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream or avocado

*I usually cook my chicken in the crock pot - it takes a couple of hours, but the chicken breasts are so easy to shred.

Happy Cooking