Advice For Rocco

Tin for Ten

For the 10 years wedding anniversary, the gift is tin. I was telling Jared how I was looking at these old tin signs for him. He said, no save your money. We were just going to go to dinner.

So what does Jared bring home on May 20, 2010. This old tin can and a 30's style bracelet which I love. I love my gift and was surprised he got me this since we said we were not going to get each other anything. That's my Jaredboy.

Rocco was in bed and Jared and I were having a beer to celebrate and I felt bad that I didn't get him anything. I told him I was going to run out and I would be right back. We were laughing and he said the mustard tin can be for both of us, it was for us. I said ok and that I felt better.

Later that night he said he would just buy himself something, nope heart you are getting TIN!

Daddy Is Lucky

Last night at the Milazzo's was better than anything on TV. I enjoyed watching this...

Advice For Rocco

Family Time Rocks

We spent Saturday at Vasona Park to hang with the ducks, throw some rocks and ride the steam train. It was a beautiful day and there was nowhere else I would rather be. I love spending time as a family, making memories and watching Rocco experience so many new things.

Rocco gives Jared and I so much love. He loves to give kisses and hugs. As you can see in one of these pictures, he takes his tiny hands, grabs your face and plants a big one on you. I love it and can't get enough of it. We give kisses and then open our mouths as wide as we can as we say "mmmmuuuaaaawwww." We do this over and over.

A Message From Josiah

This is a VM I got from my youngest nephew Josiah who is 7 years old. Love you the ALL Josiah. I miss you too and think about you everyday.

Still Rocking

Check out Rocco is this picture, then take a look down memory lane on March 2009

White Chicken Chili

Made this for dinner tonight. A one pot, quick and healthy dinner that was really tasty. Everyone loved it and it is going on the make again list. I was really kind of surprised how yummy it was.

Jared told Rocco that Mommy loves them both because I make yummy healthy meals and I want them to be healthy. I love when Jared enjoys what I make. This is pretty easy for me since Jared eats everything. So far Rocco has liked everything I make as well. He defiantly takes after his Daddy.

White Chicken Chili (Makes 6-8 Servings)

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1 Small Onion, diced
2 lbs Chicken Breasts, bone-in, skinless (about 2 large breasts)
1 Qt (32 Oz) Chicken Stock (I use low sodium chicken stock)
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Ground Cumin
1 Can White Beans, drained and rinsed
1 Cup Frozen Shoe Peg White Corn
1 Jar Diced Green Chilies (They are mild.)
The Juice of 1 Lime (about 2 to 3 Tbsp Lime Juice)

Accompaniments: Sour Cream, Tortilla Chips, Cheddar Cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook onions for 4 to 5 minutes or until translucent.
2. Add garlic and cook an additional minute.
3. Add the whole chicken breasts, stock and salt to the saucepan, cover, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
4. Cook for 18-20 minutes, remove chicken to a plate and allow to cool.
5. While the chicken is cooling, add the remaining ingredients to the pot.
6. Remove the chicken from the bone, chop into bite-size pieces, and add to the pot.
7. Serve.

Recipe from Weelicious

Chicken-Butternut Tagine

I have been lucky with a lot of the new recipes I have made lately. I love butternut squash so this caught my eye. Found it on Cooking Light. Blended it for Rocco and he loved every bite.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 cups chopped onion

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

• 8 ounces peeled cubed butternut squash

• 1/3 cup halved pitted picholine olives (about 3 ounces)

• 8 pitted dried plums, chopped

• Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (optional)

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion; cook 8 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Stir in cumin and next 7 ingredients (through chicken); cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth, squash, olives, and dried plums; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 minutes or until squash is tender. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Jared and Sheryl

Saw this and thought of us.

Lean Back

Rocco was getting in and out of this basket and working hard at it. After about 4 times in and out, I finally got the camera. Perfect timing.