Sorbet, sort of.

Today I put frozen Mango, Watermelon, and Strawberries in the blender. Then I realized I have no yogurt (a key ingredient in a great Sorbet), so I added some milk, sugar, vanilla, and a little fruit juice. As I was blending I had this conversation with Caleb:

Caleb: Mom, what are you making?
Me: Some Sorbet.
Caleb: Is that Smoothie or Ice Cream?
Me: Well, It's a smoothie that wants to be Ice Cream.
Caleb: Oh, can I have some?
So I put some in a cup for him.
Caleb: Mmmmmm! This is good, mom.

Now we have a container of Watermelon Mango Sorbet in the freezer. Yum!

1st Grade!

Joshua started First Grade today! He was so excited to get up and walk to school with his dad this morning. Travis is also starting first grade (that is, a First Grade Bilingual Teacher!) So, we're settled into our own place, and staring the Career we've been working on for the last seven years.

First Tooth!

Breaking News: Joshua lost his first tooth this week. He has been wiggling it for about three weeks now and it was hanging by a thread, so Travis decided it was time to pull it out.


He was so proud and is already saying his other teeth are loose!

Thanks Sisters!

I just have to say Thank You to my sisters for representing my babies in such a wonderful manner on their blogs. See the following as proof that sisters are so wonderful (and my children really are the funniest!!):

Aunt Mary #1
Aunt Mary #2
Aunt Lorraine

Love Ya!

My Cooking Philosophy:

This is how I approach cooking: a little inspiration, some tweaking, and a lot of luck.
For example, Lorraine and her family were visiting last week, and we had to cook up a casserole for dinner.
Step one: Look through a great cookbook for some ideas.
Step two: See what you have: Chicken, shell pasta, frozen broccoli, and cream of mushroom soup.
Step three: Search personal recipe data base: Broccoli, chicken, and rice? no rice; Tuna noodle casserole? no tuna; Chicken Tetrazzini? no spaghetti.
Jackpot! A new recipe is born: Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Casserole!!

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (2-3)
Shell Pasta (8 serving box)
Frozen Broccoli (about 16oz)
Cream of Mushroom Soup (32oz can)
Sour Cream (about 6oz)
Milk (3/4 cup)
Cheddar Cheese (1 cup, divided)
Chili Powder (1 tab)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Cook Pasta on stove, according to package instructions. Cook Chicken in Microwave, cube, and place in casserole dish. Cook Broccoli in Microwave, and place in casserole dish. Add Cream of mushroom soup, milk, some cheese, pasta, chili powder, salt and pepper. Combine ingredients thoroughly (should be thick, not soupy). Sprinkle with remaining cheese, cover and bake at 350 for 30 min.

Enjoy!