tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69491009830027818752024-03-12T22:31:14.159-05:00Updates from the Copper StateAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.comBlogger266125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-5967566593349007652011-11-08T21:58:00.000-06:002011-11-08T21:58:57.263-06:00No ResemblanceIt's too bad Miss Hailey looks nothing like her father.
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No resemblance at all. :)Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-20166009076649488302011-09-30T14:50:00.000-05:002011-09-30T14:50:01.951-05:00Making Baby Shirts is My New Obsession<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">
I'm sure you all remember the <a href="http://andsometimesy.blogspot.com/2008/05/gift-for-truman.html">onesies</a> I decorated long ago for Brooke & Joe's first son, Truman. Believe it or not, I have actually spent a good deal of time trying to figure out how I was going to out-do myself for their latest addition, Keen. <br />
<br />Well, never fear. After a bit of soul-searching (and a bit of <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> searching) I think I've done it! <br /><br />I actually made the shirts themselves from scratch. <i>From scratch!</i><br /><br />Here is Hailey modeling my prototype: <br />
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Once I knew I had the pattern down, I could move on to the fun stuff: the decorating! <br /><br />Here is Necktie Onesie 2.0. Complete with vest. I think it's pretty much amazing. </div>
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Since Brooke is a photographer, a little photographer's assistant shirt was a must! Could this be any cuter?!?</div>
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And lastly, a "K" for Keen. </div>
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<br />Coming up next: An "H" for Miss Hailey, and something seriously cute for Thanksgiving!! </div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-59011931258658206712011-09-20T08:00:00.004-05:002011-09-20T08:00:23.432-05:00Cutest Baby<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">
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I entered Hailey in a 'Cutest Baby' contest today. All other babies need not apply. This one's got it covered.<br />
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It's that time of year. <br />
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The leaves are changing, the air is crisp... at least somewhere that is
the case. Most people are beginning to enjoy the change of seasons
while we still swelter here in the Southwest. <br />
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Even though I won't be apple picking and donning a sweater any time
soon, I thought I would bring back a taste of Fall (and memories of
Iowa) with these cool corn garden stakes. <br />
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A girl can dream, right? :)Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-48356293678168854092011-09-14T16:42:00.001-05:002011-09-19T14:38:00.660-05:00Succotash Salsa SoupWith all the posts I do about soup, maybe this should just be a soup blog. <br />
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But then there wouldn't be any pictures of my cute baby girl. That just won't do. In fact, here's one just for good measure: <br />
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Did you just fall over from cuteness? Because I did. <br />
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Anyway, back to the soup. I must admit: I stole this recipe from
Rachael Ray. It was really yummy and fresh. The name describes it
well because it pretty much is a soup version of salsa. It was great to cook
with so many fresh ingredients and it could be a perfect recipe to try with
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I served it with some Archer Farms blue corn tortilla chips from Target. They are quite possibly my most favorite chips ever. <br />
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If you would like to make it yourself, you can get the recipe <a href="http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-search/rachael-ray-30-minute-meals/succotash-salsa-soup">here</a>. The only thing I did differently was to omit 1 cup of vegetable broth and substitute in 1 small can of diced tomatoes with green chiles just to add a little extra kick. <br />
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The-Husband-That-Does-Not-Like-Soup said he would definitely eat it again, but only once or twice a year. So what is that? Maybe 3 out of 5 stars? <br /><br />In any case, I hope <i>you</i> enjoy it as much as <i>I</i> did. Perhaps just don't make it for any husbands that do not like soup. :) Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-83218425296256287072011-09-12T12:37:00.001-05:002011-09-12T12:40:07.414-05:00On This Day in History<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, it’s happened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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This on the heels of my very sweet daughter nearly ordering
a $9.99 pay per view movie when I let her play with the remote the other
day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The remote is her obsession.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She must have it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought since the TV was off it would be
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She is, as it turns out, the cutest baby I have ever seen.
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<br /><br />We celebrated her 6 month birthday with our usual monthly photo shoot, dinner out with her Grandma who was in town, and of course, felt food. <br />
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It doesn't get much better than that! :) <br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-9829346419659313552011-07-31T11:31:00.000-05:002011-07-31T11:31:04.386-05:00Adding Cobbler to my ResumeOur friend & midwife <a href="http://www.nurturingheartsbirthservices.com/blog/">Stephanie</a> shared this cute <a href="http://www.themotherhuddle.com/tutorial-the-knot-so-hard-flip-flop-diy/">DIY flip flop tutorial</a>. When I found $1 flip flops at <strike>the mother ship</strike> Joann the other day, I knew I had to give it a try. I think they turned out really cute! <br />
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The only difference between my version and the tutorial is that I sewed my fabric so it wouldn't fray. They are really comfy! Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-76143354864591087482011-07-17T16:08:00.000-05:002011-07-17T16:08:58.519-05:00Mommy Daughter Matching<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
Ok, I had to do it. I've waited this long to do it and I think that's pretty good. Yesterday I finally coordinated our outfits for the first time: </div>
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I think we look pretty darn cute. </div>
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<br /></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-67878423908917696762011-07-11T19:52:00.001-05:002011-07-12T11:27:48.364-05:00Spicy Summer Squash Soup<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Over the weekend the unthinkable happened in this
house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made soup and my husband who
hates soup actually loved it and went back for seconds rather than
finishing his chicken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This never
happens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We had a bounty of summer squash on hand from Brett’s
stepdad who has quite the garden going this summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I must say that we both really enjoyed this
recipe, and it will definitely be added to the rotation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m calling it ‘Spicy’ Summer Squash Soup because it does
have some kick to it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you aren’t
super into spicy I wouldn’t be afraid, it’s not <em>too </em>spicy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ingredients:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 lb. yellow squash, sliced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 medium white onion, diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 cloves garlic, minced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 tbs EVOO</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 cups vegetable broth</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 can Rotel, drained</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">8 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 tbs. hot sauce</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 tbs chili powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Salt and pepper to taste</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sautee squash, onion and garlic in a large nonstick pan with
extra virgin olive oil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Add 2 cups broth and simmer until squash is soft.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After squash has softened, blend with an immersion blender
until smooth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Slowly add in cheese, blending until it has melted
completely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Add in Rotel, hot sauce, chili powder and salt and pepper
and enjoy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-77422900272283719862011-06-29T12:32:00.003-05:002011-06-29T13:33:29.090-05:00Homemade Dishwasher Detergent<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">I fight with
my dishwasher pretty much daily. Lately stuff just hasn't been getting
clean. I've had an impossible time trying to find a detergent that
doesn't leave my dishes caked in white crud. I've tried everything from
the eco-friendly to mainstream commercial (Cascade, anyone?). To top it
off, our hard water isn't making things any easier. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">I can get on
board with pre-washing my dishes, but pre and post washing is just getting
rediculous. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">So, I set out
to make my own detergent! After a lot of Googling, I found a lot of
"recipes" that used borax. Since borax is... uh... toxic and
all, I kinda didn't want it on my dishes. I know people use it in
laundry and around the house all the time, but I don't eat or drink off my
clothes or my floor, so the standard is not the same. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Sadly, I
couldn't find any sensible recipes (as in recipes that don't involve chopping
lemons for every wash load-like I have time for that!).
So, as I often do, I decided to fly by the seat of my pants. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Here's what
you need: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">1 bar of
castile soap: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">You can find
this stuff at just about any grocery store: Vons, Albertsons, Safeway,
Hyvee, Kroger, Etc. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Castile soap
is supposed to work well with hard water, which is great news if you have hard
water like we do. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Just grate
the castile soap on a cheese grater. The
smaller the pieces the better. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">2 cups of
washing soda:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">½ cup Kosher
Salt:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">3 tablespoons
of citric acid:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">This is where
the magic happens. The secret is in the citric acid. If you find that your
dishes aren’t coming out clean and sparkly, you probably need to add more
citric acid, because the citric acid is what gives the dishes a streak free shine. Word on the street is that
you can get citric acid (also known as sour salt) at wine/beer making
stores. In a pinch, you can use powdered
lemonade mix (just be sure the main ingredient is citric acid). FYI- 1 packet = approximately ½ tablespoon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Lastly, a
handful of rice (optional). Insider tip
#1: (yes, we’re all insiders now) if
your detergent starts to get clumpy from moisture, add a handful of rice to the
mix. The rice will absorb any moisture
and wash away in the dishwasher. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Mix it
all together and store it in some kind of air tight container and you are good
to go!</span><br />
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<br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Presentation
is everything.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">The best part is that it really works! </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Now, <i>hear my
words</i>: You do <i><b>NOT</b></i> need a ton of this
detergent to get your dishes clean. If
you fill your entire soap compartment on your dishwasher you <b><i>will </i></b>end up with
funky soapy dishes. We experimented a
bit and found ½ tablespoon of soap to be the sweet spot with our
dishwasher. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Insider tip
#2: If you add a little vinegar to your
Jet Dry dispenser, your dishes will have never looked cleaner!</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">I am really
excited about this! I think I am going
to keep making my own dish detergent. It’s
cheaper than the store bought stuff, this recipe will seriously last forever,
and I know everything that goes into it.
It doesn’t get much better than that! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">If you decide
to make some yourself, let me know how you like it! </span></div>
<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-16052020580113298352011-06-24T19:42:00.002-05:002011-06-24T19:50:51.258-05:00Adventures in Mommyhood<br />
*Warning- This post is about barf. If you do not wish to read about barf, stop
reading now*<br />
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Oh, what a morning!
It all started off well enough.
Hailey woke up a little early for my taste, but what else is new. I was even blessed with a napping baby while I got dressed and hair and makeup-ed (it’s
a word) for our outing this morning. <br />
<br />
Fast forward to me driving down a busy street in Chandler. Baby starts coughing in the back seat. Nothing out of the ordinary so far. Coughing
happens. I start to talk to her and
reassure her as I always do thinking that will be the end of it. Well, baby keeps coughing… no, wait a minute,
baby is choking<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">. </i> A
quick glance into my mirror and I see that my baby is barfing buckets and
buckets and buckets of spitup-it JUST.
KEEPS. COMING.- and baby is now choking. Enter mommy panic attack. </div>
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So, I quickly pull off the road, hop out of the car and rush
to my baby’s aid. I am fortunate that I
did not break something due to quickly and simultaneously braking, putting the
car in park, and setting the parking break (force of habit). By the time I get to her she of course has
already sorted out the whole choking situation. </div>
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Enter problem #2:
Barf. Lots and lots of barf. Barf on her face, barf ALL down the front of
her dress, barf on the carseat. Barf everywhere. My first thought: “Oh, I can just wipe it up, it’s fine.” Second thought: “Oh, no I can’t. I did not know babies could ever possibly
barf that much.” </div>
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But, never fear!
We’ll just change clothes! We are
only around the corner from our destination and we will just use the spare
onesie that I <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">always</i> have on hand and
change into that! That would work
perfectly. That is if the onesie were in
my bag where it <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">always is</i> except for
today. Crap. </div>
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I ask myself if we should go home, but no. We both got up, got dressed, and drove a half
hour to get here. That’s no small feat
with a four month old. We’re going. </div>
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So there I am in Chandler, no clue where ANYTHING is but I
figure there must be a Walgreens, a Wal Mart, or if we’re really lucky a Target
somewhere in the vicinity where I can buy a onesie. As luck would have it, there was a Wal Mart
across the street from the coffee house we were going in the first place. Score!
Things are beginning to look up. </div>
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We pull into our parking space and I go to get the barf
covered baby. Now, what am I going to do
with the barf <strike>covered</strike> soaked baby between now and when we get our new onesie?</div>
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I shall wear her!
Nope, you don’t really want barf on your <a href="http://www.mobywrap.com/">Moby</a>, do you? </div>
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I shall carry her! Nope, too much barf. </div>
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I shall wipe her off and then carry her! Nope, not possible. You’re screwed. </div>
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I shall carry her in her carseat until I get a onesie!
(Ironic since we were on our way to a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babywearing">babywearing</a> meeting). Nope!
Still too much barf. </div>
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Have I mentioned that I’m a huge sympathy barfer? You have no idea the amount of willpower it
took for me to not contribute to the situation.
Not a good scene for me.<br /></div>
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Well, that settles it.
The dress has got to go.<br /></div>
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So, there I am walking through <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Wal Mart</i> looking like a hillbilly carrying my baby that is wearing
a diaper and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">only</i> a diaper. We locate a onesie and grab a bottle of water because
I have had no breakfast at this point (its after 10 am) and did not bring a
beverage because we were supposed to be at the coffee place 30 minutes ago.<br /></div>
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In typical Wal Mart fashion there were only two checkout
lanes open and at least half a dozen people in line ahead of us. Listen up, people: If there is ever a frazzled looking mom
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minutes later</i> we arrive at the coffee shop <i>around the corner</i> from where this whole episode began in the first place. I am wearing my Moby because, you know, we are going to a babywearing
meeting; <i>but</i> because it was 110 degrees today, it is hotter than H-E-double
hockey sticks in that thing. So, in another
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ebelskivers-Danish-Style-Filled-Pancakes-Savory/dp/1616280670/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1308601814&sr=8-2">The Ebelskiver Cookbook</a> has so many neat ideas from breakfast to appetizers. I am totally inspired and will probably be bringing them as a dish to the next several potlucks I attend. <br /><br />
The first ones we tried were the Cinnamon Ebelskivers. Topped with a little maple syrup and powdered sugar they were delicious!
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It was fun to take Hailey on a trip, even if it was just a short one. The Grand Canyon was beautiful, and pretty much exactly how I remembered it.<br />
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We obviously did not do much hiking with a baby in tow, but we enjoyed walking some of the easy access trails along the rim and taking some pictures.<br />
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Hailey did well and was adorable, as always. She attracted many ooohs and ahhs from passersby. <br />
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My baby carrier was put to the ultimate test and Hailey loved riding around in it!<br />
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Grand Canyon Baby!</div>
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I took a rapid series of pictures. All put together she looks like a tour guide: </div>
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On my left you will see the Grand Canyon...</div>
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And the Colorado River...</div>
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So cute.<br />
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If you'd like to see more pictures from our trip, you can check them out here: <table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(https://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/akvowles/GrandCanyon2011?authkey=Gv1sRgCMbxvO6ptKSUwQE&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2f4FYXhhvcE/TfaVcMrlaEE/AAAAAAAAFks/4InEP6ZPdds/s160-c/GrandCanyon2011.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/akvowles/GrandCanyon2011?authkey=Gv1sRgCMbxvO6ptKSUwQE&feat=embedwebsite" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Grand Canyon 2011</a></td></tr></table>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-55510199338361331042011-06-13T17:33:00.000-05:002011-06-13T17:33:23.023-05:00Four Months- Time Flies!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How is it that our little baby girl is four months already?!? It's amazing how much she has changed in such a short time. She has gone from teeny tiny newborn to a baby who is rolling over, sitting up with help, and scooting (not crawling, but scooting) her way around on the floor. Time just flies by-- and she just keeps getting cuter! </div>
<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-17365723377543484122011-06-13T16:35:00.000-05:002011-06-13T16:35:29.932-05:00I Made a Baby Carrier!I had been looking for a Mei Tai-like baby carrier for a while now, but they can be so expensive. Because our initial use of the <a href="http://www.mobywrap.com/default.aspx?">Moby</a> was a bit of a rocky road, I didn't want to spend $100 on something I was taking a chance on. So, I made my own! <br />
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I couldn't find any patterns that met my needs exactly, so I ended up drafting my own pattern as well. Yes, I'm pretty impressed with myself. ;) <br /><br />The good news is that Hailey loves it! And I love hands-free shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc. It's a win-win. <br />
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I haven’t blogged in about 2 months. Sorry about that. I have good
excuses though! First of all, I was deathly ill and quite pregnant the
entire month of January, which pretty well hindered my motivation to do
anything. Second, I had a baby!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Isn’t she beautiful?</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Hailey
Mae was born at home on February 3rd (more on that to follow). She is
the light of our lives and we have loved every minute with our beautiful
baby girl. It’s hard to even remember what our life was like without
her. </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Here are some adorable pictures for your viewing pleasure: </span></div>
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am planning on getting back in the habit of blogging now that we have
found our footing and things have settled down--or perhaps just reached a
new normal* for us. After all, now I have a baby to update you on! </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">*something tells me that things won’t actually “settle down” for a few years! :) </span></span></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-29464697962221841232011-01-30T16:50:00.000-06:002011-01-30T16:50:20.921-06:00Look! I Made a Lampshade!Ok, so I didn't <i>make</i> a lampshade...but I did give it a facelift. We've had this floorlamp since we got married, but it didn't have a place in our home here, so we decided to use it in the baby's room. The only problem is that the shade had seen better days (lets just say that moving is not kind to white lampshades).<br />
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So, I tracked down some cute pink fabric, made a template with newspaper, and went to town. About 1/2 yard of fabric later, combined with some spray glue and trim, and I had a <i>much</i> cuter version for our little girl's room!<br />
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-40034572898459217172011-01-30T15:01:00.000-06:002011-01-30T15:01:28.495-06:00You Should Make This For SuperbowlFirst let me say that it feels <i>so nice</i> to be back in action. I was recently <strike>stricken with the plague</strike> sick with the world's worst cough/cold combo. Man, I did not leave my house (or my couch for that matter) for over a week. Let me just say that I don't wish that illness on anyone, and I particularly don't wish being full term and sick on even my worst enemy. Fortunately, the baby has decided to wait for me to be better before making her entrance into the world. I was VERY worried for a while about going into labor without being 100%. <br />
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Anyway, on to more exciting things like yummy recipes. You should <i>totally</i> make this delicious cheesy bean dip for the Superbowl. <br />
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In the interest of full disclosure, this is not my recipe. I shamelessly stole it from <a href="http://www.forthemommas.com/cooking/what-to-do-with-your-free-hormel-chili-a-recipe">another website</a>, but that doesn't make it any less delicious. Here it is: <br />
-2 cans Hormel chili with beans (I used vegetarian, but you can use any kind)<br />
-1 block of cream cheese<br />
-1/2 red onion, chopped<br />
-1 small can diced tomatoes with green chiles<br />
-1 cup shredded Mexican cheese<br />
-pinch of cilantro<br />
-pinch of cumin<br />
-salt and pepper to taste<br />
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Drain Chili and diced tomatoes. Mix Chili and cream cheese. Mix in all
other ingredients, except the shredded cheese. Add shredded cheese to
top. Bake at 375 for about 15-20 or until cheese is bubbly. Serve with
tortilla chips. Enjoy! Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-85236600763557402672011-01-18T21:49:00.000-06:002011-01-18T21:49:17.426-06:00Souper Delicious- Corn & Vegetable ChowderPlease forgive my terrible puns, but this soup really was delicious! I know it's freakishly warm here in the Southwest, but I'd make this soup anyway, and it would be the perfect warm-up for those of you in colder climates. <br />
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Corn & Vegetable Chowder:<br />
-2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil<br />
-1 med. red onion, diced<br />
-1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced<br />
-3 garlic cloves, crushed<br />
-2 medium diced potatos<br />
-3 tbsp. all purpose flour<br />
-2 cups vegetable stock<br />
-2 1/2 cups milk<br />
-1 cup broccoli florets (more if desired)<br />
-2 cans corn kernels, drained<br />
-2 cups grated cheddar<br />
-salt and pepper to taste<br />
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Heat the oil in a large pot. Add in onion, bell pepper, garlic, and potato and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes <br />
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Add in flour and stir until completely mixed, then add milk and stock<br />
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Add the broccoli and corn. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender <br />
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Stir in 2 cups cheese until completely melted<br />
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Season to taste and enjoy! Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-25022490380602492672010-12-30T18:44:00.000-06:002010-12-30T18:44:50.579-06:00Just in Time for the Cold...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sweet feet and little hats to match! I whipped up these baby booties and some matching baby hats to send to a friend in California that had a baby ohhhhhh, ummmmm..... a month ago? I promise I will become a more punctual crafter now that work is not sucking all my energy. (Did I mention that I had my last day of work? Yippee!)<br />
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Anywho, I made the baby booties from a pattern found in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Handmade-Beginnings-Sewing-Projects-Welcome/dp/0470497815/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1293756124&sr=8-1">this book</a>, and the hats I cheated as usual and used my <a href="https://www.asseenontvnetwork.com/productimages/Home-and-Garden-infomercial-products-knifty-knitter.jpg">knifty knitter</a>. Now they are on their way to a good home. I hope they like them! :)Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-12532875761672732642010-12-30T17:53:00.000-06:002010-12-30T17:53:46.149-06:00That Darn CatThat darn cat is not supposed to be up on the back of the couch. He <i>knows</i> this, and I know he knows this because I have successfully trained him to stay off of other cushions. He is now totally trained to stay off the back of our loveseat, but I think he is going to test the waters (and my patience) with EVERY OTHER CUSHION until he runs out of options. You know, just to make sure I really mean it. <br />
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949100983002781875.post-60595581472657427292010-12-30T17:14:00.001-06:002010-12-30T17:55:53.298-06:00You Aren't Going to *BELIEVE* This!It has been pretty chilly and rainy here in Arizona, more so than usual, but I never expected that it would actually SNOW here!! This afternoon I peeked out the window to check out the rain that was falling and I <i>swore</i> that I saw a flurry, and then a few seconds later I was <i>sure</i> I saw another one! By the time we made it to the back yard to get a closer look at the situation, it was really snowing!!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>(Do you see the flurries? I swear they are there! My friend <a href="http://www.thecharitywedding.com/">Alicia</a> suggested that Arizona is attempting to win me over, I think she might be right.) </i></span><br />
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Nothing stuck around, of course, but it was wonderful to see snow falling outside my window, even for just a short while. <br />
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Something tells me that's not going to be an issue. :)<br />
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Have I mentioned how much I love adorable pink baby onesies? I think they're my new favorite.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358296067485292124noreply@blogger.com1