Dinner's Served!

This weeks dinner came out of 29 minutes to dinner, from The Pampered Chef. (Best cookbook ever!) I made Monday night's dinner again on Saturday and was able to take a picture. It was my first dinner without following a recipe! (Not original though, I got the idea from Noodles)

Monday: Parmesan breaded chicken with buttered noodles

Tuesday: Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Wednesday: Brown Butter Tortellini with Spinach and Ham
Thursday: Glazed Chicken with Apple Salad

Friday: Korean-Style Beef Bowl

We enjoyed them all! And I am finding that I am not a bad cook! :) We always love the chicken with the apple salad. And the lettuce wraps were AWESOME! I should have taken a picture with it opened...sorry! Which ever is most asked about, I will post the recipe. Hope you all enjoy! :)

Coming soon

Since I have not been working, I have been a great house wife. Especially when it comes to dinner. Every weekend I plan our meals for the next week. I have MANY cookbooks and use a different cookbook each week. I have decided to take pictures of every meal and then once a week I will post the pictures. Then, if you leave a note on there, the one most asked about, I will post the recipe. Now, if you really want a different one then the winning one, I am sure I can give it to you! :) Hope you all enjoy...pictures coming Saturday...minus Monday, because I thought of this idea on Tuesday night.

Much Needed Haircut!

Not for me, but for my boy Jon. We waited until it was warmer to stay! He hasn't had a haircut since October! He really needed it!

Before:

After!

Jon has had a hard week. We took him to get his haircut on a Friday, but found out his rabies shots had expired, so we set up an appointment for his shots that day. He had them all updated. So then we took him back on Monday for a haircut. Then on Tuesday, he had to go back in for an exam for health insurance. They ran some blood work and they think he has a tumor in his stomach. Plus, he has some razor burn on his paws and another male part. He hasn't been himself, and it breaks my heart. I never in a million years thought I would love any dog, and he has stolen my heart. He always makes me feel better and can always make me laugh. He is on steroids right now to see if that will help. Some of you reading this think I might be a little crazy, but I don't have kids...my dogs are my babies, and I am not going to lie...Jon is my favorite!

PS...The bunny's name in Ute!

Bunny without a name :(

Aaron and I got a new bunny. Are last one pasted away in February. We need your help with it's name...we aren't sure if it's a boy or a girl. It has red eyes, so we were thinking Ute, or Ky-yai. Our last bunny's name was Jersey, so Jake suggested Utah. Send me your suggestions and in a week I will post a vote with all the suggestions.

April 1st

April 1st is not April Fool's in our house, it's Aaron's birthday! This year he had the day off, but I didn't. So when I got home from work we went out to dinner at the Outback Stake house. We had a gift card from Christmas that we hadn't used yet. Then we went to visit his parents. He had a nice relaxing day!

Aaron takes such good care of me. He makes dinner most nights, does dishes and helps me clean the house. I am very lucky to have him. I love him with all my heart! Thanks Aaron for being you!

Pups

Our doggies are so funny! I truly believe that they have personalities and spirits. They comfort us when sad, are happy when we're happy and always excited to see us. Here are some of my favorite things about them.

When ever I do laundry, Jonathan waits like this at the top of the stairs for me! I love it! It makes me so happy to see him waiting for me! He loves his mommy!

This is one of Bella's new favorite spots. When we are on the computer, she likes to lay at our feet...this was just a way to get closer. It is so funny to see her get up there, it is slippery and she really struggles, so then she just gives up and plops down.

Not much is going on right now. Getting ready for Aaron's birthday...April 1st! That's right...he is an April Fools baby, and for those of you who haven't meet him yet, it kind of says a little bit about him! :)

Happy Birthday Mom!

On March 10, 1959 the most amazing woman was born. Funny, caring, talented, kind-hearted and loving. That woman was my Mom! March 10, 2009 she turned 50! So naturally we had to have a surprise party! I have been planning this party for a while. (With the help of some amazing people!) Friends and family from all over where here to share the day!

"Surprise!"

Seeing cousin John, from Oklahoma!

Blowing out the candles on her gluten-free cake

And what party would be complete without someone being arrested or a trip to the ER! Tricia's head found a rock, so mom and I took her to the insta-care. Luckily,most of the guest had left, and the party was over. She was so brave. She had to get 8 stitches, 1 in deep, and 7 on the surface.

Valentines Day

We had a wonderful Valentines Day. It was a small, quiet one, but we both agree it was the best. Aaron bought me a lot of flowers and planed an awesome dinner! Lobster tail, rib eye steak, asparagus, rolls, sparkling cider, eclairs and strawberries. I tried the lobster, and it was pretty good. I don't see the hype though!

No, we didn't get another dog!

The last couple of days we have had a visitor. In fact she is in our backyard right now! Her name is Lola. And when ever she escapes she comes to our house! She is really sweet, a little clumsy, and at times a little scary. We can tell she isn't abused, but suffers from separation anxiety. She craves attention and only escapes when her mom is gone. We just put her in our backyard and call. Sometimes I wish I could just keep her, but then she jumps on me and slobbers and I have no problem watching her go home!

Random

Not much is going on right. We are still recovering from the holidays. (I have a lot to put away!) We got a lot of board games for Christmas. So every night we play a game of SORRY! He kicks my butt every time! Stupid LUCK!!!!!

I had a photo shoot a little while ago. It was so much fun! I have never had one before. I only bought two photo's right now.

I love this one. I am laughing at Tricia, I didn't know she was going to take it.

And Aaron and I had our Anniversary picture taken. Again, I didn't know she was going to take a picture, but I love the way it turned out!

My 25th Birthday

I had a great 25th birthday! We had a family party on my birthday, and my mom surprised me with my closest friends! It was also great to have all of my grandparents there!

My mom and dad got me a digital camera! I am so excited.

Aaron got me a Nintendo DS! So Bryant got me a SIM game, and I picked up Zoo Tycoon.

My dad picked out the birthday cake!

It only took me 2 blows to get them all out!

Diana, Will and Colton Cotner

Bryant and me

Me and My Nanny

Grampy and Me

Grandma and Me

Grandpa and Me