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grrr. i have been struggling for the past 2 weeks to download pictures onto my computer. so, no new posts. hopefully i will figure this out (or find a computer guru who wants to come over).

Yumm-o!

I am always trying new recipes. -almost every time I cook. (which is not always a good thing) But every once in awhile I come across YUMMY YUMMY ones & this is such: I made it last night. It is perfect with a crusty piece of bread. (My fav. is Costco's Olive Oil & Rosemary Loaf.)

Chicken Corn Chowder
2 c. diced potatoes
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. sliced carrots
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
2 c. chicken broth
2-3 chicken breasts
2 c. milk
2 c. kernel corn
2 T. cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cold water
shredded cheddar cheese
Simmer first 7 ingredients until tender. In separate pot, boil chicken. Shred and add to veggies. Add milk, corn, and cornstarch/water mixture. Do not boil. Top with grated cheddar. Makes 4 servings. Oh, so yummy.

Valentines

Since Valentines fell on a market day this year, Scott & I celebrated earilier in the week. We went to Red Lobster (with a gift card from our market workers from Christmas) & then we went back home & watched LOST. (we are way behind...going at our own pace...only on the 3rd season.)

Then on Saturday morning I came downstairs to a sweet sweet card

a dozen long stem red roses, a box of chocolates (!) I told Scott that i've always wanted a "box of chocolates" for V-tines but because of my diabeticness....it has never happened. So he went out & found the smallest box that he could, without compromising the ever-watchful way in which he cares for my health. =) & he also got us tickets to go see STOMP. (something that we've been talking about doing for years!)

Then after Addalie's nap (during which I coated chocolates for him) we went down to market to SURPRISE daddy. =) (we also made a few extra stops: D&T, Gma Jane, Uncle D&M, Gma & Gpa Stoltz. to give them some goodies!)

It was such a fun day! I love this holiday! I love "loving" those around me & all of the creative options that it can be done in.

a taste of sunshine!

my mom brought oranges home from Flordia!

YUM! there is nothing better (especially since I have a horrible cold right now!)

Oregon

Last week we flew to Oregon. My cousin & his family http://fourdayswest.blogspot.com/ are living out there for 18 months. This is the same (crazy) cousin that Scott & 2 of his brothers go on a skiing trip with every winter. This year Addalie & I were "allowed" to come along & hang out. A couple of days before we left for our cross-country trip, Addalie came down with 104 degree temp. I debated on going & talked to a few doctors & decided to go anyways. She had her fever (ranging from 101-104) the ENTIRE time we were there. Plus there was a 3 hr. time difference which made sleeping interesting. Needless to say she was grouchy & didn't sleep well at night. Due to flying with a fever she ended up w/a double ear infection (which we are still fighting) But, that is not the point of this post......Oregon is... Despite all of Addalie's unhappy moments & the amount of energy it took to entertain a 1 yr. old on the plane for 8 1/2 hrs., we had a great time! The guys (Scott, Todd, my cousin Dave & another friend Taylor) skied for 2 days. I spent a lot of time with Lil (cousins wife) who is a fabulous cook & mother of 4. I tried to glean as much knowledge from her that I could...including recipes & parenting advice. =)
We had such a relaxing time playing lots of games, eating amazing food, taking walks, watching movies/24, bowling, enjoying the scenery etc.


Addalie was in her glory w/4 fun kids constantly by her side. She has been going through withdrawal since we got home.


the most fun i've ever had bowling! (lil & i beat the guys! ask me about that story sometime!)

josiah would regularly take his ruler out to the porch & measure the snow accumulation.

games!

Britt & Dave

a beautiful river right down the road from their house.

Lil & I took turns carrying 27 pound Addalie up the hill!

Such fun fun fun memories! Come home soon Nissleys!