Random!

So I have been informed that I need to update my blog! Jonathan found his church shoes and wanted me to put them on, so I did! Doesn't he look so cute. I told him to stand so I could take a picture, but he sat down!
Jonanthan wanted to be with Dave when he was mowing. So Dave carried him! Dave is such a great Dad!
So I am very pleased with our garden. This is the best one we have had yet! However after taking this picture and going over to my friends house and seeing her garden. This garden is nothing! But, I am proud of it. In the back there is lettuce and beat and carrots, all from seed!
Sarah loves to sleep on her tummy, however now she rolls onto her back and has a hard time sleeping during her naps. But, I found Sarah this way this past week- she turned 90 degrees and face planted into the blanket- but she was sound asleep!
I was trying on Sarah's cute bathing suit to see how it fit! Doesn't she look cute! She is rolling and starting to play with her feet it is way cute and just talk and blow bubbles. Today Sarah was laying on her back and Jonathan came up to her and started trying to tickle her and talk to her she just laughs! They are great friends!

This past Friday we went to the PEEP BBQ it was a blast. Jonathan loved the Bounce house. Even though he really couldn't stand in it and jump, he loved crawling in it. He would go in and out of it. It was so fun to watch! Dave went on a camp out, so he couldn't come. But we are thankful Grammy came to enjoy the BBQ and help with Sarah! Thanks Mom. They had a fire truck come and spray water. We had no idea what it was going to be like. Jonathan got soaked, but he enjoyed running around! Some of his cousins came to the BBQ and they loved the cotton candy and snow cones!

Enjoying Life!

This is just cute Sarah! She is just a joy to have in our family! She is rolling now- onto her back. She is grabbing tons and I think is starting to want to eat food! She always is trying to get what I am eating! She continues to be Mama's girl! She loves to fail her arms when she sees me after I get home from work!
This is Jonathan in action! He is all over the place. He loves, I mean loves to be outside. The other day I was watering the garden and Jonathan wanted to hose. So after I was done he started to play with the water! It was so fun to watch!

I took this about two weeks ago, but I love it! Cause even though Sarah isn't bigger then Jonathan yet. It looks like it in this picture! Dave is finally done with school for the summer and we are very excited! A side note, Dave got straight A this summer I am so proud of him! He is becoming a better student each semester. He is determined to beat my GPA when I graduated (which is good to keep him motivated- if he decides to go to grad school). He is starting to work more. He also is enjoying not worrying about school for the moment. He is loving taking care of the kids, reading, and doing projects that I put on his to do list (or that he puts on for himself). He is looking forward to going camping with the scouts this weekend! I am just doing the same old! I seem to always keep myself busy with my to do lists! With working out, piano, books, taking care of kids, and doing everything else that keeps a house together.

I wanted to tell a story that happened about a week or two ago (some may have heard it). So I was fixing dinner and Jonathan was entertaining Sarah. They both were on there tummies. Jonathan was talking to Sarah. The next I turn around it is quiet, except for this little noise coming out of Jonathan- ah ah. He was straddling Sarah and acting like she is a horse, and bounce up and down! No Sarah was fine. Just looking around at Jonathan- trying to figure out what he was doing! No cries! I went over and took Jonathan to time out. Just kind of laughing to myself- Jonathan Jonathan. That was just one of those times I thought to myself- good thing that Sarah is big and not as small as Jonathan was!

Just clip of Jonathan and Sarah enjoying each other!
This is a typical Jonathan- so I thought that I would share- Sorry it is a little shaky!

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata

2 large lemons
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds), sliced crosswise into cutlets
Table salt and ground black pepper
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons vegetable oil1 small shallot , minced (about 2 tablespoons) or 1 small garlic clove, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
1 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons small capers, drained
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

1. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position, set large heatproof plate on rack, and heat oven to 200 degrees.
2. Halve one lemon pole to pole. Trim ends from one half and cut crosswise into slices 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick; set aside. Juice remaining half and whole lemon to obtain 1/4 cup juice; reserve.
3. Sprinkle both sides of cutlets generously with salt and pepper. Measure flour into pie tin or shallow baking dish. Working one cutlet at a time, coat with flour, and shake to remove excess.
4. Heat heavy-bottomed 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes; add 2 tablespoons oil and swirl pan to coat. Lay half of chicken pieces in skillet. Sauté cutlets, without moving them, until lightly browned on first side, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Turn cutlets and cook until second side is lightly browned, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes longer. Remove pan from heat and transfer cutlets to plate in oven. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to now-empty skillet and heat until shimmering. Add remaining chicken pieces and repeat.
5. Add shallot or garlic to now-empty skillet and return skillet to medium heat. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds for shallot or 10 seconds for garlic. Add stock and lemon slices, increase heat to high, and scrape skillet bottom with wooden spoon or spatula to loosen browned bits. Simmer until liquid reduces to about 1/3 cup, about 4 minutes. Add lemon juice and capers and simmer until sauce reduces again to 1/3 cup, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and swirl in butter until butter melts and thickens sauce; swirl in parsley. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve immediately.

I made this tonight for dinner-I thought it was great! I like to try new things but most of the time I don't really like what I make. But I thought that this was great with the lemon and capers- tender chicken. It was way easy! It only took a half an hour!

Kids

Jonathan learned to do this, this past week. I just laugh when I look at these pictures!
Yes Jonathan is drinking the water off the ground!

Sarah being cute!

I love my kids- and I don't think that I can tell them that enough! I need to video tape Jonathan giving kisses- cause I guess I do a sound when we kiss and he has picked it up! I love it!

Tribute to Sarah

Sarah is 4 months old today! It is crazy to think! Time flies! She is growing and such a sweetheart! She loves to be talked to and blow bubbles and talk back. She adores her brother. She loves to be tickled and laugh. She loves to be held, and doesn't like to be left out! She also loves her hands, they are always in her mouth! Sarah is such a joy to have around. I know that Jonathan can't wait till she can ply with him! We love you Sarah bear!

3 months Pics

This one of Sarah's 3 months pictures (that I forgot to post). Sarah wasn't very smiley this day. So Dave liked this one the best cause it is a typical Sarah she is just content and looking around.

Great Deal

The make-up line E.L.F. ( Eyes, Lips, and Face) has been bought out by Nordstrom and will be re-packaged with the Nordstrom name on it. They're getting rid of all the make-up in ELF packaging. They are selling everything for $1. YES ONE DOLLAR. You do have to pay shipping, however, even with that charge it's cheaper than buying make-up anywhere else and it is fun to try things when you don't have to worry about the cost! They have powder, mascara, brushes, nail polish, you name it .. Just thought I'd pass along the good deal. Also, if you use the coupon code: CAROLINA you will get $7.50 off your first $15 of your purchase.

Kristi and I just bought 16 things for 15.50

Hurry fast before its all gone!