Riley's Christmas Dress (2009)

My Girlie Girl!

Shushing Elmo...

Disney On Ice 4/16/09

I took Riley to see Disney on Ice with Hollye & Amyah. She was so excited on the way to the Reliant Stadium. She kept talking about Mickey, Minnie and the whole gang!

She was TOTALLY into the show!

Me & Riley after the show...SHE LOVED IT!



I got a little tired of carrying her up and down these stairs to go to the bathroom and stuff, so at the end of the show I made her walk up them. It took her forever to get to the top, but she finally made it. She stayed awake all the way home talking about Tinkerbell and Mickey! I bought her a Minnie doll which she gave lots of kisses and hugs to on the way home. She also told Minnie that "they" were going to to night-night with meow meow when we got home. Meow meow is her favorite stuffed animal that she sleeps with every night (actually pronounced Mow Mow). I had given her a bath before we left, so when we got home (at 11:45) I just put her in her jammies and straight to bed. I never heard a peep...she was so good!

Bluebonnets '09

Riley & I spent the day playing in the bluebonnets with cousin Kim and her kiddos, Alexandria & Nicholas!

Amber's Baby Shower 2/21/09

Amber 8 months...due March 26th

Cousins - Tammy, Angie, Me, Kim & Amber

Kim & Alex

Angie & Riley

Tammy Renee'

Lake Livingston State Park 2/13-2/15/09

Weekend Get-a-way in San Antonio 2-7-09

Angie, Tiffany and I getting ready to go out

My sister Angie and I at Coyote Ugly

Tiffany and I hanging out

World's Tallest Man (Ripley's Believe it or Not)

Shirly Temple (Wax Museum)

Angie and I on the Riverwalk

Angie and Tiffany at Dick's

Me on the observation deck at the Towers of America

Angie and I posing in front of the waterfall

Towers of America

Shake Your Booty!

Riley & PaPa

My dad came over to see Riley for a little while on Sunday! Riley always get super excited when he's around. She doesn't stop, running around and around the couch and playing nonstop. She does that when cousin Tricia comes over too!


When PaPa was leaving, Riley got to play on his bike while he got his gloves and helmet on. She was sure to push every single button.

Chicken & Green Beans!

So, I tried a new recipe for dinner tonight. It was really quick and easy, and it turned out really tastey! Paul asked, "Why are you taking pictures of it?" And I told him, if it is good, I'm gonna share it. I fixed my plate first and had started eating when he sat down and said, "Well, is it share worthy?" Well, heck yeah it is! If you're looking for a quick, easy, good meal - here's one for you. Recipe calls for 4-6 chicken breast, but I only made 3 because of the size of our family! See below for full recipe. It may not look pretty, but it taste good!



Recipe:
4-6 Chicken Breast
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
2 cups frozen green beans
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 cup water
shredded cheese

Preheat large skillet on medium heat. Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and onion powder (I also put some parmesean herb seasoning on them). Place in skillet and cover. Cook for 7 mins on each side. Don't overcook them, but make sure they are done. Remove from pan. Pour in 1/2 cup water and cream of mushroom soup. Stir together and add 1/4 tsp dried thyme. Mix in 2 cups frozen green beans. Cover and cook for 7 minutes, stirring often. Replace chicken breast and top with shredded cheese, cover and cook for 1-2 minutes, until cheese melts. Then serve. Riley loved it! She ate all of the chicken (probably because of the cheese) and she ate all but two of her green beans.

Boat Show

Here are a few pics from the boat show today at Reliant Center. These were taken with my camera phone, so not the best quality. Can you believe I forgot my camera???

Me & Myra

Riley looking at the fish. What's a boat show without a live fish display?

Myra posing for the camera

Riley pushing all of the buttons

Riley in the pink camo boat (one of her favs)

Riley driving the pretty red boat

Vic & Gavin checking out the fancy boats