Strawberry Orange Smoothies

The girls and I decided today that we need to start having smoothies with our breakfast.  They're fast, easy and super healthy.  Today we had a trial run with strawberry orange smoothies. 

They were a huge hit!  And so, so easy to make.  We're definitely doing these again. 

Strawberry Orange Smoothies

2 cups vanilla yogurt

1 bag (10 ounces) frozen strawberries

2 T orange juice

Put everything in a blender and blend.  Pour into glasses and serve immediately (it won't last long!).

Crock Pot Soup

Crock Pot Soup

can of rotel
can of corn (I used frozen)
can of black beans (drained & rinsed)
2 frozen chicken breasts
8 oz cream cheese
1 packet dry ranch dressing
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
Put all ingredients in crock pot and cook 6-8 hours. Shred chicken, and enjoy!                   

Frozen Lemonade

Today the girls and I made frozen lemonade.  I've never made lemonade from real lemons before, I just always used a mix, but this time we decided to use real lemons.  It turned out sooo yummy! 

The girls loved it and slurped it all up in about five minutes.  We'll definitely be making this again!

Frozen Lemonade

3 lemons, juiced
1/2 C sugar
3 C crushed ice
maraschino cherries

Combine 1/2 C ice, lemon juice and sugar in blender and blend until ice is slushy.  Add remaining ice, about a half a cup at a time until all ice is slushed.  Pour into cups and top with a cherry.  Enjoy!

I think we might try adding some frozen strawberries next time to make strawberry lemonade!

Happy New Year!

Started off the new year with some fantastic margaritas, compliments of Mike last night.

Ellie started off the new year with a car ride, and a bit of static.

Sydney started off the new year by losing a tooth!

It's the one on the bottom left.  Like her smile?  Me too.
My poor Briana is starting off the new year with a new cold.  Boo! 

I finally got around to getting some of the girls artwork framed and Mike hung them up in the living room this morning.  I love, love, love how they look!

Happy 2012!

I Heart Sleepovers

Something I love about my girls is that no matter how much they fight and argue all day long, it never fails, they always want to sleep together.  It's very cute to see them all snuggled up together in Sydney's bed.  And, matching jammies makes it all the sweeter. 

Love those little ladies.

Merry Christmas!!

One More Sweet Thing

The day after Christmas, one of Briana's teacher is having a baby.  She doesn't know if she is having a boy or a girl, and Briana has been making endless lists of name ideas for her.  They threw a big baby shower for her at school and all the kids gave her little presents for her baby.  The other night, Briana started typing up this book with the intenetion of giving it to her teacher before Christmas break.  She didn't have time to finish the book, but it was so cute I had to share it here. 

Advice for your new baby

Chapter 1

Changing diapers

When your baby starts crying because they need their diaper changed, give them a binky and pat them on their back and change their diaper. After you’re done take out their binky and give them some warm milk. Lay your baby in your arms and rock them back and forth so they will calm down. When you are getting the diapers get the softest brand of the diapers. Your baby will feel comfortable in the most softest kind of diaper. They will always fall asleep in the most comfortable diaper. Even though diapers are very expensive your baby needs them. You will want your baby to feel comfortable right? Then you should probably get the softest brand for your new born.

She's going to make a great mommy someday!