The Little Things

There are days this man can drive me crazy, but then there are days he does something so small that makes me smile. Last night was one of those moments. He reminded me why I'm so thankful to have him in my life.

I had won a free $50 gift card and before choosing which one to get I asked him. Target, Walmart, Old Navy, or Kohls. I asked if I should be realistic or selfish. His answer... "selfish for once."

Just those 3 little words made me realize, even though he doesn't knowledge all that I do on a daily bais; he does still see it. It's nice at time's to be reminded how much you are appericated in a relationship. A price tag doesn't show love, but the little things do. I am sure lucky to have been blessed with such a wonderful husband!

Oh... I choose Kohl's. I'm in much need of some summer clothes. :)

Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie

Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, boiled
1 10.75oz can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 10.75oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 3/4 cups frozen corn
2 cups frozen peas & carrot mix
Zatarain's Creole Seasoning for flavoring

Double Pie Crust Recipe
2 cups wheat flour
3/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup water

~ In a large bowl mix together soups, frozen veggies, and seasoning. Either shred or dice chicken; add to mixture. Set aside. In another bowl, combine flour and salt. Mix in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water and stir until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half. Roll one ball to fit a 9-in. or 10-in. pie dish. Transfer to pie dish. Trim pastry to the edge of dish. Pour chicken mixture into crust. Roll out second ball and cut slits in pastry. Transfer to pie dish positioning over filling. Seal edges. Bake at 375 degress for 45 minutes or until crust is a golden brown. ~

Side Note: You can always use a pre-made pie crust from the store! :)

Guess Who's Back??

Guess who's back, back again? Bre's back, tell a friend! Yep, that's right blog world and wonderful followers. The time has come for me to start writing again. I can't believe one of my 2011 goals was to blog more and then I don't write anything for over a month. Yeah, that's really not going to help me cross a goal off my list at the end of year. You can't accomplish something unless you work at!

So here I am; working on it, at work, without my Windows Live Writer, because my computer was updated and going nuts because I really want it back. Is it wrong for me to purchase a laptop just so I can bring it to work to blog? I wonder if there is a way to write it off at the end of the year for tax purposes. Then it would be totally justifiable. Right?

Guess who's back, back again? :)

Top Ten Goals for 2011

If you happened to have read my top ten goals for 2010 you would know I am not a fan of New Years Resolutions. But I do like making realistic goals for myself. We can’t better ourselves unless we challenge ourselves, Right?

Top Ten Goals for 2011 (no certain order other then the first one):
1. Family, family, family time!
2. Get and STAY organized. Yes, this was on my list last year but I never accomplished the staying part.
3. Blog more.
4. Finish a half marathon this year in 2:45. Giving me a 12.30 pace.
5. Eat 6 small meals a day. And of course they should be healthy. :)
6. Date night with my husband every other month.
7. Get caught up on my kids photo albums. 5 years worth!
8. List items in my ETSY shop.
9. Keep surrounding myself and family with positive and happy people.
10. Wash my car inside and out every two weeks. I thought I would throw this one on for shits and giggles. ;)

Recap of 2010 Goals

A recap of my top ten goals for 2010…

Top Ten Goals for 2010 (listed in descending importance):

10. Wash my car inside and out every two weeks. ~ YEAH RIGHT, LOL!!

9. Eat less, drink more (water, DUH). ~ HALF CHECK

8. Eat out less on the weekends. ~ CHECK

7. Keep my online shopping to a minimum (i’m already telling you this will be my HARDEST goal). ~ LENT WAS MY SAVING GRACE ON THIS ONE, HALF CHECK

6. Get and STAY organized. ~ DID THE GET PART, BUT NOT THE STAYING

5. Finish at least one half-marathon in 2.50, that would be a 13min pace. An overall improvement of 20 mins from my last half-marathon. ~ 13.07 PACE, I’LL TAKE IT! CHECK!

4. Count to 10, slowly, before raising my voice at my children. ~ HALF CHECK

3. SLOW DOWN! (this will be my second hardest). ~ HALF CHECK

2. Spend more quality time with my family. ~ CHECK

1. Be happy! “Happy feelings will attract more happy circumstances.” – The Secret. ~ CHECK CHECK and CHECK!

TALLY FOR 2010 = 4 CHECKS, 5 HALF CHECKS, AND 1 NOT SO MUCH. NOT BAD, BUT COULD DO BETTER IN 2011. :)