Pipin' hot cup of chocolatey deliciousness.

When it's 30-some degrees outside, there's no better way to start the day.

I love the beach.

Yes, it's November. But who says you can't enjoy the beach in the fall?

Mmmm Mmmm Monday: Salsa Chicken & Rice

Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Stand Time: 5 Minutes Makes 4 servings

2 cups cooked white or brown rice, kept warm
1 tablespoon vegtable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup bottled chunky salsa
1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded Medican-blend cheese
Sour cream (optional)
Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Heat oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasinally, for 10-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Stir in salsa; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Serve over rice. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro if desired.

So busy!

I have been so busy this week. I've been working on Etsy orders, cleaning the house, chasing kids all over the place, cleaning the house, doing endless loads of laundry, cleaning the house, going to hockey games, and oh- did I mention cleaning the house? I've also dealt with Sophia falling out of her highchair and smacking her face on the tile, and Jonah breaking his fall with his forehead while ice skating at the hockey rink today. Good thing we're not taking Christmas pictures for a couple more weeks!

The hubby has the next two days off work, so hopefully I'll either A) get some help around here, or B) get a chance to get stuff done while he's occupying the kids. I'll take either one, really. I'm not picky.

Election Day

Did you??

Jonah-isms v.4: The poor tree never had a chance.

We went to Raleigh, NC over the weekend for hockey. In between games, the kids got bored, so we took them outside the rink to play for a little bit. The boys found some trees with lots of pretty leaves on them, and decided to make their own fun. Here's Jonah's step-by-step instructions for breaking a limb off a tree.

Step 1. Climb out onto desired limb.Step 2. Hang from limb.
Step 3. Get help from your older brother.
Step 4. Parade around the parking lot, waving your freshly broken tree limb in triumph.

Trick-or-Treat!

I love making the kids costumes for Halloween. Nothing beats homemade if you ask me.

Noah & Jonah both wanted to be Yoda this year. Jonah really got into character ;)

And Sophia was Tinkerbell.
They had so much fun trick-or-treating. We went with a group of friends and the boys had a blast. Noah was absolutely fearless this year...a HUGE feat for him! Sophia was a little hesitant after the first house she walked up to had a man with a scary skeleton mask. After that, she refused to walk up to the door, and would only go if Daddy pulled her up to the door in the wagon.

Hope you all had a great time!