Mother's Day recap part 1

Me and my mommy on Mother's Day!

As stated in a previous post Mothers Day was really nice...being with the people I love can't be better! The boys were even willing to take a picture with me! And...I think we even made it to church on time (barely)!

All Weapons Weekend

Cal looking not too impressed at Porter's humvie driving skills

Daniel had his competition the weekend of mother's day but good for me he was done and not working mother's day so he made me breakfast! Strawberries, whipped cream and french toast! I can't complain because he even got up early with Cal so I could sleep in a bit! Getting back to the event, it was really fun to go out and watch Daniel and his team a little bit! Danny did great even though his team members might have brought his score down a bit (like them shooting at his target...really? probably should know where you are supposed to shoot).

I never want to see another teddy graham for quite sometime...Porter ate his weight in them and then Cal wiped the rest of the package all over my shirt...awesome. Daniel loves this pic.

Part of the team taking a break in the shade.

The 50 dolla desk

A shout out to my honey for helping me finish my desk! Love it and can't wait to use it!
I have plenty of projects laying around the house that can now have a central home until I have time to work on them!

NOW

BEFORE

Daniel is always so good to me...lets me get furniture that is kindof what I want (but within a budget) and I always say well I can fix it to make it better...well really he is the one who does a lot of the "fixing" which I am totally ok with. See he normally does the parts I find really boring and never-ending like the sanding, staining and polyurethaning. I just painted, glazed, and wiped!

This One is for you!

Kelsey thats right...come on down! Found the blog button to the right just for you! You don't ever seem to post on our family blog...but thought you should be represented! I am sure you can figure out which is for you!

Rockin Corn bread

Daniel loves corn bread and I must say that I eat it with him but I have never found a recipe that I really love. Ladies and Gentlemen...I now have! Check it out...I adapted it from the test kitchen cookbook.
2 c. ground popcorn (about 1 c. finer ground and 1 c. a little more coarse ground)
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 c. sour cream
2/3 c. rapidly boiling water
1 1/2 c. buttermilk (yes Lindsey you can make your own on this one! I did 1 1/2 c. milk and 1 tbsp plus 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar)
2 eggs
So super easy...Take 1 1/3 c. of the ground popcorn and add all the dry ingredients to it into a bowl. In a second bowl combine the remaining popcorn and the boiling water. Stir until it makes a mush and then add the eggs and incorporate. Add the sour cream and then slowly start to add the buttermilk a little at a time and then add your dry ingredients a little at a time so it doesn't make a mess! Spray a 9x13 dish and cook at 450 for 20 minutes! Fantastic! You've got to try this!

I got a New Phone

You all are really going to appreciate these photos!! I know you will. Hey, maybe it might inspire one of you to post pictures on the family blog as well. Anyway, I hope you enjoy....

Lex and her new Christmas present on Christmas morning.

Just a cute pic of Lex at the Coolidge Football Game.

Grandma doesn't like pictures of food on babies' faces but it

is still funny to me.

Had to post this one, Porter has a great face.

Nicole getting kisses from Cal

The Randalls at the Temple lights

Kelsey, Lex, and Lindsey posing for a picture while they adjust the camera.

We did break the rules and go over the lights and on to the field.

Shh, don't tell.

So I got a new phone and had to upload all my pictures from my phone, so I decided I would share a few of them with you all.

The first meeting with Santa. No crying, more curiosity.

Um, just the cutest baby. This was the first time her hair was done

in her cute little ponytail. Check it out.

Happy Thanksgiving from Lexington!

Porter really climbed on the burro all by himself.

I saved the best for last.....

Had to post this picture. It really was on my phone and I would laugh every time!

Stinking Good!

Don't let the title confuse you...I guess there is less stink and more goodness to this recipe for Ricotta Gnocchi!

To make the gnocchi:
Mix 15-16 oz of ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1 c. mozzarella shredded cheese
1/2 c. parmesean shredded cheese
2 tsp garlic salt
1 1/2 tsp pepper
2-3 c. flour

Mix above ingredients and add the flour to make the dough soft but not too sticky to work with. Divide dough into 6-8 balls and roll into a snake shape about 3/4 inch thick on a floured surface. Cut roll into 3/4 inch pieces and cook in a boiling pot of water with some salt. You will know that it is done when the gnocchi rises to the surface. I cooked mine in about 8 batches (so each snake)! Makes a lot of gnocchi! I added half to my sauce and froze the rest for a latter occasion!

Sauce:
6 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 onion finely chopped
2 15.5 oz canned tomatoes
dash of red pepper flakes (to your desired spiciness)
12 basil leaves finely chopped
1/2 c. mozzarella cheese

Heat olive oil and add onion till softened about 5 minutes and add garlic and peppers till fragrant. Add canned tomatoes basil and cheese. Then add your gnocchi and top with Parmesan if desired!
We served ours with zucchini! It was great! Daniel liked it more than tortellini! A fantastic vegetarian dish!