IAN'S DR. VISIT

So Ian and I braved the snow (ok so it was just a few flurries when we went but still it was snow) and went to the Dr's office for his nine month check up today. First let me say that Ian is just such a ham. He was showing off the entire time we were there. Everyone kept saying how cute he is and how happy he is. Maybe some of them should come over at bedtime and see how "cute and happy" he is. Anyway, the monster weighed in at 21 pounds and is 28 inches long. Yes, he's huge. He charts at the 75th percentile for both. The check up went well. No major problems. Just need to take him to see a pediatric urologist...for some reason the Dr doesn't think the hole he pees out of is large enough. Ugh so now I'm off to find a pediatric urologist that will take my insurance...gotta love working for a hospital system that doesn't have pediatric specialists. And I honestly don't think there is a problem...kid seems to pee just fine; especially in the bath tub. All his little butt has to do is hit the warm water and the fountain begins. On with the appointment...Ian only had to get one shot today! That was wonderful news for me. Poor kid has had to get at least 3 shots every other visit. Ian took it like a trooper. Only cried for a few seconds. Now he's home and napping...gotta love that the shots make him tired. Maybe he'll be a bit calmer tonight than usual...well, doubt it but a girl can dream can't she!

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

This recipe comes from the kitchen of another blogger. I often read other people's blogs just out of curiosity and I have started finding recipes. So if you find me "blog stalking" you...don't worry...I'm just looking for food ideas ;)
I made this chicken dish and it really was wonderful!...Enjoy!
Click here to check out the blog that I "borrowed" this recipe from

Jenny's Crock Pot Chicken

(Have no idea who Jenny is - but it sure is good chicken!) :0)


8 boneless chicken breasts
2 TBSP melted butter
1 envelope Italian salad dressing dry mix

Place chicken in crock pot. Shake the Italian dressing on the chicken and pour melted butter over. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours.

Mix together:
1 large can cream of mushroom soup
1 8oz. package of cream cheese - cut in small chunks
1/2 cup of apple juice
1 TBSP chopped onion

Mix these ingredients and pour over the chicken. Cook another 30-40 minutes more and serve over rice or noodles. Delicious!

I'm Baaaacckkkkk...

So yes it has been awhile since I've had the time (or the motivation) to post on here. So much has happened over these past few weeks. I'll start with today and go backwards...LOOK WHAT I WOKE UP TO TODAY!


I am just not a fan of winter...I think the snow is beautiful (for about 5 minutes) but I honestly can't stand the thought of the mess it brings with it. Tyler will no doubt have to step in every inch of snow on his way home and bring it in the house on his shoes...and leave it for someone else to clean up. Then there is the whole idea of cleaning off my car...ugh. Luckily I have a husband that will usually do this for me. Although this morning he went right to bed after work...how dare he! Maybe it will melt before I need to go anywhere. Slim chance since I need to leave in about two hours for an appointment.

Ian once again has had a few milestones. He finally has teeth! Two of them to be exact. The first one appeared this past Sunday night and the second one I noticed on Wednesday night. I'm thinking it will be non stop teething from this point on. Ian has also discovered his ability to climb under things. Here is his favorite little "fort"...


We just celebrated Tyler's 11th birthday on Monday...I can't believe my little guy is 11! (sorry no pics yet...still need to upload from my camera). It is also now time for the second report card of 5th grade. He will once again have all A's! Being able to check your kid's grades online is wonderful! If your school has it you should seriously sign up. I even now have alerts being sent to my email if he scores below a specific grade (that I set) on anything! I find out his grades before he does!

Halloween was fun...and cold! Ian went as a cow and Tyler as a soccer player. Tyler wasn't feeling too creative this year. Of course they both got way too much candy that they were forced to give, uh I mean share with us.


I have also found a new way to support my Kipling Bag habit...EBAY! I just got a new diaper bag (yes, I really did need one) from ebay for under $25!


So that's what we've been up to lately. Sorry some of the pics are blurry...they were all taken on my phone. Well, time to go. Ian is climing in and out of his carseat (another new amusement of his) and I need to get him ready to go to the dr for his 9 month check...I can't believe he's going to be 9 months old!