29 July 2012

Spicy Thai Noodles

Can I just say, "yuuummmm". This was a pinterest recipe that I've been wanting to try, and I have to say, it did not disappoint. I used the entire 2 tablespoons of red pepper flakes, and it is super spicy! So, if you want less spicy, definitely use less! I changed the recipe a bit. But the original recipe is on pinterest if you want to do the original.

1 box of linguine or angel hair pasta, cooked (I used linguine)
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
1 to 2 cups broccoli, steamed and chopped
1/2 to 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes (depending on how spicy you want it)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon onion salt (or powder)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
6 tablespoons honey
6 tablespoons soy sauce

I did not have any of the below on hand, but am sure that they would make the recipe even that much better.
3/4 cup peanuts, chopped
toasted sesame seeds

Cook pasta, chicken and broccoli and toss together in bowl. Combine vegetable oil, peanut oil, garlic, onion salt and red pepper in a saute pan. Saute for 2 minutes. Strain red pepper out of oil, and set the oil aside. Whisk together honey and soy sauce. Then mix together with the oils. Pour mixture over pasta and toss until well coated. Top with peanuts and sesame seeds and serve.


28 July 2012

Cornnugget

This baby will be call Cornnugget until the day he/she makes his/her debut because we are not planning to find out the sex of baby. What a fun surprise it will be!




Everything is still looking great. We have our 20 weeks ultrasound coming up in about 12 days. 
I finally felt Cornugget move for the first time last week. I haven't felt it again...but I am sure lots of that will be coming my way :)  We feel so blessed!

25 July 2012

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We had such a wonderful visit from my brother, sister-in-law, nephews and my sister-in-laws parents. We did some hiking at Lake Eklutna, Mt. Baldy and Kincaid Park. And we drove down to Moose Pass and stayed at a Chalet there that overlooked the mountains and a beautiful lake. One day we drove down the the Kenai and let my family see what dipnetting is all about. And then the next day we drove to Seward and went on a Sea Life cruise. It was a very full trip and yet we had time to just relax and hang out as well. Matt and I are so thankful that our families make the huge effort to come to Alaska to see us! We are so blessed to get to see our family as often as we do!
Trey taking a little nap while we hiked around Lake Eklutna.
Jasper is getting so big!
Trey is such a sweet boy.
Levi, Hailey and Will playing in the sand while Matt and Ryan did some dipnetting.

Trey so proud of himself for sitting in the big boy chair!


Trey using a lego as a pacifier.
Will and Levi getting ready to go on the Sea Life cruise.
Gary and Kathy
The boys waiting to get a good view of the wildlife.
Trey taking a little nap on the boat.
Zach pointing out a bald eagle to the boys.








At Portage Glacier.

Trying to get a glimpse of a moose at kincaid park just before flying out to head back home.


11 July 2012

4th of July

We had a little BBQ with our life group to celebrate the 4th of July!

Sweet Olivia being super patriotic :)
Piper in his patriotic shirt, enjoying some Aunt Jen time.
 Cam and Kate
 Shanna and Jen
 Jen and Sarah
 Eli and Aiden enjoying the bon-fire
 Amber, Stephani, and Marianke
 Aiden, Eli, Matthew, and Ryan
 Andrew and Amber
 Us :)
 Matthew trying to cuddle our not so little anymore puppy!
 Katie, Jenn, Jen, and Lindsay
 Look at those two sweeties :) Ryan and Jen

We all ate way too much delicious food and had a great time handing out!

Little Rock 10k and Half Marathon

 We say that we were going to Little Rock for the 10k and the half marathon races, but in reality, that is not entirely true. We used the ra...