little boy's sanctuary.

So even though the kitchen (close) and our bedroom (barely there) aren't finished, (I'm the master of starting projects.) I have already started the browsing for ideas on Dantae's BIG boy room. Mike would really like him to have a car bed; I plan on getting soon at a local second hand shop. So I'm thinking of going from there with a car theme. All boys (even big ones ) love cars.  Below are pictures I've found that inspire me.

http://www.raftertales.com/

I really like the idea of the road map design on the wall. And the headboard made from license plates.  Plus all the bold, primary colors are what I picture in my head.

http://www.littletikes.com/

This is the type of car bed I like. Pretty basic. (Mike will want to sticker it up on his own.)

after 20 mins. of looking at google images...

I started writing this with the car idea then I saw these pictures. Needless to say, new ideas are brewing.

http://walldecalskids.com/

http://www.ohdeedoh.com/

http://www.dotcomwomen.com

http://www.rosenberryrooms.com/

And we all ready have..

I'm definitely liking the music idea and a chalk wall, I would have loved that as a young girl.  More on what I decide later. Pictures of the kitchen and bedroom will be posted soon.

yummy food. happy family.

So I'm off to a bad start. I made a meal (Chicken Enchilla Casserole) trying a new recipe and meant to take a picture for you guys, but of course I forgot and just dug in. Anyways, I will still share the recipe from the March 2011 issue of Cooking Light.

Shopping List:      
cooking spray
4 chicken thighs 
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup frozen corn
3 oz cream cheese
1/2 tsp ground red pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
2 cups chopped onion
6 garlic gloves
1 cup fat-free chicken broth
2/3 cup salsa verde
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp chopped green chile 
9 (6 in) corn tortillas
1/4 cup shredded cheddar

Recipe:
1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. coat pan with cooking spray. cook chicken til cooked through out.
2. Place shredded chicken in medium bowl. Add 1 1/2 tbsp cilantro, corn, and next 5 ingrediants (cream cheese, red pepper,              cumin, salt and pepper). toss to combine.
3. Return skillet to medium high, add 1/2 cup onion; saute 5 mins. add 3 garlic gloves; saute 1 min. add onion mixture to chicken mixture.
4. Combine remaining 1 1/2 cups onion, remaining garlic, broth, salsa, water, and green chile in a medium sauce pan on medium high heat. bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 mins.  Remove from heat and let stand 10 mins. Process in a blender til smooth, add 2 tbsp cilantro to blender.
5. Over medium high heat cook tortillas 1 1/2 in. on each side. then cut into quarters.
6. Spread 1/2 cup salsa mix in bottom of 8 in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray.  Arrange 12 tortilla quarters over salsa. Spoon half of chicken mixture over tortilla. Repeat layers finishing with tortillas. Pour remaining salsa over top. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top. Bake at 425 for 15 mins. Top with remaining cilantro.


Its so delicious, definitely a hit in my house. Let me know how you like it.

new beginnings.

Well, first of, welcome to my blog.


I've decided to start a blog with all the things sure to come up in my life; with raising a 2 year old and planning (budgeting) a wedding.  Considering so many people are busy in my life, that I want to keep close, this is an easy way to put everything in one place. (Keeping others up to date and keeping me organized.)


On the weddding note. I've already started making our "save the date" cards. But I'm going to save the details for another time.