Getting ready for Christmas!!!

I don't know about you...but I feel like time is always slipping away from me.At the end of each day I wonder how another day is gone.I feel like there just isn't enough time to get things done.We have been very busy lately just trying to get ready for Christmas and finishing up some projects on the basement.We have been able to do some fun activities as well.We took the kids to Thanksgiving Point to see Santa Clause and his Reindeer.They loved it!We also made a Gingerbread house as a family and we really enjoy topping off our nights with a cup of Hot Cocoa.We finally got some snow and it definitely feels like that time of year.Natalia is really enjoying preschool and play groups.She has her own sense of style lately that can be pretty eccentric.We try to meet somewhere in the middle.Gavin is so enthralled with cars, motorcycles, planes,trains, ect...We were out to eat the other night and he sat and played cars with his cheese squares for atleast 15 min. straight.It was so cute!!We have been heeding to the Gym every morning at 8:00.They have a nice childrens facility so we all go together.It has been fun and a great way to start our mornings.We will be heading to boise this weekened to spend time with my family.We are so excited to see them and spend time with them.

Baby on the way!!

We can finally post this in our blog because all family members know now.Yes...we are having baby #3. We originally were going to wait awhile...but we feel really good and excited about having another baby.It's time.Being a parent is the best experience in the world!I am 15 weeks along and due the end of May.
everyhing is going well so far.We feel very grateful and blessed.

Workin on the Basement

We has been busy finishing our basement the past couple of weeks.Scott has done most of the work because I don't have a clue what I am doing but we are almost to the fun part.Painting and decorating and getting the furniture.It all has been very time consuming but it will be so worth it.We are hoping to get it done before Thanksgiving.Most of Scott's family will be coming to our place.I feel kind of bad for the kids because we have dedicated so much time to that and taken some of the focus off of them.They like to come down and "Help" though.

Yummy Healthy Recipes

Veggie Linguine

Ingredients

-8 ounces of uncooked whole wheat linguine noodles
-2 medium zucchini, scrubbed and sliced thinly
-1 lb of white button or crimini mushrooms, sliced
-1/2 red onion, sliced
-2 cloves of garlic minced
-2 tbsp of olive oil
-1 tbsp of butter
-1 can of diced tomatoes, (sometimes I use the oregano flavored)
-1 tsp of dried basil leaves
-1/2 tsp of salt
-1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
-4 ounces of shredded provolone cheese
- 3 tbs shredded parmesan cheese

How to make it
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Cook the whole wheat linguine according to package directions.
While cooking the linguine,prep and fix the veggies.
In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter, saute the zucchini, mushrooms, red onion and garlic.
Cook 5 to 7 minutes to soften the mushrooms and wilt the zucchini and onions.
Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and basil.
Simmer for 3 minutes.
Drain the linguine very well and add to the vegetable mixture.
Sprinkle with both cheeses, toss and serve
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Heart Healthy Burritos

Ingredients

-4 (10 inch) Fat Free Flour Tortillas
-2 cups grilled chicken strips, pre-cooked, prepared refrigerated or frozen
-1 1/3 cups brown rice, microwaveable
-1 1/3 cups broccoli, microwaveable
-2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Directions

1.Cook chicken strips, brown rice and broccoli according to each of their package instructions. Reserve hot.
2.Warm tortillas in a microwave for 10 seconds.
3.To build 1 burrito: Place 1/2 cup of chicken on the bottom third of each tortilla, followed by 1/3 cup of brown rice, then 1/3 cup of broccoli.
4.Evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese over the broccoli.
5.Repeat steps 1 through 4 using remaining tortillas and ingredients.
6.Roll each tortilla into a burrito, forming a larger size burrito. Cut each burrito in half, on an angle, and serve hot.

We had fun carving pumpkins with the Johnsons for FHE last night.After that we headed over to Jump On It and let the kids get all of their energy out!My family comes into town tonight.Derek goes into the MTC tomorrow.It will be hard to have him go...but I am so excited for him.He is headed to New Jersey!We wish him our Best!!!

We are Home!!!

We are finally back in Utah.It feels so nice to be home.We were actually home for two days and then headed to Rexburg for Spud Harvest.For some reason Scott was craving some farm work.He is the hardest worker I know.He wears me out just watching him.I guess he just needed a change of pace and scenery.He actually is still there and should be back tonight.After Hurricane Ike we headed up to Dallas for a couple of weeks to finish up selling.We then headed over to Bullhead city AZ to see Scott's parents.It was so hot and dry there.We had a good time though.We were able to relax and catch up.It had been 6 months since we had seen his parents.We were also able to spend time with Kurt and Lacey and Lisa.they live in the area.We Headed over to Las Vegas and visited some friends there as well.
We are anxious to get settled in and back into a normal schedule.It has been pretty crazy lately.We have some fun events ahead of us!And I always look forward to the Holidys!!

Heading Home soon!

We are in Dallas Texas due to Hurricane Ike.Scott has been working here for a week.We will be headed back to Houston to pick up the rest of our things and then back to Lehi.We are going to make a stop in Bullhead City, AZ to see Scott's parents.We have not seen them for 6 months.It will be so nice to be back at our home though.We have some home projects that we want to tackle.The kids are getting very restless in this hotel.I am hoping to post some pics soon from the Hurricane.Until then!!

Summer in a Flash!!

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Summer in Houston!!

We headed down south to Houston the end of April.It was a long drive with the kids but we made it!We came here for the summer because Scott is working for pinnacle security.He has been working his tail off since we got here.I feel pretty guilty at times because while he works... we play!There are 6 other families here that have kids. There are 5 little girls that are Natalia's age and she is loving it!They just cycle from one apartment to the next playing together.We also try to venture out and do fun activities.
Gavin cruises around pretty quickly now.We have to keep the door locked at all times because he always has a quick escape plan.He is very busy and curious.He also is ALL Boy.His favotite things are balls,cars,planes,trains,and doggies. Although we do catch him puting on Natty's tiaras from time to time. He is always smiling and happy even through his numerous falls and face plants. Lately when someone comes over he will go straight to the freezer to grab them a popsicle.He is the welcoming comitee and knows what is needed to endure this Texas heat.
Natalia turned 4 on July 8th.Scott was able to take the day off and we went to the zoo and took her to lunch.We came back home and had a princess party for her with a castle pinata.She loved it!When we first got here...She decided to give herself a haircut while I was in the shower.Luckily it was salvageable and has been great for the summer.She is full of life and always keeps things exciting.She loves everything to do with princesses and barbies.
We are really enjoying our time here.I have been lucky to have My fun sisters(in-laws)here to spend time with.My parents came out to visit the end of july.It was so fun to see them!!We plan on heading back to Lehi the first part of October.

Follow-Up

Our Blog has been pretty abandoned for about 6 months.Pretty sad huh?Hopefuuly I can sort of catch up here.The begining of the year consisted of Natty enjoying preschool and playing with friends,Scott stayed busy with recruiting and traveling.We also made a trip out east to visit Family and friends and celebrated Gavins first Birthday.Those were probably the biggest events.We also were preparing for our summer in Houston.We left for Houston the end of April.

Christmas 2007

We spent Christmas with Scott's family this year in Bullhead City AZ. His parents moved there just this past year. It was different to have a family gathering in a new location but we really enjoyed it.We also enjoyed the weather. The kids played with their cousins .Natalia and Chloe loved dressing up like princesses together. We played games and ate a ton of great food!! It was nice because all of his family was there at one point. It was great to see everyone. Santa brought Natalia a kitchen this year and a Baby Alive. She likes playing mommy.Sometimes we feel like she wants to grow up a little too fast! Gavin got a Teddy Bear and some books. The only bummer was that the kids were sick when we got home.I thing it was the shock of coming home to cold snowy weather.We are all healthy and well now.