Nearly Wordless Wednesday

I'd be lying if I said that a Disneyland post was in the works. i'm still recovering from the trip so i'm not at all ready to write about it. If we're friends on facebook, you've already been assaulted with over 200 photos of my family in the last week so for today I'll photo dump all the Instagram/Mobile pics from Disneypalooza 2012.
(also, these posted in reverse order and it's far too much work to move them. never claimed to be dedicated)

the boys had matching shirts each day. this was their woody/buzz day.

Noah refused to wear his ears - no shocker there. Always the golden child, connor was prepared to pose.

Jeff & Bear on hsi favorite ride - Winnie the Pooh. I think Noah rode this 6 or 7 times

We took this pic when we decided to add an extra day to our Disney tickets. I should have looked
closer at my children and changed my mind. (these are their day 4 shirts)

this is how we get Bear to wait in the long, long Disney lines. carbs. lots of carbs.

can anyone explain the cult-like obsession with Mr Toad's Wild Ride? I just dont get it.

this is my social-media shy SIL Steph and Bear.

nope, no thanks.

waiting for Cars ride - we waited for 2 hours for the Radiator Springs Racers

papa & tashi striking a pose on Disneyland Day 1. We had family photos taken at Disneyland this day.

Teacups
(Day one shirts)

My MIL got the boys these adorb, matching jackets. They are adorable. Luckily day one was
cool enough to wear them for a few hours. The other days it was HOT, like AZ hot.

probably the best pic jeff and i have ever taken. i'll probably put it on a tote bag or some coasters
expect one for christmas on a mouse pad

our baggage

windmills on the way to California

Our one stop on the roadtrip there.
Quartzsite - thank you for your Burger King and filthy restrooms

another coaster-worthy photo though i'm clearly wearing far too much jewelry for Quartzsite, AZ
also, jeff somehow lost this hat at Disneyland. :(

the official start to our trip - filling up in AZ to avoid CA gas prices

Minnie Mouse Nails!! Let me tell you that they were a HUGE hit.

Nearly Wordless Wednesday

We participated in a walk supporting UMOM and the homeless families they assist. The walk was at the Phoenix Zoo.
Randomly the Dbacks support UMOM and so does Chi Omega here in Phoenix.  #DoubleDipping for charity :)

We had two birthday parties for friends of Connor in one day. Both were at pizza places. It was a bit much.

the dreaded prize counter at PPP - I hate this part.
they come home with so much random crap that took 45 minutes to select.

Our nephew Jalen plays football for Mountain Pointe. We go and see him play as much as we can.
The boys love it.

Connor and his Uncle Chuck

it was a great game. Jalen scored 4 touchdowns!! I think he's up to 16 scholarship offers. Amazing.

I heart casual friday

soccer practice has started again!

Noah found the drawer where we his his books & puzzles. Yes, we hid them because this is always the end result.

hoots.

GO FIREKICKS!!

My sweet new owl my bro & sis in law gave me. It lights up and I love it.

On Our Table

Made a really yummy meal tonight and anytime something is successful I feel the need to broadcast it.  Our bountiful basket had sweet potatoes in it and I had spinach and chicken breasts ready to go. 

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
4 chicken breasts
1 bag frozen spinach, thawed and drained dry
1.5 cups shredded cheese
2 Tbsp minced garlic
salt
pepper
nutmeg
thyme
paprika
(all seasonings are to taste)

Preheat over to 350.
Cut a slit in the chicken and place in baking dish.  Combine spinach and all other ingredients in bowl and heat in mircrowave to mix it all together. Spoon mixture into chicken opening.  Sprinkle S&P on chicken and bake for 40 minutes or until chicken is done.

This turned out so great. The spinach was super tasty, though I may season the chicken more next time. Jeffrey loved it too.

Sweet Potato Fries
3 sweet potatoes
2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
paprika
salt
garlic powder
pepper
cayenne pepper
cumin

Preheat oven to 450.
Slice sweet potato into 1/4 inch pieces and toss all ingredients into bowl until fries are completely covered in the mixture.  Cover baking sheet in parchment paper.  Spread fries over baking sheet so they are in one layer.  Bake for 25 minutes at 450, turning fries sometimes in the middle of cooking. they are good a little soft or a bit crispy, so it's up to you how long you bake them.

If you make this recipe, let me know how it turns out for you.  I have to stop posting now before jeffrey eats all of our fries. Enjoy!

Friday's Dose of Brilliance

For your Friday viewing pleasure.  List of the day.

Below are a couple of my favorites. 

The saddest photo you will ever see

Ways to get past an awkward moment

Awesome TV captions of the day

 

Too lame for Facebook

time for another installment of Too Lame for Facebook.

Just realized I'm wearing two different earrings. This is what happens when you own far too many pairs of silver hoops...and you get ready at the gym.