Sunday, February 27, 2011

Oh. My. Gosh.


I could eat this literally every day. Oh, and it's made out of leftovers.

It's a recipe that chris and I made up one night when I REALLY wanted chicken tortilla soup but didn't have any of the ingredients...SO here's how we make it

Onion-about a half of a white onion-chopped (no particular size) and let those sauté in the bottom of the pot so the'll be nice and translucent.

Next throw in some chopped up garlic (however much you want. We only had 3 of those pods left so thats what we used).

Next put an entire box of chicken broth in, then fill that box up with water and pour the water in the pot so you have equal parts.

Next throw in chopped carrots (we chopped up baby carrots because it's what we had)...again...however much you want! We used almost a full small bag of the baby carrots.

Let that all boil.

In the mean time, boil some chicken so you can shred it later.

Start cooking rice (unless you have leftovers). We cooked 2 cups of rice just until it was almost done.

Then we chopped up tomatoes and green onions next (the green onions were a last minute addition because we had some left over)

Next, throw in the chopped tomatoes and green onions. Then the shredded chicken. Then throw in some frozen corn. Then the rice.

Bring it all to a boil, add seasoning...

Crunch up some tortilla chips at the bottom of your bowl, soup on top of that, sour cream, pepper jack cheese (I swear that MAKES it) over that...

....enjoy....

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Exhausted


Well I missed yesterday...actually missed a couple days...BUT this is a picture to show what the weekend was like for lil hazel...

Yesterday was treatment {this was an easy one though} and Adrianne and the girls came to meet us {that always boosts chris's spirits!}. Then we got to sleep over at their house which is always fun for us but exhausting for hazel! Haha...passed from one niece to another, always being held, chased, dressed up, and rolled around in a doll crib...this puppy gets it good! Luckily, we want her to learn to be passive around kids so what better than to put her around kids??

Chris is feelin well now after a good 3-4 days of NOT fun....so we are happy to say we have successfully completed 2 of 4 chemo sessions!! Yay for half way done!!

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Got a hair cut


Hazel was getting a little shaggy like...so she got a hair cut today :)

Chris wanted us to keep her fro so she still has a shaggy afro...

She looks so tiny again!!!

Seriously...everywhere


As I walked into my bathroom today to wash my face, I stepped on a portion of a raw hide that has been ripped into smaller portions...

...I then walked back into my room and looked at the end of the bed...this is what I saw. Tiger (the squeaker has been surgically removed by her teeth), and 2 raw hides...

...this is my life!

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

That's right! I'm a graduate!


My diploma FINALLY came!! After 3 years of cheering, 4 1/2 years of schooling, 1 year of independent study, and finally, a hold on my account, I officially have the paperwork!!

Oh yes, my parents are proud :)

Sunday, February 20, 2011

New Jewelry

My niece made these for me today in church :)

Such sweet presents!

Harbor


Seriously, I love the harbor.

It is a goal of mine to one day own a nice sail boat {we had a sail boat when I was growing up...but I'm talking about one that has an inside area, bedroom, "kitchen"- I'll even settle for a kitchenette - and living room}

So I love walking by and seeing all the big beautiful boats!!

Saturday, February 19, 2011

What do you think we're doin?


Well poor hubby has been sick all day :( but still happy as a clam with this on!! Haha...oh and he asked ME if he could get me anything today. Sweetheart

I like him :)

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Notice the blackness!


Yes...black...because today has been an all out miserable day.

1) work sucked
2) didn't make big sales (which equals $)
3) got yelled at at work
4) feel sick
5) cried at a wedding reception....I mean, cried?! Are you kidding me!??! I don't do that!
6) tripped DOWN stairs in my ridiculous heels as the stiletto heel caught on the carpet...
7) my sister isn't coming tomorrow
8) today just sucked

I hope the office and 30 rock make my day better

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Pic


It didn't post before...

Happy valentines day!!


Yesterday was beautiful!! Went to LA, did sushi lunch...worked and got off work early (wonderful!!), hubby picked me up from worn with flowers {my favorite kind!}...then a foot rub :) and we went to a movie!!!

I love valentines day!!!

Monday, February 14, 2011

Just me and Humph...


Really what would his nickname be?

Check out the date! August 21!!! Just happens to be one of my fav old time actors imprinting his hands for life on my birthday!!! It was meant to be...

He's famous!

These are Chris' handprints outside of Grauman's Chinese Theatre.....oh and that says "Chris C" in case you were wondering...I just accidentally cut out the "Clune"...

I'm totally not lying.......................

I'm a star!


Valentines day this year landed on a day that I work all night...so we're postponing it...

Today we went to LA to be site seer's and we found my star!! And no, I am not strategically placing my hands to cover a last name signifying that it is the star of a famous black male actor...I am simply leaning forward!

Either way, lots of pictures to come! Today was fun...and to top it off...sushi for lunch! Yum!

Talented


4 things happened today:

1) church

2) made a silky pillowcase for poor hubby's head (cotton ones are too rough on the hairs...or maybe that's just an excuse to shave his head again {he likes it short...easier to manage})...black...very manly silk :)

3) nap

4) grammy's

Good day...

Saturday, February 12, 2011

How we do


After a very fun and successful day at work, we decided to practice some golf at the park...

Sun went down quick but we had fun :)

Friday, February 11, 2011

Things we do together


Yes I am aware yesterday I didn't post anything...here's why...the day before I posted THREE! And nothing new happened yesterday. We went on our run and I worked...

So today, this is what we do sometimes...watch our tiny room tv together...and hazel watches with us :)

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Laugh


As I try to take my serious kissing pictures...sometimes this happens and turns out to be a better picture than I tried for...

Cute right?


The restaurant...

Random date


Today was BEAUTIFUL! No work today so we went on a long run/walk {run downhill and walk uphill...i know, i'm a slacker} and saw dolphins again! Like 6 this time!

Then we decided to do "something" and ended up driving like an hour and a half up the PCH with the windows rolled down and sunglasses on...

We finally stopped for dinner at this amazing little restaurant on the hermosa beach pier called Mediterraneano. It was all small dishes and we were there for happy hour so it was a great price!!

Today's spontaneous date was amazing, so needed, so fun, and a perfect mini-vacation

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Yep...saw dolphins


Today I went on our beach run {hubby was at a job interview so couldn't come today :( } and when I walked down there watching the surfers, I saw some splashing off to the side...

Thought it was the bird that dive bombs into the water...

But I kept seeing those splashes out of the corner of my eye! Turns out, it was a couple of dolphins playin around!!

To tell you the truth, I first thought it was a shark and I kinda freaked out :)

Monday, February 7, 2011

First day!


Today was my first day at my new job at White House Black Market! Yes, today was a bit boring. I got to read this whole book and then watch training dvd's...but I guess everyone's gotta train!

But tomorrow....mmmm

Tomorrow I get to sped the whole time being PAID to try on clothes!! They want the employees to know how their clothes fit and wear and style etc....so a day of training is devoted to that!

Tomorrow will be lovely

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Go steelers!


We were all goin for the Steelers today!! Close game but the dang packers won :(

Oh and this is my niece's belly in her onesie by the way :)

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Salsa!!


I made my first batch of salsa!!! ALL by myself!!

This is my mom's famous recipe {so I totally credit her!} and hubby was spoiled when we were at their house for a month having it almost every day...so he keeps asking when I'm gonna make it for him :)

Superbowl party gave me a reason

Hubby is happy!

Touchy


Ok yes, another picture of hazel but I think this dog is hilarious...

Notice how she has her back legs on me and front leg on Chris.....

She has a problem with us leaving. If one of us leaves the car, she whines and borderline hyperventilates. If BOTH of us leave...it's like full out heart attack. So she's happiest when she can touch both of us..

Long story short on this picture, I'm sitting on a surf board in the back seat that's the length of our car {no mom, not strapped in, but i'm still alive!} and Chris is driving. As you can see, hazel is draped across the seat, touching both of us.

Funny dog

Friday, February 4, 2011

Friday night date


We had a date with the TV tonight. And not just one, no no, TWO basketball games. {not my pick of Friday night activities}...both in a row. Finally I got control of the remote and changed it to a lovely black and white flick {my choice}. After that, we compromised and watched the movie, "red".

See isn't that what makes up a happy marriage? Compromise? :)

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Soak it in


Well today was a good and long day! ...got to watch our nieces that we haven't seen for ages because of the flu goin around to everyone! That was great! Then I had an interview...which may turn out to be a great thing! Hubby had a doc appt to find out his blood count is superb! AND I accepted a job that I'll be starting on Monday! So all in all, great day! Just exhausted! So the day ended eating in-n-out on the beach at sunset...

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Day date!


Went to Yogurtland today...mine consisted of red velvet cake batter, vanilla wafer cookie, and Dutch chocolate...and that was just the frozen yogurt!!! Toppings included: cookie dough chunks, brownie chunks, cheesecake bits, and Oreo crumbles...

Heaven!!

Love day dates!!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Congrats lunch


Cafe rio is out here now {YUM} so of course we go there every time that we can! This rio though...not popular. I mean we went at like 2 and there were zero people in like and like 3 couples sitting in the restaurant. So weird. And I just don't think the food is as great as provo's...either way, I digress. the REASON we went is to congratulate ourselves! We both had interviews today, I got 2 offers, and hubster is moving onto section 3 of the interview!! So he's doing great! And my offers were for mall stores...not my first pick. We're still waiting to see if get the Internet job....but good options if I don't! So...good day!

Too bright to sleep


It's too bright out...know how the rest of the country is getting blizzards and negative temperatures? It's 60 and too sunny here...

That is why I love California and want to stay...