Typical Morning

Almost Crawling

Here's a video of Bethany trying to crawl today. She's getting so close! I also got a really good picture of Zachary, and you can see his two bottom teeth. He's got a new girly scream too, but I won't share the video because it's very LOUD!

Monday Meal: Mexican

I've loved trying everyone's recipes, so please keep sharing! Our Monday Meal theme is mexican food because it's my favorite. I'll give an easy recipe for taco salad:

1 lb. hamburger meat
chopped onion
1 jar taco sauce
1 bag lettuce
1 lb. grated cheese
1 medium bag of tortilla chips, crushed

Combine hamburger and onion in large skillet...I use the chopped onion found on the spice aisle. Brown meat, add taco sauce, and simmer. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl. Just before serving, add the meat and chips to the tossed salad. My mom changes the recipe up by using Ranch Style Beans, rinsed (instead of the meat), Catalina salad dressing (instead of the taco sauce), and small Fritos, crushed (instead of the tortilla chips). They're both good salads!

8 Months

So, I think I messed up last time on their measurements. I left their clothes on when I weighed them last month, and this month I took them off. Bethany's about 17 pounds and 28.5 inches long. Zachary's about 18.4 pounds and 28 inches long. Next month we'll have our 9 month appointment, which means I'll get more accurate calculations...but they're definitely growing!!

The Birthday Boy

We've been celebrating for the past couple of weekends, but today is Aaron's actual birthday. Happy 29th birthday to my husband and best friend. I love you!!

Botanical Gardens

We met my parents at the Grapevine Botanical Gardens last week to try getting pictures of all four of their grandkids together. Although Bethany and Zachary didn't really smile, I still have so many favorites. My mom's friend, Michelle, did a GREAT job! Katie's 4 in these pictures, and Randal's 2. I also bought them matching outfits to show our American pride!

Monday Meal: Italian

I use a lot of ground beef when cooking because it's super easy! For my Monday Meal recipe, I thought I'd go Italian. One of my favorites is to use 1 package of cheese frozen ravioli, 1 pound ground beef, 1 jar pasta sauce (whatever you like), and 1-2 cups shredded mozarella cheese. It's kind of like a lasagna. You brown the ground beef, and then begin layering in an 11 x 7 x 2 inch pan. Layer 1 cup pasta sauce, half of the frozen ravioli, half of the ground beef, and half of the cheese. Repeat the layering with 1 cup sauce, remaining pasta, and ground beef. Top with the rest of the pasta sauce. Bake uncovered in 425 degree oven for 30-35 minutes. Top wtih cheese, and cook until it's melted. What are some of your favorite Italian dishes?