We are just loving this baby more and more each day. She is still the same happy, laid-back little girl. She is looking older and feeling bigger to us. She is rolling front to back and back to front here and there. She is gaining coordination in her hands, and that’s major for her since […]
Thank you to our families and to Hailey’s Godparents for making Hailey’s baptism weekend a joyful celebration! Hailey was an angel for the ceremony in her baptismal gown sewn by Grandma. The the fountain contained a splash of water from the Jordan River in Israel, courtesy of Godmama Marie and Grandma Ce Ce. The ceremony […]
Just finished listening to The Litigators by John Grisham. I enjoyed a classic John Grisham read. The main character was a really likeable guy, and sometimes it is just fun to read about nice characters.
Hailey’s first Christmas Eve started out with a Hart family tradition – last minute shopping. Hailey and Daddy spent the day at the malls, picking out a few more gifts. Later that night, we went to the Christmas Eve service at St. John Lutheran. Hailey managed to sleep through most of it. The few moments […]
Kratomas: It’s like Christmas, but celebrated with the Kratohwil’s a couple of days early. And Kratomas is a crazy fun time. Grandma Ce Ce and Gramps spoiled Hailey for her first Christmas, Dan prepared an awesome meal, and fun was had by all during a quality round of Cards Against Humanity.
4 to 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup flour (for dredging) 4 or 5 poblano chiles (Anaheim chiles may be substituted) 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch square pieces 6 ounces heavy cream (or half-and-half) 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese 4 tablespoons butter Salt, pepper and cayenne for seasoning Roast poblano chiles in […]
This is by far one of my favorite recipies! 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour for coating1/2 tsp Salt1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper2 large Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts, halved, (or 4 normal sized breasts) pounded 1/4 inch thick4 Tbsp Butter, dividedExtra Virgin Olive Oil (use as needed)16 oz Sliced White Mushrooms4 cloves Garlic1/2 Shallot, chopped (or sub […]
3 half breasts of chicken 1 bunch cilantro (about 1/2 cup) 2 jalapenos, sliced 3 garlic cloves green bell pepper 1 large red onion coarse sea salt lime juice soy sauce diced carrots (like you would put on a salad) sugar sesame seed oil rice Cut each half chicken breast into 8 pieces Stir fry […]
My take on Montreal Steak Seasoning 2 Tablespoons coarse salt (kosher or sea) 1 Tablespoon paprika 4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or cayenne pepper) 4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper (coarse) 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons dehydrated onion 2 teaspoons dill weed 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoons dried rosemary 1 teaspoons dried […]
Chicken 2 1/2 pounds chicken breast (pounded thin) 2 ounces olive oil 8 ounces sliced mushrooms 2 lemons (halved) 4 ounces heavy whipping cream 4 artichokes 4 teaspoons parsley 12 ounces lemon sauce 20 ounces angel hair pasta 8 tablespoons fried pancetta 4 tablespoons fried capers Lemon Sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 quart […]
1 lbs pork tenderloin, sliced into 1/2-inch thick medallions 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1 cup chicken broth 2-1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4oz cherry flavored Craisins 1/4 teaspoon salt Season the pork medallions with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Heat 2 […]
Happy three months to Hailey! Things don’t seem entirely different than they did a month ago with the exception that I have gone back to work. More on that in another post, if I ever get to it. We have ourselves one happy baby! Hailey loves to smile is has learned to laugh. She does […]
This is my deep fried Thanksgiving turkey recipe. The Bird: Use a 12-17 lbs turkey. Anything smaller and you’re wasting time with the fryer. Anything too much bigger and it won’t fit. The Rub: I just use Zatarain’s cajun seasoning. Nothing fancy. The Marinade: 2 tsp – garlic powder 2 tsp – kosher or sea […]
We are so thankful for the many blessings this year has brought for our family. It goes without saying that we are thankful for the arrival and health of our first child. We cannot express just how much we love her and love our new life with her. Despite a big bump in the road, […]
I just read our 6 week post and can’t believe how much Hailey has changed since then. Metrics Weight: 10 lb. 2 oz., 45% Height: 22.75 in., 50 % Head Circumference: 15.25 in., 50% Little Hailey is one smiley baby. We are happy that she is happy and pretty easy-going. (Though it is notable that […]