BOY MOM

Before we found out the gender of our baby, I really wanted a boy.  I would tell people I wanted a "little Jordan".  If we had a girl, I would have been just as happy because both are fun in their own way.  I just knew my heart would melt when I saw our son interact with his daddy, and booooy was I right!  I love, love, love seeing James and Jordan interact.  I know as time passes by it will get even more fun as James can do more things, such as play catch with Jordan or do yard work together.  Here are a few of my favorite pics of these two:

They seriously crack me up!  Love my boys...

PANINI RECIPE

Makes 1 sandwich
Ingredients:

• 1 Ciabatta Sandwich Roll
• 2 slices of mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 medium roma tomato
• 4 thin slices of Turkey
• 1 slices bacon, cut in half and cooked {for a total of 6 pieces}
• 1/4 avocado

Directions:

1. If it's not already cut, cut your Sandwich Roll in half. 
2. On one half, layer the cheese, tomato slices, turkey, and bacon.
3. On the other half of bread, spread the mashed avocado.
4. Press the two halves of bread together and then put in your toaster oven or panini maker.

It's so yummy & perfect with tomato basil soup or whatever soup you prefer!

CROCKPOT TORTELLINI

So I've made this recipe a few times and I love it. It's definitely not the healthiest meal & it's not that cheap either, but it serves 4-6 people or can make a few meals for a couple, like myself & Jordan :)

Here's the recipe:

1 package of tortellini (20 ounce)

1 block of cream cheese (8 ounces). I get the fat free kind

1 bag of spinach

1 box of chicken brother (4 cups). I get the low sodium one

2 cans of Hunt's Italian style, diced tomatoes. I get the no salt added kind

Put it all in the crock pot on low for 4 hours. Enjoy! 

KITCHEN CHAIRS

So on the weekends, my husband and I will do projects around our house.  This Saturday while he we was working in the yard, I was upholstering our kitchen chairs.  Here are the steps:

1. Pick our your fabric- I love stripes, so of course that's what I used. (Don't forget to use a coupon when purchasing fabric.  Hobby Lobby & Michael's always have 40% off coupons).

2. Cut the fabric into the number of chairs-I had 4, so I cut the fabric in 4 pieces.

3. Unscrew the chair pads from the chairs 

 4. I stapled the fabric underneath the pads

 5. Then you have to screw the chair pads back onto the chair

6. And there you have it!  

 I  love them!

JAMES// 7 MONTHS

Sweet James is 7 months.  

He is healthy & so happy.  

He is 29 inches long (97th percentile) & 21 pounds 3 ounces (90th percentile).  

He is now crawling (at a very slow pace) and sits very well.  

He talks a lot saying "mamama" & "dadadada" and words similar to that.  

I wish he would belly laugh more.  We will do something & it will catch us off guard because James will belly laugh. 

He loves for us to read to him & he loves being outside. 

 Can't believe he is already 7 months!  

Dear James,

Mommy & daddy love you so so so much.  We can't even express our love in words.  We cannot imagine life without you.  You brighten up our days with your sweet smile.   We pray for you daily.  Our continual prayer is that you'll love the Lord & His Word.    

Love,

Mom & Dad

JAMES' FIRST FLIGHT/TRIP

I had been so nervous the days before our upcoming trip to California.  I was worried James would hate flying or get really tired after such a long day of traveling & fall apart.  But he did great!  He got a little tired by the time we arrived Sacramento and we still had another hour and half of driving, but he fell asleep & we made it!   I knew he loved being in the ergo, so that's what I used on the plane.  I also made sure he had plenty of baby food pouches to eat.  It was nice because when you are traveling with a baby, they let you get in the priority lane & board before the zones.  

Once we arrived at my dad's house, James got to meet his Uncle Chris & my aunts and grandparents! We were basically going all day trying to see all my family & friends, and we still didn't get to see everyone.  Thankfully, we are going back for Christmas, and hopefully we can see those people who we didn't get to see.  Here are a few pictures from our trip:

The lady next to him was talking and playing peek-a-boo..he was loving it.

 He slept about an hour and a half on each flight...

Jordan went dove hunting with my dad most mornings & evenings..

 Home sweet home