Monday, October 17, 2011

tortellini soup

Tonight for dinner I made a tortellini soup and it was pretty good! surprised? I am. I did not want to cook this soup because hot weather and hot soup don't mix well. I am glad I did though- it was easy and good! Pravin says he enjoyed it too. I will definitely be making this again!


serves 4
-1 tbsp olive oil
-1/2 cup chopped onion
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-1/2 tsp dried oregano
-1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes
-4 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth- i used chicken
-9 oz, tortellini, any variety (fresh or frozen) - I used a fresh 3 cheese tortellini, and I had a 20oz. package and used more than half.
-3 cups fresh baby spinach
-grated parmesan 

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Mix in oregano and diced tomatoes. Add broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Then add the tortellini and cook according to package directions. A minute before pasta is done, add in the spinach and remove from heat. Serve with grated parmesan. Don't forget the toasted parmesan bread! Yum!




Friday, October 14, 2011

win win

Last night we went to eat at Ruggles Green in city center. We are to the point where we can't take Esther out to eat anymore because she wants to move around and go. City center has a big lawn area in the middle of some restaurants so it was the best of both worlds- we got to eat yummy dinner and Esther got to run and play while we ate. There were plenty of kids playing ball, water fountains, and much more to keep her entertained. We will definitely be going back soon!

sorry for the picture quality- i only had my iphone.

french onion soup for me

salmon salad for him

strawberries for her



101

Happy 101st  Birthday, Gran!

lunch at ouisie's 

lunch at ouisie's

we love you and are so very thankful for you. here is to many more years together!

Monday, October 10, 2011

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

esther's laugh

esther has this new laugh and i have been trying to catch it on camera and tonight i finally did!

hopefully it makes you laugh like it does me. =)




Sunday, October 2, 2011

11 months

Happy 11 months, Estie!

I know I say this every month but this month has been so much fun! I love this age! You are up to so much these days and I love it.
- you are walking everywhere. you get so excited you almost run!
-you're eating everything but your favorites are lasagna, baked potato and strawberries.
-you are sleeping from 7:30-7:30
-you still LOVE your stroller. you can be in the worst mood, which you never are by the way (wellll except the other night when uncle trev and aunt kat invited us over for dinner) and as soon as you're in your stroller you are as happy as can be.
-you love khaki.
-you spent two nights in beaumont this month and I know you had a blast!
-you started a gymboree class and are also going to tiny tots and tunes.
-you love your papa. and he loves you.
-you love bath time. and i love brushing your hair after i wash it. gotta make sure your part is juust right.
-you love listening to music while we eat breakfast. the days i forget to turn it on you just look at the radio and point. =)
-we play the game "bonk-a-head" all the time and it cracks me up every time.
-you love it when your daddy chases you.
-you love playing on our bed and digging in our night stand baskets.
-you are the cutest, happiest, brightest little girl I know. your smile is contagious and your eyes could not be brighter.

i love you estie the bestie!

i was trying to get an 11 month picture but couldn't get a smile from her!




sunday afternoon at the park: