tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68925772066862615602024-03-19T01:44:57.172-07:00Mannion MemoriesDeidrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04119495799095830475noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892577206686261560.post-43739795630659582842013-08-02T11:21:00.002-07:002013-08-02T11:21:29.610-07:00Port Aransas Family Vacay 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In June we went to visit our friends Callie and Raj in Port
A.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a lot of fun!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Port A has tons of great restaurants and you
ride around the town in souped up golf carts!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Callie and Raj have a pool in their back yard so when we weren’t on the
beach we were hitting the pool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On
Saturday the boys went fishing so Mommy and A had a date.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was so excited for our date!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We went shopping and to lunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She ended the date with a cool 3D Fish
Kite!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We went on Father’s Day weekend
and Callie and Raj left on Sunday so it was just our little family on the beach
and a quiet dinner on the bay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
the perfect vacation and start of summer!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>To say that Alexis LOVES the beach is an understatement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you know, she is fearless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank God she had on her life jacket because
she did not care that the waves knocked her under.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She didn’t even care that she swallowed so
much water she threw up more than she ate for breakfast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She just kept on going!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She loves the water!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next week we are going to Great Wolf Lodge
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This is one of my favorite picture of her from the weekend.</div>
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We were able to get a babysitter for one night. We enjoyed a fabulous dinner out with our friends and ended the night listening to some music while the sun went down.</div>
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Me and My Girl!</div>
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Daddy and Mr. Raj's Big Catch. Although, I'm not too sure how much Mr. Raj actually caught!</div>
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Our wonderful hosts for the weekend!</div>
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My water baby!</div>
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Flying her new kite!</div>
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Crazy Girl!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The day I’ve been dreading for years finally came when Brian
was out of town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a Saturday
afternoon and Alexis and I had been gone for most of the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We met Aunt Tracy at the house and
immediately I noticed something was wrong with Ranger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew in my heart that this was his
time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only problem was I had a
session and I didn’t have my customer’s phone number.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That and I had already rescheduled once, so I
just couldn’t cancel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I called my
brother in law and he rushed over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thankfully, I have the most amazing friends and family ever.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aunt Tracy and Uncle Jeff rushed him to the
vet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I called my Mom, who was at
Memorial City Hospital with my dad; he was three days out from yet another back
surgery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Side note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My dad’s back is doing AMAZING since this
surgery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Praise God!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not to
mention Aunt Jaime who watched Alexis while I went off to shoot this
family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To say that I felt like the
worst mom in the world is an understatement!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I show up to the shoot and the dad has the stomach virus and the grandma
has to leave about twenty minutes into it before she gets sick!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then my mom calls to tell me I have to make a
decision.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, I knew what I had to
do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just begged them to keep him alive
until I got there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t ask me how I
managed to get some good pictures?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Saying goodbye to my shadow was the worst thing I’ve ever
done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He never left my side in over five
years and it is still hard to believe he is no longer with me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ranger, Pops, Mr. Poppas was one of the best
dogs anyone could ask for!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I miss him
daily!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took Alexis about two weeks to
start missing him and asking questions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She is the sweetest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She will look
up in the sky and say hello to Ranger and Jesus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Talk about Melting!! She still talks about
him today and he has been gone for a little over two months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s hard to believe that we only have one dog now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I haven’t been a one dog family since I was
18.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Willie, of course, is amazing and
Brian can’t wait to get him in the fields come September 1<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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My sweet Boy!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So, probably the most important thing that has happened to
our family since I last updated is I BECAME AN AUNT!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Baby Nate is the cutest, chunkiest, most
lovable little man E.V.E.R!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aunt Missy
did amazing during delivery and everyone was happy and healthy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Uncle Michael and Aunt Missy are fabulous
parents and absolutely head over heels in love with this little man.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can you blame them??</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I was given the opportunity to shoot Nate’s newborn pictures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was nervous as all get out, but for a first
time newborn photographer, I think they turned out pretty good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My subject was pretty darn perfect
though!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am IN LOVE!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cannot wait for these two cousins to grow
up together!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alexis loves “her” Baby
Nate so much!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Alexis is smart, sassy, sweet, stubborn, shy when she wants
to be, polite and a Mommy’s girl!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is
pretty good with her manners and a bit of a tattle tale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having
said all that, she is also in desperate need to get back on a schedule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Summer is starting to ware on her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, she has learned so much this summer
while I’ve been off and we’ve had lots of fun!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Her manners have improved drastically and I’m really impressed with how
well she talks!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">She loves Sofia the First and Dressing up and she is 100%
girl!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is still completely attached to
Lamby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oddly enough, Lamby has to take a
trip to the freezer every night before bed?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I don’t ask questions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To avoid a
tantrum, I just place him in there for a few seconds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What’s the harm?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did I mention she is pretty witty too?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bed time is still pretty bad, but getting better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It used to be awful, so bad is definitely a
step up!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just try to ware her
out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m sure it will be horrible once
school starts again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no change
in her eating habits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She avoids
vegetables at all costs and lately has started avoiding fruits she used to
love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is living on turkey, milk,
hummus, bananas, watermelon and pretzels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That’s not to say she doesn’t eat chicken nuggets and French fries,
because she does.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, I try to keep it
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now for the boring stuff!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>At her three year old checkup, she was weighing 32 pounds, 50 percentile
and her height was in the 75<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> percentile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, we are moving up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I spent the summer slowly adding 3T t-shirts
to her wardrobe so she would have shorts to and shirts for school and now the
shirts are too short!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is just too
tall, but can still wear 2T clothes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So,
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Her first face painting! She sat very still and did exactly what she was supposed to do!</div>
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Alexis and Keely have become BFFs! Now that we live so much closer to Jaime, they come over and play all the time. The girls love to hang out! </div>
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Just because I love this sweet picture of Alexis reading her bible!</div>
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Getting Alexis to smile is not a fun job! I gladly pass this job off to Aunt Deanna. Alexis does a way better job at smiling for Aunt Deanna's big camera than she does for mine! But, these turned out super cute AND I found a new location. I heart downtown Richmond! It is gorgeous!</div>
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Deidrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04119495799095830475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892577206686261560.post-51919987407809889822013-08-01T20:33:00.000-07:002013-08-01T20:33:15.775-07:00WOW!! It's Been A While!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Busy…Moving…Exhausting…Bad Mommy…That about sums it up!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve thought about blogging, but just couldn’t
bring myself to do it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I’ll try to
catch you up quickly through pictures and as little words as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During Spring Break, we finally moved into
our new home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since then, we have been organizing
and being little Mr. and Mrs. Homeowners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In between boxes, Mannion’s Memories has TAKEN off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you so much for all of you that have
trusted me with your precious families!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’m looking forward to the Holiday sessions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m already filling up, so if you are
interested, email me quickly. I am only doing one session a week from here on
out and I will not be booking any sessions after November 15.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will post MM’s pictures after I update you
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here we are having one last Hoo-Raw at the Katy house! Don't worry! We still see the Sorensens regularly!! These kids love each other! </span></div>
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We miss our house. But we are very proud of our new one. It's ours and very homey! Just what we love!</div>
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My little on St. Patty's Day! Daddy's Last Official Hoo-Raw with 300 Justice Road. </div>
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Emma is our first friend in Cross Creek. Alexis wakes up asking for her! The girls get along great! </div>
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Our beautiful home!</div>
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Our neighborhood is awesome! People are always outside! I can't wait to see what it is like when the weather is cooler. This was taken at the Kite Festival. I'm looking forward to meeting lots of people and making many memories in this community. </div>
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Thanksgiving was sooo much fun! We got up to the lake Tuesday night and met Aunt Rachel and Ne Ne. Then Wednesday Aunt Rachel and I went shopping and baked all sorts of goodies for Thanksgiving! We had lost of fun! Later that night Aunt Jamie showed up with the kids and we had fun with the girls and the bonfire! Here are my attempts to get some good pictures. Alexis wasn't going to give me even a crooked smile! She is becoming more stubborn with each day that passes. But she makes me laugh a lot, so I can forgive her! </div>
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She sat where I wanted her to, but woudn't crack a smile to save her life! </div>
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Posing for Aunt Deidra! Isn't she bea-U-ti-ful?!</div>
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First attempt at a cousins picture!</div>
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Still not smiling! But Kynlee can smile on cue!</div>
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Another year and another great design from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/lilyloudesignstx?fref=ts">Lily Lou Designs</a>!</div>
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Daddy is sooooo proud of Willie! It doesn't help that he is such a sweet boy!!</div>
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Well, sort of! Jay came in town for a visit so Darren and Jac brought the girls down for the weekend. On the first night, we thought the girls would sleep better if we blew up the air mattress and turned on a movie! Sounded like a good idea. Hayden was out like a light with in minutes. Logan wasn't far behind after we served up some milk. As you can see in the 2nd picture, A was ready to play! She finished the movie and when I went to check on her, she was on the couch playing on the iPad! But, Alexis had so much fun playing with the girls! She is getting to the age where she can actually play with friends and she gets excited when her friends are coming to visit! </div>
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Busted! Their new pup, Perri, trying to get into Ranger's dog food! He seriously is the cutest ever!!</div>
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So, clearly I've been slacking! I guess I need to try and be better next year! Being back to work, photography and cooking has sort of run over my life and I just didn't In October, we went to the pumpkin patch, The Rice Harvest Festival and of course, trick or treating for Aunt Lissa's birthday! The weekend before Halloween, Brian and I went to our favorite BBQ competition, Czhilispiel. 300 Justice Road placed 9th in chicken and ribs and 10th in brisket. This was the BEST we've ever done and we were pretty excited about it! Once again, time has come and gone. I can't believe another Fall is behind us! It sure was fun! </div>
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This was the best we got on Halloween! Alexis was ALL OVER the place! We were always a good six to eight houses behind everyone else. Then when the people wouldn't come to the door fast enough, she would just let herself in! Brian made me wear hunting gear and I was H-O-T chasing after her! But she had a great time with her friends!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m back!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Life has
definitely taken control lately.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Between
teaching, photography, family, cooking and blogging, Mommy Guilt has sunk in
BIG time and the blog has suffered!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m
hoping over the holidays I will be able to post more and update on all the cute
sessions I’ve had lately with great families. But, until then, you’ve GOT to
try this recipe!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The weather’s getting
colder and we need to take advantage while we can!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This soup is perfect for a cold night!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, who doesn’t love a dish made completely
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anyone who knows me, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">knows</i>
how much I L-O-V-E that certain Red Pepper restaurant!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
So much so that my husband and friends groan when I mention it. In fact, I have to wait until hubby is out of town to order it To Go because we have spent too many meals endulging my obsession. And I don't even dare mention to my friends, except those two lucky girls that love it as much as I do! Thank God for them!! </span>I’ve wasted countless hours researching recipes in hopes of incorporating
them into my weekly menus!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t even put into words how excited I was
when I found “their” </span><a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/copycat-chilis-chicken-enchilada-soup-58976"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Chicken
Enchilada Soup</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> recipe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first
time I made it, it was A-MAZ-ING!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, I
burnt on the bottom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The recipe calls for a
whole block of Velveeta and a cup of Masa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Those two ingredients together just adhere to the bottom of the pot and leave you
scrambling to recover before it’s too late!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So, this time I rigged my own super-sized double boiler and it didn’t
burn! I will tell you that this soup requires a lot of TLC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was constantly stirring making sure it wouldn’t
stick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It honestly rivals the real thing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brian says it’s better than the restaurant,
but he is bias!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, I added a
little here and there, but for the most part, I stuck to the recipe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you like it spicy, you could even throw in
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Doesn't it look yummy and cheesey?! Stay tuned for the recipe for Mexican Cornbread! It was a perfect side kick to this show stopper!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 tbsp
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 small
yellow onion</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 colored
bell peppers of your choice (I used red and yellow)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 cups
chicken broth</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 cup Masa
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">16 oz
Velveeta (I used 2% this time and couldn’t tell a difference)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 tsp chili powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1/2 tsp cumin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You will need two big pots, one that fits into the larger
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start it boiling so it is ready to go when you need it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My newest trick is using a rotisserie chicken to save time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hello shortcut!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now you can skip right onto the veggies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, if you are cooking your own chicken,
you need to cook the chicken in the vegetable oil, remove and sauté onions,
garlic and bell peppers next. Add more vegetable oil if necessary. </span></div>
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whisk until smooth then stir into the chicken broth and veggies. </span></div>
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My fancy double boiler!</div>
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Let it simmer for 30-40 minutes and stir regularly! Watch out for sticking! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Top with Pico de Gallo, shredded cheese (because you know you can never get enough of that ooey, gooey, cheese) and tortilla strips!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So, I went to the store on Monday and all I knew was that I
wanted something with tomatoes and basil, thanks to</span><a href="http://pinterest.com/deidra_mannion/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;"> Pinterest</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just pinned the </span><a href="http://cookinupnorth.blogspot.com/2011/08/cheesecake-factory-bruschetta-recipe.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Cheesecake
Factory Bruschetta</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> and it was all I could think about!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I busted into the pantry and let my
imagination run wild.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And
OH-MY-GAHHH!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I wish I could tell you exactly how much of everything I put
in the bruschetta, but in all honesty, it was all to taste and on the light
side of everything!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will do my best
to guestimate how much I used, but really, I just began to lightly add
seasonings here and there just to make it perfect!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you don’t trust your hand, there is no way
you could go wrong with the CF recipe up above!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
Bruschetta is just so sweet and mouthwatering!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 chicken
breasts, pounded to ¼ of an inch</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sea salt </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Pepper </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Garlic
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dab of
minced garlic on each chicken breast</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 tbsp Olive
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 tbsp Kraft
Sweet Balsamic Dressing</span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">8 – 10 small
vine ripe tomatoes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1/8 cup
purple onion</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 tbsp
chopped basil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 tbsp
minced garlic</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 tbsp olive
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 tbsp
Balsamic Reduction<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bruschetta, use a slap chop to chop the tomatoes and onions evenly then chop
the basil with a knife, being careful to not bruise the leaves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> In a large bowl, mix </span>with remaining ingredients, adding
more to taste when necessary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place in the fridge so
all the players can get nice and cozy while you season the chicken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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chicken with S&P, Garlic Powder and a drop of minced garlic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></div>
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and add 2 tbsp olive oil!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brown the
chicken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just before the chicken is
complete, deglaze pan with the balsamic dressing and finish cooking the
chicken in the balsamic sauce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove the chicken from the pan
and pour the pan yummies all over the chicken!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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You can find this bad boy in the Cooking Connection of HEB! I substituted vinegar with this reduction to help sweeten up the Bruschetta because I was afraid to add too much vinegar and ruin my veggies! This lovely bottle is every bit of the bruschetta flavor you are dying for! Finish the Bruschetta with fresh lemon. The lemon is a MUST!! Do.Not.forget this step!</div>
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Deglaze the pan with this dressing from Kraft. Toss the chicken in the sauce and allow it to coat in a dark brown glaze! Flip at least two times to finish cooking the chicken in this sweet sauce!</div>
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The chicken gets nice and happy in this yumminess!</div>
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Deidrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04119495799095830475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892577206686261560.post-31392989375233531842012-09-13T14:58:00.000-07:002012-09-13T18:06:15.794-07:00First Day of 2 Year Old Pre-School<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The first day of pre-school has come and gone with just a few tears, from both Mommy and Alexis! Luckily I was able to go into work an hour late last Tuesday so I could get her dressed! GiGi actually took her to school because Daddy had to go to Austin. But, I was so grateful that I was able to get her dressed and give her lots of extra hugs and kisses! She cried for about two minutes after GiGi left and then had a great time! She even managed to take a short twenty minute nap, on the floor, on her nap sack! She still cries every time she is dropped off, but it only lasts for a minute! Her favorite thing to do at preschool is paint her hands! I am so excited to see all the great things she learns this year! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Many of my recipes have derived in some shape or form from someone
in my family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I was in college, my
aunt used to make these awesome chicken enchiladas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were perfect for a college student with
limited cooking skills, supplies and money!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So, when I was searching pinterest one day, I found this <a href="http://mexican.food.com/recipe/simply-sour-cream-chicken-enchiladas-129926">recipe</a>. It was very similar to my aunt’s recipe,
minus the cream of chicken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My family
loved them, but I thought they were a little heavy on the sour cream and
missing, something.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, the next time I
made them, I thought I’d combine my aunt’s recipe, cut down on the sour cream
and add my own little touch!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>HEAVENLY is
the only thing that comes to mind!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So, if you know anything about me, you know I LOVE
cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is why my recipes call for
a bag of cheese, and then some!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mean,
it’s filled with cream and butter, why stop short on the cheese??<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just do it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You aren’t going to eat these every day!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But, the one day you do, you won’t regret it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also recommend you cook these for a crowd
so you don’t have a lot of leftovers to munch on yourself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because you will, they are just that
good!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Recipe: <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 lb chicken breast, diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 medium onion, chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 tablespoon vegetable oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">10-12 tortillas</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 Bag o Shredded Cheese (I used Kraft Philidelphia Queso Quesadilla)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">½ cup butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">½ cup flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 ounces chicken broth</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">½ cup sour cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 can Rotel</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Lemon Pepper and Chili
Powder to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dice
chicken and onion</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Heat your skillet with vegetable oil and cook
chicken and onion just until the chicken is cooked through. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Season with Salt, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Powder,
Cumin and Chili Powder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Use liberally,
you can add more to the sauce later) </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Remove chicken and onion and set aside to
cool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you have a lot of liquid left in the pan, you
can drain most of that out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like to
leave a little in the pain to add to the yumminess!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Melt butter, add flour and make a light yellow
roux.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Slowly add in chicken broth, constantly stirring
to remove lumps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Separate the Rotel from the juice and add the
juice to the <span style="background-color: yellow;">Rotel</span> and the tomatoes to the chicken mixture. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Add the two cans of green chilies and sour cream
to the mixture and bring to a light boil before removing from the heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You may now add more salt, pepper, garlic
powder, cumin chili powder to taste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>IF
you don’t like it too spicy, leave out the cumin and garlic powder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep it to the basics!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s just as good!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Pour two spoonful’s of the sauce into the bottom
of a 9x13 pan to prevent your masterpieces from sticking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">12.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here is where you can get yummy with the
cheese!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Toss a handful of cheese into
the chicken and <span style="background-color: yellow;">Rotel </span>mixture and roll up your enchiladas and place into the
baking dish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees before you
top with more cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use as little or
as much as you like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used a whole
bag!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>NO judging!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finish cooking for 15 minutes just until the
cheese is perfect and bubbly!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Now pour that yumminess onto your rollups and Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So, four months ago the only way I would eat an oyster was
fried.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was just introduced to oysters
when I was preggo!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before then I thought
they were gross!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t know what made
me want to try them back in April, but I was curious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Maybe I felt a little left out because everyone but me was really enjoying them! </span>And O-M-Gaaaaaa!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I fell in love!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seriously!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Two days after I tried them for the first time, I made Brian take me to
Babins to see if I really liked them or if it was a onetime gig!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, we’ve gone out at least twice a month
since then for me to get my oyster on!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m
hooked!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Honestly, there are days when I’m dreaming of them!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Fast forward four months and Brian and I spent our Friday
night shucking, grilling, basting and cheesing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Now, this isn’t a recipe for the first time griller!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, if you have four hands and some time,
this is totally worth it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d say this
is definitely a date night stay at home dinner!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Make yourself some drinks and have fun together!</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Brian spent about 45 minutes shucking them!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had never done this before! It took him a
while to find his grove, but once he got the hang of it, it got much easier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will need to purchase strong paring knife.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We stopped by Wal-Mart on the way home to pick one up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh, by the way, we
got the oysters at Fiesta!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Super
cheap!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$4.99 a dozen!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Way cheaper than your local seafood joint! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since this was his first time he watched the
chef on this </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy-rbEXFwLw"><span style="font-family: inherit;">video</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> to show him what to do.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In the mean-time, I turned the grill on H-O-T, HOT and made
the garlic, cheese butter!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Start by
grilling the oysters for 3-4 minutes until the juices in the oysters get
cooking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Top each oyster with a spoon full of the
cold butter mixture and let it melt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once the flames are rising and the butter is
melted, finish the oysters off with a tablespoon of grated Italian cheese, we
used Pecorino Romano.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Close the lid and
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oysters were!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Salty, buttery and cheesy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Really, what more could you ask for!?</span></div>
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1 Pinch Kosher Salt<br />
1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper<br />
1 Tbsp Minced Garlic<br />
4 Tbsp Pecorino Roman1 pinch Cayenne<br />
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1 Spritz Lemon Juice<br />
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Our family just got back from Destin, Florida! Lucky for me, not only were my parents and cousins able to go, but some of our best friends, Melissa, Nathan and the kids joined the trip! It was a blast! Just like it used to be when we were kids, family and friends! Trust me, nothing beats a trip to the beach when you have both around to enjoy it! What would a trip to the beach be with out a super cute photo shoot!! This was actually take two because we went out too late on take one! But, they turned out super cute!! What's not to love about these cute kids, they just happen to be two of my favorite kids in the world! A little bribery from the candy store which was directly next door to our condo didn't hurt either!! </div>
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A special thanks to Rita at <a href="http://www.thecoffeeshopblog.com/">The Coffeeshop Blog</a>! She redisigned my blog so that you can now navigate through our family blog, my photography blog and coming soon, Mannion's Recipes!! People always ask me for my recipes and since my true passion lies in food, I figured the best way to get our food out there, is through the blog! All summer long, I've been taking pictures and writing our recipes down so that I can share them with all of you! We are even going to start catering a couple lunches a month! So, if you know someone who wants someone to BBQ, cook crawfish or just want a good down home cooked meal, or just the main course, send them our way! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892577206686261560.post-8718047869092484282012-07-13T12:02:00.001-07:002012-08-10T17:47:45.716-07:00Guzza Comes to Town<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our buddy Guzza brought his family to Texas for their
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and then headed to the lake for the rest of the weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is nice
to be able to spend some time with our friends who we don’t get to see very
often.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We did a lot of cooking, fishing
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and they couldn’t get enough of the fishing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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for a while too!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is just like her
mommy and daddy; she loves to be around people!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Both James and Justin had fun tubing! Alexis didn't like going with Daddy, so Mommy had to hop on. She actually started to fall asleep while we were heading into the house! </div>Deidrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04119495799095830475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892577206686261560.post-49275589233922994572012-07-13T11:25:00.000-07:002012-08-10T17:48:13.378-07:00Weekend of Celebrations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Father’s day weekend was super busy for the Mannions!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Friday night we went to my parents after
dinner to hang out with Aunt Kim and Uncle Kenny.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We got some really cute pictures of Alexis
and Kynlee with their Papas and Paw Paw.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After breakfast on Saturday we headed to Conroe to do a
quick photoshoot with the great grandkids!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Aunt Debbie planned the cutest shoot for Paw Paw.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We dressed the girls in Paw Paw’s favorite
hobbies and let them work their magic!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The pictures turned out way better than I could have imagined!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since we had all the great-grandkids
together, we ran to the store for some poster boards to get this photo that I
found on pinterest of all the kids in birth order!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kynlee was upset that I had put her down so
she wasn’t happy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is usually the one
who is all smiles!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I forgot to mention
that I kept her all weekend so she didn’t want to leave my side!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was more than willing to get some one-on-one
time with Kynlee so I could hoard all her loving!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">From the photoshoot, we booked it to Spring for Ryder’s
second birthday party.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Deanna did an A-MAZING
job on the decorations!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The party was
Mickey Mouse themed, so I bought the girls matching Minnie shirts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could definitely have fun being a mom of two
girls even though my bank account might just disagree!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I definitely enjoyed myself that
weekend!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think Alexis also enjoyed
having Kynlee around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She now calls her
“Ne-Ne” and I’m pretty sure she was sad to see her car seat missing on Sunday
when she went home!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t wait to
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finally, we spent Father's day with all the family at Pappasitos for brunch! Mommy enjoyed some oysters, which are my latest obsession!! All in all it was a great family weekend!!</span></div>
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from Louisiana came to visit so we set up our annual summer play date at our
house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The boys loved it because they
got to show off and smoke a brisket while the women chatted and the kids played!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brian has finally perfected his brisket and he
was more than willing to share it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately
the day was filled with thunderstorms which took out the electricity for a good
four hours!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But the kids were finally
able to get into the pool for a good hour at the end of the afternoon!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carly even came into town for the visit!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As with any group our size, not everyone
could make it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Biegs had to work and Mel
was out of town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Joy couldn’t come home but at least Jaime was able to fly to Virginia to see her! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve said it a hundred times but I can’t help
but be thankful for the great friendships that I have!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My girls and I have been friends for over
twenty years and I know the next twenty will be filled with just as many good
times!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love watching our kids play
together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are truly blessed to have
friendships as strong as ours!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone
should be as lucky!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">That’s what Alexis calls Ryder!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is so cute!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have been busy with play dates galore this
summer!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think we had a total of 3 days
last month when we weren’t meeting up with friends!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We’ve also spent a lot of time with Aunt Deanna and the boys
this summer!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has been helping me
with the ins and outs of the photography business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is there for me anytime I have needed her
or have had a question.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can honestly
say that I couldn’t have started this business without her!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has been cheering me on for years and her
confidence in me has led me down this road!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That is what best friends are for!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’m so glad we could share in this together!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Between lunches, swimming, swinging and photography the
other half of our lives revolves around “Minnie Mouse,” aka, “The Mickey Mouse
Clubhouse.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the only thing Alexis
will watch and she wants to watch it every second of every day that we are in
the house!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This doesn’t combine well
with my 1 hour of TV rule a day!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately
Mommy isn’t winning this game!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Especially
because she is smack dab in the middle of the terrible twos!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And boy, do they live up to every bit of the
word terrible!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She throws herself on the
floor, kicks and screams if she is told no!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I honestly don’t know who the terrible twos are worse for, moms or
kids!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know many times she is just
frustrated that she can’t understand or express herself, other than screaming
and crying!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But other times there is
just no reasoning with her and I’m doing everything I can to control my temper,
teach her or ignore them!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could use
any tips and tricks you mommies have!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">These beautiful girls were so sweet and all smiles for me
even though it was really steamy outside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m one lucky girl to have such great friends who have so
much faith in my work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of my oldest
friends asked me to shoot her 3 month old who is every bit as gorgeous as her
older sister, Makena!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately
Madison wasn’t in the mood to have her picture taken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Little did she know I had a few tricks up my
sleeve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lucky for me, Makena was more than
willing to give me a few smiles!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love
these two beautiful girls!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wow!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a busy
June we have had!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Starting Mannion’s
Memories and Summer has kept me on my toes!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I kicked off summer shooting a WEDDING!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was more like family pictures with a ceremony in the middle!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The family was gorgeous, the kids were super
cute and the setting was magical!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m so
happy with how these turned out!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We had yet another fun Memorial weekend filled with family, friends, fishing, boating, tubing, jet skis, popsicles and snow cones! That adds up to a whole lot of action for just a short weekend! Alexis had her first jet ski ride ride and her first tubing experience. Of course she loved them both! I never even taught her to say jet ski, but Friday afternoon we were talking about them and all of a sudden, she pointed to them and said, "jet ski." She was hooked from that moment on! </div>
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I don't think she wanted to get off! </div>
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She loves her Pops and her Lamby, of course!</div>
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Thanks Aunt Lissa for hooking us up with snow cones all weekend!</div>
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Ryder is zoned into the TV while the adults play a little Phase 10.</div>
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The Tooth Fairy made her first trip to the lake this weekend. Mr. Chris helped pull Anna's fourth tooth. She was hilarious. Aunt Deidra isn't a fan of loose teeth. It grosses me out. So she would catch me off guard, call my name, I would look and she would bend it ALL THE WAY back! It totally gives me the heeby geebies! She was such a trooper, though, and finally let Chris work on it until it came out! I think she looks ridiculously cute with this tooth missing!</div>
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Just a little boat driving for all the kiddos!</div>
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Of course, Miss Smarty Pants HAD to do it on her own!</div>
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Popsicles!!</div>
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Ryder likes the water table the best! He isn't a fan of the lake or the pool!</div>
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Anna loved the tube! She was getting very brave and I'm pretty sure she was trying to get thrown off when she rode with Uncle Brian. She was dragging her feet into the water!</div>
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Cole did not enjoy it nearly as much as Anna, but he knows how to turn on the charm!</div>
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Yep, she L.O.V.E.D it!! Especially seeing all the "bubbles" in the water!</div>
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Just another day on the lake in Trinity, Texas!</div>
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This is how this little Buddy spent his lake time! He is so adorable! He says, "Hey Buddy" because that is what I say to him! I'm so glad I could make an impression on him!</div>
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Melissa's brother, Uncle Buck, and his new fiance, Shawn, came up for one night! I'm glad they could make it! </div>Deidrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04119495799095830475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892577206686261560.post-24984974336065694072012-05-25T08:18:00.003-07:002012-08-10T17:51:02.892-07:00I Twwooo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I love hearing her say these two little words! Yesterday while she was in the car, she kept repeating them without being prompted! I think she was pretty excited it was her birthday! I still can't believe she is officially two. She has had such great birthday celebrations, I'm kind of sad to see them come to an end!! Below are some pictures of her birthday dinner at Willie's. She had so much fun playing in the sandbox and sharing her icecream. Alexis is quite the little tease. She loves to pretend she will give you a bite and then take it back at the last minute. </div>
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We started our afternoon off at the doctor for our 2 year shot, which she rocked! However, A is the only child that I know that hates bandaides! She rips them right off! Then we headed over to Babies 'r us for some door locks for the lake house and two new cups with her name to take to the lak! She also got some new PJs for her birthday because she is 36 inches tall! Her height and head are in the 95th percentile but her weight, 26 pounds, is still in the 50th percentile. This is all to be expected for a premie, though. It is still so unbelievable to think how far we have come from 3 pounds and 10 ounces! The nurse asked if Daddy was tall. I was kind of insulted that she didn't think she got her height from me!! I'm not <em>THAT</em> short!! Unfortunately we still have to continue the Pediasures. I was hoping to cut those out of our budget, but not yet! I have been blessed with one very picky eater and many nights she goes to bed with nothing but fruit, cheese or milk in her tummy. </div>
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Besides the big girl bed, this little girl is learning several words a day! I am so glad she is finally talking! I was starting to worry. It turns out, she is just stubborn. This week she learned to count to three in Spanish! She can say yes ma'm and is finally <em>saying</em> please! We are rocking along with our manners and they are like music to my ears! She is using her sign language less and her words more. Alexis doesn't like to perform for other people or be put on the spot, which is ok by me, but it makes it hard to have her use her words when we are in front of other people. You just have to force it before you give her what she wants. </div>
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She can say the sounds of a dog, sheep, horse, cow and duck. She also knows that Daddy "pop pops" ducks and makes the gun sign! We went out to the back to take her birthday pictures and she knows that Daddy goes hunting back there so she started popping as we were walking out there! Daddy would be very excited if we have ourselves a little hunter on our hands! </div>
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And finally, she knows all of her grandparents names! We have to go through our "who do you love" game and she says "Mimi, Pappa, Paw Poooww, Gigi, Pops, Mommy, Daddy." We are still working on Aunts and Uncles! Hopefully we will get those down soon, but she has so many of them that it's hard on a little girl to keep those straight. At least she can point them all out! </div>
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Oh, sorry, and she can sing (mumble words, that you can totally make out, to the tune of) Frere Jacques, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, the alphabet (part of, of course) The Ants Go Marching, and Hi Ho from the Seven Dwarfs! Of course we know what she is saying and not all of these songs are word for word, but she's got the tune down! </div>
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Alexis's favorite show is Mickey Mouse Club House and she loves to do the Hot Dog Dance at the end of the show! Her dance is more of along the lines of wild jump, but it is very cute! This is the perfect show for her because it isn't that long, has no commericals and her attention span for TV is still very short. Can I get a Woo-Hoo for that!! We will see how long this lasts!! </div>
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She is on the potty train and I'm hoping to have her officially potty trained very soon! She has mastered peeing in the pottty, but is still having trouble telling us <em>when</em> she has to poop, until <em>after</em> she has done the deed! Maybe I can strip her down the first week of summer and see how it goes!!</div>
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Her favorite toys are anything with wheels, especially if she can ride them, Lamby, of course, and her kitchen. Thankfully, Alexis is still a book worm. Her two favorite things to do right now are swing and swim. So it is going to be one hot, long summer! But, I'm going to soak up every minute of it! </div>
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