Monday, January 24, 2011

32 weeks

Yikes...a big belly! 32 weeks pregnant.

Just some cute Kitty Pictures!








"White" Chicken Chili

Stephanie's version of not so "White" Chicken Chili



INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut up into small chunks
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium-sized onion, chopped (I always use frozen chopped onion, so much easier!)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 cans of Great Northern Beans, drained & rinsed
1 (14-1/2-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
1 (32 oz) container chicken broth
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 packet White Chicken Chili Seasoning Packet

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In dutch oven , heat the oil over medium heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, until browned.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onion is tender.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the chili thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.








This soup is so easy & so delicious! A lot of flavors (especially if you add the seasoning packet from McCormick's)

Friday, January 14, 2011

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Pregnancy Highlights

*I saw this on another blog & decided to fill in my own answers :)

Pregnancy Highlights


How far along? 29 weeks and 4 days


Baby's size? I think we'll get a good guess at our next appt. on January 18th. If I could guess...probably about 3lbs.


Gender? Still a baby GIRL!


Weight Gain? 30lbs (oops) but trust me I am so ready to start Weight Watchers in May! You have to wait about 6 weeks after birth to start actively trying to lose weight, I heard.


Maternity clothes? I've been wearing maternity for a long time now. I was so excited to finally wear the maternity clothes I had been storing for years!

Stretch marks? Yep, those came at about 25 weeks. They are really itchy!!


Belly button in or out? It's still in there, but a lot more shallow than it was. I doubt mine will pop, because I had a really deep belly button.


Sleeping? Not the greatest, at least at night. I can take a nap just fine! Anna likes to do jumping jacks at night, so it's pretty hard to get comfortable.


Foods I'm loving? Pretty much everything! :)


Foods I'm hating? Anything with an extremely strong smell, nothing specific though.


Best moment this week? Going to the doctor's office on Tuesday morning & hearing our baby girl's heartbeat again! She's doing wonderfully!!


What I'm looking forward to? My first shower on Sunday at church!


What I miss? Just my hubby when he's at work & Cherry Coke, lol.


Symptoms? Breathlessness, rapid heart beat, this weird fatigue/insomnia thing...


Weekly Wisdom: Put your feet up & drink a lot of water!!!


Milestones: Only 10 more weeks!


Emotions: Crying at pretty much EVERY-thing lately...It's so much fun, haha.