Simpler Souffle

When I was pregnant with Ryan and Sean and I had taken our anniversary trip to St. Marys, GA, I got a baby cookbook.  We made simpler souffle last night.  I have to say that Ryan did not eat it, but I think it was because he wasn't hungry, not because he wouldn't have liked it.  He LOVES eggs.  We saved his to give him this morning, but I forgot it was in the fridge and I had already made him cereal.....so later today he can try it again.  Either way, Sean and I enjoyed it! :)

1 can (10 oz) cheddar cheese soup
6 eggs, yolks and whites whipped separately

Combine beaten egg yolks and cheese soup in a casserole dish.  Fold in egg whites.  Bake at 400 degrees for 40 mins or until done.

Swing!

Day at the park

Bradley Classes

Sean and I started our first of 12 Bradley classes last night.  I LOVE our teacher and the class.  It is held in her home every Sunday night for a couple of hours.  If you don't know, the Bradley Metod is natural childbirth.  We learned a lot already in one class.  I have to start Kegels, walking 30 minutes a day to build endurance, Tailor sitting, back stretching and practice my breathing techniques.  We also learned about nutrition.  I have to keep track of everything I eat for the next 2 weeks to count my protein, which is very important during pregnancy.  I also learned that drinking OJ everyday (the vit C, of course) can help prevent premature ruputure of membranes.  Never knew that!  We also went over stuff I already knew like dehydration can lead to preterm birth and things like that. 

With Ryan, we certainly did not plan to have an emergency C section.  That was a loss for me that I had to grieve over for a long time.  I am very thankful that C sections are in place because in my case it was absolutely necessary and all that mattered in the end is healthy baby and healthy mama.  I don't know what God has in store for us with this one, but I do know we can be prepared for a hopeful natural childbirth. I have always wanted to experience it without any drugs and this way, we are ready for it (as much as we can be), if that is what He has willed for us.  However. the ultimate goal again is a healthy baby and a healthy mommy. 

Ryan got to eat at the great gram's house with grandpa and then came home.  Adrienne took over from there and got to play with him and give him his bath and bedtime routine.  We hear he had a great time!  :)

Hashbrown casserole

HASHBROWN CASSEROLE


1 (32 oz.) pkg. frozen hash browns (2 lbs.)

2 cans cream of chicken soup

1/2 c. milk

2 t. onion powder

1/2 t. pepper

2 c. grated cheddar cheese

1/4 c. melted butter

3 c. cornflakes, crush cornflakes in Ziploc™ bag, pour

melted butter in & shake.

Spray casserole dish with oil. Layer 1/2 hash brown first. Then pour 1/2 of soup mixture = cream of chicken, milk, onion powder, salt, & pepper. Then half of the grated cheese. Repeat… Hash browns, soup mixture, grated cheese. Top with crushed, buttered corn flakes. Bake at 350 for 45 min.

Courtesy of the Duggars - http://www.duggarfamily.com/recipes.html

We made it yesterday and it is super easy and very tasty and not super sized.  :)

20 week anatomy ultrasound

Day 30 — A motto or philosophy

This is sort of a response to this question, but also just something that I read from 31 Days with God for Mothers that I love.  It goes like this:

"What a relief to simply let go of my need to do everything perfectly-and instead just do everything for You!  You know I'll always make mistakes; You know that sometimes my best efforts will look like failures to everybody else.  Thank You that I can simply relax and trust You to work everything out according to Your plan."  -Darlene Sala

VERY comforting words for a struggling perfectionist!


Have a blessed weekend! xo