4 Months

I cant believe my little guy is already 4 months today. This morning I took him in for his 4month check-up and shots. He did really good when he got his shots he didn't even cry. Here are his stats: 18.4 lbs, 95 percentile and 24.5 inches, 75 percentile. He is a big boy and he is already wearing 12 months in some of his clothes. Xanyae is almost sitting up by himself and he can hold his head up really well when I give him tummy time. Here are a few pictures of him and his sisters.

Karma showing off he big lips.

He is just so cute.

Xanyae with his crazy sisters. They love him so much.

New Haircut

I have had bangs pretty much my whole life, but about 2 years ago I decided to grow them out and get rid of my bangs. Well I missed my bangs and decided it was time to bring them back. My wonderful cousin Morgan came over and cut and colored my hair for me. At first it was a little weird to see myself with bangs, but now I am loving it.

Recipe Monday

Today's recipe is for red beans & rice. This is a fast and easy recipe. I use to make red beans & rice from a box mix, but when I found this recipe I knew I would never be using a box mix again.

Speedy Red Beans & Rice
Serves about 3

1 medium onion, diced
2 celery sticks, diced
1 red pepper, diced (you can use green)
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 T olive oil
1/2 pound smoked sausage, kielbasa, or hot links, sliced(I used a pound of sausage we like lots of meat at our house.)
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
3/4 cup low salt chicken stock
1 16 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained(I found cans of red beans at my store so that is what I used.)
2 cups of cooked rice
1 bay leaf
1/2 t dried thyme
1/2 t cayenne pepper

In a large saucepan or deep walled skillet, saute the onion, celery and bell pepper until translucent and softening. Add the minced garlic and sausage. Saute for about 2 minutes. Add the spices and tomato sauce and chicken stock and drained beans. Bring to a boil and then simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes. Add the cooked rice and mix well. Let simmer for about 5 minutes (not too long or the rice will take on too much liquid). Serve with tobasco and sliced green onions for garnish.

Recipe Source:Modern Gal

Easter Fun

We had a wonderful Easter. On Saturday we colored eggs, this is the first year I have had the girls colored eggs and it was an adventure. Than on Sunday we headed over to my parents to eat breakfast and watch conference and than on to Uncle Ronnie's house for lunch. The girls had so much fun with all the easter egg hunts we did and they ended up with a ton of candy.

Sadie with her egg she colored and decorated.
Karma with her egg she colored and decorated.
Xanyae with his little bunny grandma got him.
Xanyae even found a few eggs.
Karma showing daddy all her eggs.
Sadie and Hope with all their eggs
The girls being crazy.
Taking a picture with grandpa.