back in the day......

Here is what I want:



I want the Kurt Russell from Overboard..... "Arturo!"



The only Patrick Swayze I want is the one that says "Nobody puts Baby in the corner".



(OK....sometimes I will accept the Patrick Swayze from Ghost but only because he comes with Whoopi.)



The Val Kilmer from the terribly awesome movie that is Willow. Val as Madmartigan is pretty much the bees knees for this little lady.



(slightly embarrassed that I know the character name....but I'm a sucker for sci-fi!)

Chicken Noodle Soup just won't do.


Tonight I need something else to warm my soul.


Something with a little umph, a kick, a pop.....something worthy of jazz hands

(in case you don't know exactly what jazz hands are)

What is that something you ask?



Well it's my old friend Chicken Corn Chowder of course!

served with a toasted sliced of Cheddar Cheese Bread

Looks good huh?

It just so happens to NOT be a secret family recipe so here you go!

GROCERY LIST:

*2 T margarine or butter

*1 small onion (finely chopped...1/4 cup)

*1 1/2 t ground cumin

*1/2 lb. of boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch pieces)

*2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces)

*1 can (14.5 oz) of ready-to-serve chicken broth

*1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream

*2 t chili powder

*1/4 t salt

*1 can (16 oz) of CREAM STYLE corn

*1 can (4 oz) of chopped green chilies (drained)

*1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese

*chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

HOW TO

Melt margarine/butter in dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion, cumin & chicken for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken is no longer pink in the center.

Stir in sweet potatoes & broth. Heat to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 8 minutes (or until potatoes are tender).

Stir in remaining ingredients (except cheese & cilantro) and cook until hot.

Gradually stir in cheese just until melted.

Sprinkle with cilantro (optional)

ENJOY!

(NOTE: this is a recipe that is GREAT for doubling and feeding lots and lots and lots of people)

(SIDENOTE: I definitely always think there isn't enough liquid at first.....stick it out and once you add the cream and cream style corn the soup will get more "soupy")

Not to worry Kitty....I saved you a container full of this golden goodness.

Why I'm Kicking Myself Right Now......

A CONVERSATION



WHERE: Nordstrom

WHEN: the day after Thanksgiving (madness!)

WHAT: the Free People "Grandpa Cardigan"

WHY: I'm trying on the sweater I have been drooling over for 3 months

sorry for the tiny pic

(the girl in the other picture I found had a scary look on her face)

Court: "Is this not the greatest thing ever!?!?!? It fits perfect! I can wear it with leggins and the brown boots Stone is giving me for Christmas."

Madre: "Court, you HAVE to get that."

Court: "I really really really want it."

Madre: "Get it!"

Court: "I can't."

Madre: (gives me the shocked face)

Court: "I really shouldn't be buying anything for myself right now since we are Christmas shopping."

Madre: "Is it on sale?"

Court: "Yeah. It used to be $160 and now it is $70."

Madre: "Case closed.....GET IT! I'll even go halvesies on it."

Court: "MOM! Get real...you are NOT going halvesies on this!"

Madre: "It's really cute and you need it!"

Court: (as I remove the sweater) "No, I'm buying for others today...not myself."

Madre: "You're gonna regret it."

Damn right I regret!

I spent an absurd amount of time online today (while at work) searching for this sweater.

Oh, I found it! NOT ON SALE AND NOT IN MY SIZE!!!!!

Mothers really do know best!

BBBBRRRRR!

We had our first REALLY BIG snow storm of the year yesterday/last night.

If I were 10 and still in school I would be basking in the glory of a snow day right now.

Those days are long gone.

HELLO adulthood/Corporate America!

Thank you for slapping me in the face and informing me that in fact you DON'T care my teeny tiny little engine that could of car didn't/almost couldn't make the trek this morning through un-plowed streets and DEFINITELY un-plowed side streets. You most certainly don't care that Stone has a snow day today and all I wanted was to be couped up in our cozy house with him!

On the plus side......

During the little mini-blizzard last night I decided to be domestic and whip up some tasty Cheddar Cheese Bread.

Seeeeee!.....doesn't it look tasty??? (I didn't think one photo did it justice)

Go here if you would like to make this goodness too.

OH, I also attempted to document Stone digging a path for my car to get out of the garage this morning.

I failed....too many flurries and I was in a hurry due to shivering in my undies at the door (the neighbors got a show!). If you look really really really close you can see Stone working his little heart out (in a grey hoodie).

holding pattern.....

Lately I've been feeling as if I'm in limbo.



I'm waiting for something to happen.



I don't want this to be confused as me being bored because I'm not.



(well, sometimes on a random Monday night when I have nothing to do and any show that I would want to watch...."How I Met Your Mother"....is a re-run then I might be bored)



I'm just waiting patiently for......



My girlfriends to get serious (or more serious) with their BF's and take the next step, whatever that might be for them.



My brother's wife to announce she is brewing a little person in her belly.



My job to go one way or another.



Friends to tell us they are going to have a baby.



Spring



Mostly though, I'm waiting for me to get baby fever.



My current "baby fever temperature" is at about 99.5....nothing to seek a doc about

almosts......

Saturday:

*I almost tried a new sushi place (Miyagi's) but the peeps who run the restaurant decided to play a silly trick on me and NOT be open for lunch on Saturdays or Sundays.

*I almost went to the Naked Tchopstix on the north side but they too decided to NOT be open for lunch on Saturday.

(note: they possible WERE open but since the open sign was not on, the parking lot lacked parked cars and it was too cold to get out to check if the door was unlocked we went to the regular Tchoptix location)

*It was almost made official that I am the single worst bowler in history.

I'm 2 points from "pro status" on Wii bowling. Clearly the flick of the wrist Wii bowling has done nothing but horrible things for my real live bowling game.....I never broke 70 on the scoreboard

On the plus side, we got to spend Saturday night with friends and had a grand time.

(Sorry my little Katie Jean that you weren't/aren't feeling very well and couldn't join in on the fun!)

CJ & Jennie (my bro & his wife/my friend) getting ready to hit some pins!

Abby celebrating her STRIKE!....her and her mad skills kept the girls team afloat

Kitty, me, Abby and Jennie....holding our "balls". (I guess Jennie didn't get the scarf memo)

Sunday:

*I almost had a Butterfinger Blizzard from Dairy Queen but due to my #1 UN-resolution (to get in shape) I thought it best to pass.

(plus DQ was closed....that is the real reason)

On a completely non-related note:

Isn't this a silly picture of The Bitch?

Well done Kitty!

PS: the first step to my UN-resolution #2 (learn to sew) was made yesterday. My mom-in-law is letting me borrow her sewing machine and I picked it up last night.

DECISIONS, DECISIONS, DECISIONS

Currently mounted to the ceiling of our bedroom is a wooden/brass monstrosity some people might call a fan.

I call it heinous.

It's WAY to big for the room.

(in the summer when it is going full blast I have to make note NOT to remove my shirt whilst standing directly under it.....that is, if I want to keep my hands)

I should probably fill you in on what sort of home we live in.

We live in a little 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom bungalow. The upstairs is an "attic conversion", which equals the ceilings upstairs are a bit lower than the norm.

(aka: I have no problem standing up, raising my hands above my head and touching the ceiling....I'm 5'7")

I would love nothing more than to walk upstairs right now and take a hammer to the Big Bertha of a ceiling fan hanging in our bedroom.

Sadly this is not an option.

Due to our upstairs' dark, hot, muggy past (as an attic) a fan is a must.

I have decided to replace Big Bertha with a lightLESS ceiling fan (just a simple white wooden discreet diddy).

For a light source in the room I have chosen bedside lamps.

Well, I have not actually been able to decide on the lamps....but I do know the style I am in the market for.

Something similar to these:

This little beauty is one of two which can be found at this Etsy shop.

Check here for this little sweet pea of a lamp.

This curvy lamp is from here too.

(note: not buying the shades in the pictures with the lamps....that's a whole separate fiasco!)

PS: Stone is watching the boob tube while I am typing this post. He just got sucked into an infomercial, leaned over to me and said:

"Court, we need a ShamWow."

ha!