Awkward & Awesome Wednesday

awkward
- I finally went to see Breaking Dawn (I really liked it). As I was standing in line to get a ticket. I feel a tap on my shoulder. Expecting to see someone I know, I turn around. Enter 3 young-ish guys around 18-20. I should also say these were pretty awkward fellas. .. they got even more awkward when the guy who tapped me says this, "Umm..you have a sticker on your leg" *I grab for one leg* "No, the other one.. sorry this is really awkward. I wasn't like looking or anything.. well I was, but yeah". I thanked him and turned right back around. (The day before I bought a new pair of jeans at Old Navy & had left the sticker on the back of the leg). Enter Face Palm to forehead.. so embarrassing walking around telling the world what size pants I wear.. seriously.. I have a 2 month old at home.. shouldn't that be an excuse? Anyways.. we still had to stand in line so that was even more awkward I just wanted to run away.. Then, it got even more awkward.. I hear the guys still talking "I'm like a ninja always aware of my surroundings."

Yes, in fact.. things can always get more awkward.

awesome
- My little boogie girl sleeping from 8pm to 7:30am.. Yes, a good nights sleep for mama will ALWAYS make the awesome list
- Putting in an offer on our very FIRST HOME.. it's a short sale so I'm not holding my breath but it's still exciting
- Jacob Black.. I think Bella is an idiot for choosing Edward. She's obviously materialistic.. and obviously I'm very shallow (Jacob is way more attractive.. duh)
Side note: Am I the only one who loved Edward in the books, but love Jacob in the movies?

Tasty Tuesday; Cheesy Chicken

I experimented with the crockpot tonight...Kind of a scary thing. I didn't get a picture of the finished product (I forgot) but here's the recipe anyways. I honestly wasn't a huge fan, but that didn't stop me from eating it.. maybe too much cream. However the hubs said he liked it.

So here's the recipe if you want to give it a try.
Or if you have suggestions for other chicken crockpot recipes let me know :)

Cheesy Chicken
Chicken (I had some tenders, but breasts would work too)
1 can cream of chicken
1/4 c sour cream
1/4 to 1 c cheese of your choice
pepper
salt

Cook on high for 2-3 hours or until chicken is fully cooked.
SIDE NOTE: I would recommend cooking on low for a longer period of time but I just didn't have the time.
Serve over pasta or rice. TA-DA!

Awkward & Awesome Wednesday

Awkward

- Being offered a high-chair from the Wal-Mart cashier..
Nice gesture.. but creepy

- Having a gassy baby.. and having people stare at YOU

- Realizing you have eaten an entire container of oreos in 2 days..
by yourself
this also kinda qualifies as awesome.
Just not for my figure

Awesome

- Kenzie sleeping from 1am to 8am
She also slept in her bassinet during this time & not in OUR bed

- Starting to look for our first HOME together =)
(I totally judge a house on where I can picture a Christmas tree)

Tasty Tuesday; Cheesy Potato Rounds

(picture via pinterest)

Like many of us I am completely addicted to Pinterest.

My problem is I have tons of pins but haven't attempted any of the 'pins'.
Yesterday.. for the first time.. I did.

Cheesy Potato Rounds
2-4 large potatoes
About 1/4 cup butter
Bacon (optional)
Cheese (optional)
Green onions (optional)

Super easy..
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Wash & clean potatoes.. cut into slices (thin or thick)
Melt butter in the microwave and coat each side of the potato
Cook for about 30-40mins
Remove potatoes
Add fixings
Return to oven for 3-5mins
Dab a side of sour cream on your plate
Enjoy!

I think this would be an easy side for a potluck (and cheap).

A Name & A Blessing

On November 13, 2011 little Miss Kenzie Lee Morris received a beautiful blessing given by her daddy. We were very grateful to have some family in town to share this special moment with us and our baby girl. It was so sweet to see our little baby surrounded by all of those people that are so important in our lives and who wanted to share their love with us on such a special occasion. Thanks Shawn and Marti for flying out!! And Jason's dad Jim was here from Dubai (the first time in a year) so we were really blessed he was able to be a part of her blessing.

This was also the first time my brothers had seen our lil' peanut and it was so neat to see them interact with Kenzie. My mom was even awesome enough to make Kenzie's blessing dress. Unfortunately it was a little cold and for the pictures you couldn't really see it's cuteness.

Pinterest Picks

This year for Christmas burlap is totally in.

I have to admit...

I love it.

I'm literally drooling over all of the burlap stockings I have seen.

What do you think? Do you like the burlap trend?

Church

I've been in primary for almost 3 years serving as the pianist. Every year we have a primary program where the kids sing the songs they've learned that year. It's almost always in October. Needless to say I wasn't able to play the piano this year but I made sure to attend the program. I loved it. It's really rewarding to be in primary and see the kids progress. And not to mention the lessons are a little more my speed and easy to understand.

This was also Kenzie's first Sunday at church so we took a picture to document it.

The Pumpkin Patch

We wanted to take Kenzie to the pumpkin patch in hopes of getting some cute pictures. Our plan was foiled.. she was asleep. And anyone that has/had a newborn knows that you should NOT wake them up :) So we walked around for 10mins -- debated on the perfect pumpkin & snapped a few shots.

First Pictures

I finally gave in to taking some family pictures.

I know one day I'll regret waiting a few weeks but honestly the pictures of me from the hospital are SCARY. So this was our first official family "shoot".

As you can see she's pretty darn cute. Of course, she loves us... ignore the screaming face. .. I swear she really loves us.

I love her little Halloween onesie.. it says "Daddy thinks I'm purrrfect"and it's totally true. This little girl already has her daddy wrapped around her finger.

xoxo

Chelsea