Joseph & Shaylee: August 2014

Monday, August 18, 2014

Joseph's Award winning White Chili Recipe

Okay Okay, we got the recipe off pinterest.

{Brasilian} White Chicken Chili

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1/2-inch pieces {We suggest using a lemon pepper rotisserie chicken to cut down prep time}
1 small yellow onion, diced {we used a garden fresh walla walla sweet}
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
1 1/2 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (8 oz) pkg Neufchatel cheese, cut into 12 slices {aka light cream cheese}
1 1/4 cup fresh corn {frozen works too}
2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice {or lime wedges}
chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, for serving {we used Tillamook pepperjack cheese}
tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Directions

Heat olive oil in a 6 quart enameled dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot add chicken and diced onion and saute until chicken is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer. Add chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring mixture just to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Add Neufchatel cheese and stir until nearly melted (it will break down in little bits and will appear to look like separated cheese but it will eventually melt). Stir in corn, and 1 can of Cannellini beans, then process 3/4 of the remaining beans along with 1/4 cup broth from the soup in a food processor until pureed, add bean mixture to soup along with remaining 1/4 can of beans {you can skip the pureeing step and just add the beans directly to soup, the soup just won't be quite as creamy, we also added a little cornstarch to thicken things up}. Simmer about 15 minutes longer. Mix in fresh lime juice and serve with Monterrey Jack cheese, chopped cilantro and tortilla chips for dipping if desired.

Sunday, August 17, 2014

My 100 happy days

I apologize if you saw this already on instagram... 100 happy days in pictures.

Day 1: A sunny Sunday walk

Day: 2 Dr Appointment went well. My cyst covered left ovary.

Day 3: I have a little friend who shares his stickers with me.

Day 4: learning a new song

Day 5: This smiling pup always cheers me up.

Day 6: Great way to start my day, a beautiful sunrise on my way to work out.

Day 7: Painted piggies & warm baths make me happy.

Day 8: Spring rain showers make me happy.

Day 9: Impromptu dinner date with my love!

Day 10: Spring green!

Day 11: The perfectly executed spring break road trip!

Day 12: We loved the Woodenshoe Tulip Festival!

Day 13: Sister date...Movie & candy!!

Day 14: A girl could always use another pair of shoes... maybe not these ones.

Day 15: A conference weekend miracle- fluffy, yummy, gooey gluten free cinnamon rolls!

Day 16: Spring flowers, suddenly the trees are no longer bare.

Day 17: Southwest chicken salad in the sunshine= amazing.

The only thing that could make it better is if Joseph was here with me.

Day 18: It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Day 19: Preschool Pirate treasure..Arrrg!

Day 20: Fun sock Friday!!

Day 21: I don't know about you, but I love my pillows!

Day 22: I said goodbye to 6-ish inches of hair.

Day 23: "little purple pansies with a touch of gold..."

Day 24: splash guard in my water bottle.

Day 25: cheap yummy ice cream!

Day 26: Rylee came to work with me.. he sniffed, kissed the preschoolers then kenneled himself!

Day 27: "I'm a little bunny and you're in luck. Just turn me over and I'm a...duck!"

Day 28: Scenery on the WSU-Tri-Cities 5k

Day 29: "Because of His infinite and eternal sacrifice...He can reach out, touch, succor, heal and strengthen us more than we could ever be and help us to do that which we could never do." Elder David A. Bednar

Day 30: I know it's a weed, but it looks amazing. Make a wish, there's one left!

Day 31: I rocked leggings and moccasins at work because I'm sick & I'll wear what I want.

Day 32: Rylee isn't easily coaxed out of his bed.

Day 33: Sonic limeades do amazon things for my sore throat.

Day 34: Nogii, it's seriously like candy!

Day 35: I'm happy to make use of my graphic design skills for work.

Day 36: Somedays the clouds and sky are so amazing!

Day 37: All of me, loves all of you!

Day 38: Our new lego set!

Day 39: I got to go home for lunch & spend it in the sunshine with my boys

Day 40: Look at him, Rylee used to be so tiny & chubby!

Day 41: my headphones magnetically cling to my macbook!

Day 42: Rylee kenneled himself after following us around all morning. He's the best pup ever!

Day 43: We had way too much fun (if that's possible) playing at north town mall in Spokane.

Day 44: Our wedding Anniversary

Day 45: stormy weather brings the best clouds.

Day 46: short hair is fun, I think I'll keep this length for a while.

Day 47: I wore my hair straight today, so the rain is my fault!

Day 48: Joseph bought me this ring from a street vendor in Spokane.

Day 49: My boys kept me company while I washed the car.

Day 50: My mother's day loot, a bittersweet day.

Day 51: A girl can't have too many notebooks.

Day 52: Rylee and his girl Rue.

Day 53: Mother's day tea, 1 down to go...

Day 54: sunshine + GF cupcake = an amazing lunch break!

Day 55: Starting friday off right, with a peach smoothie!

Day 56: Look what we found at WinCo!

Day 57: A beautiful sunset

Day 58: matching manicures,

I don't know if its a good thing to have the same nail polish as a preschooler?!

Day 59: Last day, in the classroom!

Day 60: dew drops, so pretty!

Day 61: my end of school year self portrait.

Day 62: blowing bubbles at work, thanks for the gum M!

Day 63: Movie date!

Day 64: My boys take such good care of me.

Day 65: I LOVE my new homemade face wash

(equal parts coconut oil & baking soda)

Day 66: There are so many reasons to be happy, some not to photographable.

Day 67: A cupcake for 2.

Day 68: Physical therapy, I was finally able to go with Joseph.

Day 69: Joseph is still my favorite person to be silly with.

Day 70: My day today...errands for seminary graduation: 19 candy bars, a trunk full of soda, 5 cakes, 4 balloon bouquets. Then homemade GF pizza for dinner.

Day 71: I'm giving tinted chapstick a try. Loving it so far.

Day 72: Pretty rose, one of my mother's day roses.

Day 73: I love when you can see the sun's rays. It's heavenly.

Day 74: Rylee is so funny after a haircut & bath.

Day 75: Today we added a pair of lofstrand crutches to our family,

we named them Fred & George.

Day 76: The lawn had no idea what hit it..

P.S. pink isn't my favorite color, it just happened

Day 77: my first dance recital, ever & I'm staff.

Day 78: Rylee & I share a love for the papasan chair, but it makes him hard to find.

Day 79: the lone daisy I found while mowing the lawn.

Day 80: I love my boys.

Day 81: She's Safe! Softball is fun!

Day 82: Joseph working with his physical therapist,

who also happens to be our stake president.

Day 83: wake up, get dressed, work out...it's gonna be a good day.

Day 84: REI Garage sale, we make out like bandits!!

$361.97 worth for $94.47

Day 85: When Rylee wants inside and no one is near the door, he sits and stares, then lays and stares. It's pretty darn cute and almost impossible to catch on camera.