Dillan and Dana

I took this pic and developed it the other day. When I saw it, I thought it looked just like my baby pics. Take a look:

Garden Chicken Saute

So since EVERYONE grows zucchini yet there are so few recipes that you can use it in, I'm posting this recipe because it uses zucchini and it's super good. Really easy and my whole family will eat it; that's key for me.

2 tsps olive oil or oil
1 bonelss skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
2 pkg chicken flavored ramen noodle soup mix
2 tsps dried Italian seasoning
1 cup baby carrots
2 cups sliced zucchini

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and garlic; cook and stir 4-5 min until chicken is browned. Stir in water and season packets from soup mixex, Italian seasoning and carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 6-7 min or until carrots are crisp-tender.

Gently break each block of noodles in half; add noodles and zucchini to skillet. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, 5-6 min or until zucchini is tender and noodles are cooked.

ENJOY!!!

Ryan and I decided to take a little getaway. We wanted something fairly inexpensive and close. So we decided to go to Ogden and do some things. We left Thursday and went to Snowbasin. When we got there, we found out the lift was not open during the week. A minor detail you would think they would post on their website. So we didn't get to do the mountain biking we wanted to but there were a couple small trails at the base we were able to hit.

After that, we went to the hotel, got ready then went to dinner and a movie. We went to Red Lobster for dinner. Awe man, I LOVE seafood, so when we go there, I am in heaven! I'm pretty sure I consumed a pound of butter in the one meal, but it was dang good.

Friday, we went to Eagle Mountain and did some golfing. Ryan is a good golfer and it was nice to be out. I'm trying to get the basics down. I know one day I won't be able to run and am going to need something to do! I had a few good drives, not so many good puts, but it was fun.

After that, we met up with some friends to go boating. I had the camera, but forgot to take pics. We did some wakeboarding and tried some wake surfing and wake skating. Surfing is when you surf right in the wake behind the boat. You are on a spongy surf board but no boots. Your ski rope is only about 10 feet long to start with. You pull up, then pull yourself towards the boat. When you are comfortable and settled, you toss the line in and free surf. It took me a few tries, but it was so much fun once I got the hang of it. Ryan wasn't so great at getting up, so he inches his way on the board off the platform on the boat. Wake skating is when you are have 2 snow shoe looking things on your feet. It's obviously similar to skiing, but the shoes are only about 2 feet long and 6-8 inches wide. They give you the flexability of wakeboarding to do tricks and stuff. Really easy to get a handle on.

The couple of days was super fun, but it took everything out of us. I still don't think I have recovered!! Thanks Ryan, I loved every second of it!

My Garden!!!

I am so super excited that my little garden is starting to produce!! In our old house, I tried a garden 1 year, but it was only slightly successful. Last year I gave it a go again, but completely unsuccessful. This year, now that I am not working, I have the opportunity to give the attention a garden needs. I am actually becoming a bit of an addict to yard work!

Left to Right:

squash, peas, beans, potatoes and tomatoes

peas

squash

beans

We also have strawberries and raspberries that are new starts, so hopefully we will see some yummy fruit next year!

Yummy Trifle

I love summer and the wonderful fruits and veggies that comes with the season. This was the dessert I made last week. SO good. Angel food cake, custardy pudding with blueberries and strawberries. Mmmmmm.