Tonight was a very enjoyable dinner. We decided to move the operation outside for a change of scenery and everyone was very appreciative of this decision. It was a beautiful evening out with a little bit of sun still shining on us. We enjoyed a feast of Spinach Parmesan Linguine with a salad which included cucumber from our very own garden! (We are so proud of that cucumber! Between the deer and the chipmunks we will be lucky to get a couple more cucumbers and a tomato or two!) To drink we had Arnold Palmer's concoction of tea and lemonade. It was just a delightful evening enjoying a yummy meal, the sun, and each other. And in case you are interested, below is the recipe! It is delicious (even if you aren't particularly fond of spinach!)! I think the recipe is from a Taste of Home Cookbook.
Spinach Parmesan Linguine
1 package linguine (16 oz)
1 cup chicken broth
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1/3 cup milk
2 Tbs cream cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup (4oz) shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Cook the linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring broth to a boil. Add onion and garlic. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook for 2 minutes. Add milk, cream cheese, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted. Drain linguine and place in a serving bowl. Add sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese; toss to coat. Enjoy on a fine summer evening with those you love!
P.S. For those with young ones: I stirred some cottage cheese into the noodles for some extra protein!
The Triple Nose Crunch
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Converstations with Demani
Scene: Demani is sitting on his potty and has determined he is done sitting on the potty.
Me: Did you go potty Demani? Did you go in the potty?
D: No.
Me: Well what are you waiting for? (said jokingly) :)
D: On you.
Scene: Going down the stairs to go outside for a walk. I was just taking him all in. He's just so stinkin cute.
Me: I love you Demani. I love you buddy.
D: Jesus loves me.
Me: (surprised a bit, I was not expecting it!) Yes, Jesus loves you Demani. Does Jesus love Mommy?
D: No.
Me: Yes he does! He loves mommy too.
D: Jesus love Seren. Jesus love Mekai.
At this point I am a puddle. We went on to say that Jesus loves Daddy too!
*Mathwon got a bunch of awesome play toys at garage sales this weekend and the kids are living it up! They are just loving playing with their new toys. Demani has made us dinner several times at the play kitchen - oh and he's cooked for puppy too. They are pulling up to everything and walking along walls and furniture. Mekai will stand for several seconds without holding on to anything. Our bet is he will walk first.
Me: Did you go potty Demani? Did you go in the potty?
D: No.
Me: Well what are you waiting for? (said jokingly) :)
D: On you.
Scene: Going down the stairs to go outside for a walk. I was just taking him all in. He's just so stinkin cute.
Me: I love you Demani. I love you buddy.
D: Jesus loves me.
Me: (surprised a bit, I was not expecting it!) Yes, Jesus loves you Demani. Does Jesus love Mommy?
D: No.
Me: Yes he does! He loves mommy too.
D: Jesus love Seren. Jesus love Mekai.
At this point I am a puddle. We went on to say that Jesus loves Daddy too!
*Mathwon got a bunch of awesome play toys at garage sales this weekend and the kids are living it up! They are just loving playing with their new toys. Demani has made us dinner several times at the play kitchen - oh and he's cooked for puppy too. They are pulling up to everything and walking along walls and furniture. Mekai will stand for several seconds without holding on to anything. Our bet is he will walk first.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
The final leg of theTrip, post #3 ;)
Our final leg of the trip was spent in Akron with Papa and Uncle Anthony. Please see previous 2 posts for more pics of the trip!
Mathwon, Papa and Demani went to watch the Akron Arrows play...the Binghamton Mets...what are the chances???!!
Demani with Stephanie, Anthony's girlfriend
We spent an afternoon at the Akron Zoo and had a great time!! It was a great zoo for viewing from a stroller :)
Mathwon, Papa and Demani went to watch the Akron Arrows play...the Binghamton Mets...what are the chances???!!
Demani with Stephanie, Anthony's girlfriend
We spent an afternoon at the Akron Zoo and had a great time!! It was a great zoo for viewing from a stroller :)
Wedding Pics
Please see previous post for pictures of our time in OH /MI!
At rehearsal dinner 
Great Grandpa
Demani did a fabulous job as ring bearer!
The day was beautiful as was the couple! Tiff was a vision. She was radiant. She is wearing our moms dress!
The day after the wedding we had a baby shower for Baby Miller. Here's the whole crew outside of Tiff and Tony's house.
At rehearsal dinner 
Great Grandpa
Demani did a fabulous job as ring bearer!
The day was beautiful as was the couple! Tiff was a vision. She was radiant. She is wearing our moms dress!
The day after the wedding we had a baby shower for Baby Miller. Here's the whole crew outside of Tiff and Tony's house.
MI+OH+Wedding+Baby Shower=FUN
Whew! What a great time and what a tiring time! We did it all on this trip as the pictures will attest to. The kids and I were gone from the house for almost 2 weeks! We were all glad to be back in our own space by the time we got home! I have a ton of pictures to share...bear with me...
The first leg of the trip was visiting friends in MI and celebrating Father's Day.
Visiting with friends Vickie and Gordon
We got to go to the Ann Arbor Summer Festival! Sooooo fun! Demani had a blast dancing! That's our friends Tom and Louise ahead of Demani.
Happy Father's Day Daddy!
The next leg of the trip was spent at my parents house in OH.
Checking out Uncle Tony's motorcycle.
Grampy was thirsty.
We fit in a mini high school reunion and a trip to the Toledo Zoo!
Next up is the wedding... in a different post!
The first leg of the trip was visiting friends in MI and celebrating Father's Day.
Visiting with friends Vickie and Gordon
We got to go to the Ann Arbor Summer Festival! Sooooo fun! Demani had a blast dancing! That's our friends Tom and Louise ahead of Demani.
Happy Father's Day Daddy!The next leg of the trip was spent at my parents house in OH.
Checking out Uncle Tony's motorcycle.
Grampy was thirsty.
We fit in a mini high school reunion and a trip to the Toledo Zoo!
Next up is the wedding... in a different post!
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