French Dip Crescents

When we first got married, we were all about our french dips. And then I think we went a little overboard and never had them ever again. Then I saw these little guys on Pinterest and decided we could reinstate our former romance. We were pleasantly surprised. The crescent rolls make it so easy and they are extra tasty. Who doesn't love a good crescent roll? And we're super lazy and just go for the beef broth for dipping. When we need a quick dinner, this is on the list. Go here for the original recipe. 

For Baby J

Just over three weeks ago, we got our very first nephew. Baby Jackson is just a doll with his blonde hair and manly shoulders. He's also quite the little snuggler which is great for the baby hungry folks {whoever they may be}. I gave him a little blanket with mitered corners when we saw him in the hospital. His shower was just this last weekend and I made some matching burp clothes from cloth diapers for that.  I created two different designs. 

These little guys were just a strip of fabric down the middle with some ric rac on the edges. It took about 2 yards of ric rac to make two burp clothes. 

These ones were a little trickier. I made bias tape from the robot material because I had so much of it but making bias tape is such a pain. I so preferred the ric rac. I'll be sticking with that in the future. 

And here they are, all bundled for the party. 

Valentine's Day

We had a pretty mellow Valentine's Day on account of it was a Tuesday and we were pretty busy. I got up early and made Ty a biscuit and gravy breakfast {gross} but he loved it and I don't ever make it for him because as I mentioned, gross. I gave him tons of little gifts to open but the major ones were an Adele CD and a really great t-shirt that I wish was my size because i loved it so much.

Ty waited until after work to give me my gifts which were a bocce ball set and a lot of tiny Valentines with little holograph animals on them. He knows me well.

And then we went to Village Inn for dinner like any classy American couple would do. Has anyone else noticed how classy we have been lately?

Sometimes you fall in love..

with music. And songs. And bands. And lead singers who weigh less than you do. 

Don't be ashamed. 

It happens to the best of us. 

I may or may not have seen them 3 times before. 

And I may or may not be seeing them again in March. 

And I may or may not have the best husband who doesn't mind my music addiction. 

Or my need to pre-order the upcoming album. 

And have a tiny {read: gigantic} crush on Nate. eww right? 

Give it a listen. Try not to love it. I dare you.  

Date Night

You know it's bad when your husband tells you midweek that you have to take a nap because you're a brat. 

School has been killing us. And I've been looking forward to the weekend until last Sunday night. But I was so pleasantly surprised to find that my sweet husband made dinner, set the table, rented a movie and set up camp. It was so nice to drop my backpack on the floor, hop into my jammies and not worry about a thing. Thanks Ty!

He made Cheddar Baked Chicken. 

And of course, the Martinelli's we have with every meal. 

Because we're classy like that. 

Crockpot Apricot Chicken

{Heaven in food form}

 This chicken may not look too glamorous on our fine china BUT it's one of the most delicious things I've eaten in a long time. And did I mention it was also one of the easiest things I've ever made too? 4 ingredients. 

Yup. You read that right. 

FOUR ingredients. 

I cut it in half because Ty and I are not feeding an army so here is the altered recipe 

Apricot Chicken

3/4 cups Apricot Jelly/Jam/Preserves

1/2 cup Russian Dressing (I used Wishbone)

1/2 packet of dry onion soup mix

3 chicken breasts

Throw the chicken in your crockpot. Mix all of the other ingredients in a mixing bowl and pour over the chicken. Cook on high for one hour and then reduce to low for 3-4 hours. 

Serve over rice. 

It was moist. It was.. heavenly. I can only think of divine adjectives right now, not descriptive food adjectives. Ty and I ate in silence because we were busy inhaling our meal. Just make it, then you'll know what I mean. 

I'm telling you. DO IT. 

Original recipe here

My little brother's all grown up and saving China!

..er, Texas? 

This week Zach got his mission call in the mail and he has been called to serve in the McAllen, Texas Mission, Spanish Speaking. 

{Just before he opened his call}

I couldn't be more proud or excited for him. He is more than ready to head out and serve the Lord and the people of Texas. Zach has been preparing for a mission since he was tiny. It was never a question in his mind "If" he would be going, it was always "When." 

{Right after he opened his call. I teared up a little. Our mom wasn't there so that job fell on me.} 

My brother is so kind to everyone he meets, he remembers people's names and he lets people know they are important. When it comes to the important things in life, he has always made the best possible decisions. Even though he is my baby brother, I look up to him in many ways. I'm so proud of him and the decision he made. I know as he serves the Lord and shares His Gospel, he will bring peace and happiness to the people of Texas. 

I love you Zach! You're going to be a great missionary!