And Leland was enjoying playing with him the other day.
He is actually an ornament that was in Jeff's stocking one year. But for now, he is a toy because I have yet to get the tree up.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
'Tis the Seson
We may not have Elf on the Shelf but we do have Mr. Hankey the Christmas Poo.
And Leland was enjoying playing with him the other day.
He is actually an ornament that was in Jeff's stocking one year. But for now, he is a toy because I have yet to get the tree up.
And Leland was enjoying playing with him the other day.
He is actually an ornament that was in Jeff's stocking one year. But for now, he is a toy because I have yet to get the tree up.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Photo Challenge : Day 14-21
Thanksgiving break really side-railed this. But I am back on track now, don't worry.
14. Movement- not hard to do with how much this kiddo moves.
15. Technology - Thank you interwebs for letting me watch MNF, even if we did lose.
16. Animals- this cat is feeling much better without those nasty teeth, she thinks she is a kitten again- too much energy!
17. Memories- Leland rolling on the floor before bedtime, you can see he grabbed a cat toy.
18. Something New- Last book of the Inheritance series.
19. Best Friend- He may drive me crazy most of the time, but I can't help but love him.
20. Seasonal- I have been slacking on decorating this year, so here is what we have so far.
21. Where You Sleep- See the pillow on the edge, it is a baby guard.
14. Movement- not hard to do with how much this kiddo moves.
15. Technology - Thank you interwebs for letting me watch MNF, even if we did lose.
16. Animals- this cat is feeling much better without those nasty teeth, she thinks she is a kitten again- too much energy!
17. Memories- Leland rolling on the floor before bedtime, you can see he grabbed a cat toy.
18. Something New- Last book of the Inheritance series.
19. Best Friend- He may drive me crazy most of the time, but I can't help but love him.
20. Seasonal- I have been slacking on decorating this year, so here is what we have so far.
21. Where You Sleep- See the pillow on the edge, it is a baby guard.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Leland the Lazy
Have I ever mentioned how lazy this kid can be. Okay not lazy necessarily but he could really care less to crawl or walk (thank you!).
My grandma got him a walker to use over the holidays, since we will be in LS for Christmas as well. We used it over Thanksgiving and not once did he try to move himself in it. Again thank you Leland. I am in no rush for him to walk. He would sit it in and often try to bounce, sorry kid not the jumparoo like at home, but no actually moving his feet forward. Same goes for when you let him stand, he won't move his feet at all, he will just stand there.
But he did enjoy being raced around in the walker like a NASCAR driver. He would even pick his feet up as soon as you moved him. Too cute.
It is also where he stuffed himself on turkey, since it has a nice little tray.
My grandma got him a walker to use over the holidays, since we will be in LS for Christmas as well. We used it over Thanksgiving and not once did he try to move himself in it. Again thank you Leland. I am in no rush for him to walk. He would sit it in and often try to bounce, sorry kid not the jumparoo like at home, but no actually moving his feet forward. Same goes for when you let him stand, he won't move his feet at all, he will just stand there.
But he did enjoy being raced around in the walker like a NASCAR driver. He would even pick his feet up as soon as you moved him. Too cute.
It is also where he stuffed himself on turkey, since it has a nice little tray.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Breakfast casserole
I made this casserole over Thanksgiving break when a few friends came over for breakfast. It was delicious. And the company was great. The best thing about good friends is you may only see them once or twice a year, but you never miss a beat. These friends happened to my best friends, all the way back from high school and they came to catch up and finally meet the wee one. And a surprise addition joined us, our high school band teacher. It was great! Lots of fun and this casserole was amazing. It may have to make a reappearance around Christmas.
We were having too much fun, so I forgot to take a picture. But you must try it.
The key is pouring some bacon grease over the top before putting it in the fridge, and putting some cream on top right before the oven.
"Ham and Cheese" Breakfast Casserole serves 6 to 8
4 cups (loosely packed) day-old challah bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (I used chibatta bread instead)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 pound pancetta (thickly sliced), diced ( I used a package of uncured bacon* instead)
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups whole milk ( I used coconut milk)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 cup grated gruyere cheese (about 4 ounces) ( I used swiss cheese)
Grease an 8-inch square baking dish and throw in the cubed challah.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over medium to low heat. Add the onions, salt, and sugar. Sauté until they are lightly caramelized (a medium golden brown color), about 15 minutes.
In another heavy saucepan, heat the other tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the pancetta until the fat is almost all rendered and it begins to get crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Set on a paper towel to drain.
Whisk together the eggs, milk, dry mustard, nutmeg, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle pancetta over the bread cubes, then layer onions on top. Sprinkle grated Gruyère on next, and then pour the egg mixture over the entire thing. This is the time you want to pour some of that bacon grease over everything.
Press down on the top gently, so that all of the bread cubes get soaked a bit with the egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (take the casserole out of the fridge while the oven is preheating). Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the top begins to brown.
*Uncured bacon is the good stuff because it doesn't have those pesky added nitrates.
We were having too much fun, so I forgot to take a picture. But you must try it.
The key is pouring some bacon grease over the top before putting it in the fridge, and putting some cream on top right before the oven.
"Ham and Cheese" Breakfast Casserole serves 6 to 8
4 cups (loosely packed) day-old challah bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (I used chibatta bread instead)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 pound pancetta (thickly sliced), diced ( I used a package of uncured bacon* instead)
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups whole milk ( I used coconut milk)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 cup grated gruyere cheese (about 4 ounces) ( I used swiss cheese)
Grease an 8-inch square baking dish and throw in the cubed challah.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over medium to low heat. Add the onions, salt, and sugar. Sauté until they are lightly caramelized (a medium golden brown color), about 15 minutes.
In another heavy saucepan, heat the other tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the pancetta until the fat is almost all rendered and it begins to get crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Set on a paper towel to drain.
Whisk together the eggs, milk, dry mustard, nutmeg, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle pancetta over the bread cubes, then layer onions on top. Sprinkle grated Gruyère on next, and then pour the egg mixture over the entire thing. This is the time you want to pour some of that bacon grease over everything.
Press down on the top gently, so that all of the bread cubes get soaked a bit with the egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (take the casserole out of the fridge while the oven is preheating). Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the top begins to brown.
*Uncured bacon is the good stuff because it doesn't have those pesky added nitrates.
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