30 Ways to Bless Your Husband

Day 4

Leave an encouraging note in his car to find later!

30 Ways To Bless Your Husband

Day 3

Today I am being very intentional about building Chris up; especially in front of other people. Words of affirmation are one of his love languages. I am trying to compliment him, and be careful not to say anything negative. Today I actually asked him... "how can I bless you today." I told him how I was thinking that I really wanted to build him up with my words, and he responded beautifully. He asked me how he could bless me in return. I wasn't expecting that response from him, but it was definatly an added bonus... looks like I'll be getting a back massage tonight! :)

"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue."- Proverbs 31:26

30 Ways To Bless Your Husband

Day 2

Today I will give Chris the freedom to watch football with his brotherr and not nag him, or make him feel guilty. And I will joyfully partake in the festivities.

Lemon Caper Chicken

Happy Thursday! Two nights ago we had my mother-in-law over for dinner. It was our first time having her over for dinner since we moved into our new house. It was about a 10 minutes drive for her; instead of a two hour drive to Fresno, so it was very nice. I know that she is very conscious of what her son eats; she wants her boy to be healthy since she loves him so much! So I was under a little pressure here... I wanted to hit it out of the park! I decided on this Lemon Caper Chicken recipe that my sweet friend, Mandy shared with me a few months ago. Apparently it was a hit, because I got a sweet voicemail from my mother-in-law last night saying how much she enjoyed the dinner and how she isn't worried about her son at all! ;) I hope your family enjoys it as much as we did! Bon Appetit!          

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed

Directions

1. Season chicken breasts with lemon juice, pepper, salt, dill weed, and garlic powder.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place breasts in skillet, and increase heat to medium-high. Turn chicken frequently, until brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until breasts are cooked through. Remove chicken to a warm serving platter, and cover with foil.
3. Return skillet to stove, and increase heat to high. Whisk in whipping cream, whisking continuously until reduced to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in capers. Pour sauce over chicken, and serve.

Please Help Send Us Back To Our Honeymoon Resort!

It's been a while since I have been on here! Chris and I have moved into our new home in Manteca and are loving it! I have lots of yummy creations that I want to share with you, friends! I will post later this week with a treat!
For now I want to ask a favor... the all inclusive resort in Rivera Maya that Chris and I went to for our honeymoon is having a contest! If you have the Instagram app on your smartphone... follow this link http://instagr.am/p/f7_bf/ to "like" our photo. If my photo gets the most "likes" Chris & I will win a 5 day vacation!

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

Hearty Turkey Noodle Soup

This recipe is perfect for your Thanksgiving leftovers, a rainy day in, and for the cold/flu season! Its so delicious you will want to make it all winter long! Chicken works just as well in this soup if you don't have anymore leftover turkey!

Serves: 4
Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 yellow onion
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 3 1/2- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups cubed or shredded turkey (or chicken)
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can sliced carrots
• salt & pepper to taste

Method:

• Heat oil in a large pot over med-hi heat. Add garlic & onions and cook for 3 minutes. Add thyme and stir to blend. Add broth, spinach, turkey, noodles, beans, carrots, and salt & pepper. Stir well. bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 15 minutes, or until noodles are tender. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Thanksgiving Salad

"Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; for his everlasting love endures forever!"- 1 Colossians 16:34
How was everybody's Thanksgiving? I hope you all truly felt God's love and provisions for us!

I tried out this new salad for Thanksgiving weekend, and we all thoroughly enjoyed it! I'm sorry I didn't take pictures, but I do plan on making it tomorrow (for the 3rd time) and I will try to post some then.

• about 2-4 cups spinach/arugula mix
• mixed with cranberry vinaigerette (recipe below)
• toasted pumpkin seeds
• topped with feta cheese

Cranberry Vinaigerette recipe:

• 3 tablespoons red wine viniger (I used balsamic)
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4-1/3 cup fresh cranberries
• 1 tbsp dijon musterd
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tbsp water

I hope you all enjoy this festive, Fall salad as much as we do!