David loves pulled pork but brings home huge portions! I always have a problem of what to do with the leftovers! Does anyone else have the same problem? I get bored with the same thing over and over, and I don't do a good job of breaking the stuff down and freezing it (forget it is in the freezer). So I experimented, which can scare David at times. But he really liked this one!
Make your pulled pork with green chilis in the crock pot.
(This is night one's meal)
The next night I chopped up Red Potatoes (use what you like)
Sprayed with cooking spray, seasoned with salt, garlic, garlic salt, Cayenne and pepper
Cooked at 350 til tender.
Let potatoes cool
While the potatoes cool, do the following steps:
Make scrambled eggs (make to your liking)
Once the eggs are cooked add the leftover pulled pork and potatoes.
I served this mixture in flour tortillas with cheese, salsa, and sour cream (use plain yogurt as healthy substitute)
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
SUMMER IS HERE
Well, it came too soon, as usually. But we have been forced to turn the air conditioner on in April. But this means tons of water fun with Zane. This summer we have gotten him into swim lessons for eight weeks. They are at Brimhall, which is just down the street. He was in them last year and did really well, till I got morning sickness and did not enroll him in any more classes. We have also enrolled Zane in the preschool art classes at the Arizona Museum for Youth. We have taken the classes before and Zane loves going to them. I can't wait to gather more ideas!
Water fun has started in our backyard also. I found some water balloons for a buck with an adaptor to fill them outside. We keep the balloons small (between golf ball and tennis ball size) and then pitch them to Zane or him to us, and spray us all! He loves it. Again, he also loves his Splash Rocket. Yes, he uses it the way it is suppose to be used, but he prefers to use it as a hose and corners David and I soaking us. I am not sure if any of his grandparents have experienced this yet, but I know that my laundry has!!!
Using Rocket properly (rocket is in air but blends with background)
Zane spraying my drying laundry!!!
We have also done some more painting projects. Zane has started to ask to paint!!! I love his enthusiasm about it. He also asks for art!!! One of his favorites is fly swat painting. I hang a piece of butcher paper on the wall (duct tape works OK, but I think I am going to try and find giant clips and have David anchor them into the wall-Heather that is for you!!!) Then you can see the rest. With this particular painting, we also threw rocks, pine cones and weeds full of paint at the paper. Zane also used his football and basketball as a paintbrush! I love watching him make a mess.
The start of the picture!
Zane is also big on sword fighting. He is such a boy. We have play silks that we can use to dress up as pirates, princes and princesses, superheroes, whatever we want. He wanted to be a pirate the other day and so we were.
Who needs Talk like a Pirate Day!?!
If you look close, you will see how messy fly swat painting can be--DON'T SAY I DIDN'T WARN YOU!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Dinosaur Nest!
Zane is under the impression that round rocks are dinosaur eggs. And why not! So we made dinosaur eggs and a nest. It was so much fun. I gave Zane some paint and brushes. We went on the back porch and painted the "eggs". Then I asked Zane if he wanted to build a nest for the eggs. Of course he said yes! He has learned that a nest is where baby birds are. We saw some empty nests at the riparian area and the zoo, one also fell out of our tree. So they were not too exciting to him. But on our last trip to the riparian area, we were eating lunch and Zane was lucky to see two baby sparrows and a mommy feeding them. I was able to tell him that there was a nest up there and that is where they live. We also were able to see baby ducks and another duck sitting on a nest. So he now understands the concept of a nest!
The Nest
Well, we went around the neighborhood and found nest materials. Put them in his wagon and brought them home. Then in Zane's garden (nothing is growing there) we built the nest. We started with water, and made it nice and muddy. Added the sticks and then the eggs. What was great is that Zane pushed the eggs down into the mud, just like reptiles do!!!! How great that he would think to bury the eggs so they are hidden and safe, just like a future zoologist!!!!
Look by Zane and you will see a "blue egg" he just buried.
The NestWell, we went around the neighborhood and found nest materials. Put them in his wagon and brought them home. Then in Zane's garden (nothing is growing there) we built the nest. We started with water, and made it nice and muddy. Added the sticks and then the eggs. What was great is that Zane pushed the eggs down into the mud, just like reptiles do!!!! How great that he would think to bury the eggs so they are hidden and safe, just like a future zoologist!!!!
Look by Zane and you will see a "blue egg" he just buried.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Zanese Dictionary
The following is a sample of Zane's vocabulary recorded in a single day.
I've taken the liberty of adding the correct phonetic pronunciation and definition.
I hope you get as much enjoyment readind it as I did writing it.
David
Zanese Dictionary
Ack (Ack) A word I hear every night as I'm putting Zane to bed while he lies on his tummy making a rubbing motion behind him.
Aieeeee! (Think steam whistle) A sound Zane emits at the top of his lungs, but only in a public place where he can get EVERYONE’S attention.
At (At) Said as he pats the top of his head wanting you to get his Hat for him which he promptly tears off and flings in any general direction after about 30 seconds
Ba (Bah) Word generally referring to any round object which can be picked up and hurled over the backyard fence for Daddy to go and retrieve.
Ba-By (Bye-Bye) Self explanatory
Bayoon (Bahyoun) A rubber object which when inflated with air, tied off and hit into a ceiling fan, rotating at a high rate of speed, can provide a seeming endless form of entertainment.
Blwah (Think talking tongue-tied) Not sure how this came to be but believe it or not it's what he calls a football
Bobo (Bow-bow) General reference to one of 3 stuffed animals which are required to be in close proximity to Zane at all times. Also the given name of his original stuffed bear. The other two stuffed animals are actually named woof-woof and Micah bear but since Zane can't say their names they are all refereed to as Bo-bo.
Bu (Boo) Refers to the color blue, used most recently as he held a blue crayon which he then promptly proceeded to bite the tip off of.
Bush (Buhsh) A favorite request of Zane's so he can suck the toothpaste off the toothbrush.
Byte (Bite) Something Zane likes to do to get your attention. Usually followed by a nice spanking
Da (Dah) Another form of Yes
Da-De (Dah-Dee) One of several words also including Da-da which Zane’s uses to call his father after refusing to do whatever it is that Mommy is trying to get him to do. This includes but is not limited to: Changing his diaper, Helping him in and out of his car seat/high chair, Getting him ready for bed, Changing him from a set of wet/muddy clothes into some clean ones, Trying to move him in the same direction you want to go and last but not least, Getting him to fall sleep.
Dat (Dat) That
Dep (Dep) An early pronunciation of the word Yep which he sometimes reverts to whenever he feels like it.
Dere (Dare) There
Deys (Dees) Objects Zane requests whenever we are trying to leave someplace in the truck or get into the house because HE has to be the one to open the door.
Dis (Dis) This
Dive (Dive) What Zane says after he opens the truck door and climbs into the drivers seat moving the steering wheel back and forth.
Doo (Due) Do as in "Doo Mine" or can also be referring to You
Dop (Dop) A word Zane uses whenever he drops something on the ground, invariably something breakable
Down (Down) Usually said only after using the word Up which he learned from reading "The little bug who went Kachoo!" because the bucket went UP it had to come DOWN.
Eye (Eye) Used quite often as Daddy has a nasty habit of getting shampoo in Zane's Eyes during bath time.
Fi (Fie) A common household pest which Zane likes to swat at.
Ice (Eyesss) A very cold, solid object which can be placed in the mouth and shot out like a torpedo.
Ight (eyeght) Short for any object that emits light and can be turned on and off repeatedly until Zane is physically removed from the switch.
Irt (urt) One of Zane’s favorite outdoor items which he likes to mix with water and then fling at Mommy.
Juice (jewsh) Another word used for any number of liquid refreshments including O.J. and milk which are put in a sippy cup and then hurled across the kitchen when you least expect it.
Ma-Me (Mah-Mee) One of several words also including Ma-ma which Zane’s uses to call his mother after refusing to do whatever it is that Daddy is trying to get him to do. This includes but is not limited to: Changing his diaper, Helping him in and out of his car seat/high chair, Getting him ready for bed, Changing him from a set of wet/muddy clothes into some clean ones, Trying to move him in the same direction you want to go and last but not least, Getting him to fall sleep.
Mew (Mew) One of the many animals that Zane uses the sound they make rather than the actual name of the animal. This one happening to be a cat.
Mine (Mine) Word spoken more often than any other word. Used in conjunction with a pointed finger at any object in Zane's vicinity. In Zane's little mind all things are mine.
Mis (Miss) What Zane said last night after dumping his french fries all over the floor. Like we couldn't tell he had just made a mess.
Mo (Mow) A relatively new word that Zane has learned to use in short sentence such as "Mo Ice Pease".
Nack (Knack) General word used to describe any edible foodstuff which Zane happens to be craving at that moment in time.
Oof (Owf) The protecting layer of the top of our house where Zane wants all his toys thrown on top of so they can roll down back onto the ground or more often into our neighbors back yard.
Ow (Ow) A word Zane uses whenever he bonks himself in the head. Also what Zane calls a cactus
Owl (Owhl) Also uses hoo-hoo to describe this nocturnal animal.
Pease (Peas) A rarely used word to ask for something politely. The frequency of use of this word is being increased by the denial of requested object until the saying of the magic word.
Pepa (Peppa) Zane's all-time favorite condiment which has to be sprinkled on almost anything he has on his plate.
Poo-poo (Poo-poo) What Zane says as he comes up to you tugging on his diaper right after fillin er up.
Quack (Duck like sound) General reference to any animal which flies through the air including but not limited to ducks.
Rawrrrr! (Think large angry bear) Used interchangeably to describe Lions, Tigers, Bears or any other large growling animal.
Schush (Spray bottle spray sound) Used to describe spray-on suntan lotion.
Tuck (Tuck) Word used to describe any large truck-like vehicle or the sound a motorcycle makes as it passes by our house unseen.
Uh-oh (Uh-oh) Something Zane likes to say right after he's done something he knows Mommy and Daddy won't like.
Up (Up) A word heard very often, especially when Zane gets tire of walking or wants various toys thrown in the air or on the roof.
Wa (Whah) Used to say what a crayon is made of and then he bites the tip off of which he has done to just about every crayon he has ever held in his hand.
Wawa (Wah-wah) Refers to any liquid which can be drank, spit, spilled or sprayed out of a hose on Mommy or Daddy when they're not looking.
Wies (Wise) Zane's all-time favorite food. Whenever we order something for Zane we have to have them keep the fries separate or he won't eat anything else.
Woo-Woo (Wu-Wu) Zane's word for Doggy usually followed by an imitation of a dog panting.
Yep (Yep) One of many words Zane uses to convey an affirmative response.
Yes (Yesssss) Another affirmative response
I've taken the liberty of adding the correct phonetic pronunciation and definition.
I hope you get as much enjoyment readind it as I did writing it.
David
Zanese Dictionary
Ack (Ack) A word I hear every night as I'm putting Zane to bed while he lies on his tummy making a rubbing motion behind him.
Aieeeee! (Think steam whistle) A sound Zane emits at the top of his lungs, but only in a public place where he can get EVERYONE’S attention.
At (At) Said as he pats the top of his head wanting you to get his Hat for him which he promptly tears off and flings in any general direction after about 30 seconds
Ba (Bah) Word generally referring to any round object which can be picked up and hurled over the backyard fence for Daddy to go and retrieve.
Ba-By (Bye-Bye) Self explanatory
Bayoon (Bahyoun) A rubber object which when inflated with air, tied off and hit into a ceiling fan, rotating at a high rate of speed, can provide a seeming endless form of entertainment.
Blwah (Think talking tongue-tied) Not sure how this came to be but believe it or not it's what he calls a football
Bobo (Bow-bow) General reference to one of 3 stuffed animals which are required to be in close proximity to Zane at all times. Also the given name of his original stuffed bear. The other two stuffed animals are actually named woof-woof and Micah bear but since Zane can't say their names they are all refereed to as Bo-bo.
Bu (Boo) Refers to the color blue, used most recently as he held a blue crayon which he then promptly proceeded to bite the tip off of.
Bush (Buhsh) A favorite request of Zane's so he can suck the toothpaste off the toothbrush.
Byte (Bite) Something Zane likes to do to get your attention. Usually followed by a nice spanking
Da (Dah) Another form of Yes
Da-De (Dah-Dee) One of several words also including Da-da which Zane’s uses to call his father after refusing to do whatever it is that Mommy is trying to get him to do. This includes but is not limited to: Changing his diaper, Helping him in and out of his car seat/high chair, Getting him ready for bed, Changing him from a set of wet/muddy clothes into some clean ones, Trying to move him in the same direction you want to go and last but not least, Getting him to fall sleep.
Dat (Dat) That
Dep (Dep) An early pronunciation of the word Yep which he sometimes reverts to whenever he feels like it.
Dere (Dare) There
Deys (Dees) Objects Zane requests whenever we are trying to leave someplace in the truck or get into the house because HE has to be the one to open the door.
Dis (Dis) This
Dive (Dive) What Zane says after he opens the truck door and climbs into the drivers seat moving the steering wheel back and forth.
Doo (Due) Do as in "Doo Mine" or can also be referring to You
Dop (Dop) A word Zane uses whenever he drops something on the ground, invariably something breakable
Down (Down) Usually said only after using the word Up which he learned from reading "The little bug who went Kachoo!" because the bucket went UP it had to come DOWN.
Eye (Eye) Used quite often as Daddy has a nasty habit of getting shampoo in Zane's Eyes during bath time.
Fi (Fie) A common household pest which Zane likes to swat at.
Ice (Eyesss) A very cold, solid object which can be placed in the mouth and shot out like a torpedo.
Ight (eyeght) Short for any object that emits light and can be turned on and off repeatedly until Zane is physically removed from the switch.
Irt (urt) One of Zane’s favorite outdoor items which he likes to mix with water and then fling at Mommy.
Juice (jewsh) Another word used for any number of liquid refreshments including O.J. and milk which are put in a sippy cup and then hurled across the kitchen when you least expect it.
Ma-Me (Mah-Mee) One of several words also including Ma-ma which Zane’s uses to call his mother after refusing to do whatever it is that Daddy is trying to get him to do. This includes but is not limited to: Changing his diaper, Helping him in and out of his car seat/high chair, Getting him ready for bed, Changing him from a set of wet/muddy clothes into some clean ones, Trying to move him in the same direction you want to go and last but not least, Getting him to fall sleep.
Mew (Mew) One of the many animals that Zane uses the sound they make rather than the actual name of the animal. This one happening to be a cat.
Mine (Mine) Word spoken more often than any other word. Used in conjunction with a pointed finger at any object in Zane's vicinity. In Zane's little mind all things are mine.
Mis (Miss) What Zane said last night after dumping his french fries all over the floor. Like we couldn't tell he had just made a mess.
Mo (Mow) A relatively new word that Zane has learned to use in short sentence such as "Mo Ice Pease".
Nack (Knack) General word used to describe any edible foodstuff which Zane happens to be craving at that moment in time.
Oof (Owf) The protecting layer of the top of our house where Zane wants all his toys thrown on top of so they can roll down back onto the ground or more often into our neighbors back yard.
Ow (Ow) A word Zane uses whenever he bonks himself in the head. Also what Zane calls a cactus
Owl (Owhl) Also uses hoo-hoo to describe this nocturnal animal.
Pease (Peas) A rarely used word to ask for something politely. The frequency of use of this word is being increased by the denial of requested object until the saying of the magic word.
Pepa (Peppa) Zane's all-time favorite condiment which has to be sprinkled on almost anything he has on his plate.
Poo-poo (Poo-poo) What Zane says as he comes up to you tugging on his diaper right after fillin er up.
Quack (Duck like sound) General reference to any animal which flies through the air including but not limited to ducks.
Rawrrrr! (Think large angry bear) Used interchangeably to describe Lions, Tigers, Bears or any other large growling animal.
Schush (Spray bottle spray sound) Used to describe spray-on suntan lotion.
Tuck (Tuck) Word used to describe any large truck-like vehicle or the sound a motorcycle makes as it passes by our house unseen.
Uh-oh (Uh-oh) Something Zane likes to say right after he's done something he knows Mommy and Daddy won't like.
Up (Up) A word heard very often, especially when Zane gets tire of walking or wants various toys thrown in the air or on the roof.
Wa (Whah) Used to say what a crayon is made of and then he bites the tip off of which he has done to just about every crayon he has ever held in his hand.
Wawa (Wah-wah) Refers to any liquid which can be drank, spit, spilled or sprayed out of a hose on Mommy or Daddy when they're not looking.
Wies (Wise) Zane's all-time favorite food. Whenever we order something for Zane we have to have them keep the fries separate or he won't eat anything else.
Woo-Woo (Wu-Wu) Zane's word for Doggy usually followed by an imitation of a dog panting.
Yep (Yep) One of many words Zane uses to convey an affirmative response.
Yes (Yesssss) Another affirmative response
Wondering Why We Still Have Hair!!!!
This last week has been one to remember. First, on Wed. we had some action in our neighborhood. There was a bank robber who stole a car and then broke in and hid in one of the houses very near to us. It was about noon when it all started to take place. Normally, Zane and I would have been outside, however Zane WANTED to go take his nap. I was surprised to say the least. Well, I was talking on the phone with my mom when the helicopters started to circle. Nothing unusual. So we continued to talk. Then our old neighbor called and told me the school was in lock down and the kids were fine. I had no clue what she was talking about, she filled me in. I was scared. Luckily, the front of the house was locked up, because it was a hot day. Well, soon there were figures out in our backyard. Yeah, scary!!!! I also see figures walking to the front door. Well, I finally look outside and see police men and a police dog in the street. I went out to ask if they were in our backyard, and they were. Well I looked down the street and see a man under a camo blanket with a gun drawn! They police snipers were on the four houses at the curve of our street. It ended peacefully with no shots fired and the robber arrested. God was looking out for us, again!
Sniper on the Roof, I am in our driveway!
If that is not enough, Zane has also discovered a great hiding place. I am sure we all have used it, I know that Jason and I both did (and got into trouble for using it). Which makes it all the more amusing!
Sniper on the Roof, I am in our driveway!
On Sunday, David had left for church, Zane and I were all ready to go and Zane finds the mud. He comes to find me with legs covered in mud and handfuls of mud! Which he then throws at me (I am in the house!) We proceed to change into outfit two and clean him up in the sink. Of course we then are running late! Here is what he thinks of the happenings!
If that is not enough, Zane has also discovered a great hiding place. I am sure we all have used it, I know that Jason and I both did (and got into trouble for using it). Which makes it all the more amusing!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
David's Killer Salsa
David's Killer Salsa
8 Med Tomatoes
2 Fresh Jalepenos
8 Dried Chipotle Peppers
2/3 Large Onion
7 Sprigs Cilantro
6 Cloves Garlic
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
1 Tsp Fine Ground Black Pepper
3 Tsp Course Ground Garlic Salt
1 Tsp Sea Salt
The Key to this salsa is the Dried Chipotle Peppers. They can be hard to find but are needed to give the Salsa it's unique flavor.
They Can be either soaked in hot water to reconstitute them or crushed into small pieces.
This recipe is also very Hot! and garlicy
Try using only 1 Jalepeno and a few less Chipotle peppers to tone it down.
Cut out a few garlic cloves if you want to.
Cut up all the ingredients into large chunks and throw everying into a food processesor or large blender the puree and Voila!
It can be eaten immediately but gets better after it sits for a day or 2.
I'm not sure how it freezes but I'll find out soon since I just made a batch and am going to freeze a portion of it.
Enjoy!
8 Med Tomatoes
2 Fresh Jalepenos
8 Dried Chipotle Peppers
2/3 Large Onion
7 Sprigs Cilantro
6 Cloves Garlic
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
1 Tsp Fine Ground Black Pepper
3 Tsp Course Ground Garlic Salt
1 Tsp Sea Salt
The Key to this salsa is the Dried Chipotle Peppers. They can be hard to find but are needed to give the Salsa it's unique flavor.
They Can be either soaked in hot water to reconstitute them or crushed into small pieces.
This recipe is also very Hot! and garlicy
Try using only 1 Jalepeno and a few less Chipotle peppers to tone it down.
Cut out a few garlic cloves if you want to.
Cut up all the ingredients into large chunks and throw everying into a food processesor or large blender the puree and Voila!
It can be eaten immediately but gets better after it sits for a day or 2.
I'm not sure how it freezes but I'll find out soon since I just made a batch and am going to freeze a portion of it.
Enjoy!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Micah's Tree Dedication
On March 16 we dedicated Micah's tree with some of our close friends from care group. It was a time to remember Micah's short life and to thank them for their love and support. We released balloons (the kids did) and had dinner and let the kids play!
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