4 Months Old!

Little T is four months old!

Weight: 15 lbs 9 oz
Wearing: Officially into size 3 diapers. Since he's in the 75th percentile for both height and weight, I don't think he will be wearing 3-6 month clothes much longer... his toes are already getting all scrunched up in his footy pajamas. :)
Loving:
- Spending time outside, especially with how beautiful the weather has been
- Grabbing things within arms reach (and so it begins...), playing/practicing with his spoons
- Bathtime! He splashes the whole time, making it bathtime for both me and him! I'm teaching him sign language and the two signs he responds to/smiles at are "bath" and "milk". :)
- Reading books (He still "reads" with me)
- The "ABC's". It's become one of those songs that I can sing to him when he's frustrated and it calms him down.
- Laughing and smiling. He's one happy guy!

Poor Bear...

To Little T, Happy 4 months! You're getting so big so fast! You were such a good boy this weekend with all the errands we ran and you absolutely loved being outside "playing" disc golf with your Papa! And you are absolutely adorable in your hat. Outside is much more enjoyable when you don't have to spend all your time squinting your eyes to keep the very bright sun out. :)
To Handsome Hubby, You were post-call Friday, but since the hospital was full and not accepting any new patients, you didn't have to recover much when you got home. I'm sure you non-medical readers are wondering what that means... It means that you essentially had all Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off! What a wonderfully beautiful, exciting long weekend! What a treat!!
To the Incredible Long Weekend, At this stage in the home-buying process, we should be spending every moment of Little T's nap time packing. But, it was such a privilege having Handsome Hubby home, that what did we do? Be broke out Settlers of Catan and had our own little family tournament and went disc golfing! The house will eventually get packed up...
To the Catan Tournament, Two days. Eight games. Two sore losers (well, not too sore...there were two winners too). Ultimately, an even two-day tournament tie. Thanks for letting us have a little impromptu fun!

Food Friday!: Mama's Green Sauce Chicken Enchiladas

Food Friday!: Mama's Green Sauce Chicken Enchiladas

Several years ago, around the lunch table at work, an interesting question was presented to me (thanks Jagbirder Judy!): If I were on a deserted island and I could eat any meal of my choice for every meal while stuck on that island, what would it be? My answer?? My mama's Green Sauce Chicken Enchiladas. To say I love this recipe is an understatement. It has become my "go to" recipe for when I take meals to families and I was even introduced to some new people at church by a friend who had received one of my meals as the person "who makes the best enchiladas!" (Thanks Amy!). I was even so bold as to take a Mexican friend my enchiladas after she had her baby. Boy, was I glad that you enjoyed them Mexico Morris! I couldn't believe it when you asked me for the recipe! :) Alas, your baby girl is now over a year old, and I have just now finally gotten around to posting it as a Food Friday post.

Chicken not pictured :)

 Ingredients

1 cooked chicken, shredded
2 cans green enchilada sauce
8-10 flour tortillas
3/4 cup Mexican cheese, shredded (plus a little to garnish top)
1 can diced green chiles
1 medium onion, finely chopped
Oil (for frying tortillas)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour half a can of sauce in the bottom of a lightly greased 9 x 13" pan.

Add the other half of a can of sauce to the shredded chicken (roughly 4 cups), the 3/4 cup of shredded cheese, the finely chopped onion, and 1/2-3/4 of the can of diced green chiles (I use roughly 1/2, but you can add more if you would like a spicier enchilada). Mix well.     

In a frying pan, add enough oil to generously cover the bottom of the pan. Heat over medium-high heat. Lay each tortilla in the hot oil and quickly cook for approximately 5 seconds on each side. Place on paper towel covered plate to cool and to allow extra oil to drain.



Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas, roll, and lay into the green-sauced covered pan. Generally, I make 8 tortillas per 9 x 13" pan, although you can make more or less depending on how well you stuff the tortillas with the chicken mixture.

 

Ok, in this case, I had a little extra shredded chicken, so I actually made 2 pans of 5 enchiladas. One we ate, one is in the freezer.

Once the pan is full, pour the second can of green sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Cook for about 20 minutes, then remove from oven, and top with extra shredded Mexican cheese. Put back in oven until the cheese melts (about 6-8 minutes). Enjoy!!


Serving Suggestion: Spanish or Saffron Rice, Black Beans, and Salad (not pictured)


This makes one pan of enchiladas. Almost every time I make this meal, I double it, making one pan for another family (or my freezer to use later) and one pan for us to eat that night. They freeze really well, but I would recommend freezing it before cooking, and before adding the can of green sauce over the top. I instead keep that can in my pantry, ready to use whenever we eat the freezer meal, and I label it with "for pan in freezer" with a Sharpie so I remember that can is spoken for. I'm sure that some of my scientist tendencies will stay with me forever... :)

To Little T, One year ago this week we found out we were expecting you, on our church's day of prayer! The Lord blessed us with much when He sent us you and our life completely changed after that day! Thank you, Father, for blessing us with this beautiful child!
To the House Hunt, You are complete! Thank you to Mrs. Realtor for all your help! We are excited about this next transition this next month (What a year! A baby and a new house!) and slightly overwhelmed all at the same time. I will miss the home that we've had for the last 3 years. Now all I'm wondering is where will I get all the packing boxes?! The last move was all Fisher Scientific and Sigma boxes. :)
To the last three weeks, Where have you gone? Time flies when you are having fun! Now that the summer is over (hasn't the weather been beautiful?), our Bible studies have started up and I'm so looking forward to spending some wonderful time with our married group and my new moms Bible studies. We also ramped up, and then completed the house hunt, and started the process of all things paperwork and packing before closing next month. Handsome Hubby started a new rotation; we found new renters for our current dwelling; I broke a window (I blame the nice weather...); we've had three total visits from Little T's grandparents; and I feel like I'm still missing something...
To Handsome Hubby, It's going to be an interesting month ahead. Glad that I'm in this with you! I wouldn't have picked a better partner to make these big decisions with. Eeek! I feel like a real grown up. Nothing like having a mortgage to make you feel like an adult...Let's start packing!

Happy Labor Day!

To the Nursery Rocking Chair, While rocking Little T to sleep, I somehow get myself turned 180 degrees... and I always end up in the middle of the room. I wonder, if I rock long enough, could I end up turned 360 degrees and in the opposite corner of the room?
To Granny D, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Wishing you a wonderful, beautiful, amazing day. Wish we were there to celebrate with you! We love you, Son, D-I-L, Long Dog, and Little T!
To Long Dog, The other evening, I went to check on Little T after I heard him moving around in his crib. Lo and behold! You beat me to it! I found the nursery door open, and you sitting quickly next to his crib, listening. Thank you for being a good watchdog. I'll always know if something is up, since you supervise everything from bath time to pajama time and rush to his side at every little cough, sneeze, squeak, squeal, and bowel movement. Yes, I said bowel movement. Apparently Long Dog assumes something is very wrong when those sounds are made. :)
To the Neighbors Down the Street, I must admit that I was quite embarrassed as you walked by my house the other day. I'm sure you thought I was crazy when you saw me standing on my porch, leashed dog beside me, after dark, throwing sticks at the house just above my front door. I'll have you know that my husband (i.e. bug killer) wasn't home yet and there was a giant (I'm not kidding...) Palmetto bug just waiting to leap at me when I made my way inside. There is a method to my madness.
To the Yellow Jackets, Happy first game of the season! Go Georgia Tech! P.S. How did I become friends with so many Georgia fans??
To Handsome Hubby, It's Labor Day! Here's to landing a rotation at the VA hospital on a federal holiday. Surely they will send you home early! Sending happy home-early wishes your way! :)