A Fun Day at Home

Our first snow of the year. It looks so pretty outside. It has been a fun day to spend just the three of us.

We had Red Beans and Rice- Very Yummy! If you want the recipe: http://www.patrickandbrookebox.blogspot.com/2011/02/our-valentines-day.html

Charles had rice cereal for the first time tonight. Ignore the wrapping paper we have been wrapping presents.

The next picture is a little blurry: We did get some in his tummy I promise. He figured out how to eat cereal pretty well for his first time, but as you can see he doesn't go hungry;) We went to the doctor yesterday for his 4 month checkup. He weighs 17 pounds 9 ounces (95th percentile) and is 26 inches long (90th percentile).

Hanging out under the tree looking at the lights.

Patrick teaching Charles to do the fist bump:

Another big accomplishment: I finished my cards and got them in the mail yesterday.

Our Valentine's Day

Patrick and I will be hanging out at the house watching favorite t.v. shows and maybe a movie or two. We are also going to enjoy some Red Beans and Rice for dinner tonight.
Here is the recipe if you want to try it out:
1 pound of smoked beef sausage
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. hot sauce
2 cans of dark red kidney beans do not drain.

Mix all ingredients; cook in crock pot on High for 3 to 4 hours or on Low overnight.
Serve over rice.

Enjoy your Valentine's Day!