This year we opted to have a second party for Ethan in Portland as it would be easier for the three of us to travel there than it was for all the family to travel here. Of course, this means more fun, more cake, more presents, and bunches more pictures. We are so grateful to Sean's parents who graciously hosted the big event which allowed us to have my parents and grandmother, all of Sean's siblings and their families, and a few friends. It was great fun to have everyone together.
Ethan was amazingly clean with his cake, not a drop on the floor... Sean's sister, Erika, on the other hand didn't fair so well :)
Ethan received tons of very cool toys. Most everyone did a wonderful job of restraining themselves and getting him relatively safe and quiet toys except for my parents who decided the golf club set was a great idea... The cats are going to really love this. Good thing we're redoing the backyard over the next couple of weeks. Just a couple shots of some of his goodies...
Must find a good place for this... we may have more fun with it then he will :)
Awesome train set!!
Look... tissue paper!! Actually this bag contained lots of cars... but his reaction to the tissue paper was fun.
Did I mention the golf clubs? Thankfully he hasn't hurt anything yet (although he did hit my mom in the head with one... giggle giggle... good thing they are plastic)... now to keep the balls away from the cats :)
And his flash light... which is a horse that lights up and makes horsey noises when you squeeze it's tail... and thanks to my brother in law I will have this great image in my head "now you'll have to watch him the first time you take him to the petting zoo..." thanks Jerry, that'll keep me up at night :)
New Favorite Recipe
My wonderful friend Leanna is an amazing cook who creates spectacular meals. Over the next few weeks I will be sharing some of her tasty creations.
Harry's Pub Pizza Bread
By Leanna Nocita-Lyons
Ingredients:
1 package 3.5 ounces) pepperoni slices
1 can (3.25 ounces) sliced ripe olives
1 can (3.25 ounces) sliced mushrooms (optional)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley (or dried parsley)
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp all-purpose flour (this is a must)
1 garlic cloves, pressed
2 packages (11 ounces each) refrigerated French bread dough
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
2 tbsp (1/2 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce, warmed (optional)
Dice or cut the pepperoni slices into smaller strips. Drain the olive slices and the mushrooms, and put into bowl, add the pepperoni and/or other meats. Add parsley, Italian seasoning, Mozzarella, and Parmesan. Press the clove of garlic and mix together well.
On a cutting board, lay out waxed paper, sprinkle with flour (this really, really is a must.) Take the French bread dough, seam side up, and slice open, half way (do not cut all the way through.) With rolling pin, roll out the dough width-wise to create a well. Transfer to lightly greased cookie sheet.
Spoon on pizza sauce (I used regular spaghetti sauce...) add half the mixture to each French bread "well." Extra sauce can be then used as a dipping sauce. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
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- Thomas the Train Engine (E)
- David Eddings: Belgariad/Mallorean (D/S)
- R.A Salvatore: Drizzt Novels (S)
- The Dragon Opposites Book (E)
- Ralph S. Mouse; Beverly Cleary (D)
- Where the Ni-Lach; Marcia Bennett (D)
- Green Eggs and Ham (E)
- Warhammer 40,000 Novels (S)
- Little House; Laura Ingalls Wilder (D)
- 10 Little Dinosaurs (E)
- Mercedes Lackey: Novel's of Valdemar (D)
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