Easy Peasy Chocolate Chip Oreo Cookies!

Chocolate Chip Oreo Cookies

1 pkg Chocolate Chip Mix

1 Egg

1/2 cup Butter

1/2 pkg Oreos

2 tbsp Milk

Literally mix all this stuff up in a mixer and bake for 10-12 minutes (depending on the size cookie you make).

Easy peasy and lb packing delicious!

It's Almost Friday!

Have I ever mentioned my disdain for the traffic in Northern Virginia?  Oh, I have?

Well, I really don't like it.  For realz.

When did this area become so ridiculously over populated?  A million years ago?

I cannot wait until I have a degree that allows me to have a career that doesn't involve commuting toward D.C. or Maryland.

Awkward:

- Being that mom that doesn't carry the necessities in her diaper bag.  My son is wearing 0-6 month socks today because he decided to puddle jump on the way to the car this morning and I evidently don't pack extra socks.  I suppose the Mom of the Year award will go to someone else.

- Calling a customer and telling him that the parts he ordered a month ago won't be ready for another 4-5 weeks...if he's lucky.

- Shorting my babysitter $20.  Totes an accident, Mrs. L.

- Big Steven turned on the fan and I said "Oh, were you looking for it to get hot" and then doing a 'sexy' dance.  His response "I was until you did that."

- Sharing the above information is a little awkward, too, but if you picture my dance, it's funny.  Right?

- Nearly crashing into a vehicle in front of me and squeeling tires to stop, followed by Little Steven saying "ERRRRCH" (you know, like tires squeeling) then saying "WHOA BABY!"  HAHAHA.  Okay, that's a little awesome too

Awesome:

- My hair is growing so long!  I feel like it's taken forever to grow it out, but I love it.

- A date at Hard Times tonight.  So, it's not very fancy, but I LOVE Hard Times food.

- Forcing myself to workout 60+ minutes for 3 days in a row.  I had to prepare for the gluttony that will occur tonight.

- The company Christmas party is going to be at a really pretty place in Old Town Alexandria PLUS we get hotels to stay in.  Nice!

- The chocolate covered almonds my boss orders every year for his friends are right around the corner.  Those things are bomb.

- Lipstick.

- Ladies night at The Melting Pot on the 27th!  20% of the proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen foundation.

- A planned vacay to see Wicked in New York with some lovely ladies in January or February!  I've never been to New York and I've been dying to see Wicked.  I just can't wait!

- My twin brother and his lovely fiance will be wed this day next year!  I'm looking forward to having another sister.  I LOVE YOU BOTH!

Adios, Free Time.

As if 'free time' was ever in my vocab, I have now discovered the hype that is Pinterest.

And, can I please say, all the hype is true.

::kicks self for not thinking of it first::

I have already begun to figure out where I can shave some time from and it looks like I'm quitting working out, which I think is okay because I may also need to cut out the time that I eat.




{stop it!}






{brown butter, bacon, & chocolate chip cookies}

 

{via}



{pumpkin pie bourbon milkshakes!}



If I don't answer your email/call/texts/cries, this is why.

I'll see you when it gets old.

Confessions of a Real Life Mom.

I will never be a morning person.

I get up when I need to, but I sure don't like it.

If I had it my way, I'd sleep until 9-10am every single day. 

They didn't call me 'Snoozin' Susan' when I was younger for nothing.

I've accepted it.  In fact, I'm embracing my love of sleep; I decided that I will go back to lazy Sundays.  'Lazy' is my least favorite word and I will punch anyone who calls me lazy, but I took a nap while Little Steven was napping on Sunday and I feel so refreshed!  Take THAT morning wake up call!

Maybe the giant bags under my eyes will finally disappear.

Here's hopin'!

Let's focus on the positives, shall we?

I've successfully cut down on my caffiene intake, I work out regularly (brag: 80 min. cycling sesh/800 calories burned/23 mi.  BOOYA), and I have stepped up my game in the clothing department - dare I say I look dang cute?  I dare.

So, now that we've established my single flaw (HA!), finish this sentence...

I will never be...

Chicken Primavera

Chicken Primavera

adapted from McCormick Recipe Inspirations

1 lb Grilled Chicken (I used prepackaged Chicken)

1 cup Heavy Cream

3/4 cup Chicken Broth

1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese

2 tbsp Butter

1/2 tsp Salt

1 1/2 tsp Dill Weed

1 tsp Minced Garlic

1 tsp Minced Onion

1/2 tsp Black Pepper

1/4 tsp Thyme

Mix all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and allow to simmer before serving.  I served this over my Homemade Mash and it was delicious.  Such a heavy Fall meal.

Spicy Shrimp w/ Lemon Risotto

Spicy Shrimp w/ Lemon Risotto

For the Shrimp:

2 lbs Shrimp, peeled & deveined

1 clove Garlic

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper

1 tsp Paprika

1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

2 tbsp EVOO

1 tbsp Butter

Preheat your pan on Medium heat and melt Butter.  Add remaining ingredients and allow flavors to come together for about 20 minutes.

For the Lemon Risotto:

5 cups Chicken Broth

2 tbsp Butter

1 1/2 cups uncooked Arborio Rice

1/4 cup White Wine

1/2 tsp Thyme

3 tbsp Lemon Juice

2 tbsp Mascarpone Cheese

S&P to taste

Heat Broth in a saucepan and keep warm.

In a large skilley, add Butter, Thyme, Rice, and S&P.  Cook and stir for 3 minutes or so.  Stir in Wine and Lemon Juice and cook until all liquid is absorbed.  Stir in your heated Broth slowly and stirring constantly.  Generally, it's best to stir in 1/2-1 cup at a time and allow it to absorb before adding more Broth.  Add your Mascarpone and S&P!  I also added some Chopped Broccoli to mine.

Enjoy!

Awkward & Awesome Thursday

Awkward:

- The word 'awkward.'  Am I right?

- As if having adult braces isn't awkward in and of itself, I had them tightened yesterday, so chewing really sucks today; mostly, I chew with my mouth open.

- My son's impeccable ability to repeat everything that comes out of my mouth.

- My sleeping arrangements last night - Bella (my dog) sleeping beside me and Luda (my sister's dog) sleeping between my legs.

- Trying to charm people into purchasing thousands of dollars worth of lifting equipment.  I'm not that charming.
- Unsuccessfully trying to fool Big Steven with Boca meat in his spaghetti.  Hey, I didn't feel like making two separate sauces for him and my vegetarian, gluten-free sister, okay?!  Get off my back.
- Having a verbal arguement with my scale this A.M.  Biotch won't budge.

Awesome:

- God.  Watching God work in my friends' lives is AWESOME.
- Having the energy to work out.  Where did that come from?
- Investing in my future.  Thank you, 401k.
- Sister, Helen, and teenager, Sydney are staying at my house.  With Luda.  Luda is 'special,' but Helen and Sydney are awesome.
- Pumpkin.  All things pumpkin are delicious.  Particularly Eddy's Slow Churn Pumpkin Ice Cream.
- FALL!