Our Real Life Love Story

Everyone has their love story.  Some are normal and some are something like out of a Disney movie.  I'm convinced that Jared and I could write a book about all of our stories.
Long story short, when I sold my laptop I lost a lot of history about Jared and I.  In my written journal I have everything up to 2 days before he proposed, and everything else was lost...  It's really frustrating but I hope I can remember everything.  I want to remember details about how things looked and felt. 
I want to start from the beginning.  I don't want anything lost.  I want my kids someday to be able to go and look at how we became a family, so without furter adieu the next post will begin my fairy tale story. 

Buca, I apologize for stealing...

I'm actually REALLY proud of myself.  I don't consider myself a gormet cook or even someone who could impress a crowd, but last night both of my boys (yes, Beckham included) were impressed!  Our favorite thing from Buca is Spicy Chicken Rigatoni and thanks to the internet I found it :)  Hello savings!  We usually pay about $20 for the smaller meal (without our amazing $10 off coupon), but all in all it was about $10 for a large portion!  Yay me :)  It's pretty spicy, but all you have to adjust is the crushed red pepper.
Here's the recipe:
Buca di Beppo's Spicy Chicken Rigatoni

1/4 c oil

1/2 T crushed red pepper

1/8 t salt

1/8 t ground black pepper

1 T chopped garlic

6 oz chicken, sliced

3/4 c. Marinara sauce

1/2 c Alfredo sauce

2 t butter

1/4 c peas

1 lb Mezzi Rigatoni pasta, cooked according to package directions (I use penne... Rigatoni is harder to find)

1. In a sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat.  Add crushed red pepper, salt, black pepper and garlic and sauté just long enough for garlic to caramelize and red pepper to release flavor into the oil. 

2. Add sliced chicken and sauté briefly to coat in spices and garlic.

3. Add Marinara Sauce first and then Alfredo Sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook until sauce thickens slightly and chicken has cooked throughly.  Take off heat, add butter and peas and incorporate into sauce.

4. Cook pasta according to directions on box. Let drain for 15 seconds. Toss with the sauce. Place pasta and sauce in pasta bowl, reserving the majority of the chicken to be placed on top of the pasta. Using a rubber spatula, scrape any remaining sauce from the pan to the pasta. Garnish with crushed red pepper and serve.

Other than that, this month has been full of family, Trinity's birthday (YAY!) and spending time with my hubby.  This past week we've spent a couple of days at the cabin.  I loved it.  Jared and I just sat outside feeling as if we were the only people in the world and made s'mores.  We played cards and watched movies together.  I'm so excited for my baby to be here but I will definitely miss the easy days when we could pack up and go wherevr we wanted whenever we wanted to.  Here in 3 months we'll be starting a new, wonderful adventure! 

Summer lovin' ;)

Dear friends, family and potential stalkers (hehe, kidding),
So many fun things are going on this amazing time of year! I love summer so much.
I love...
Spending time with my amazing family
Skyping with dad and taking funny pictures
Sleepovers with trinity
Father in law visits!
Fireworks
Carmel apples
Baby bump (22 weeks)
Trying not to laugh while jared dances funny
Warm days
Soccer games
Slushies
Upcoming football season!
I am so happy with life. I'm a mom to be to my little Beckham, I have a wonderful husband. I get to see my mom and siblings all of the time and I get to see my dad in less than 2 months!
Life. Is. Good.
<3