Monthly Archives: April 2013
Baby Food: Semi-Homemade Blueberry Yogurt
Yogurt is a staple food in most baby diets. Yet at $2+ for a four pack, the expense can add up rather quickly. Not only that, but have you ever looked at the ingredients? It doesn’t even contain real fruit. … Continue reading
Adoption: The Final Call
Friday, April 27, 2012. A special date marked in history for our family. This was THE day we had anticipated, anxiously waiting. At 7 pm it would officially be 72 hours since Gavin was born and the birth parents were … Continue reading
Adoption: The Beginning of the End
It was the day after Gavin was born. Farid and I finally received word from our caseworker that we could go up to the hospital to visit. As we got to the hospital, we went to see the birth parents … Continue reading
Celebration Day: Gavin Turns One
A year ago we sat in a waiting room for hours, awaiting the birth of Gavin. It was nerve racking. His birth would be the beginning of a 72 hour wait before he could become “ours”. In the meantime, we … Continue reading
Baby Food: Homemade Applesauce
One of the first foods I fed my son was applesauce. He loved it from the start. Even now at one-year old, he still eats applesauce every day. Mostly, I mix it into his oatmeal each morning, but sometimes he … Continue reading
Birthday Party on a Budget
This is an exciting week at our house. Our “baby” turns 1 on Wednesday. Where has the time gone? Since I am in the middle of planning my Gavin’s party for Saturday, I thought I’d share with you a few … Continue reading
Adoption: Waiting for Baby
A year ago today, my husband and I anxiously waited for a phone call from our caseworker, waiting to hear that we could go to the hospital to await the arrival of our soon to be son. The Friday before … Continue reading
Beef and Cheddar Pot Pie
We have had some cold Spring days by us recently, even some late snow flurries! These cold days have made me want comfort food all the more. A few years back I came across a similar recipe for this Beef … Continue reading
Baked Chicken Quesadillas
I love quesadillas. I don’t like taking the time to flip quesadillas in a skillet, especially if I am making several. It just takes too much time. So for years I have baked my quesadillas. Unless I forget to set … Continue reading