Family Days

 Well another week has come and gone.  Zoey is as cute as ever but it feels like we have been fighting the nap-time battle.  There have been moments of, "Yes, for the zillionith time, my dear, 45 minutes is not enough."  A couple days ago, I walked in on her happily chirping to herself, one sockless foot in the air, blankets kicked off.  I ask you, can you be mad at this face?

 We are enjoying this long weekend and taking it easy - taking time to make delicious meals, running a few errands, watching Season 1 of the Mentalist, and playing on the floor with Zoey.  Lots of playing.

 She's started to suck in her bottom lip and make funny faces.  It's the cutest thing ever and hilarious.

Happy days to you, each one.

nap-time meals

This has got to be the easiest meal to assemble.  Seriously?  Seriously.  I made this one a lot when I was maneuvering through the "let's figure out this breast-feeding thing".  Arden would leave with me on the couch and return with me on the couch - after multiple episodes of Jamie Oliver, a shower, and MAYBE supper in the oven.  Those were the early days with Zoey. 

Baked Salmon with Pesto
*I wish I could give credit where credit is due, but this seriously started out as a chicken recipe I found on the internet and I've tweaked it so much it doesn't even resemble the original.* 

Ingredients:
*2 salmon fillets (I know fresh is best but those frozen highliner fillets you can find at Superstore work in a pinch)
*a couple squirts of lemon juice (yes this is how I measure)
*2 tomatoes diced
*a couple TB. of pesto
*fresh Parmesan cheese
*salt and pepper to season

Basically, starting with the pesto, pile it all on top of the salmon and bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or so.  This is a perfect recipe to add or subtract from.  Today, I added capers, because I had them in the house.  I've also added peppers or fresh parsley.  Whatev.  Go nuts.
Steam some rice, throw together a salad, nurse the baby, and you're ready for supper!

February photo challenge

February photo challenge

Phew!  Feels good to get caught up!

Day in day out Zoey.

This girl is hysterical and some days it is such a hoot to spend all morning smiling at this face.

That being said, "Psssssst Zoey, stop playing crabby games when your Daddy tries to put you to sleep." 

♥

One can never have too many cute baby pics, am-i-right?  Those big eyes and little lips still slay me. 

Finale of January photo challenge!

Well, that's it.  It's been sweet, January!  Bring on February!