Her is my friend

These are my girls.  A lot of people think I'm crazy for having my children so close, but this is why.  They are best friends and they enjoy each other every day.  And I enjoy them!  They are so fun to watch or listen to.  The other day we were driving down the road and Aubrie's really into me telling her about how she was once a baby in mommy's belly and then how Emilie was a baby, and now mommy has a new baby and we have to wait to see if it is a boy or a girl!  Then Aubrie said, "I like my baby sister.  Her is my friend." 

Now, about people thinking I'm crazy for having them close.  Who cares!  Don't tell me about how you feel.  Can I go back and change it?  Nooo.  I'm all in and I love it. A young hostess a couple of weeks ago saw Aubrie and I walk in and she said, "Wow!  You're going to have another one!?"  I said, "Yep!"  Then Adam walked in with Emilie and she said, "OH MY GOD!  You have another one???!!!!"  (Really loudly) 

What do you say to these people?  One day it will be her turn.  She'll be the flustered mom whose kid is not cooperating in public and some random stranger will come up to her and give her unwanted comments or advice on how she can do different.  Hahaha.  I think that might be the hardest part about becoming a new mom.  It was looks and comments from strangers.  But don't worry new moms.  You learn how to roll those comments off your shoulder and smile at the glares. 

We had a wonderful weekend.  We got to celebrate Reese's birthday at the zoo (even though the weather was not cooperating) and we got to go on a date last night while Adam's sister, Amanda, watched the girls.  Today Adam worked really hard around the house.  He mopped the floors for me because it is really hard on my back.  He also mowed the lawn.  As a reward, I made a bland chicken and noodle casserole for him.  hahaha.  He and Aubrie are game for a chicken and noodle casserole.  Aubrie especially loves her Grandma's casserole (which I enjoy as well, especially when I've been sick!).  Emilie and I like a little spice.  We tried a new recipe, but it didn't do it for us.  But Adam and Aubrie liked it, so they get to enjoy it for leftovers.  :) 

I also gave him a haircut.  He hates going to go get his haircut.  He doesn't like a stranger that close to his personal space.  So ever since he found out that I used to cut my cow's hair when I showed cattle (and after a little convincing that he was no different than a hot blooded brangus), I gave him his first haircut in June of 2009, right after we got married.  He remembers we used a wedding gift card to go buy the clippers.  I enjoy cutting his hair and I also enjoy that it saves us about 13 bucks a cut!  I also like to mess with him.  He likes to sit in front of the mirror and watch what I do.  So I'll all the sudden make "big eyes" when I'm working on the back of his head or behind his ears to make him think I made a mistake.  It works every time.  :)

I mentioned this recipe the other day.  I found it on Pinterest.  Since shrimp was on sale, I went ahead and made cilantro lime shrimp even though I made cilantro lime chicken a couple nights ago.  It turned out great and I hope you give it a try.  I paired it with a good ol fashioned tostada.  A tostada is a hard (fried) corn shell with refried beans on top and taco toppings.  I also made some guacamole to go on the side or on top.  It made a wonderful meal!

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

from www.skinnytaste.com

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 lb shrimp, shelled and deviened
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime
• salt and pepper 

Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Add oil to the pan, when hot add shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. When the shrimp is cooked on one side, about 2 minutes, turn over and add garlic. Sauté another minute or two until shrimp is cooked, careful not to overcook. Remove from heat. Squeeze lime all over shrimp and toss with cilantro. Serve hot.  Enjoy!

I hope everyone else enjoyed their weekend!  Love to all! Pin It Now!