Five On Friday-Southern Utah Photographer

1. I am a little stumped as to what to say. Don’t ask me why, but everything seems so simple. I guess that is what life is like as a stay at home mom…I spend much of my life picking up messes, making tools out of cardboard (our craft project today), filling up sippies with milk, breaking up fights, soothing crying children, teaching, etc. Being a mom is what I always saw myself being, but little did I know how difficult it was going to be.  Thank heavens for photography. It has given me an outlet on those days that seem monotonous (because so many are…routines are great, but not always exciting). It has allowed me to capture my children at those moments I never want to forget. It is a life saver.

2. Last Saturday, after a week of not so healthy eating, I was dying to make something healthy. I discovered this recipe, ran to the store, and made it. Even my two year old ate an entire bowl. Just thought I would share:

Southwestern BBQ Chicken Salad  

2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (I used a rotisserie chicken)                                                                                         

1 cup barbecue sauce                                                                                                                                                                                                

1/2 head romaine (or green leaf), chopped

1/2 head iceberg lettuce 

1 can corn, drained (I used frozen that I slightly warmed)

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

2 green onions, chopped

1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped

1 cucumber, chopped

(any other veges you like!)

shredded cheese

crispy tortilla strips (slice in strips with scissors or pizza cutter, place in a single layer on a cookie sheet, spray with cooking oil, salt generously, and broil until slightly brown on the edges–under 10 minutes)

ranch dressing (I buy the Hidden Valley packets and make it myself with lowfat mayo and buttermilk)

Stir together chicken and bbq sauce until desired saucy-ness. Toss together lettuces and other ingredients and top with dressing, cheese and tortilla strips. Enjoy.

3. Have you ever read the “Fancy Nancy”  series? They are so darn cute! My Little Miss P loves them and even my son enjoys them!

4. Anyone else ready for spring??

5. My little Miss P had her tonsils removed this week. It was hard to put her through that, but it was the best thing for her. She had sleep apnea and snored like an old man. Her snoring has already stopped. Hooray! Her cute, little, raspy voice is gone, but she sounds just as cute now!

Isn’t she such a cute little thing. She was so brave..not a tear until after. She of course took her dollie and snuggler and that helped.

p.s anyone know how to make Wordpress single space between lines so my recipe isn’t years long?

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