A Blast from the Past

Confession: The first concert that I went to was New Kids on the Block. I was in the fifth grade and desperately in love with Joey MacIntire. My parents scrounged up a ticket for me to go to the sold out event, only to have me hate them inexplicably two weeks later. I'm not sure what happened, but everyone else hated them so I went with the crowd. There's no amount of groveling that can make up for the betrayal of my Joey.

Over the years I've kept track of the whereabouts of the New Kids. I admit to skipping a class in college to watch Joey and Jordan's TRL music video debut. One of the top reasons I watched and loved Band of Brothers is because of Donnie and his, now receding, hairline. Jonathan and Danny basically faded into boy-band obscurity. I even braved Dancing with the Stars while Joey was a contestant. My friend Sandy and I were ESTATIC to find out that when we saw Wicked in New York Joey was male lead. After the show the cast held a charity auction. Several audience members pooled their money together and for 5,000 Joey did a NKOTB dance. It's probably bad manners, but I cheered like an eleven year-old girl back at the Marriott Center.

Needless to say I'm excited about their reunion. Aaron thinks it's silly, but I told him that if they tour anywhere in this region I am going to be in attendance. Here's a look at the boys then and now.

Craving Chronicles: Pasta Salad

Here is the recipe for the delicious pasta salad I've been eating for days now. The cravings started last week and I finally gave in on Friday. The beast within is satisfied....for now. Enjoy!

Dressing:
1 Large garlic clove, minced

1/3 C. Mayonaise

1/3 C Sour Cream

1/3 C Buttermilk

3 T Rice Wine Vineage (you can use 2)



Pasta Salad:

2 T salt

12 oz Bowtie or any kind of pasta you like.

8 oz trimmed asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths

2 cooked chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces

8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved and lightly salted.

14 oz can artichokes, cut into sixths.

3 green onions, thinly sliced.

1/2 C pine nuts, toasted until golden.

1/4 C pesto (homemade or refrigerated prepared)



Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl; keep chilled until ready to toss with salad. Store in jar or bowl with lid.



Cook pasta and add asparagus the last 1 minute, until just tender. Drain and let chill while preparing remaining salad ingredients.



Place all salad ingredients (except buttermilk dressing) in a large bowl or transfer to a gallon-size zipper bag. When ready to serve, add dressing; toss to coat and serve.

Introducing the beast within at 27 wks.

AZ 2008

The days of fun in the sun are done. Meaning, our vacation to Anthem, AZ over Easter is officially done.  Too bad, because it was nice to get away from the Arctic temperatures of late in Utah. Here are a few pictures from our trip for all of those who are looking for an enjoyable, warm, quick get away. Enjoy!

 

On Saturday, Aaron & the guys hiked Gavelin Peak which overlooks the suburb. The hike wasn't the Lord of The Rings Trek but a fun hike none-of-the-less.

This is New River, AZ...apparently the ghetto...funny it looks nice to me. This is a view from the top of Gavelin Peak.

"The Guys", Aaron's brother-in-law Greg and his two boys Andrew and Jordan (striking the Backstreet Boys Pose). 

This is Aaron's version of art with the element of perception. This is Aaron's favorite picture that he took; they kinda look like little Hobbits don't they? The theme song to LOTR's plays in my mind when I see this one.

100 Days!!

In honor of reaching the 100 day milestone of my pregnancy here is fun picture I found to show how big Baby F is currently. Hooray for bigger produce! Next week she'll be about the size of a head of cauliflower.

This past weekend we went bowling with my family and I really need to upload the pictures from that adventure. I achieved my highest score ever of 134. I'll never be professional, but I have to credit my tummy for giving me a better center.

We are also leaving town for a few days. Sunny Arizona here we come! I'm so excited not to be working and enjoying warm weather. It will also be nice to spend time with A's sister and her family for Easter. Their good peeps.

Just for You

What is your husbands name? Aaron Patrick 

How long have you been together? How long did you date? We’ve been together for almost three years. I would tell my kids we didn’t date long enough…but I’ll confess that we dated 4 months.  

Who said I love you first? Aaron did and then I kicked him out of my apartment. Seriously.

Who is smarter? It’s probably a draw, so I’ll say Baby F…just to be safe.

Who does the housework? We both do.  He’s done a lot more since being pregnant occasionally knocks me off my feet.

Who sleeps on the right? I do.

Who pays the bills? I do.

Who cooks dinner? Aaron does. That is largely because I eat a limited assortment of food currently. He says it’s because, “He’s the man.”

Who drives when you are together? Aaron usually

Who is more stubborn? It’s a tie.

Who kissed who first? Aaron was quite the Casanova and kissed me on our second date. Again, not something to tell the kiddos.

Who asked out who first? Aaron asked me to see a play with him while we were setting up for an FHE.

Who proposed? Aaron did.  My ring was in a fortune cookie. We LOVE Chinese food.

Who has more siblings? I have six siblings and Aaron has five.

Who wears the pants? Literally Aaron wears them more often than I do.  However, in the terms the question really means we have a pretty Egalitarian relationship.

I tag...Janae

Surprise!!

Well, it looks like we are having a girl.  That tricky umbilical cord decided to stop masquerading as a penis.  We're just excited to be having a healthy baby.

Can spring be sprung already?!

March is such a difficult month.  Not only do I lose an hour of sleep but the weather will not just behave.  My poor friend in Ohio is being slammed by snow!  She doesn't deserve that after so patiently waiting for spring.  In Utah the weather is currently delightful...I know that will not be the case later this week.  The only thing that keeps me going is the promise of sun and fun in 11 days!  We are going to visit family in Arizona for Easter.  Wahoo!

An update on Babywatch 2008:  We went to a 3D ultrasound place to get non-scary pictures of Baby F.  Also, our first technician was only, "75-85% sure it's  boy."  I'm not the type of person who can live with odds like those, so we were anxious to get confirmation on the gender.  Baby F, however, had other plans. Like a modest little lad/lass the ankles stayed crossed and the umbilical cord was nestled in between the legs.  

Then, when we tried to get a picture of the face, the little bugger decided to rollover and face my spine!!!  Fifteen minutes of pounding on my stomach could not provoke a change in position.  So we left disappointed that a child of ours would not want to show itself off to the world.  Never fear, we are going back on Friday and will hopefully have a more cooperative baby.