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Virginia Beach, Va, United States
We are the Ward's. Brad is a 5th grade school teacher and Katrina is an Occupational Therapist with the Virginia Beach Public Schools. Kylee is one year old and she adores our furry family member, Tuggles, the dog. We love evening walks, hanging out at the beach, getting Skinny Dip frozen yogurt and enjoying time with our friends and family!!!

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Happy Easter!!!








We had such a nice first Easter with Kylee!!! Isn't she too cute in her Easter dress??? I must say the bloomers were my favorite part!!!

Monday, March 17, 2008

Some recent pics of my girl!!!






I did it!!!!




I ran the Shamrock 8K race this past Sat. I have been working my way back into running and it hasn't been as easy as I thought. I was so proud to finish this race and make it the whole way!!! I had goose bumps as I crossed the finishe line. It was super fun!!! My in-laws had a place on the boardwalk at the start/finish line, perfect for Brad and Kylee to hang out!!!!!

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Freezer Meals

So, Katy and Beth have inspired me to cook for a month and then freeze my meals. This is always such a crazy time, but when it is done I am super happy for a month or until I have to do it all over again :). I thought maybe if I shared some of my yummy recipes than others would do the same and I can build up my recipe collection for freezer friendly meals. Here is what we had tonight....Brad and I LOVED it!!!

Lemon Shrimp with Parmesan Rice

Ingredients

2 c chx broth
2 c uncooked instant rice
1 lb shrimp
1/2 c green onions
2 t minced garlic
2 T butter
2 T olive oil
3 T lemon juice
1/4 t pepper
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
2 T minced fresh parsley (I used dried parsley)

1. Boil broth. Add rice and remove from heat, let stand for 5 mins.
2. Cook shrimp, onions and garlic in butter and olive oil until done. Stir in lemon juice and pepper.
3. Add parmesan cheese and parsley to rice and serve with shrimp.

To freeze I completed step #2 and the night I served it I cooked the rice and warmed the shrimp up and added to the cooked rice. We really enjoyed it!! I served it with steamed snap peas that you also nuke so it was super easy!!!

Monday, March 3, 2008

My New Sweet Ride!!







Kylee is just changing so much every moment!!! We took a walk today and she sat in her stroller like a big girl!!!! I had to show it off b/c I just think she is too cute!!!

Playing in the backyard







Kylee and I took advantage of the nice spring like weather today!!!

Sunday, March 2, 2008

What a BIG girl!!!
















Well, Kylee has mastered sitting!!! And let me tell you, she is now sleeping thru the night!!!! YIPEEE!!!! A few people have told me that babies sleep schedules can be off right before they are about to do something new. Whether this is true or not I am not sure, but hey whatever the facts may be I am now a happy and rested mommy!!!! So proud of you Miss Kylee Ann :)