Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Last Weekend of Freedom Highlights

I've had 3 day weekends the whole month of February using up the last of some vacation.  I leave for Vegas for a catering conference this coming Saturday.  I tried to make the best of my last weekend of freedom with Chloe. Unfortunately, Shane was out of town...so he missed out on our fun. 
On Friday night, Chloe had a pee pee accident in her car seat.  I had to take the seat apart to clean the cover.    Not to worry - the car seat did not beat me!  I got it back together after a short 30 minutes of frustration! 
This is Chloe before church on Sunday 
Also on Sunday, Chloe & toured the recently renovated Museum of Discovery.  We had a really great time! 


After the museum, Chloe said she was hungry & wanted a hot dog...which is a little unusual for Chloe.  Since we were downtown, I checked to see if Hot Dog Mike was out & about.  He wasn't, so we headed to Kroger, then home and grilled our own dogs! 
All of this was right during nap...but how can I say no to grilling hot dogs on a beautiful 65 degree February afternoon? 
I think the ground hog may be wrong this year!  Bring on spring!!! Chloe had to roll up her jeans to dig in the dirt! 
On Monday, we did some shopping for my Vegas trip.  Chloe says, "I Cinderella!" then, "Are they fabulous mama?" 
What better way to wrap up a Monday than at 4 Corners University Market? I've been hearing about the food trucks gathering at the location.  We love Hot Dog Mike, so we had to check it out! 
HomeGrown did not disappoint!  We had a jerk chicken taco with pineapple salsa and a blackened shrimp taco with apple slaw & fried avocado.  Delicious!

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Valentine's Day Dinner

Shane made his girls a lovely 4 course Valentine's Day Dinner tonight.  The meal was wonderful; the only down side - no one to clean the kitchen!   
Bibb lettuce with sauteed salmon, pickled cucumber, cherry tomatoes, fresh grapefruit (as sweet as an orange) and homemade croutons with an herb vinaigrette 
Fresh homemade pasta with truffle oil, sweet peas, chives and Garrotxa cheese 
Roasted lamb chop with red wine-fig reduction, sauteed heirloom potatoes and fresh asparagus 
Chocolate mousse with cinnamon whipped cream (and more of the fig reduction!)
Thank you my love for a wonderful Valentine's Day!

Saturday, February 11, 2012

A Day for the Girls!

Today was a great day spent with Chloe & Kary.  We went to the Tea &Tiaras event held at the Country Club of Little Rock.   
My little princess 
Look at Chloe's hands in her lap - too cute! 
Photo opp with Kary 
And Mom! 
We have arrived! Chloe loved all the balloons (ba-woons!) 
Each little girl was crowned as they entered the ballroom 
Each table had sweets, tea and princess crafts 
Notice she's still holding her purse! 
Each attendee was given a sash, announced by name & walked down the red carpet runway 
Chloe did a wonderful job and smiled the whole way!
A final photo opp with princesses! We had a really great day!

Monday, February 6, 2012

A Sad Day in the Henderson Household...

The Patriots lost the Super Bowl to the Giants last night.  Enough said if you know my husband!  Not to worry, we ate VERY well!  All diets out the window last night...after all, it was a holiday at the Henderson House!
Chloe taking tips from Dad - "Catch the Ball, guys!" 
Our "feast" consisted of (a somewhat healthy version) of 7 Layer Dip 
Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders with Caramelized Onions and Colby-Pepperjack Cheese 
Fried Pickles with Homemade Ranch 
And finally, thanks to Pinterest, Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars - ooey gooey deliciously rich and delicious chocolate peanut butter bars!