A Las Vegas Christmas

Yup, in my book they are the best because it's warm {well not below freezing at least}

and no snow on the ground.

This past weekend our little family took a trip to the Ethel M Chocolate/Mars factory here in town. They have a cactus garden that is all decorated for Christmas. It wasn't Temple Square by any means, but it was decent. We bundled the kiddos up and they seemed to have a good time.

There was caroling and free chocolate. How could it get any better?

Oh yeah, Santa was there too hearing wish lists and handing out M&M's to the kids.

We didn't think Jensen would sit on his lap so we went for a family picture instead of an eighteen month old boy throwing a fit picture.

They also let you go inside the chocolate factory. We weren't in time for a real tour, but you could still walk around. I couldn't help but think of the "I Love Lucy" episode with Lucy and Ethel eating all the chocolates. It has to be one of the best episodes ever.

I think this is my new favorite saying. . . it would be funny if it wasn't so true!

Pizza Anyone?

Our bearded pizza boy!

Lucy @ Two Months

13 lbs of cuteness!

Lucy's Special Day

Lucy in her beautiful blessing dress that was given to her by

Grandma and Grandpa Knudsen.

Lucy was blessed by her father on December 6th 2009.

We are so grateful for our family that traveled to be with us on her special day.

Lucy was so good during the blessing and was even called an angel by a couple of people.

She really has been an angel!

Quincy's Family

Jessie's Family

We had a busy weekend with family from both sides in town. My parents, sister with her girls and brother with his wife and kids came from Utah for the blessing. Quincy had a brother from Idaho that had a conference in town and just happened to be the same weekend as Lucy's blessing. His other brothers were in town due to a nephew playing in a basketball tournament.

My family had a great time (except for Jensen) shopping at Cowboy Christmas and the outlets. Quincy and Jensen left shopping to go watch his nephew play ball. Of course the night ended with yummy cheesecake.

What's For Dinner?

My family was here this weekend and noticed my cute menu chart. This was one of my favorite Christmas gifts from a friend last year. Yes, I actually fill this out most weeks because it keeps me organized. I fill it out before I go to the grocery store so I know what to pick up. Plus if I don't fill it out it's five o'clock, Quincy is asking me what's for dinner, and I only have frozen meat with no plan. Those nights we head to Taco Bell. Maybe I shouldn't fill it out every week.

One meal my family asked about was lettuce wraps. I got the original recipe from Picky-Palate, but have made it even simpler. If you haven't visited this site you are missing out. I kind of don't like her because she is skinny and makes some yummy desserts. How do some people do that?

Here is my simpler version of her yummy recipe.

Step one: Heat oil in skillet. {Sorry no picture}

Step two: Dice onion and heat in pan.

Step three: Cut precooked chicken into small cubes and add to pan. Let cook 3 min or so. I use this chicken from Costco. Love it!

Step four: Add broccoli slaw to pan. I have found this at Albertsons or Fresh and Easy.

Step five: Add cup or so of Yoshidsa's Teriyaki sauce. You can also find this at Albertsons or the big bottle at Costco. Let simmer 5 - 10 minutes.

Step six: Wash a head of lettuce. Cut top off.

That's it. Dinner in 20 minutes tops! Make sure to have napkins on the table. They can get a little messy!

Even my picky eater loves it! He was the last one at the table tonight eating it.