It's about time!

A little green for Saint Patrick's Day and little spring renewal! So happy to see these little guys pop up every Spring but I get to nervous for them. They seem to pop up so early and I worry that one last frost will come and nip them. They always seem to make it though, I guess they know when it's safe to peek-out. Daffodils have the power to make any day better, these guys are the bright yellow color :)

These ones will be the creamy yellow color with bright yellow centers. We have sporadic clumps of these that line the drive and they seem to send you off with hope and welcome you when you return.

Have a happy Saint Patty's Day!

Get-together

We had a little get together for my older sister's birthday yesterday. It's quite the packed house when we all get together but so much fun. Happy Birthday Trena!

Grandma Longshore with Alivia and Zeke

Does it get any cuter than this?! Their giggles just rang throughout the house yesterday.

So Cute.

Here's Elise, Mari, Dane and Claire.

A Body Defacing

Surprise! I got my first tattoo!

I'm expecting a phone call from my mother in about 15 minutes to chastise me for my choice to deface my body. Perhaps the other siblings may have broken her in though. We'll see, but don't call me right now mom, Dane's sleeping. You can yell at me later :)

I have wanted a tattoo for a long time but I waited. I wanted it to mean something to me, to stand for something, something I would never regret. So I chose The Double Tree of Life. Family has always been important to me, but after I had Dane it took on a whole new meaning. This stands for the blending of Brad and my family into one. Our past, our grandparents, our roots hold us strong. Our future as the tree grows and new generations are born.

1 hour in and the outline is done. Break time.

Another hour in and the shading is done. Break time.

30 minutes later. The final details and highlighting.Ouch, I have to say the highlighting hurt the worst.

Today, 2 days later. Still healing. It's like a work of art, beautiful.

I went to Krazy Katz in Kettering upon referral from some special people who are in the know. Gabe is the man to see. He has an amazing story, been tattooing for 18 years and he's only in his thirties. He is very gentle, extremely talented and so friendly. He comes HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Chicken Enchilada Dip

Monday night I came home from work and made Chicken Enchiladas. I decided to switch it up and shred the chicken instead of cubing it for a couple reasons. One, Dane will probably eat it better (which was true, he ate alot.) Two, Most recipe's call for it shredded and I'd never done it that way and Three, I always end up with left over filling and I thought I could make a dip out of it that would be good. So that's what I did yest. Added salsa and cheese and baked it under the broiler. I thought it was good but I should note that Brad didn't like it. Though, he failed to give me any particular reason as to why. That's helpful. I do wish I'd used a spicier salsa though or added jalapenos to give it alittle kick. Maybe next time.

On a strange note, Dane loves to pick the onions out of everything and eat those first! He calls them "Crunchies" That's what he did with the enchiladas and the dip. He does that with our spaggetti, meatloaf, anything with onions. Weird, but funny. Do onions have any nutritional value? I don't think they do but if so Dane should be good :)