Pregnancy Cravings

I'm just not going to lie. I think about

apple fritters

and lion king rolls

all day long. I tell my mind not to think about them but everyday it just happens again. And again. And again.

Blackened Chicken Pizza

We ate this awesome blackened chicken pizza awhile back at Whitney and Spencer's. I attempted to make it last night but it never fails that I have about a million issues when first making a new recipe. I spent 30 minutes in the dang seasoning aisle trying to find blackening seasoning. Poor Whitney has to take my frantic phone calls while I'm stressing about what to buy (remember those peanut butter chips Whit?). I left Safeway, sans the seasoning, just figuring I would use something from home. Then I got home and attempted to start making the dough.... let me remind you this was my first time. Call me stupid... I didn't realize the the dough had to rise. So I scratched the pizza idea last night and made it tonight. Oh the adventures...

Let's just say that I have no idea how to make bread. I'm pretty sure my dough did not rise and I attempted to roll my firm dough ball with a glass cup. As I was trying to stretch it (while tearing it) I said a few bad words under my breath and remembered why I ALWAYS buy my dough from Trader Joes. And why don't I have a rolling pin again?

But whatever. It somehow stretched enough and kind of fit the stone. The crust did not turn out great... but everything else turned out really great. I love this recipe.

Blackened Chicken Pizza (from Whitney)

3 tsp. blackening seasoning (I found mine at Nob Hill... don't even try Safeway)

1 boneless skinless chicken breast

4 TBS butter, divided

4 cloves of garlic minced

1 shallot minced

2 TBS flour

1/4 cup white wine (I used cooking white wine)

3/4 cup milk

2 TBS minced fresh basil

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzerella, divided

1/2 cup spinach leaves

8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (I used turkey bacon because I'm obsessed with it)

1 cup grated parmsan cheese

whole wheat pizza crust (do yourself a favor, buy the dough)

Sprinkle 2 teaspoons blackening seasoning evenly over chicken breasts. In a large skillet, melt two Tablespoons butter over med-high heat. Add chicken, and cook for 2-3 min. per side or until chicken is done. Remove from heat, cool. Cut chicken into thin strips; set aside.

In a large skillet, melt remaining 2 Tablespoons butter over med heat. Add garlic and shallot, and cook for 2 min. Stir in flour; cook for 2 min., stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in wine and milk. Cook, whisking constantly; for 4-5 min., or until thickened. Stir in basil and remaining 1 tsp. blackening seasoning. Remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 450*

Spread cream mixture evenly over prepared unbaked crust. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Top evenly with spinach, chicken strips, bacon remaining 1/2 cup moz. cheese, and parm. cheese. Bake for 15-20 min, or until lightly browned. Cut into wedges and serve.

Lisa and Sushi

When I moved here 7 years ago I met Lisa... there aren't enough adjectives to describe her. She was one of my first friends here and I could go on and on about our adventures these past 7 years. I never thought this day would come... she is moving to LA... weeks before her baby is born. I can't believe she is moving right when we will both be stay at home moms. I want to cry. 

So now we go to Senro to eat sushi every other week to chat before she moves in a couple of weeks. I will miss you Lisa!! 

AHHHHHHHHHHHH!

We filed our taxes last night. I want to scream. 

Wicked

On Valentine's Day we headed to SF to see Wicked with the Brinton's. Spencer found us this great restaurant near Union Square called E&O Trading Co. It was such a fun little spot and we loved the food. A little Asian, a little Indian.. how can you go wrong? 

We loved how you got to choose your own colored chopsticks... which none of us used. Forks = Easy. 

Group shot. (Side note on my extra pudginess: I gained 9 pounds from surgery. Yes, I said 9. I think it was all the air they blew inside of me which is STILL causing me shoulder pain). 

Wicked was phenomenal. I could see this musical a hundred times and not get sick of it. Thanks Whit and Spencer... we had such a fun time!! 

A Few Words To Describe Post-Op

It's BORING!! 

I have the day off and I had all these plans. I woke up, still didn't feel right, and canceled all of them. I'm too impatient.... I want someone to wave a magic wand and make me feel all better. Ok, maybe that only happens in fairy tales. Or never.  

I watched Kelly and Regis and coveted Kelly's arms. 

I thought about doing the dishes. Nah, that would take too long. 

I watched Nights In Rodanthe (with Richard Gere) and cried. What a sad movie!! 

I thought about cleaning out the dust in my bathroom drawers. Nah, I would have to bend. 

I drove to Costco. How sad. I went to Costco on President's Day and tasted samples. The orange chicken was delicious and I discovered Skinny Cows in a 20 pack. Sweet!! 

The Little Things

You know when you look back on a week and say to yourself, "Whoa... I can't believe that just happened?" I had one of those... 

-Monday I found out I need surgery (who ever said having a baby is easy??)

-Tuesday and Wednesday I spent the day at more Dr.'s appointments prepping me for surgery.

-Thursday I found myself wearing this hot purple gown and getting sliced open. 

-Surgery went well and I spent the night in the maternity ward. I heard a woman delivering her baby (that didn't sound pretty) and I saw lots of cute little people all swaddled and warm. 

-Friday I checked out. I have been hobbling around since trying not to use any body part that is close to my stomach for fear of pain. I have failed doing this, pain is inevitable.  

-Sat. we had tickets to Wicked for Valentines Day with the Brinton's. I informed my Dr. (pre-surgery) that I would only have surgery on the 12th if I could go to Wicked on the 14th. After looking at me like I was crazy he said I could go. Let's just say I looked like an idiot hobbling around SF but I went and it was awesome. 

-When you no longer can bend over, get into bed, or do anything you are used to... you always remember the little things you are grateful for. I could now make a list a hundred pages long... but my baby is doing great, he's still a boy,  and my husband is the best. And for that, I'm most grateful. 

I Heart My Hubby

I love him. He is seriously the best part of me. 

Happy Valentines Day!

#4

Let me add a #4 to my list from my previous post. I consigned my wedding dress awhile back with Cherished Wedding Gowns. I called today to check on it and the number was disconnected. I called about 50 more times thinking I had dialed wrong and no... I did not dial wrong. I searched on the internet and I'm pretty sure they went out of business. 

Bottom line... THEY STOLE MY DRESS!!!!!! Oh my gosh, what should I do?

I Felt The Boy

So the other night I was having a mental breakdown which involved lots of crying and irrational statements. Poor Cameron. One of these statements included "... and my baby is dead, I haven't felt him move yet." Like I said, it was an irrational night (admit it... you've had them too). But anyhow... The Boy must have heard my tears because I felt him move yesterday. The Boy is in there doing his thing... what a cool feeling!

Paint Samples

This has been our wall since we moved in... and I already painted over the orange and the green samples I had up for a bit. I am usually good at decisions... except deciding what color to paint this dang wall. But the decision has been made, the order has been placed, and the painting is beginning tonight. Wait till you see the color...

Ellie's Baby Blessing

A couple of weekends ago we went to Arizona to see our niece, Eliza, get blessed. It was awesome to see Cameron's family, see our new niece, and eat Cafe Rio. 

Here she is... little Ellie. She was adorable and I was pretty much obsessed with holding her. 

We attempted a family photo after the blessing. That was entertaining trying to get everyone to look at the camera at the same time... but I love having this photo with Cam's whole family in it. 

How cute is Owen with this puppet? 

We stayed with Cameron's mom with Branden, Tiffany, and the kids. They live in Kentucky so it was so fun to spend time with them. Savannah and I had a little photo shoot so I could practice using my camera. 

Here are Cameron's high school buddies: Dave, Travis, and Alan. It is always enlightening to spend time with your husband and his high school friends.... the things you find out about your husband :) 

Meet Hugga

I'm a sucker for a sale. Just don't even tell me there is one because I will absolutely be there and I will absolutely find something I can't live without. Since I needed to celebrate the sex of my child, I went shopping. The Boy is going to love his new clothes.

Meet Hugga. She is my treasured doll from when I was a girl.

Some may say she is scary with her wild pink hair and blue eyes... but I love her. I even had Hugga Bunch roller skates and my school bag was covered in Hugga's.

Anyhow, since I can't pass her on to The Boy, she will be my model. I couldn't resist.

Hugga could have used the 0-3 month sizes... but I went ahead and jumped to the 6-12 month category since I'm sure The Boy will be HUGE. Who could say no to this little jacket??

Self Timer + Continuous Shooting = Funny

All Because

Cameron wore the blue tie.

It's a boy.

I said to the ultrasound tech, "How do you really know?"

She says, "There's the bottom, there's the boy parts."

What was she looking at? It looked like a line to me.

I say, "But what if it was a girl, what would you see?"

She says, "3 lines, your baby has 1."

So there you go, my baby has one line and I'm getting used to the fact that there is one line and not three.

But baby boy Rosenhan is appearing healthy and that is all that really matters. Now what am I going to do with all those headbands I just bought??

X or Y

2:15 p.m. is a big deal today. It is when we will know if baby Rosenhan is an X or a Y Rosenhan. Please say it's a girl... because if it is a boy Cameron has naming rights... and he wants to name him Noel (like Coal but with a N) after the lead guitarist/songwriter for Oasis. Who names their baby after an Oasis guitarist?

Like I said, please say it is a girl.

Meet Noel. My husband is obsessed.

Cameron's Second Job

He is going to be a hair dresser. First clients (besides himself)...

the missionaries. 

As he pulls out the cape (which he uses for himself and is shoved in our bathroom drawer) he says, "Sorry if you see some mold, it's been there since college." 

What??? Mold all over this nasty cape?? So sick... why do boys not care about these nasty things? Note to self... never touch the cape. 

Because Now I Know How To Upload My Photos

I got a new camera for Christmas and I didn't know how to download them... so I haven't posted pictures in forever.  Then Cameron plugged my camera into the computer (just like my old one) and what do you know... they downloaded. We call those BM's around here.... blonde moments. Anyhow, here's the rest of our 2008. 

The tree and a few decorations 

Don't worry, I bought lights on a green strand for next year. 

Making our own fondue... I will admit it did not taste as good as my moms (big surprise). 

Shots of the hubby

Watching Tim open his airplane... he loved it

Our tradition with the Zalewskis... seeing the lights at the temple (or castle as Tim likes to call it.) 

And surprise flowers from Cameron... what an awesome hubby. 

What I Learned During the 1st Trimester

It's very simple:

-I need to clean my bathroom floors more throughly.

-NOTHING cures the burn of throwing up Mexican food.

-NOTHING tastes good, smells good, or looks good.

-I cry when I throw up... every time.

-"Pregnancy Brain" is true. How did I manage to forget some of the things I forgot?

-15 weeks has never sounded better.

The Last Of Newport

On our way to Newport for Thanksgiving we stopped in L.A. to spend the weekend with Preston, Cam's brother. He works for the D.E.A. and was recently relocated to L.A. I think I would cry if I had to have his job, especially in L.A. He loves it and we had a great time hanging out, eating, seeing the area, etc. Preston even gave up his bed for us and I had to sleep next to his gun. Weird. 

We then headed to Newport to stay in the condo with my fam. Refer to this post for a description of the T.Q. My dad even brought the air pump to fill up all the air mattresses for everyone... hilarious. Everyone woke up in the morning all deflated. My only regret is not taking more pictures of the sleeping arrangements... oh the memories. 

But we had such a fun time seeing everyone, playing games, chatting, etc. etc. 

The fam after dinner the night Cam and I left (Brent and Ang already had flown home). Thanks mom and dad for such a fun vacation!