Summer Reading

In case you were interested... Jesse is reading "The Blade Itself" and I am reading "The Hunger Games" at the moment. Natalie recommended this book to me and so far I like it. We'll see how it turns out...

Baby Vanessa!

Jeff & Jackie had a baby girl last Monday - Vanessa! She's so precious! Congratulations!!!

Here she is with big sister Veronica holding her and big brother David

Baby Update

I am 6 months today! Baby is kicking a lot and still doing great. My last doctor appointment was a couple weeks ago and everything looks good - baby's heartbeat was 143 bpm. I thought I'd update you on how my belly is growing, too.

4 months - 5 months - 6 months

Brian Regan Live at Tuacahn

A group of us got to go to a comedy show at Tuacahn (the outdoor amphitheater) here in St. George. Brian Regan is so funny! He originally was supposed to do one show tonight, but it sold out so quickly they opened up Saturday. That also sold out quickly, so they opened up Thursday. Here's a little clip of some of his comedy:

Kiwi Mango Salsa

I came across this recipe, changed it a little bit, and I loved it! Jesse even liked it. The only drawback to making it is cutting up the mango (maybe it's just me, but I still haven't figured out how to make the most of one...). I even used fresh cilantro from my garden! Here's the recipe:

Yum!

Kiwi Mango Salsa

• serves three; prep time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 medium kiwifruit
• 3/4 cups peeled and chopped mango
• 1 tbsp minced jalapeno (it is very mild if you remove all the seeds first)
• 1 tbsp minced red onion (more or less to taste)
• 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (one large lime is what you'll need)
  
• 1 1/2 tsp honey
• 3 tbsp cilantro
• 1/8 tsp salt

Directions:

• Peel the kiwifruit, cut lengthwise into quarters, then slice (I would have liked them cut a little smaller, I think).
• Put the kiwifruit into a medium bowl and add all the remaining ingredients.
• Mix gently.
• Serve with tortilla chips or over cooked fish or chicken.
  

Graduation!

I am officially not a college student anymore! Last night we had a nursing pinning (mini ceremony for nursing graduates only). It went only an hour, thank goodness for Jesse... All I need to do now is pass the state board test, the NCLEX, and then I will be a Registered Nurse. Tonight is the official graduation... but I wasn't interested in walking so the pinning ceremony was perfect.

The invitation/announcement

Some pictures afterwards...
Jesse & me

Jon, Jenn, Me, Jesse