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33 Weeks Pregnant

This is my 33 week pregnancy picture. Yes, I'm slouching a little... I like looking down at Zoe when I'm taking her picture. :) I am wearing the shirt we bought in San Diego on our honeymoon... either I haven't grown much during the pregnancy (12 lbs so far), or I bought a size too big for my pre-prego size. LOL :)

Oh, and we decided on the middle name finally! :) Her name is now (drumroll, please)... duh, duh, duh.... Zoe McKaela. She has been kicking A LOT! and moving around in my tummy. I can feel her foot actually pushing outwards; in fact, I'm starting to get sore where she keeps pushing (the same spot!). :)

For those of you who keep up with the recipes :), tonight is Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Drumsticks. When they are ready, we will saute some frozen bell peppers from Trader Joe's. It's starting to smell good in the house. :)

Chicken Alfredo

Tonight's dinner is Chicken Alfredo. Here is the recipe:

Chicken Alfredo
(serves 3-4)

3 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size cubes
1 jar Ragu Alfredo sauce
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
1 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, grated

Cook chicken breasts on stovetop until done. Pour in Alfredo sauce. Heat til warm. Pour into 8"x8" casserole dish. Layer sliced tomatoes on top. Sprinkle cheese over the tomatoes. Cook at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

New Diaper Bag

Just had to post - I got Zoe's diaper bag today. :) And it's Classic Pooh, too! :) I'm happy. :)

Another Dinner Hit :)

Tonight I made another dish that David really liked, so I'll pass it on to you.

Wok Beef with Veggies
Servings: 3
Prep Time: 30 minutes

3 1-oz flank steak, thawed, sliced diagonally
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 bag frozen peas and carrots
2 Tbsp sour cream

After steak is cut, put butter into wok and melt. Put steak in to cook, and when almost done, add beef bouillon cubes and garlic. Cook thoroughly. Put steak aside into bowl, leaving juice in wok. Put frozen peas and carrots into juice, and cook until bubbling. Once they are done, add steak back in, and put sour cream in. Mix well, cook until ready to eat.

This recipe has about 50 carbs. Each serving has 16 carbs. You can lessen the carbs by substituting other vegetables with less carbs per serving.

A Picture of 32 Weeks

Here's a picture from this afternoon. :)

32 Weeks Along

Today marks 32 weeks in my pregnancy. Time to pack my hospital bag and get ready for the big day! :) I put some music on when I got home this morning from errands, and spent the latter part of the morning cleaning the kitchen, sorting paperwork, and doing some laundry. I only have a few more loads of laundry left; boy, does it feel good to have an almost-clean home! :)

Mirror

In home group on Saturday, Ryan talked a little bit about our lives reflecting Jesus to others. That reminded me of this poem I wrote several years ago, and I thought I'd share it with you. :)

Mirror
Fall 2002

A mirror. Reflections on the glass.
Images portraying reality.
But what is real? And what will last?
Certainly not that which fades.
No, that which fades
Gives way to that which will endure,
That which is solid, steadfast, sure.
When my turn comes in front of this mirror,
What is seen by my silhouette?
Do I reflect the earthly,
Or do others see Jesus in me?
Is God recognized by what I do and who I am?
Does my face shine with His glory
So bright there’s no mistake that I’ve seen Jesus?
Do I stand conformed to everything I see in Him,
With nothing present of my own, myself totally emptied?
A mirror. Reflections on the glass.
Images portraying reality.
Whose image am I reflecting?

Fruit Pizza

I made a fruit pizza for home group on Saturday. Here is a picture of it.