Top Ten Favorite Things...Week of 8/14

Top Row
1 - The League....Why was I not watching this show? It's soooo good
2 - Finding fun things at Wegmans....this week Ghost Chilis for Jon
3 - Favorite SYTYCD dance...HANDS DOWN Eliana and Alex's "Bang Bang" dance
4 - Finally got a new WELCOME mat to replace the Happy Holiday's one that's been out since XMas
5 - Hanging out at Blake's end of the summer school picnic

Bottow Row
6 - This cute text Jon sent me
7 - FaceOff is back!  Lesser known reality show about movie makeup artists...nerd wonderland
8 - ANTM "College" edition....oh Tyra
9 - Super cute new rug for Blake's play area
10 - My new Fantasy Football team....Suck it!!!!

What's for dinner....Salmon Cakes with Tomato/Avocado Salad

Took a recipe from Blake's cookbook tonight and made some little salmon cakes based on how much he loved the salmon he ate last week.  Blake liked them, but Jon LOVED them.  I think he probably could eat a whole batch by himself.  I'm not the biggest salmon fan, but I bought some really fresh organic fillets to use in this recipe and I think that it made a difference.  My favorite part of this dinner was the delicious dressing on the Tomato salad...I pretty much ate the rest of it for lunch today...mmmmmmmmm

What's for dinner....Cuban Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Corn and Poblano Salad

Wanted to take advantage of the grill and the beautiful weather this weekend so broke out a new recipe.  This is basically a take on a cuban sandwich - a pork tenderloin filled with mustard, swiss cheese, and pickles.  Delicious!   On the side I roasted some corn w/red and poblano peppers, avocado, and some black beans.  The best part was that Blake loved this too...he scarfed down the pork and the beans in no time;  needless to say we had a few toots on our hand after it, but will definitely be making this again.

What's for dinner....Corn Cakes with Smoked Salmon

I got a bunch of great corn recipes for August so was excited to try one of them last night.  These corn cakes were delicious.  And Blake absolutely LOVED the salmon...he devoured it.  Sometimes he's such a weird guy....

Top Ten Favorite Things....Week of 8/13

Top Row:
1 - Food Network on the Road App...can't wait to try out some new restaurants
2 - Getting to enjoy a beautiful night catching up with old friends this weekend
3 - This Ragu Commercial - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWD0wUmO8jk
4 - Shelves arrived and I put them together with my own two hands
5 - Blake starting to say Mama....can't tell if it's for me or his food, but I'll take it

Middle Row:
6 - Blake's new big boy sneakers
7 - Simpsons Tapped Out App is back!!  Finally!!

Bottom Row:
8 - Feeling like I'm finally beginning to lose some baby weight
9 - Watching Waiters this weekend - the best drinking game you will ever play
10 - Can't really pick a favorite SYTYCD routine from this week because they were all classic Mia Michaels repeats...but it did make me remember how much I loved the original Butt Dance from Randi and Evan - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY8aPKhlL24

What's for dinner....Zucchini and Carmelized Onion Quiche

Team Manbeef is trying to get back in shape, so we've started to put together a gym schedule.  Jon's work out night is going to be Wednesday, so looking out for recipes that I can put together early in the day and then just throw in the oven while I watch the little man.

This was the first "Wednesday Night Meal"...I made a big pot of caramelized onions over the weekend, and then mixed them with some zucchini in a quick quiche.  Made for some good breakfast leftovers through the week too.

Top Ten Favorite Things (Week of 8/6)

Cheating this one a little bit w/things for the last week and a half....hopefully be back on my normal schedule this week!

Top Row:
1 - Weyerbacher Pumpkin Beer back in stores
2 - SYTYCD comes back this week....let's hope my girl Eliana doesn't end up in the bottom 3
3 - Blake's adorable school pictures
4 - Top Chef Masters New Season
5 - Thinking of vacation at the Hotel Hershey
6 - Stoli Chocolate Raspberry Martini

Bottom Row:
7 - Finally getting to enjoy some nice weather outside
8 - New shelves from Pottery Barn Kids!  Can't wait to organize the basement...what a nerd
9 - Old Navy Commercial w/the 90210 actors.....yay Brandon and Andrea
10 - This picture that my brother sent me of Addie trying to get in the bathtub by herself

What's for dinner....Korean Beef Noodles

Well lunch actually....had a nice "stay-cation" day at home with Jon so decided to make a yummy lunch while the little man was at school.  Made a quick beef stir-fry bowl.  Jon could eat about a pound of asian noodles if I let him so these are always a big hit.  Think it could have used a bit more spice, but overall pretty satisfying.

Hershey Family Vacation!

Last week Jon, Blake and me experienced our first family vacation.  We had to make some last minute plans and ended up going to Hershey, PA....and it was FANTASTIC.  We stayed at the Hotel Hershey, which I've looked at before but never stayed at.  I am so glad that we finally did though.  There was so much to do right at the hotel and the staff was incredibly friendly.  Blake had a blast smiling at every guest and every staff member and he LOVED running up and down the hallways every day.

I really had no idea there was so much to do in Hershey.  We went to the park, visited the Gardens, went on the Trolley tour, and hung out at the hotel.....but we still only felt like we did less than half of what was available.  We're already talking about planning another long weekend there next year.

Unfortunately, it's back to work today for both of us....so this is the perfect time to share some pictures and have fun remembering this great trip

Getting on the shuttle w/Mimi	Enjoying the carousel...so is Daddy
Riding in a Firetruck	Rare moment w/our hat on
Watching the Cows dance on the Hershey Tour	Arriving at Breakfast at the park
LOVES the Hershey Kiss	More Kiss Fun
Tired out from Breakfast	Enjoying the Boardwalk w/Daddy
Life Vest is a little big!	Nature Hike
In the Butterfly house...right before they started chasing me	At the Pool
More pool time with Mommy	Settling down from a great week

Top Ten Favorite Things (Bday Edition!)

It's been a sad week at Casa de Boehmke, so I did not get to post a Top Ten list from last week.  To make up for it I've put together a special Birthday Edition for this week with some great memories from yesterday and some great gifts from my friends and family.  Enjoy!

Top Row:
1) Season 2 of Downton Abbey DVD from Karen...can't wait to watch
2) Watching Michael Phelps win his last Olympic medal....got a little teary
3) Birthday Dinner w/my family
4) Happy Birthday President Obama!

Middle Row:
5) Blake will not keep a hat on for more than .5 seconds, but he kept this basketball toy on his head for a good 5 minutes....what a weirdo
6) Thank you to everyone for the Facebook love!!  I have so many great friends

Bottom Row:
7) Getting to enjoy a super relaxing message in the afternoon
8) Super yummy chocolates from my Aunt Nancy.....this is my perfect combination - salt, caramel, and chocolate
9) My beautiful new necklace from my wonderful husband
10) The best boys any woman could ask for!!!