Vacation

I'm currently on vacation right now so I won't be updating much for a few weeks. I'm currently in New Brunswick and will be traveling to Gros Morne for some hiking and camping for a week and then back to Labrador. I'll have many photos to post when I return.

More of Charlotte

We celebrated Charlotte's forst birthday a little early so I could be here to give her my present! It was a tupperware shape-o-toy (lame name but necessary toy) and a rag quilt that I made for her! It was thef irst quilt that I ever made and I am very proud of it!

Charlotte Wendy

I'm currently at my sister's house in Fredericton visiting my baby niece Charlotte (and sister and brother-in-law). I will post pictures later. She is the most beautiful baby ever and amazes me everyday. She just started clapping today! I know that I am going to be very sad to leave here.

More to come later!

This video reflects my heart and why I am constantly unsatisfied with my life as it is right now.

We're All In This Together

Soccer

I got to watch 2 of Sarah's soccer games. The first one she lost but her team was short players (they only had 9 in total) but the second game they one 3 to 2. She played defense most of the game and forward for a while as well. She came really close to scoring twice (in her first game she got the only goal). It was a great game though a bit chilly.

Lentil Tacos

This is a delicious recipe for those who are adventurous enough to substitute meat out of their diets every once and a while. I made it for my little sisters who are pretty closed minded about trying new things. One of them liked it the other ate it but wouldn't eat seconds. This is a must try if you love tacos!

Serves 6, total prep time (including cooking) 45 minutes.

Ingredients:

1c chopped onion

1 minced garlic clove

1t oil

1c dried lentils

1T chili powder

2t ground cumin

1t dried oregano

2 1/2c of chicken of vegetable broth (I use powder mixed with water)

12 Taco shells

Toppings: Cheese, Tomato, lettuce, salsa, sour cream...whatever you like!

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the lentils and spices and cook while stirring for about 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a boil. It will look very soupy like this:

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 25 mnutes or until lentils are tender. Uncover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until mixture has thickened like this:

The recipe I have says mash the lentils but I normally just leave them as is.  Meanwhile prep toppings and heat shells in oven.

Fill warmed shell with 1/4c (or how much you want) of lentil mixture and top with your veggies.  

Enjoy your healthy meal!

Some Pictures of Home (and surrounding areas)

My house and the tree I planted when I was a kid.

My dad's garden.

Trail behind my house, it used to be train tracks.

River down the tracks

My street

Cape Blomidon

The Lupin Lady had visited!

More to come!