Daddy's Deer

Beau has seen deer on TV but this was the first time he had seen one in person. As soon as he saw the deer he said "DEER", it was so clear and cute. Ben was so proud that Beau recognized the animal without being prodded for the name.

After a few pictures Beau became real interested in the deer. It is almost like you can read his mind here... ya know those deer on TV have legs, bodies, and the run around. I think something is wrong with this one.

After the analysis, he began posing for the camera with his trademark face- the scrunched nose. This boy has so many faces- it is amazing.

The Best Not Fried, Fried Chicken I Have Ever Had...

Last night for dinner I decided to try something new, Baked Fried Chicken and it was wonderful! Here is the recipe for those of you wanting something to try something new with your plain chicken breasts.

4 Skinless Chicken Breast (boneless or bone-in just adjust cooking time)
3/4 Cup of Mayo
1/3 Cup of Mustard- yellow or spicy

2 Cups of Rice Crispys (can be substituted for other cereals, Chex or Special K)
1 Cup of Italian Bread Crumbs
1 TBSP Olive Oil

Paprika
Red Pepper
Salt & Pepper
*these are to taste, I used about a tablespoon of each

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray drip pan with non-stick spray.

Mix mayo and mustard together in a bowl. Pour cereal and bread crumbs into a gallon Ziploc. Crush cereal until the pieces are small and uniform. Add olive oil to gallon bag and mix, set aside.

Dredge chicken into mayo/mustard mixture so there is a liberal amount covering all sides of the chicken. Drop chicken into cereal one at a time to coat. Place chicken on drip pan. Once all pecies are coated lightly spray the chicken with the same non-stick spray.

Bake for 30-40 min for boneless chicken and 45 min to and hour for bone-in chicken.

This is wonderful and quick enough for a week night meal!

18 Months

Beau turned 18 months old on January 3rd. It was kind of surreal for me because I realized that in 6 months I will have a newborn and a 2 year old. Kinda shocking- I am 12 weeks now and at our last appointment they announced that at the next appointment we will schedule our ultrasound appointment to find out we are having a boy or a girl. So mark you calendars for the end of February, we should know- blue again... or pink...!

At Beau's 18 month check up the doctor said he is 21lbs (still a feather weight) and 32 inches tall... that is more than half my height already! Apparently he has his daddy's tall gene, thank goodness! He is really talking now- duck, bird, ball, dog, ace, gugo( bodreaux our dog), crow, boom(gun), nacks(snacks), turkey, baby, and I am sure there are some I am forgetting. He has also said his first phrases- "My Passy" and "Crow Call". Beau, along with everyone else, is in LOVE with Taylor Swift. If her new "15" song comes on the TV he will run to the living room and dance directly infront of the TV. The other day he heard the beginning of the song from our bedroom and ran so fast toward the living room he fell and almost slid into the door frame... whew... he is full force all the time! Beau still loves reading his books, playing outside, and throwing his ball.

Sweet Potato Pie

Like a true Southerner Beau loves Sweet Potato Pie!

He is doing a great job using his spoon, most all of the food makes it to his mouth! He is growing up so quickly it is amazing!

Beau is really looking forward to Thanksgiving at his Great Granny's in Pensacola. See you soon!

Daddy's Boy

Beau did this all on his own- I did not put his daddy's hat on him!




He was so sweet and wore it around while I could got his picture!



The Bonnet Look

Antique Toys

Ben's "antique" toys- 1970's vintage....

Are You Ready For Some Football.....

Your typical Gator Redneck.....

Gator Shirt and Jean Short (Jorts)- style no no......

Beau loves shoes!!
He is not discriminate in his choices, he loves my sandals as much as his daddies Camo Crocs...... He has even braved my red heels!! He will actually walk around with these huge shoes...... yea I dont' know how he dosn't fall!