Night out with the Army Wives!

Thursday, July 29, 2010 1:11 AM Posted by The Cookie Cutter Diva 0 comments



I finally made it to one of the events for a local Army Wives group. It was coffee for a meet and greet and very large so I didn't get a chance to meet everyone but enjoyed my time there meeting the few new girls I did and hanging out with some of the old ones I already knew!



My Chili Recipe

Friday, July 23, 2010 12:03 AM Posted by The Cookie Cutter Diva 0 comments
I've added and changed a few things from the original recipe. I have to leave out the peppers since hubby is a wuss lol



1 onion chopped
2 cans chili beans
1 can dark red kidney beans
1 can black beans
1 can corn
4 cans diced tomatoes (with peppers if you like spicey chili)
1 jar hot salsa
1 pack of chili powder
1 pack of taco seasoning
1/8 cup black pepper
1/8 cup garlic power
1/8 cup red pepper
1/8 cup ground cummin
4 chopped peppers (if you want it to be spicey)
2lbs of ground beef


In large pot over medium heat, combine all ingredients while browning meat. Once meat is browned, drain and add to chili mixture, cover and simmer one hour.

A lot of first mile stones!

Thursday, July 22, 2010 11:54 PM Posted by The Cookie Cutter Diva 0 comments




We've had a lot of first milestones over the last week here! Peyton started crawling in late May and would scoot around by doing almost like a push up and pull around the floor on her belly. She's been scooting on her back oddly since 2 months but this was her real scoot.

A few days ago she finally started moving her legs and really crawling like a true crawler!

Then she pulled herself up to a standing position one night and said "dadda" last night! My husband was just absolutely thrilled to hear that before he leaves!




She also started eating finger foods so she has been very happy to get some more variety in her diet!

She is just getting to big!

ACU Dresses

11:53 PM Posted by The Cookie Cutter Diva 2 comments




I made these for a friends girls to wear to a deployment ceremony coming up as well as I made them for my girls to wear!

Sesame Street Live

Sunday, July 18, 2010 12:01 AM Posted by The Cookie Cutter Diva 0 comments




Daddy took Brooklyn to see Sesame Street Live today on post by the USO! She absolutely loved it and was singing and dancing and got a free toy! The boys didn't have any interest in going and I wasn't sure how it'd work out if it was to packed adn no where to sit and breastfeed so we chose to stay home and him have some nice daddy and daughter time before leaving.

Zippy Pork Chops

Thursday, July 15, 2010 7:32 PM Posted by The Cookie Cutter Diva 0 comments
tonight we are having a new recipe! I'm trying something new with pork chops and made Zippy Pork Chops frome Taste at Home! I love them!

Ingredients
4 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
Directions
Combine the chili powder, oregano, garlic and cumin; gently rub over both sides of pork chops. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 6 servings.


and not to forget desert! Yummy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies in the oven!!! Mmmmmm

Discovery Toys!

Monday, July 12, 2010 7:29 PM Posted by The Cookie Cutter Diva 0 comments
Every since I first learned about Discovery Toys back in California when my oldest son who is almost 8 was a year old I have wanted to be a consultant every since!

But I just didnt have the time or the money to invest in the kit.

Now that I've had my surgery I've slowly been feeling more myself day by day and the old Laci was always on the go, PTA, coaching sports, ran a playgroup, avon rep, you name it I did it!

So I decided the other night it was time and I signed up to finally sell Discovery Toys!

I love their toys because they have a lot of great toys for all ages that aren't junk! They are long lasting and I can teach the kids things through play here at home!

But most importantly they are very good for autistic/special needs kids and support them and as a mother of an autistic son that is very important to me and I saw how so many of these toys helped him at home and in therapy!

If you haven't heard of them! They are great! And if you are in the Fort Hood area you can contact me to host a party! Just reply to this post for more information! When you host you get a great opportunity to earn free toys and discounts!