gotta love Pinterest

Pinterest is fun, right? So many ideas, so little time! I tried a couple of things this week that have been pinned. First up is this idea for scrapbooking-

I jotted down some things the other day and made it into a digital page. I think I may resize it, print it out at home and put it in my Smashbook. 

a little side note: Aaron and I did Pat's Run yesterday along with every other person in Phoenix :) 28,000 people! It's a huge event. At the end of the race, you run into the ASU stadium like you're a football player...it's pretty awesome! Last month I jacked up my knee and it threw my prep for this run off. I have a love/hate relationship with running. I shouldn't say I run, I'm more of a jogger. Injuries have a funny way of kicking you in the a** and making you realize what a blessing your health is! Hooray for our health :)

Next thing is this Monterey Chicken recipe:

 We could always use another recipe for chicken breasts right? I made this last Sunday for dinner, it was really good and easy to make.
and I also made these to go with it. 

a new family favorite recipe

Have you heard of Picky Palate? I found this recipe through Pinterest a few weeks ago and my family loves it! It's delicious and easy to make.

Southwest Chicken Chili Mac



pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

I don't care for pumpkin pie but I have to admit I LOVE pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. I've tried a couple of recipes and this one is a winner! (Karin- I used my Penzey's spices and vanilla in these and thought of you! :) Penzey's spices...I need to dedicate a whole post to one of my favorite places on earth!!

Pumpkin Chocolate chip cookies

1/2 c. butter

1 1/2 c. sugar

1 egg

1 c. pumpkin

1 tsp. vanilla

2 1/2 c. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 1/2 c. chocolate chips (I use the semi-sweet, milk chocolate would be good too)

Cream butter and sugar. Add egg, pumpkin and vanilla. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix with pumpkin mixture. Add chocolate chips. Bake @ 350 for 13-15 minutes on well greased cookie sheet.