Wednesday, May 11, 2011

I'm Monica.



I never would have pegged myself as a Monica, but every day I see it more and more. Everything needs to be just so, and everything needs to be meticulously clean. My poor husband can't keep up. I've also been doing a lot more cooking (a Monica thing), and I think I'm getting better! 

Here's my little kitchen. Believe it or not, it's got about twice the counter space as our last one. 



And while I've got the camera out...
I made oatmeal chocolate chip cookies tonight. I accidentally got mini-chocolate chips instead of regular. Best mistake to make; chocolate in every bite!


Every meal I make, whether it's an exotic new recipe or grilled cheese, I use a wedding gift. I think "Ah, Sera's family gave me this bowl. I love this bowl!" or "My aunt knew what she was doing with this cook book." or "My tortillas sure are staying warm." I just wanted to say thanks again! Everyone went so above and beyond. It's a sort of freedom to know I can make absolutely anything I would ever need to. (and that's a challenge)

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Tomatoes-to-be


I've never successfully grown anything before, but I'm hoping for big red tomatoes one day. Maybe about the same time my mother comes to visit! I've just got to keep Lincoln from gnawing on anymore of them. This is one of those topsy-turvy-upside-down tomato planters. So far, definitely worth it, even without tomatoes.