Another tag

Tagged, again!
thanks to Keri (I copied some of your answers) I'm supposed to name 5 of each of the following: joys, fears, obsessions/collections, and surprising facts.

Joys
alone time when kids are in bed and the house is quiet
hearing my children laugh together
working out: running, walking, or dancing
reading a good book, watching a sappy movie or Thursday night TV
going out to dinner and having a delicious meal I didn't make or have to clean up


Fears
living without my husband or kids
dying a horrible death
not losing the last 15 lbs. of baby weight
not being prepared
falling (a bad memory from my last pregnancy and scars to prove it)

Obsessions/collections
chocolate from See's candy
dolls/stuffed animals (they are all still downstairs in a box though)
blogging/computer time
food, love to eat it, and go out to dinner!
books

Surprising Facts
I've always wanted to be a ballerina or a ballroom dancer
I've always wanted to run a marathon
I don't know how to swim or dive
I have a fear of flying
I never went to prom

I tag anyone that reads this blog!

Tagged by Michelle

If you are reading this then I tag you too!

4 Random Things I Like About My Husband:
He works very hard to take care of us.
He likes me better than his friends.
He thinks I'm pretty cute
He let's me have my alone time, often.

4 Movies That I Can Watch More Than Once:
Wedding planner
13 going on 30
how to lose a guy in 10 days
Steel Magnolias

4 TV Shows That I Watch:
American Idol
Survivor
The Office
Lost

4 Places I've Been:
Maui
Bahamas
Cancun
N.Y.C.

4 People Who Email Me Regularly:
Sheri
Michelle
Grandma
Dad

4 Favorite Foods:
Turkey Dinner
Cafe Rio salads
Fajitas
Pie

4 Places I Would Like To Visit:
Boston
Italy
Greece
London

4 Things I'm Looking Forward To In The Next Year:
Disneyland when Sam turns 5
any Vacation with Jared
Losing weight
seeing Sam gain confidence in Preschool

Cinderella

You Are Cinderella!

Dignified and hard working. With a gentle and soft-spoken manner you have something many people don't. Patience. Even through the moments of heartbreak you're still able to hold onto all of your hopes and dreams. Bide your time; your dream will come true.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

The Current I

the current I
I am: hopeful in a lot of things
I think: I could always do better, but struggle with trying
I know: I am a child of God
I want: more energy to accomplish my goals and dreams
I have: the cutest kids
I wish: I melt away 20 lbs. overnight
I hate: doing the dishes
I miss: my pre-pregnancy body
I fear: losing my loved ones
I feel: tired
I hear: the TV on
I smell: my scentsy warmer
I crave: chocolate
I search: for anyway to lose weight easily
I wonder: what life has in store for me
I regret: not being kinder and loving to others
I love: to sleep
I care: about how others feel
I always: check my emails reguarly
I am not: the best housekeeper
I believe: in peace through my older brother, Jesus Christ
I dance: way less than I want to
I sing: at church and occasionally to my children
I don't always: eat things that are conducive to my fitness goals
I fight: with Jared over stupid things
I write: on my blog instead of in my journal
I lose: my mind after 4pm when my children are tired and we are bored
I win: at Texas Hold-em
I never: want to be alone
I listen: to music way too loud in the car with my kids
I can usually be found: in front of the computer
I am scared: of losing Jared
I need: more patience
I am happy about: summertime
I tag: anyone who wants to play

Flowers

I started making these flower clips the other day. They are so fun and I love the endless possibilities with them. I even put some in my hair yesterday for church.

Yummy Dinner!!!!

Every other Sunday we get together for dinner at Jared's parents' house. Yesterday was my day to make the main dish. I stole this recipe off of Armelle Jewelry's blog the other day (Thanks, Caroline). Jared helped me make the pork and rice. Kellie and Sheri made the rest and let me tell you it was yum!!! This is a definite meal in the future at the Turner household.

cafe rio pork
3 lbs pork roast
16 oz chunky salsa [or you can blend if you don't want chunky]
1 can coke
2 cup brown sugar

place pork in crock pot + fill half way up the side of the pork with water. cook on high for 4 hours. drain water. cut pork into thirds, then mix sauce [coke, brown sugar, + salsa] and pour on top. cook 4 more hours on low. shred pork. mix back in with sauce if you want it saucy or not.

cafe rio rice

3 cups uncooked rice
4 cups water
4 tsp chicken bouillion
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 can green chili's diced
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp zest of lime
2 tbs lime juice
2 tsp sugar
1 tbs butter
1/2 onion, chopped

saute onion, garlic + butter until the onion is soft. add water, rice, and remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. after it begins to boil rapidly, reduce the heat to low and cover with the lid + simmer for about 20 minutes.

cafe rio creamy cilantro tomatillo salad dressing

1 package dry hidden valley ranch salad dressing
1 cup mayo
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 large clove garlic
3 small-medium tomatillos, husk off [like tomatoes but green and has a husk on it]
1/3 cup buttermilk
juice of 1 lime
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or 1 small jalapeno) – optional

place all ingredients in a blender + blend until smooth. chill in fridge at least 1 hour before serving, then it will thicken.

black beans
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/3 cup tomato juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tbs olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tbs fresh chopped cilantro

in a nonstick skillet, cook garlic and cumin in olive oil over medium heat until you can smell it. add beans, tomato juice, and salt. continually stir until heated through. just before serving stir in the cilantro.

salad- order of assembly
tortilla - use the tortilla land brand of uncooked flour tortillas from costco or sams. they are awesome and taste like cafe rio's homemade tortillas
shredded colby +monterray jack cheese
rice
beans
pork
lettuce
pico de gallo - [or chopped tomatoes, diced onions, cilantro, lime juice]
guacamole
feta cheese crumbles
cilantro
lime wedge [for lime juice]
tortilla strips
cilantro tomatillo dressing

burrito
toritilla
rice beans
pork
shredded cheese
any other toppings wanted
roll it up

This is why I need to be skinny again....

for cute shoes and cute clothes. But, I told myself that I will not and cannot buy any more clothes or shoes until I lose some major pounds.