Catching Up On The Past

Gary's Birthday

On Nov 23rd Gary turned 30!! It seems like a big deal, but Gary's not really one to make a big deal about birthdays. Maybe part of that is because half the time is birthday is on Thanksgiving. I didn't plan a surprise party for him or anything, but he did come home from work early, which is always a big deal to me. It was nice to have some extra time with him, especially for the kids since they're normally in bed by time he gets home from work. I decided I would make him a delicious dinner including Crab and Shrimp Bisque, Red Lobster Biscuits, and Cheesecake to top things off. The soup is one of my favorites, so here's the recipe:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1/2 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 1/2 pound pre-cooked crab meat
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth

In a large saucepan, melt butter and cook onions over a low heat. When onions are cooked stir in flour, salt, pepper, bouillon granules. Blend 3/4 cup half-and-half cream into the mixture. Mix in shrimp and crab meat. Turn the temperature to medium heat and continue stirring until the mixture thickens.

Blend the remaining half-and-half cream and broth into the mixture. Serve and enjoy! (Serves 2)

recipe from http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Shrimp-and-Crab-Bisque-2/Detail.aspx with a few of my own changes

Everything was so easy and, if you ask me, SO delicious! It was a great meal for turning 30! Let me know if you're interested in the recipes for the biscuits and cheesecake.

Happy Birthday to Gary!

Thanksgiving

For Thanksgiving we went to my parent's in Pocatello. Unfortunately Gary had to work Thanksgiving Day and the 2 days after, so he wasn't able to come with us. We were so sad he wouldn't be able to join us and enjoy some yummy turkey, so we made him a turkey of his own

I think he loved it :)

It was a fun few days at my parent's. Devin and his family were the only other ones there, so it was pretty quiet, yet lots of fun! Kyri still talks about playing with Brody. We wish we could see them more! The food was delicious, of course, and we made enough for everyone to eat Thanksgiving Dinner every night for weeks! You'd think we were making food for my whole family!! Unfortunately, I didn't take pictures over the weekend. What was I thinking?! But a good time was had by all, even though we missed Daddy-o.

So, there it is. Happy Birthday AND Thanksgiving....until next year.