tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19487183414020244222024-03-13T17:29:33.070-05:00Elementary CookingEdwin and Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385591729253769531noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948718341402024422.post-31430323403674799982013-08-01T18:49:00.001-05:002013-08-01T18:49:20.142-05:00Barry<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Meet Barry, the newest addition to the Ochoa family! He's our $4 basil plant and we adopted him from HEB. We haven't figured out the daycare situation- inside he doesn't get enough sun but outside he tips over from the wind. He's very delicate. Suggestions for Barry's care would be appreciated. His lower leaves are browning a bit. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHy6P2SmdkiSpQcclNmf3k0jhaZoZ-FGiAr5ZsknOMXaAZdMUlBJmfrMnBXapdophGpH4tupZCghip8THbc1nAgNJsI2T8051jwZrnfVKWOROBg4fr8MBO4jpCqRCrRGkRRwmNe_FwloNO/s640/blogger-image--547404762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHy6P2SmdkiSpQcclNmf3k0jhaZoZ-FGiAr5ZsknOMXaAZdMUlBJmfrMnBXapdophGpH4tupZCghip8THbc1nAgNJsI2T8051jwZrnfVKWOROBg4fr8MBO4jpCqRCrRGkRRwmNe_FwloNO/s640/blogger-image--547404762.jpg"></a></div>Edwin and Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385591729253769531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948718341402024422.post-48357781110125344062013-07-27T17:03:00.000-05:002013-07-27T17:03:01.348-05:00Vacation 2013 Part 3 - Whistler and Back to RealityThe best is yet to come, friends! Whistler was absolutely gorgeous and a great way to end our trip. We drove from Vancouver along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, and took a gondola to Whistler mountain and then across to Blackcomb mountain.<br />
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Day 5: Our car rental was set for 10 AM and we got there at around 9:45 thinking we'd get an early start. Well, many others had the same thought and we ended up waiting in line for about 45 minutes! The car rental employees were doing the best they could and by the time we got to the counter, we killed them with kindness! Because were only renting for the day and planned to return the car that night, the guy upgraded us to a Volvo S60 with a sun roof and leather seats... FOR FREE!! We were riding in style.<br />
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We hit the road and in no time found ourselves on the Sea-to-Sky highway. It was the most beautiful drive that we've taken (so far). Chelsea navigated and took pictures of the beautiful mountains and lakes around us. We arrived in Whistler around noon and decided to eat before going up both mountains. Now, a trip to Canada wouldn't be complete without some Poutine. I used Yelp to help us find some good Poutine in Whistler and we ended up at El Furniture Warehouse. The picture below says it all.<br />
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The gondola ride up to Whistler mountain was both beautiful and terrifying. We decided to take the ski lift up to "The Top of the World". The 15 minutes of terror were totally worth the views from the top: glacier lakes, snow capped mountains as far as the eye could see, and the feeling of being 7,000 feet above sea level. The gondola ride across to Blackcomb mountain was also beautiful. We were in a gondola with a glass bottom and unfortunately did not see any bears...</div>
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Now, a trip to Whistler also wouldn't be complete without a fashionable souvenir! Chelsea found a neat hat that she can use to disguise herself as a real Canadian. At the end of a long day, we were ready to say adios.<br />
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Day 6: How do ya top that, eh? Well, on our last day in Vancouver we ate breakfast at a waffle bar (they serve waffle sandwiches and flavored milk), I ate a Japadog (a hot dog that is Japanese style. It was a pork sausage with mayo, teriyaki sauce, seaweed, and fried onions), we visited the memorial for Cory Montieth (the Glee actor who died in his hotel room), walked to Gastown for an afternoon drink, learned about Canada's involvement in the war of 1812 (we skimmed a couple of statues), and stocked up on snacks for our train ride back to Seattle, and back home.</div>
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Lunch was at a Mexican restaurant where the staff all spoke Spanish and made delicious food. English is not the first language for 52% of the population in Vancouver, so we heard all kinds of languages during our trip which was cool.</div>
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We got into Seattle at around 10:30 PM and made it to The Moore Hotel. Apparently, this is a haunted hotel (I didn't tell Chelsea until the morning) but we were so tired that all of the ghosts in the world could not have woken us up. Before going to bed, we decided to have one last hurrah at this place called Rocco's. It's a pizza place with a neat bar and really friendly staff. The guy who checked us into the hotel recommended it. We ate slices of pizza and recalled our favorite moments of the trip.</div>
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Day 7: We went back to Seattle Coffee Works in the morning where the barista remembered us! We gave Pike Place one last tour and ate the BEST Greek yogurt. It was homemade and topped with berries and streusel. The breakfast of champs! We took the monorail to the airport and got to see other parts of Seattle which was nice. Unfortunately, a woman on the train had an odd episode where she started yelling, as if she were arguing with someone, but there was no one next to her. I think she got upset that the train was stopped but she settled down after a while. We hope that she got to her destination ok.</div>
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Well, folks, that was our trip. It was incredible. Seattle was full of life and excitement. Its attitude was very laid back and was home to very delicious restaurants, friendly cab drivers, ghosts, unforgiving hills, and a breeze that took me back through all of the beautiful moments in life. Vancouver was clean, very chic, and vibrant. It is a city of contrasts. High peaks next to a Marina. A plethora of (expensive) high rise apartments and a sizable homeless population. But I suppose that's true for most cities. We felt as though we were just beginning to scratch the surface of Vancouver... which means we'll have to go back and explore some more! Until next time friends!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is "Ilanaaq, the official mascot of the Whistler Winter Olympics. It is an Inuksuk: a man made structure made by the Inuit people.</td></tr>
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<br />Edwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08181605119817618004noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948718341402024422.post-20725839470918614742013-07-21T22:32:00.000-05:002013-07-21T22:32:48.734-05:00Vacation 2013 Part 2 - Vancouver We didn't want to keep you waiting too long! That, and we know that if we put this off for another day it'll never get posted! So we left you at the train station in Vancouver. This was definitely the highlight of our trip. It's a city that has everything we love: good food and drinks, bodies of water, mountains, and plenty of outdoor activities. Below is a snapshot of our short, but quite memorable time in Van City.<br />
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Day 3: We arrived around noon and checked into our hotel. We didn't realize how fancy our hotel actually was. Apparently, Justin Timberlake stays there! Our room was awesome and luxurious (they upgraded us for free) and it came equipped with a soaking tub, a Keurig coffee maker, and an iPad! We walked over to Gastown for lunch at The Salt Tasting Room. It's a small restaurant that specializes in cured meats, cheeses, and homemade condiments. It was delicious and our waitress gave us some insight into the neighborhood and some of the challenges that the city is facing (homelessness, gentrification, lack of affordable housing, and bed bugs).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The view from Granville Street Bridge</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vancouver is the most densely populated city in British Columbia and I think all of Canada. These high rise apartment buildings are everywhere.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking our bikes over the bridge.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of a beach on our way to Stanley Park. We dipped our toes in the water... it was really cold! A triathlon was taking place on this day as well!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Us in front of the Iconic Hollow Tree in Stanley Park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ms. Chelsea at Prospect Point</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Teahouse. Former mess hall for gun crews in WWII! So much history. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lemon parfait dessert at our favorite meal of the trip- Fable in Vancouver. The top was basically marshmallow fluff and then there was lemon pudding and graham cracker crumbles in the bottom. Super sweet but yummy.</td></tr>
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We continued our day on our bikes and found out that Vancouver isn't as bike friendly as Seattle. We trekked to Granville Island and also checked out a Hipster festival that our concierge sent us to. It was cool, but a little too cool for us! We went to the Yaletown Brewery for dinner and ended our night back at The Opus Hotel.<br />
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Day 4: The cool thing about Yaletown is that there are so many restaurants that are nearby. We had breakfast at an Italian Cafe and split pastries and an omelette. It was our fuel for the bike ride that was to follow. Because it was a gorgeous day outside, the only bikes that we could rent were a beach cruiser with back-peddal brakes and a mountain bike. It was an adventure biking to Stanley Park and up to Prospect Point. We were rewarded with beautiful scenery... and Maple Walnut Ice Cream! On our way back we stopped by the The Teahouse which had a nice view of the water and mountains from Stanley Park.<br />
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For din-din we made our way to Kitsalano (former working class neighborhood not too far from the University of British Columbia, now a trendy part of town with nice cafes, restaurants, and shops) and ate at Fable. We sat at the bar and watched the kitchen cook. We had "canned tuna" (poached tuna with olive oil and potatoes), Pea Gnocchi with Pork Belly (the peas were grown on the roof of the restaurant), and a Lemon Meringue Parfait for dessert. This was the best meal of our entire trip. We worked off our dinner with a nice walk back to the room where we rested up before our trip to Whistler.<br />
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We will leave you here and pick up in part 3 of our trip, which was Whistler and our trip back to reality. Enjoy!Edwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08181605119817618004noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948718341402024422.post-37434545486077256972013-07-20T19:33:00.003-05:002013-07-20T19:33:56.515-05:00Vacation 2013 Part 1 - Seattle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello friends,<br />
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It's been a while since we've blogged. We figured this would be as good a time as any to post another entry. Every year we try to take a big trip somewhere. The past 2 years we've been to Costa Rica and this year we decided to explore the northwest. It was an incredible trip that we both enjoyed and we're really excited to share this trip with you. We did so much which is why <i>this is just part 1</i>. We hope you enjoy!<br />
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Travel day: Holy moly, the Austin airport was unusually busy! It took us about 45 minutes to get through security, when normally we spend no more than 15. Our plane arrived on time but when we landed in Denver (layover), I got an email saying our plane was delayed... by 2 hours!! Fortunately, the Denver airport is awesome and we didn't mind... until we got really tired and realized that we wouldn't be arriving in Seattle until about 3 AM, which would really be 5 AM for our internal clocks. Anyways, we arrived at our condo (we rented a condo from Home Away) at 3:15 and were sound asleep by 3:16.<br />
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Day 1: We were up by 9 AM and figured that we should get out and see the town. We took a bus to Pike Place Market and explored all of the shops and even saw some fish get tossed around! We met a nice, quirky owner of a bookstore who sang when he spoke, and he recommended a good sandwich place for breakfast. We got coffee at the original Starbucks and then walked to the waterfront. We didn't have many activities planned out, so we made up our trip as it went along. We decided to rent bikes and to check out the baseball stadium. For $15 a pop we got nosebleeds to watch the Seattle Mariners play against the Angels for Friday night. Our bikes were really comfy and we biked about 18 miles around the city! We saw so many cool sights and built up quite an appetite. For dinner we went to Ballard (a neighborhood just north of downtown) where we ate at Staple and Fancy. We chose their tasting menu, where the chef chooses the dishes that you eat for the night. We had anchovies, home made mozzarella, home made ravioli, a delicious pork chop, and a chocolaty velvet cake. Not a bad way to kick off the first day of vacay! (We didn't like the anchovies but the rest was delicious)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our first morning at Pike Place Market<br /><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At a park we stopped at while biking- great views of downtown Seattle!</td></tr>
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Day 2: We still had our bikes and explored more of the shops around Pike Place. We ate some really good pastries and a crumpet. We also stopped by a coffee shop that made some really fancy coffee (our friend Ted recommended this). They had a coffee from El Salvador!! At the end of our trip when we went back in for coffee, our barista still remembered us, which we thought was cool.<br />
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Off to Bainbridge Island we went, where we biked around, bought a book at a used book store, and walked into some cool shops. Lunch was delicious and we were ready for our big night at the ball park. A shout out goes to Adam who informed us that Safeco Field had awesome food. Chelsea investigated and they did in fact have really good food. We ate tacos right behind 3rd base and then went up to our seats and sat there until the 7th inning. We walked back to our place to get some rest for Saturday, which was when we were going to ride the Amtrak up to Vancouver.<br />
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Day 3: The Amtrak was great! It was my first time on a train and I really enjoyed it. The sights were breathtaking and the seats were comfy! We sat behind this really loud family which was a little off-putting, but we walked over to the dining car and enjoyed the rest of our trip from there.<br />
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Though we only spent about a day and a half in Seattle, we did as much as we could to get a feel for the city. The weather was great and we found the city to be very walkable and easy to get around with a bike. We definitely want to go back and explore the other neighborhoods of Seattle. Our next post will be about Vancouver. We both agree that Vancouver (and our day trip to Whistler) was the highlight of our trip. We're starting to realize that our kind of vacation is one that involves a fair amount of physical activity, delicious food, and incredible scenery (mountains and water). Stay tuned, and until next time enjoy the photos!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Backing up a bit, we had a fabulous time in Wisconsin over Christmas and New Years. It was such a good time, in fact, that our bodies couldn't handle it and both of us came down with bad colds. Edwin stayed home on Friday, and the past 3 days have been the laziest in recent memory. We watched lots of movies (Dark Knight Rises, Looper, Liberal Arts & Beasts of the Southern Wild- we liked 'em all) and took naps. Thankfully, R&R is what the doctor ordered and we are on the mend. 6 boxes of Kleenex, 2 bags of cough drops and many glasses of water later. Yikes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We shelved some of our anniversary plans because of our colds, but we still had a wonderfully special day. We're still planning to go to a great Italian restaurant on South Congress once we're fully healed and can taste everything. In the morning, Edwin made me bacon and peanut butter banana pancakes. Delicious! We exchanged mushy cards and then watched our wedding video and read our guest book. We cried. Well, I cried- Edwin claims his eyes were watery because of the cold. I kid, I kid. We had so much fun remembering our wedding and reflecting on our first year of marriage. We deem it a great success! </span><br />
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Edwin and Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385591729253769531noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948718341402024422.post-89261555797414642282012-10-21T17:56:00.000-05:002012-10-21T17:56:07.054-05:00super easy no-bake energy bitesI interrupt this regularly scheduled lull in our blog to bring you a great recipe!! I found this gem on Pinterest (where else) and have made them a few times. They are best cold and work great as a mid-morning snack! Best of all, they taste like they should be dessert! I've changed up the recipe a bit depending on what we have, but here's the original (via http://gimmesomeoven.com/no-bake-energy-bites/)<br />
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1 cup dry oatmeal<br />
2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes (I don't add these)<br />
1/2 cup peanut butter<br />
1/2 cup ground flaxseed<br />
1/2 cup chocolate chips (I'm out of these now so I use craisins)<br />
1/3 cup honey<br />
1 tsp. vanilla<br />
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Mix everything up, refrigerate for 1/2 hour, and then form into little balls. Easy, peasy!!Edwin and Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385591729253769531noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948718341402024422.post-33003088267934707822012-09-05T20:31:00.000-05:002012-09-05T21:00:24.436-05:00Catch-up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Time to play catch up! Here's a sampling of the past few weeks: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When I came back from Wisconsin, I found these beautiful flowers! My wonderful husband planned a fabulous birthday for me. The day after I got back, on Saturday, I went to get pampered, ala Edwin's planning. When I arrived at the boutique they said they had something for me. Edwin had left me a bottle of wine to enjoy with a sweet note. Don't worry, I didn't drink it all! I got my eyebrows threaded (amazing), a facial and my makeup done. So fun. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp24dcXNn03_Lf30hPiTNl4Q8CSAjSlngGWxbPzUVKvCTuLltwuDFcjF8RR-Oy_ieX6-4bwf_WsXjTQuud4W3vKSdfmqT4KG6PKxRMYicDsRFvi7-MLz259KL-dHlzBG2L7NlQkuYChF12/s640/blogger-image-1336198207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp24dcXNn03_Lf30hPiTNl4Q8CSAjSlngGWxbPzUVKvCTuLltwuDFcjF8RR-Oy_ieX6-4bwf_WsXjTQuud4W3vKSdfmqT4KG6PKxRMYicDsRFvi7-MLz259KL-dHlzBG2L7NlQkuYChF12/s640/blogger-image-1336198207.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Edwin got his wisdom teeth taken out on August 24th. He started at the dentist, where they took out 2 1/2 wisdom teeth. The 3rd tooth broke off and Edwin saw it fly across the room. He knew he was in for a long evening. They sent him to the closest oral surgeon to finish the job. I was at training for my new internship, so our wonderful friends Ted & Leigh brought Edwin to the surgeon and kept him company until I got there. That Friday night was pretty rough on the pain front, but things gradually improved. Lots of mashed potatoes, chicken broth, jello and pudding. Edwin is now nearly fully healed and the doc says things are lookin good. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />
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I'm back in Texas, y'all!! I spent last week in Wisconsin and had a wonderful week. Here are some pics from Saturday and Sunday. I'll post the rest of the week later! </div>
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The B man turned 3, which is just crazy. I just adore this little boy. So much joy and personality packed into one little body! </div>
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During the week I kept Edwin up to date with lots of iphone pics. Here's one I sent of Adam and our delicious taco dinner. </div>
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Grandma and Kate. This picture is so sweet! </div>
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CATAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jenna came out as the victor. </div>
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Edwin and Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385591729253769531noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948718341402024422.post-23660091152101355262012-07-28T09:58:00.000-05:002012-07-28T09:58:31.848-05:00Chicken RollatiniEdwin and I get a lot of our recipes from skinnytaste.com. Last night we made Chicken Rollatini Stuffed with Zucchini and Mozzarella. It was SO GOOD!!! Here's the link: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/08/chicken-rollatini-stuffed-with-zucchini.html<br />
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Wow! Hello old friends!! I have a new iphone, which I love and keeps me connected to all the things I love (instagram pictures of Kate and Brady, People.com, and ABC.com.). Newest discovery? I just got the Blogger app, which lets me post from my phone. I've been taking a lot of pics with my phone, so this makes it super easy to get them on the blog!! No transferring photos from camera to computer, etc. Here's hoping this means you see more posts! Also, I got Instagram, which is so fun. My username is chelo1612, so you should follow me!!</div>
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On the 4th of July, we spent the day with our great friends Ted and Leigh. They gave us a meat grinder attachment for our wedding, and Edwin has been itching to use it. He says he thinks about it during his runs. I daydream about the outcome of the Bachelorette, he daydreams about grinding meat.... to each their own!! Anyways, we bought 1.5 pounds of brisket and mixed it with 2/3 pounds of top sirloin. The result was a very delicious and juicy burger!</div>
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Ted and Edwin grilled the burgers and some delicious hot dogs. Leigh made ratatouille and pasta salad. I made baked beans and cheesecake! </div>
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What a spread! We used sandwich thins instead of hamburger buns to cut down on the amount of bread and taste the meat more. Our toppings included: jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, relish, ketchup, and mustard. </div>
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Look at this cheesecake!! Recipe from Skinny Taste, one of our favorite websites for healthy recipes. It is a no-bake cheesecake that used reduced-fat cream cheese and cool whip. AND FRESH STRAWBERRIES!! I like using exclamation marks.</div>
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Of course we played CATAN!!!!!!!!!!! Ted came out as the victor!! But Edwin won the good looks competition. He's been on a pretty long Catan losing streak. HANG IN THERE HONEY!</div>
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Ted and Leigh have a fun chocolate lab, Gus. They got him when he was a puppy, and now he is so big!!! </div>
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Stay tuned for pictures of our staycation. 3 months ago, Ted, Leigh and us talked about taking a vacation but then realized that there was still a lot about Austin that we haven't experienced, so we decided to have a staycation. It was pretty epic and was filled with so much good food. Until next time friends!</div>Edwin and Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385591729253769531noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948718341402024422.post-66066508780327541302012-05-30T21:41:00.000-05:002012-05-30T21:41:06.089-05:00The party continuesWe are 2 weeks shy of nearly 2 months without a post. It's like we're doing the opposite of what we set out to do at the beginning of the year. The truth is we've both been a little busy this spring (at least Chelsea has for sure). As a recap, we offer you, our dear readers whom we love for your patience, the events that have transpired over the last (almost) 2 months. <br />
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After our trip to Costa Rica we enjoyed a solid 3 weeks of semi-leisure. I had a 10K in late March which I felt went well. Chelsea worked on Saturdays but only for a couple of hours. The month of April was pretty hectic. Chelsea was coming down the homestretch of her first year in grad school. She worked so hard in the month of April and I was not surprised when she received all A's this semester! As for me, my immediate supervisor left for Singapore to find a permanent HR person in the Asia Business Unit. That meant I got a chance to take over some of her responsibilities which I found really exciting. I celebrated my 25th birthday in April with a nice steak dinner and lots of love and gifts from family and friends (the best a person could ever ask for). With my birthday money I bought running shorts, running socks, and running shirts and also received iTunes gift cards (which I've used to buy music that I run to) and Pizza Hut Giftcards. Unfortunately, on my birthday, my grandmother passed away. Candelaria Saravia Marquez passed away at the age of 78. She was a beautiful, strong, single mother of 4 who taught me how to cook and listen attentively. She is greatly missed by all and I take comfort in knowing that she is in a better place. <br />
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As soon as May 1st rolled around, Chel and I were really looking forward to the Eau Claire wedding reception for the family and friends who were unable to attend our ceremony and reception in Austin. Chelsea finished her classes and has been able to relax for a few weeks before her first summer school class, which is tomorrow. She passed her time by watching Glee, The Bachelorette, cooking, napping, and watching Revenge (which is a great show by the way...so I've read...) All well deserved I should say, considering her days started at 6:30 AM and ended at 8:30 PM on most days during the semester. Before our trip to Eau Claire, we went to Houston to visit my family and celebrate my mom's birthday/Mother's day. We went out to the Schlitterbahn Water Park in Galveston and got to spend time with my dad, my sister, the babies, and my mom. For dinner we went to the Olive Garden where we decided it was best to never ever look at the nutritional information of their food. <br />
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ON TO THE RECEPTION. What an amazing weekend it was. Mary and Greg picked us up on Thursday morning after our 6:30 AM flight (we woke up at 3:40 AM and couldn't really sleep because we were both really excited). We went to Hot Plate in Minneapolis where we enjoyed an amazing breakfast. Afterwards, we drove through the University of Minnesota campus which was beautiful. Once in Eau Claire we relaxed for a few hours before Adam, Andrea, Brady and Kate arrived. Kate is so beautiful! Her eyes are precious and her noises are endearing. Meanwhile, Brady and Tia began their 5-day long adventure in which Tia would join Brady on his van rides across the country and on the swing, among other activities. <br />
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Tim, Grandma Goessling, and Uncle Hugh joined us Thursday and we ate Brats with fruit salad. I also discovered Jalapeno mustard. Bless the person who invented this! We played Settlers of Catan and Adam won by a landslide. My strategy failed miserably but I was happy to be spending time with everyone. I especially enjoy the laughter that is guaranteed to happen at the Barnes household. Friday we prepared for the reception and even took the boat out on the lake. Adam and Chel water skied and I swam. Friday night we had No Name steaks (which Chelsea has told me is her favorite meal of all time) and relaxed. Saturday was our big day!<br />
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We had all kinds of dessert, potato salad, baked beans, and chicken. Folks began to arrive at 4 PM and so did the storms! Luckily, the storms were not a deterrent for people. We are extremely grateful for everyone who came by considering the weather. It was an excellent time where I got a chance to meet a lot of people from Chelsea's life before we met. I ever introduced myself twice to a couple people I'm sure. But everyone was so nice and cheerful. We definitely felt the love! The chicken was grilled by Dan and Nancy who did an excellent job. And to the party planning committee (Greg and Mary/Mom and Dad) thank you very much for putting this together!<br />
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By now, you've invested a lot of time in this post, so a couple more paragraphs won't be too much! Sunday we went over to Fanny Hill where Grandma Goessling invited us, Auntie June, Cousin Debbie, Cousin Sandy, the A Team and Mary and Greg to a nice brunch. The omelettes were everything they should be: full of ingredients, cooked on the spot, and with lots of cheese! The beef was incredible as well. Best of all, we had an excellent view and got another chance to spend time with family. The rest of the day was very relaxing. We ended our day with a trip to the lake where Chel, Adam, and Greg skied and I tubed! My arms do not hurt, but my shoulder does feel a bit weird. I can't wait to tube again! Sunday night we played Catan again and Chelsea won this time. Watch out world, she's coming for you... just not on Monday's from 7 PM to 9 PM when the Bachelorette is on. We both learned some new strategy tips to use against Ted and Leigh- they won't know what hit em.<br />
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Tia... She really is the best!<br />
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<br /></div>Edwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08181605119817618004noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948718341402024422.post-12725547217276406532012-04-11T21:33:00.010-05:002012-04-11T22:33:29.929-05:00Here it is folks!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirHV5inm_RA1FJEoebCd3GeuK_3OLccWOgldzmi-VbjOGd8BEROmsAdR2INgMw0jkbyni9TuaheWzeB86zdK9DmEKp_PIVeUn04KYumXbUk9oExpo9dGAPERpAkwtRdLoEiYT8bAi7hU/s1600/IMG_2874.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirHV5inm_RA1FJEoebCd3GeuK_3OLccWOgldzmi-VbjOGd8BEROmsAdR2INgMw0jkbyni9TuaheWzeB86zdK9DmEKp_PIVeUn04KYumXbUk9oExpo9dGAPERpAkwtRdLoEiYT8bAi7hU/s320/IMG_2874.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730349278779633538" /></a><br /><br />...Hanging out and waiting for a post?? <br /><br />After a 2 month hiatus, we are back! After some gentle reminders from our readers, we decided to update you all on what's been happening at the Ochoa household. Since our last blogpost, I got a new job (woo whoo!), Chelsea continued being a rockstar in grad school, and we went on our honeymoon! This past weekend we celebrated our first Easter together. This month, I celebrate my 25th birthday and next month we will be in Wisconsin for a long-awaited Eau Claire Wedding Reception and a meeting with Lady B! In this post, we'll show you some pictures of our honeymoon along with a brief overview of our eventful and amazing honeymoon. <br /><br />It all began at the Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on March 10th. We arrived 2.5 hours before out flight and the airport was so busy that it took us 2 hours and 20 minutes to get to the counter! We were able to get on standby for a flight an hour after our original flight. When we got through security and arrived at our gate, we heard an announcement for 2 passengers for our original flight. The names weren't ours, but we sprinted anyways and got on our original flight! Costa Rica was as beautiful as we left it a year ago. For our honeymoon, we stayed at Hotel Banana Azul. The hotel was excellent, the staff was friendly, the food and drinks were great. We took a trip to Bocas del Toro which was quite the adventure! By the end of the trip, we were ready to come home. In the future, we'd like to travel either Belize, the U.S. British Islands, or any Caribbean island. We don't know when our next trip will be, but we always welcome good company! <br /><br />On Easter Sunday, Chelsea and I celebrated with a mini ham, scalloped potatoes, Kansas corn, and blueberry pie (from Whole Foods). We are still eating the leftovers for lunch and by we I mean me. The next couple of weekends are going to be filled with school work (Chelsea has a big paper to turn in for one of her classes...she's 25% done), bike riding, running, BBQ smoking, beer brewing (we hope this one tastes better), and birthday-celebrating. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOz-o7YJvv5S1820UdNeYZxz9j093dVU_zElHhgxXPy_VlbYx1a2H7QvLXxXuL-kfyrW1eF3brD3TcsYfq8HF3dNIdTVZNAIJ44V0uVjxIkdBecmJb8wUmSBk2UyYPS2aaRlWOy1F94c4/s1600/IMG_0940.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOz-o7YJvv5S1820UdNeYZxz9j093dVU_zElHhgxXPy_VlbYx1a2H7QvLXxXuL-kfyrW1eF3brD3TcsYfq8HF3dNIdTVZNAIJ44V0uVjxIkdBecmJb8wUmSBk2UyYPS2aaRlWOy1F94c4/s320/IMG_0940.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730346199740557666" /></a><br /><br />We got to hold a starfish!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0OW2XscFcOk125tfqRQbmM0LIxGlmbbmV3dimqJ2sLLEXh1rijEYZ1o5xKjE9GyOW7yihKSn1R95ehD0RLYWJL0myvZGoydSSP0E7mrnwJhEazNberrGDuEddWvLv64l11TRTiXVexKY/s1600/IMG_0942.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0OW2XscFcOk125tfqRQbmM0LIxGlmbbmV3dimqJ2sLLEXh1rijEYZ1o5xKjE9GyOW7yihKSn1R95ehD0RLYWJL0myvZGoydSSP0E7mrnwJhEazNberrGDuEddWvLv64l11TRTiXVexKY/s320/IMG_0942.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730346200752862658" /></a><br /><br />This was my snorkel gear. The coral was very beautiful.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIL0rvT2GS-to1zwzZBV27nzgQ4WCvsHYb96H_BYJla8tnl4_KRHxBD-TD4uJ3KjppN7MmWcrXfKoOpJwg4lCN7r7s1x8CQ2sZWK4XqpHDva20SRVrIDBcRG39ww-Nd1hp_Q3LX9WbD0/s1600/IMG_0885.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIL0rvT2GS-to1zwzZBV27nzgQ4WCvsHYb96H_BYJla8tnl4_KRHxBD-TD4uJ3KjppN7MmWcrXfKoOpJwg4lCN7r7s1x8CQ2sZWK4XqpHDva20SRVrIDBcRG39ww-Nd1hp_Q3LX9WbD0/s320/IMG_0885.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730346199024943410" /></a><br /><br />On arrival, our hotel put a mini bottle of wine in our room with a banana (Costa Rica bananas taste very differently from the bananas in the States), and 2 bars of homemade chocolate from the BriBri indigenous group that first inhabited the area where we stayed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXfjdVQcanyRdSG0OIfg7OXx5dsTxbvV6EbriGOv7hp15A84xzQAEPRWpuFwPEkltUyXq13F96vn7KPZAMkZ07MLsL5DSirtCtFVG0Ig8dDzD-i-DjwT2BF3onsCzbf1Y5zQMyYPF_21k/s1600/IMG_0917.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXfjdVQcanyRdSG0OIfg7OXx5dsTxbvV6EbriGOv7hp15A84xzQAEPRWpuFwPEkltUyXq13F96vn7KPZAMkZ07MLsL5DSirtCtFVG0Ig8dDzD-i-DjwT2BF3onsCzbf1Y5zQMyYPF_21k/s320/IMG_0917.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730346194920087714" /></a><br /><br />Just a couple love birds hanging out by the pool!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKj84UTLfyOxPB444aYeCgf0IPo1XrkvqsszJXogijnwQxyF-U9TrGalJs1LKTmww9B3Mo8uTCc9_J0MwL1jegyygJ8QMklwxY_W3dWTk4AJJSPNNh7-DlIWq7PUHVp-LrB2OzpIHamSE/s1600/IMG_0932.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKj84UTLfyOxPB444aYeCgf0IPo1XrkvqsszJXogijnwQxyF-U9TrGalJs1LKTmww9B3Mo8uTCc9_J0MwL1jegyygJ8QMklwxY_W3dWTk4AJJSPNNh7-DlIWq7PUHVp-LrB2OzpIHamSE/s320/IMG_0932.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730347942127451570" /></a><br /><br />This was the view from our boat in Panama<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfgKU8-MU3HnYyTI6e0sc_1o9OHAomzdoaaxcOeyfRi7Sv8Js6UxBIaxnh3XxYr9_ZLmfFKqy4rwFCPq5oWjnnbw-m5Wo-5GDobBA54YQcJuXjgB6_5cBbKH2BDNYki4KkvJPK1uRa5M8/s1600/IMG_0903.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfgKU8-MU3HnYyTI6e0sc_1o9OHAomzdoaaxcOeyfRi7Sv8Js6UxBIaxnh3XxYr9_ZLmfFKqy4rwFCPq5oWjnnbw-m5Wo-5GDobBA54YQcJuXjgB6_5cBbKH2BDNYki4KkvJPK1uRa5M8/s320/IMG_0903.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730347936486271954" /></a><br /><br />This is from the pond in our hotel. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhE3v8L4yMt71_cCZgzSq2xXrkdE3th5KasUK4XEHb4PqHJ0bld0XB1ZDd-OOqRRNAn5YUPrKm-w9DkagB6fei3t2M_uVo4hJn8UERFOtteVSsSB4VuWVmO5P78eZVg9Ir5tuIQZzLl64/s1600/IMG_0964.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhE3v8L4yMt71_cCZgzSq2xXrkdE3th5KasUK4XEHb4PqHJ0bld0XB1ZDd-OOqRRNAn5YUPrKm-w9DkagB6fei3t2M_uVo4hJn8UERFOtteVSsSB4VuWVmO5P78eZVg9Ir5tuIQZzLl64/s320/IMG_0964.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730347931037634290" /></a><br /><br />Heading out to dinner at night!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiasqFZButgiQb96-LZdugpAdxk3KmrkfNIH5wnBjcKbybpwkYINyS0cEQ65h81pbiOI_7msaafGHZCVEnDWBIsToc__HRzH-xZxnOvVZZThbVAyHt9hPjt75371hGHlPnICxqan_ntMo/s1600/IMG_0956.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiasqFZButgiQb96-LZdugpAdxk3KmrkfNIH5wnBjcKbybpwkYINyS0cEQ65h81pbiOI_7msaafGHZCVEnDWBIsToc__HRzH-xZxnOvVZZThbVAyHt9hPjt75371hGHlPnICxqan_ntMo/s320/IMG_0956.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730347926875147314" /></a><br /><br />This is a picture of the coast line of the area we visited<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkoQReVlbTcJg-RwDMbniRpYGaeJS1Jp4xO_Ffitwj4qaP49-d2LgJf6F-ENj3d9hbYYmFJWhEaTWXqEUC3q7vSkFvGNySb38V2jhYGcYCMBUonJuSzElIzVebyAGki2LsxjglLrywykY/s1600/IMG_0947.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkoQReVlbTcJg-RwDMbniRpYGaeJS1Jp4xO_Ffitwj4qaP49-d2LgJf6F-ENj3d9hbYYmFJWhEaTWXqEUC3q7vSkFvGNySb38V2jhYGcYCMBUonJuSzElIzVebyAGki2LsxjglLrywykY/s320/IMG_0947.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730347926829714962" /></a><br /><br />The beautiful Red Frog beach in Panama<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDdzRC-LUOSXIQcbHtzsU0iDVOi2v8OR57KGSNEN9-awWWEjH8oL4bvdtdCFLSRzrZtWue5bWLl_F4F71aln_EvsM1h-dcL5buc5vyA9jmS5QRRdHkfgE47Suvjd8u9S-9Uc5ZipQf2Zs/s1600/IMG_0953.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDdzRC-LUOSXIQcbHtzsU0iDVOi2v8OR57KGSNEN9-awWWEjH8oL4bvdtdCFLSRzrZtWue5bWLl_F4F71aln_EvsM1h-dcL5buc5vyA9jmS5QRRdHkfgE47Suvjd8u9S-9Uc5ZipQf2Zs/s320/IMG_0953.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730348771999873714" /></a><br /><br />Chels posing by the outskirts of Puerto Viejo<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8rmsbU5jslAHvXFgreffsZ8YZ9fpG09kiNM87Q1DBcG6zEiYuknTKNbvDPtFJcVjTTpjioJDqX2E2VZLi8ahVtLuEYbpla1Oz4ckoAXIQTPvdW28JTYwk7jvE06-21sbh0SPko3gkZI/s1600/IMG_0919.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8rmsbU5jslAHvXFgreffsZ8YZ9fpG09kiNM87Q1DBcG6zEiYuknTKNbvDPtFJcVjTTpjioJDqX2E2VZLi8ahVtLuEYbpla1Oz4ckoAXIQTPvdW28JTYwk7jvE06-21sbh0SPko3gkZI/s320/IMG_0919.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730348766363027298" /></a><br /><br />The man in this picture was our guide (the guy who drove us to the border of Panama and Costa Rica and back). He was really nice and funny. This is also a picture of the bridge that we crossed to get to Panama. Heck of a trip!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHjXLTaj9zqFyB2BSUMXoFDlHqGotuJm5nMaNagL8r9WCRafFbO61iBfi1BH-B84I2pa046IquchsHpqnsfGsa2PNGwmd9NedMEgkiAZ9vuOcyTXF5DpDQM-0ZW0wboMD8sBJts4w04Ts/s1600/IMG_0896.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHjXLTaj9zqFyB2BSUMXoFDlHqGotuJm5nMaNagL8r9WCRafFbO61iBfi1BH-B84I2pa046IquchsHpqnsfGsa2PNGwmd9NedMEgkiAZ9vuOcyTXF5DpDQM-0ZW0wboMD8sBJts4w04Ts/s320/IMG_0896.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730348760590937762" /></a><br /><br />This sign is right outside of Banana Azul on our way to the beach.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-5CdUzPFdnbg4r-__lxI8B1olQ8roZSPhU3ZE34_ye1aogB2SroGlceTzKSyGbKhsKPtDbz-2KKces9jtL_8F_y-3nPv8-nnTG5T3QDzJLH5i8YcWn0y57Q7Mz6qWL1bPQY0DWUwR8Ro/s1600/IMG_0882.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-5CdUzPFdnbg4r-__lxI8B1olQ8roZSPhU3ZE34_ye1aogB2SroGlceTzKSyGbKhsKPtDbz-2KKces9jtL_8F_y-3nPv8-nnTG5T3QDzJLH5i8YcWn0y57Q7Mz6qWL1bPQY0DWUwR8Ro/s320/IMG_0882.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730348757480252290" /></a><br /><br />The lovely Missus relaxing on the hammock<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZSyf681vEMbf4JD5o1okPCepRCVCab7nuTgS6hnTaG3T1wpwWeNime1EU-ZwcB4evD1MlkNGoX7phIei-PC3VPBwpv8M2hbF4PJJEC_lTgYgrDhdX-lMGnw4bRzGgrpaRUy39jfZx8fw/s1600/IMG_0955.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZSyf681vEMbf4JD5o1okPCepRCVCab7nuTgS6hnTaG3T1wpwWeNime1EU-ZwcB4evD1MlkNGoX7phIei-PC3VPBwpv8M2hbF4PJJEC_lTgYgrDhdX-lMGnw4bRzGgrpaRUy39jfZx8fw/s320/IMG_0955.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730348756764201026" /></a><br /><br />This was Chelsea's favorite meal. It's a pretty typical Tican meal. The chicken was cooked with a Caribbean sauce and served with fried plantains and rice and an Imperial beer on the side. Imperial is the national beer of Costa Rica and is owned by the Costa Rican government. It is also illegal to brew any other beer in Costa Rica we found out. You can find Imperial in the states as well. <br /><br />Well folks, it's way past our bed time and Chelsea is snoring on the couch next to me. WE DO EVERYTHING TOGETHER!!Edwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08181605119817618004noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948718341402024422.post-88015687861398857272012-01-22T21:16:00.002-06:002012-01-22T21:21:23.945-06:00Wine & Cheese Tasting at Whole Foods<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXXeDq5ujFM4rFISs-tkQnUl3hygwWkurwz9NW2PsEP4GtzJtE6IgQa8Xn54Utdtj1jUCdCLtmRv7yLezWDvReK-Doy79XohX0y1waANyMrFYEnoAW2hk1tyGglh5W6cDDAAcenZfhwY5/s1600/photo-8.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXXeDq5ujFM4rFISs-tkQnUl3hygwWkurwz9NW2PsEP4GtzJtE6IgQa8Xn54Utdtj1jUCdCLtmRv7yLezWDvReK-Doy79XohX0y1waANyMrFYEnoAW2hk1tyGglh5W6cDDAAcenZfhwY5/s320/photo-8.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700661295698916242" /></a>Our good friend Hannah (from TFA) got us a Wine & Cheese tasting at Whole Foods as part of our wedding gift! It was on Friday night, and lots of fun. We got to try 5 different cheeses and 5 different wines. Two of our favorite things :) Thanks Hannah!!<div><br /></div><div>The rest of our weekend was pretty low key- very relaxing! This upcoming week is pretty busy and I (Chelsea) am officially back into the swing of things with work and school. Thankfully I have a wonderful husband who makes me breakfast and coffee in the morning! Have a great week!</div>Edwin and Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385591729253769531noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948718341402024422.post-75687743371796468022012-01-18T19:54:00.005-06:002012-01-18T20:49:30.094-06:00Post Wedding<div>We got married!! And we got a hutch... one might even say we got "hutched"!!! It's been 17 days since our last post, so far we haven't been the best at keeping our New Year's Resolution of blogging more. In an effort to try and salvage our resolution we bring you our second blog post of the year!<div><br /></div><div>So much has happened since our last post! We tried some new recipes, saw some good movies, kept the apartment really clean. Oh, AND WE GOT MARRIED! We don't have many pictures on our computer from the wedding, but you'll just have to believe us that it was a wonderful time! Our families met for the first time and it went swimmingly. The ceremony was a tearjerker and our minister reminded us that we were getting married on the Day of Epiphany. Chelsea looked stunningly beautiful and everyone complemented me on my tie. The reception was great, we had fajitas and cupcakes! Oh and let's not forget all the dancing. It was a great time, both of our families were out on the dance floor and at one point our moms were dancing! And it being a celebration of love, there might have been sparks flying between two of our friends! The gift opening was also a blast and we spent the rest of the weekend relaxing.</div><div><br /></div><div>So right around Christmas time we discovered this store called World Market. It's similar to a Pier One Imports store, except World Market also sells food! Anywho, they have really nice looking furniture in their store and with so many awesome gifts that we got from the wedding, we were in the market for a place to store our cool stuff. We ended up finding a hutch and buffet that has a "farm house" look to it. It's pretty sturdy and we bought it during their 50% off sale event which means that we got it for a steal! I spent Sunday evening watching the game and putting the hutch together. It was a pain in the butt to put together, but once it was finished the frustration was worth it. Sunday was also bottling day for our beer which is currently finishing fermenting in the bottle.</div><div><br /></div><div>Below are pictures of the hutch and our dining room table with place mats that our friends Anne and Alyssa got for us.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzupc6F-9IRsVAmDAB3xQJKVFtM2z9ae96EjPg-vtmqywoUlxmdT0a39esSk0Tl5omUsaytJN7gMUggX9jguZRsWz-IPmSHmq0NqhF-xv5DWjzkUi745DtFTPhlD9uxlRGW2mzNBaKr_ZX/s1600/IMG_0822.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzupc6F-9IRsVAmDAB3xQJKVFtM2z9ae96EjPg-vtmqywoUlxmdT0a39esSk0Tl5omUsaytJN7gMUggX9jguZRsWz-IPmSHmq0NqhF-xv5DWjzkUi745DtFTPhlD9uxlRGW2mzNBaKr_ZX/s320/IMG_0822.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699167313334035426" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a picture of our hutch fully built.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqJnEeEo3TAVXXizWx2BxLS4BaL_MkcKgHdxHDP4eW93kQU81q8fz5w6hfffe4KZ-IysqcrDAp1lpVzRBetKf59PCxvqGi6u4E0ddnd9ptuXTpsaKSb9AhGJK9OmJpm1YhSRQpIIQgXNM/s1600/IMG_0820.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqJnEeEo3TAVXXizWx2BxLS4BaL_MkcKgHdxHDP4eW93kQU81q8fz5w6hfffe4KZ-IysqcrDAp1lpVzRBetKf59PCxvqGi6u4E0ddnd9ptuXTpsaKSb9AhGJK9OmJpm1YhSRQpIIQgXNM/s320/IMG_0820.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699167008233572082" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Hutch!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLxLMOX9ImT5SHb86si6XXBR2-iH15lK_I3lZnNzuwDnlU8rppk_rWeaG0LIJ5TUOnIqrIE8flNURl0Q2Zd2UwmgZYyUBpFY5veVT6gDzYPFid3jbZqwWjPbBM7-muIQTmqAKjdvn3emL/s1600/IMG_0819.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLxLMOX9ImT5SHb86si6XXBR2-iH15lK_I3lZnNzuwDnlU8rppk_rWeaG0LIJ5TUOnIqrIE8flNURl0Q2Zd2UwmgZYyUBpFY5veVT6gDzYPFid3jbZqwWjPbBM7-muIQTmqAKjdvn3emL/s320/IMG_0819.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699166997164482162" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">HUTCH!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibMP-i8MGjDuF27zZolHV_wP4oMhukNlt8Nw6tsLARu2enhQdE_mJIW40dvErslBXmyvmgJR4TKkS3aXVg6P0Gq-JB7k2N6zfO3HrzkaTwQE7JzXUTWMy9XGgMwUk-LNQG9yCHm-ST2FQ8/s1600/IMG_0818.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibMP-i8MGjDuF27zZolHV_wP4oMhukNlt8Nw6tsLARu2enhQdE_mJIW40dvErslBXmyvmgJR4TKkS3aXVg6P0Gq-JB7k2N6zfO3HrzkaTwQE7JzXUTWMy9XGgMwUk-LNQG9yCHm-ST2FQ8/s320/IMG_0818.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699166999521453650" /></a>The lovely Chelsea in Packer gear. During the game, while I was bottling, Chelsea was watching the game and I could hear her yelling at the TV from the kitchen. For a second I thought she had bet some money! (JK she's just a big Packers fan)<div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxMY9YZnm1blw1BegwKh2OavLXFve1liGeAsfLj7NWGm1c2gVQ7p7nGC4LN5VAO8WB2CxwU51gBUnGvfJju8tJp58j5vDih5LJL5wghyphenhyphenrtXev02yVP2P_haJlVlQz5kiUw57UNxz4zKaF/s1600/IMG_0817.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxMY9YZnm1blw1BegwKh2OavLXFve1liGeAsfLj7NWGm1c2gVQ7p7nGC4LN5VAO8WB2CxwU51gBUnGvfJju8tJp58j5vDih5LJL5wghyphenhyphenrtXev02yVP2P_haJlVlQz5kiUw57UNxz4zKaF/s320/IMG_0817.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699166994768846802" /></a>This is me putting the hutch together. Putting the doors on the buffet was the hardest because they weren't cut precisely. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KiRBeS9yo-Pt7rzSXk8fcKdbAYjOdgujTrOnHqtT8abiMtWadn3m2crsH3vFci4XEweJtSSEAKn8WCEdf2md6u7aissetuAWTCqxKzSJ9kWJMPkzgufaaQKb8iFSk43SKIT6HvXzuv4x/s1600/IMG_0809.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KiRBeS9yo-Pt7rzSXk8fcKdbAYjOdgujTrOnHqtT8abiMtWadn3m2crsH3vFci4XEweJtSSEAKn8WCEdf2md6u7aissetuAWTCqxKzSJ9kWJMPkzgufaaQKb8iFSk43SKIT6HvXzuv4x/s320/IMG_0809.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699166992718741378" /></a>This is our dining room table with the place mats. </div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time friends!<br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Edwin and Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385591729253769531noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948718341402024422.post-19770179937181340042012-01-01T12:30:00.003-06:002012-01-01T12:46:16.143-06:00Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years<div><blockquote></blockquote><blockquote></blockquote>Hey all! Just wanted to say, Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. We realize we have been slacking on the blog front. Fear not, it is my New Years Resolution to blog more (goal- biweekly). Here's to starting the New Year on the right foot!!! (Although I think I got out of bed with my left foot first....)<div><br /></div><div>We are getting married in 5 days!!!!!!!!! 5 days!!!!! We're pretty pumped. We are celebrating the New Year by playing Boggle (I just beat Edwin- I really like 2012 so far). Last night we hung out with our great friends Ted, Leigh & Chris. The boys brewed beer and then we played games!</div><div><br /></div><div>The Barnes fam gets here tomorrow which we are very excited about. The rest of our friends and family arrive throughout the week!!! We can't wait to celebrate with everyone! The weather is going to cooperate it looks like- high of 69 for the wedding day!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy New Year from the almost Mr & Mrs Ochoa</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRuUGVeTF5AqS1KrVIrqv3wjxTypHpNQmWgvgXduJzQtB5rC7zhr4f_qbICVf8JiHEfGFHhpO63W2VGrNVfpwO4-ThQQiSxVk41BnzDtopmxOUM2d-VIVSlNNWkkWuMI-WFK-jvmkTrzz/s1600/IMG_0047.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRuUGVeTF5AqS1KrVIrqv3wjxTypHpNQmWgvgXduJzQtB5rC7zhr4f_qbICVf8JiHEfGFHhpO63W2VGrNVfpwO4-ThQQiSxVk41BnzDtopmxOUM2d-VIVSlNNWkkWuMI-WFK-jvmkTrzz/s320/IMG_0047.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692734681357814306" /></a><div><div style="text-align: left;">Here is a picture of a goat eating Uncle Bill's jacket during our Christmas visit to the Houston Zoo<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><u><span><span></span></span></u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaamvVcDOiyg2wrAzTWM8_WbEgQXb-_CbCKI-ejti0m1ow51y2QUx2tZbsY7XK4HcEFcHuY43Zd5jDB73aBc-U9tYVYnwwwFfykMvR4Ky9MQjFrRELldpFz6KqR-vJlND6jdgXfEoOM9eC/s1600/IMG_0050.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaamvVcDOiyg2wrAzTWM8_WbEgQXb-_CbCKI-ejti0m1ow51y2QUx2tZbsY7XK4HcEFcHuY43Zd5jDB73aBc-U9tYVYnwwwFfykMvR4Ky9MQjFrRELldpFz6KqR-vJlND6jdgXfEoOM9eC/s320/IMG_0050.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692734675809740066" /></a>Here's a picture of Chelsea and Hannah. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFgLCByl2QveHEmJwJl6y3xdb30Mdx2z-KSiex1_akA4-9FTe3qorPQrSjttKhX4TegkI-4RDWzXzkOf66kJTkFel71GbzSiy4va7vPU9eSgvOA3ZKhf2qQQwnmrm4onY_VeFZSF-NV_SL/s1600/IMG_0044.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFgLCByl2QveHEmJwJl6y3xdb30Mdx2z-KSiex1_akA4-9FTe3qorPQrSjttKhX4TegkI-4RDWzXzkOf66kJTkFel71GbzSiy4va7vPU9eSgvOA3ZKhf2qQQwnmrm4onY_VeFZSF-NV_SL/s320/IMG_0044.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692734671309715746" /></a>We got to see a giraffe really close up!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSyoDKUtf4O3clj1f2ZjFYni6Jg40tFR5Paa_4bZ8jpLJABDcCqlZHXs-1PB0HhL8rcshBjoP94AXkzb-ffXzrCYkcd5w35WdbehW6QOKVdNCqLvlc0hzVv3nEBLX7yZ6KoX6JReelqsG/s1600/IMG_0040.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSyoDKUtf4O3clj1f2ZjFYni6Jg40tFR5Paa_4bZ8jpLJABDcCqlZHXs-1PB0HhL8rcshBjoP94AXkzb-ffXzrCYkcd5w35WdbehW6QOKVdNCqLvlc0hzVv3nEBLX7yZ6KoX6JReelqsG/s320/IMG_0040.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692734666448448658" /></a>This is a picture of my sister's dog. She became Chelsea's best friend... Her name is Angel</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmV5wlVvREVstWxqZl-tr0ugq_V4cz3jQ2yp2KB3YSATzGanT34BSZB5gCiLTirdwfVtnMhLZ-uODdnTLVnYUV2Bp_ad0mRleo7xaKoy8CeoyRamNLbQFg8zonDiT9RNHA2ARJylgNtEK/s1600/IMG_0761.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmV5wlVvREVstWxqZl-tr0ugq_V4cz3jQ2yp2KB3YSATzGanT34BSZB5gCiLTirdwfVtnMhLZ-uODdnTLVnYUV2Bp_ad0mRleo7xaKoy8CeoyRamNLbQFg8zonDiT9RNHA2ARJylgNtEK/s320/IMG_0761.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692734661518650018" /></a>This picture is from Thanksgiving. We ran the Turkey Trot in Eau Claire on Thanksgiving Day, and later had an AMAZING meal at the Barnes household. </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy 2012!!<br /><br /></div></div></div></div>Edwin and Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385591729253769531noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948718341402024422.post-25449910960512864812011-10-30T19:50:00.003-05:002011-10-30T20:08:14.373-05:00Homemade Halloween<div>Happy Halloween!!! Personally, Halloween is not my favorite holiday. Edwin has the same sentiment. Not that I dislike it- I just haven't gotten super into costumes as an adult. Maybe the magic died when I stopped trick-or-treating. This year was different! A few weeks ago Ted and Leigh suggested that we make costumes and dress up as the Flintstones. A craft project, you say? We were in. </div><div><br /></div><div>This past Wednesday the four of us made a trip to JoAnn fabrics, which, along with Michael's is Edwin's favorite place on earth. Anybody buying it? nope. He claims both stores smell weird. I, on the other hand, rank them up there with Target. Which is saying a lot. Michael's still comes in a distant second to Target, but anyways. Beside the point. Back to JoAnn. We picked up brown felt for Edwin and blue stretchy cotton for me. The real trick would prove to be making them, since we don't have a sewing machine. Cue the iron on hem tape and super fabric glue. </div><div><br /></div><div>Making both costumes turned out to be a fairly simple process. I was able to use iron-on hem tape for my dress, and the super glue for Edwin's costume. I was pretty impressed with myself- usually I get pretty frustrated if things don't go well with a craft. Well, with anything. (I may or may not have thrown a ball of yarn at the wall when a question on my take home exam was proving difficult last week.) Back to the story. The costumes turned out great!!! We were Barney and Betty Rubble, if you can't tell. Ted and Leigh were Fred and Wilma. Leigh also did an amazing job with their costumes (also sans sewing machine). We went to our friend (who we meet through Ted and Leigh) Alan's house for his Halloween party on Friday night. The costumes were a hit!</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5PghNHiSXjR_1z14FsZI0L_Yenbt8kxnP3YKXi5_kMeuqGounCF41wyo70zde9xkGAQWe0cGawKdPMnig77MsWfsz_XmSjHt8Jhjc27PgH2CGlOg77_ZXkERiP5EayWF-wiY3A7YPwhz/s1600/310728_561029211187_38601118_31593418_1364715390_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5PghNHiSXjR_1z14FsZI0L_Yenbt8kxnP3YKXi5_kMeuqGounCF41wyo70zde9xkGAQWe0cGawKdPMnig77MsWfsz_XmSjHt8Jhjc27PgH2CGlOg77_ZXkERiP5EayWF-wiY3A7YPwhz/s320/310728_561029211187_38601118_31593418_1364715390_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669453167413825634" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_2_NmPCg5tRQDphwwxT1ZRt-k4L7nve_c2ts4bNr3AgfSxOX4kD-FGd5xNKsg6U5nFsoqXZk6K8RG7ZKerdTaqo6t5eKV2u9ACFYjQmz0TAwmqHehRJgKiKdVChZa3H1GaKacmB9n-NRX/s1600/photo-7.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_2_NmPCg5tRQDphwwxT1ZRt-k4L7nve_c2ts4bNr3AgfSxOX4kD-FGd5xNKsg6U5nFsoqXZk6K8RG7ZKerdTaqo6t5eKV2u9ACFYjQmz0TAwmqHehRJgKiKdVChZa3H1GaKacmB9n-NRX/s320/photo-7.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669453161511619026" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhztEwKrafDMUEq2ecsPc-aR6-HKnv3pcWeigVSJ6n3xDvJ4VwWBpyXTf3sn2rrfyMIkKjQrUuI6IYzP2b0RFZmsdRuVYB3Ea3wuHNIjoytdUkjKs0t8GnSIB8mX_8dRJ2k6ix_DeOPawIt/s1600/photo-6.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhztEwKrafDMUEq2ecsPc-aR6-HKnv3pcWeigVSJ6n3xDvJ4VwWBpyXTf3sn2rrfyMIkKjQrUuI6IYzP2b0RFZmsdRuVYB3Ea3wuHNIjoytdUkjKs0t8GnSIB8mX_8dRJ2k6ix_DeOPawIt/s320/photo-6.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669453157847785010" /></a>What is everyone else being for Halloween? Mom, how did your Pumpkin Caroling costume turn out? Happy Halloween!!!Edwin and Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385591729253769531noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948718341402024422.post-59118655931413201892011-10-09T20:06:00.006-05:002011-10-09T20:45:27.704-05:00San Antonio<div style="text-align: left;">Edwin and I took a quick trip to San Antonio this weekend, which gave us a much needed relaxing getaway. Edwin has tomorrow off, which is just plain awesome. We drove to San Antonio yesterday afternoon and checked into our hotel, which was just a few blocks from the Alamo. We walked around the Riverwalk and enjoyed people watching- Texas has some interesting people. Below is a picture of me at this great (and way overpriced) Italian restaurant. We had originally wanted to explore beyond downtown and the Riverwalk, but when it came down to it, you can't beat a great view! So we decided to have an appetizer before dinner, which turned out to be almost a meal in and of itself. We had some cheesy garlic bread before heading out on the town. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjubG-pDL2YbR51g7qzARBHMYueId_IO5Sl_Jcu7WJaxw5vhIv-jboobGF3zxEt1R5c2ugVGlV3748N-cyg36QOhqVfaV_H0qGxps2m_vprdjRGpCyqk-ND8bnFwWimg52ReRVBeQoj6IAL/s1600/photo-2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIcJUdZhoa5H0nAZmrxvJyZdCl1Bd422ct21nesVYzr3yPwu8u3MbAPO2nON8TLQW1eQ28U5it-36NFv4a9aUcnaIM6DskVI5M75zbaYFa-eGT5h3HElBFUJsXvSwKApbGkHBVtbK40ZNv/s1600/photo-1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIcJUdZhoa5H0nAZmrxvJyZdCl1Bd422ct21nesVYzr3yPwu8u3MbAPO2nON8TLQW1eQ28U5it-36NFv4a9aUcnaIM6DskVI5M75zbaYFa-eGT5h3HElBFUJsXvSwKApbGkHBVtbK40ZNv/s320/photo-1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661665211354910642" /></a>Because Edwin is such a huge fan of the Alamo (he actually held a grudge against the city itself because as a child his family would routinely visit San Antonio and always and only visit the Alamo), we took a picture on Edwin's iPhone (did we mention he got an iPhone!). Edwin really likes his iPhone and it has come in handy when trying to find directions and also for listening to Pandora in the car. <div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZzhaciPPFxp-J5WA18W1Ob4jgr9u4YAI7fyfsQdsR1tt_0zj5nE2CaP5U2tHhZThpXhXYC33CDKshgZ1qxiLYu73Dse-i5WVadZrYE3v5w-DlkdhqC3TgXQ_Z2btLCr0zuUL8ljNuTDTA/s1600/photo.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZzhaciPPFxp-J5WA18W1Ob4jgr9u4YAI7fyfsQdsR1tt_0zj5nE2CaP5U2tHhZThpXhXYC33CDKshgZ1qxiLYu73Dse-i5WVadZrYE3v5w-DlkdhqC3TgXQ_Z2btLCr0zuUL8ljNuTDTA/s320/photo.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661664496707824642" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">After the Italian restaurant we discovered a Mexican restaurant by the name of Acenar. It was trendy and on the Riverwalk, but the greatest part of it was that you didn't really have to wait for a table to eat. Their bar had seating at the bar counter and also in lounge-type sofas scattered throughout. We ordered Mushroom Crepes with salsa verde and beef skewers with a Chimi-Churri sauce (it's a sauce made from olive oil, rosemary, and lots of garlic). We were beyond stuffed but very happy to have a nice night out. Below are the pictures of our appetizers.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjubG-pDL2YbR51g7qzARBHMYueId_IO5Sl_Jcu7WJaxw5vhIv-jboobGF3zxEt1R5c2ugVGlV3748N-cyg36QOhqVfaV_H0qGxps2m_vprdjRGpCyqk-ND8bnFwWimg52ReRVBeQoj6IAL/s320/photo-2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661665476188585058" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9mpd5QAhRPbX4Y0aJjjoGFaeJ6gLgZs_bqHtSQtFarXZ5f8LOADK6QH5UpqQ3jlZr09GlmNsmXOoBWQgkuRYXxOrBQbxfcWEXtBnbWPx6so8bhfU_pNZjr-gZ9wYTaLE9dUkXg015jm4/s320/photo-3.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661665816510530594" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">We went back after our dinner to our hotel room and were exhausted from a long week. Unfortunately, there was a dance club RIGHT DOWN the street and they were blaring their music at 12:30 am. Edwin was was really irritated and called the front desk, who were really nice and moved us to the opposite side of the hotel. We got a good night's rest and were happy that the Marriott was quick to help us out. Edwin's dad used to work for Marriott and was able to get us a really good rate for the weekend. </span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">In the morning, we got up and ate the hotel breakfast which consisted of delicious Jimmy Dean sandwiches and Texas-shaped waffles...(we ate the "South Texas" part first!). On our way back to Austin we stopped by the San Marcos outlet to find a suit for Edwin for the wedding! We found some good ideas and will hopefully have something within the next 3 weeks. We had lunch at Whole Foods and shared a delicious burger with sweet potato fries. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">The past week just cried for a good getaway. Edwin had a really tough week at school and had hit a major roadblock emotionally. He did have a very good conversation with his principal and assistant principal which will hopefully make things better for the next 2 weeks. He always expresses that no matter how crappy his days are, he's always grateful for the love and support from family (meaning you readers!) It has definitely been a big transition for both of us, and although we may not blog as often as we used to (2 maybe 3 times a month), we get by with a little help from each other and God. Stay tuned readers because coming soon is a trip to Houston with Edwin's family and his college roommate (who just moved back to the states from the Middle East) and a visit from my parents! </span></span></div>Edwin and Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385591729253769531noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948718341402024422.post-631722271684167322011-09-23T15:12:00.004-05:002011-09-23T15:24:59.882-05:00Amazing Stuffed Bell Peppers<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj63KcEj1HKRY54v9a9hdHFmWaWOiqWmedhTibhtEWPpRkGmf63W0D_7EUQnqdUoGYyGrb_Iq8IpJqfxy2YQ0NzlWEqQHByJV3iMNZpLe3Z9MBfp-6g4JlIv_yoMyCYxcesi-tRJunSS4lw/s1600/297703_2352657659897_1353815142_4057158_3263643_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>We're back with another fabulous recipe! Thinking about these stuffed bell peppers makes my mouth water, they are that good. The recipe is from Dr. Oz's website, but I found it from a former co-worker's facebook page. <div><br /></div><div>Ingredients: (This makes 4 servings (2 halves per person)) </div><div>8 red, yellow, or orange bell peppers</div><div>2 Tbsp. canola or olive oil, divided</div><div>1 medium yellow onion, chopped</div><div>4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced</div><div>1 tsp. salt</div><div>1 tsp. black pepper</div><div>1 Tbsp. chili powder</div><div>1 Tbsp. cumin</div><div>16 oz. italian sausage</div><div>1 16 oz. jar salsa</div><div>2 c. spinach, chopped</div><div>1 c. cooked brown rice</div><div>1 c. cheddar cheese</div><div>2 large avocados, peeled and sliced</div><div>1/2 c. low-fat greek yogurt</div><div>1/4 c. chopped basil </div><div><br /></div><div>Preheat oven to 375. Cut the peppers in half, lengthwise (removing stems). Remove the white stuff and seeds from the insides. Place peppers in a baking dish and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Cover the dish with foil and bake the peppers 15-20 min or until they start to soften. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin; cook until the vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a slotted spoon or potato masher, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the salsa and the spinach, and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cooked brown rice.</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span></p></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Carefully fill the pepper halves with the turkey mixture. Cover the dish with foil, and bake until the filling is hot and the peppers are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove foil, and sprinkle the cheese over the top of the peppers. Return to oven; bake, uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 7 to 10 minutes. Top the peppers with a heaping tablespoon of the yogurt. Place slices of the avocado on top of each pepper. Sprinkle with the basil. Serve immediately.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj63KcEj1HKRY54v9a9hdHFmWaWOiqWmedhTibhtEWPpRkGmf63W0D_7EUQnqdUoGYyGrb_Iq8IpJqfxy2YQ0NzlWEqQHByJV3iMNZpLe3Z9MBfp-6g4JlIv_yoMyCYxcesi-tRJunSS4lw/s320/297703_2352657659897_1353815142_4057158_3263643_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655653466774499426" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Picture is from my old co-worker's facebook- although ours looked similar. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">MMM so good!!! </span></span></div>Edwin and Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15385591729253769531noreply@blogger.com3