Update on baby #5

Last week I went to the er because I was cramping really bad and spotting.  They did another hcg level and it went up to 22,000 something from 9000 or so.  :)  Also, they did another ultrasound and I got to the see baby's heartbeat.  It was strong at 151.  I am officially due November 12, 2010.  I have strong feelings this little one is going to be a girl (I have been right with all 4 others), but only time will tell.   I am thinking of Dillon Joseph for a boy or Ava Renee if it's a girl.  Just thinking though.  My mom is coming up from Las Vegas to Oregon to visit the family in 2 days on Saturday, for a week.  I can't wait.  I am really close with her and miss her dearly.  It's a lot harder to travel with 4 kids then 1, that's for sure.  Well, I guess I will leave you with a good recipe.


corn & black bean salsa
4m:according to kelly.com

1 can of black beans drained
16 oz. of corn (canned, frozen, even fresh)
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 cucumber (as much as you want, i used the whole thing), peeled & chopped
fresh cilantro (as much as you want), chopped
1 small bottle of kraft zesty! italian dressing

mix it all together, cover & let it chill in the fridge for about a 1/2 hour or so.
serve with chips or all by itself!

Salsa Sloppy Joes

Another great one. I think I got this from Taste of Home or Simple and Delicious cooking magazines, highly recommend.  I made this for our nephew and his ex-gf when they had their last baby. She wasn't nursing, so the spiciness was fine.  Not too spicy.   It was a great hit! Quick and easy.

Salsa Sloppy Joes

1 lb ground beef (I only use ground turkey now)
1 jar (11 oz) salsa (I used Pace Picante Mild)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 small can tomato soup, undiluted
8 hamburger buns, split

In a large skillet, cook meat over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in rest of ingredients except buns. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through. Spoon 1/2 cup mixture onto each bun. Serves 8.

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Crockpot Sour Cream Salsa Chicken

Crockpot Sour Cream Salsa Chicken 

Serving Size : 4
4 WW points per serving

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 package reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
1 cup salsa
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup light sour cream

Spray the crockpot with cooking spray. Add the chicken breasts. Sprinkle with Taco Seasoning. Top with salsa. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. When ready to serve, remove the chicken from the pot. Place about 2 T cornstarch in a small amount of water. Stir well. Stir the cornstarch mixture into salsa sauce. Stir in 1/4 cup of sour cream.

Note:  I have to double the recipe for our family of 7 and leftovers for dh's lunch the next day.  This is so good!