Memories and Baby Showers!

Isn't it amazing how the simplest thing can trigger a memory in our lives? This morning as I am scrolling through FB, I came across a recipe for chicken spaghetti and memories of my Daddy came flooding back to me. Good memories...happy times...special days...family times! That can all be taken away within minutes but thank God those memories linger forever. No one can ever take that from us. I miss my Daddy so very much. 

But the memories...oh so sweet!

This past weekend we celebrated another milestone in our lives...a baby shower for our sweet little Abel. It seems like he will make his arrival sooner than the end of the month and we are all so ready to meet him. None of us more ready than his Mommy and Daddy! and of course his big sister! It's been a rough couple of months for Addie but she has been so strong and I am so proud of her. She is going to be an amazing Mommy...she already is! Now we just wait for his arrival so we can begin the spoiling...that's what grandparents are for right?

Here are a few pictures from the shower.

My baby...having a baby! Awe !!

Sending prayers to our neighbors in Texas as Hurricane Harvey approaches their coast!

Be safe y'all!

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CHICKEN SAUCE PIQUANTE

• 4 – chicken breast or thighs, with bone and skin
• 1 – rotisserie chicken, deboned and peeled
• 1 – 14.5 can chicken broth
• 1 – 14.5 ounce can peel tomato, with sauce
• 1 – large onion, diced
• 1 – large bell pepper, chopped
• 1 – tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 – tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 – 6 ounce can tomato paste
• 1 – 8 ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 – cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 – teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 – teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 – cup olive oil
• 1 – teaspoon salt
• 1 – cup sliced mushrooms
• 2 – teaspoon garlic powder
• green onions to garnish

Directions

In a large pot, heat olive oil to medium/high temperature. Lightly season raw thigh or breast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then batter in flour. Discard any remaining flour. Brown chicken in olive oil for about 2 – 3 minutes each side. If chicken sticks, let it fry for a minute or two longer.
Add all remaining ingredients into the pot and mix well, including mushrooms and rotisserie chicken. Cover and let simmer slowly for 1 hour stirring occasionally. Serve hot over rice and garnish with chopped green onions. Enjoy!

Have a wonderful weekend and stay dry if you can!
Love to all of you! XoXoXo