My heart is happy.....

So I guess this is a good road.  It's official, I have a boyfriend.

First Date

So after about two months of phone and email dates, tonight I got to meet Jacob in person.  He was all I hoped for and then some. 

My first thought was...wow he is even cuter in person than in pictures.  Our night was very easy, comfortable, and fun.  I don't know for sure where this is headed, but I like the road we're on so far.

Here is a picture of my the beautiful flowers he gave me.

We waz robbed!

The Broken Arrow Marching Band was 2nd at Grand Nationals.  (We should have won, in my opinion, but maybe I am biased.  We did win fan favorite.) 

I am so proud of both my nephews who competed in the event.  Great job boys!  Love you both and Aunt Holly is so proud of you!

Thankful

I am very thankful for unlimited minutes.  :) 

VOTE

I voted....go out and do your civic duty!

March on!

Congratulations to my nephew, Alex, and the Broken Arrow Marching Band for winning the state marching contest!  Nationals here we come!

Brrr....it's getting cold outside!

I love cold weather, mostly because I love comfort food.  Who wants to eat warm, cozy food when it's a 100 degrees outside?  So many of my favorite foods are winter-weather food.

I could eat soup pretty much every day.  I LOVE soups of all kinds.

Here is a recipe I plan on trying to make tonight.  It sounds amazing.

Chicken-Lime-Tortilla Soup

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
• 4 cups chicken broth
• Juice of 3 limes
• 1/2 cup of tomato juice
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tsp. chopped green chilies
• 1 jalapeno, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup rice
• 1/4 cup corn
• 1 avacado per each bowl (diced small)
• 1 cup Mexican cheese (shredded)
• 1 tsp. minced garlie
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• Salt to taste
• Tortilla strips

Directions:

• Simmer chicken stock, tomato, Worcestershire, and lime juices with the jalapeno, cilantro for 45 minutes.
• While simmering, grill the chicken until cooked all the way through, then dice into small cubes or strips.
• Strain soup and add the chicken, green onion, chilies, red bell pepper, rice corn, garlic, to the broth and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Place the tortilla strips, diced avocado, and shredded cheese on the side to be added by guests as desired.