Been a While

10:19 AM by Katrina
Well it has been a little while since I posted last. At Adam's 9 month check up I was told that I am under too much stress that it is effecting my milk supply so I have decided to just drop back into the background of everything and decompress. Unfortunately I have a lot of stuff coming up and I need to remember to stay cool and calm. Some examples being I am going to help go through Zoe's Stuff again to start making a long list of everything for the courts so stuff can start getting taken care of. I think the only day Jonathan has is August 1st. So I am uber crazy busy. Anyways back to Adam because of my stress he only gained 1 oz in a 1 month and a half. So he went from 50% for weight down to 14%. So that is the reason I am now on a low stress diet.

After Adam's appointment we decided not to go camping and to stay home and take care of me and Adam.. So the big boys and Dad camped tried out in the front yard.. They all had a great time but Noah wasn't going to bed so he ended up inside with Adam and I. We had Smores on the grill and went out and watched lightening bugs. All around fun.. Might have to do it again before the summer is up.

As for me I have been pretty busy taking care of the boys and my new project. I have started a giveaway/review blog called The Klauer Review and have been crazy busy trying to get it off the ground. Right now I have to talk to the companies and see if they want to pair. Later on when I have a lot more Followers (please go on over and follow I can use everyone I get) bigger businesses will come to me. But I do really enjoy it I have felt great having the new project in my hands and we have 2 giveaways up now and I can't wait till the first prizes go out to my readers.






As of right now the future looks busy with play groups, Zoo, appts, volunteer work, weddings, parties, giveaways and family. Hope everyone is having a great summer!
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Cooking Adam up some Yummies

9:28 AM by Katrina
Hi I am cooking up some babyfood today.. Buying baby food is one thing.. But Making it is Fun too.. here are some recipes we are making.

Mel-Ana 8+ months

1/2 cantaloupe cubed
4 Bananas halved

Put fruit in food processor and blend to the consistency your baby is taking. Right now we are pretty Lumpy and getting ready to start more solid food items and pick up food.


Squaccoli Recipe taken from NurtureBaby


(6-9 Months)

So, it’s fun to say. And it’s a delicious way to introduce greens into your little one's diet, as the mild, sweet winter squash tones down the strong broccoli flavor.
1 medium winter squash*
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium stalk broccoli
1/3 cup water
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut winter squash in half; scoop out seeds. Coat squash halves in olive oil and bake for 60 minutes, or until flesh is soft.
Meanwhile, cut broccoli into small pieces and put in steamer. Steam for 5-6 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.

Let cooked winter squash cool to the touch and scoop out flesh from skin. Place peeled squash in blender, along with broccoli florets and blend until completely smooth. Add water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
Distribute mixture evenly amongst ice cube trays or cupcake tins, dependent upon desired portion size.
*You can substitute fresh winter squash with frozen, organic pureed winter squash. It’s readily available at most grocery stores and makes for a great time saver! Just heat squash in microwave and add to pureed broccoli.


Hearty Beef Stew Recipe taken from NurtureBaby and modified (one of my favorite sites)

(9-12 Months)

This recipe could not be easier to prepare, as you cook all the ingredients in a slow cooker. Once pureed, it’s creamy, meaty texture is divine.
1 small onion, diced
4 cups of homemade vegetable stock*
5-6 small red potatoes, diced
(we suggest leaving the skins on for added nutrition)
½ lb. organic lean beef, diced (Can use sirloin or “mock” tenderloin)
1 sprig of fresh thyme
2 carrots peeled and diced
*Can substitute with organic, low sodium stock. However, to ensure gluten free version, use homemade.
Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and simmer 5-6 hours on low. Let stew cool once completely cooked. Remove thyme stem and add to food processor. Puree until you reach desired consistency.
Disperse into ice cube trays or cupcake tins and cool. Freeze, remove from tin, and store in freezer bags or reusable plastic containers.

~~~ I am adding Carrots to the mix too...
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3 become 3

6:35 AM by Katrina

3 zucchinis and couple broccoli florettes and some onions.


3 Zucchinis become 3 yummy loafs.

Zucchini Bread Recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs, beaten
1 1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups grated fresh zucchini
2/3 cup melted unsalted butter
2 teaspoons baking soda
Pinch salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)

Method

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in the grated zucchini and then the melted butter. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in. Add the flour, a third at a time. Sprinkle in the cinnamon and nutmeg and mix. Fold in the nuts and dried cranberries or raisins if using.

2 Divide the batter equally between 2 buttered 5 by 9 inch loaf pans. Bake for 1 hour (check for doneness at 50 minutes) or until a wooden pick inserted in to the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Turn out onto wire racks to cool thoroughly.

Makes 2 loaves.


Delicious

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July 4th weekend

2:02 PM by Katrina
In true fashion July 4th weekend was spent enjoying Bagley and Volunteering. Friday we went down to my mom's house. Upon arrival my mom and I went to help make the Bagley Auxillary yummy potato salad for the chicken dinner sales.


Saturday was the day of the festivities even though it was a day early. The boys enjoyed the parade and then Nick and I spent most of the day with either the kids or working. I think he had the boys the most I did a few volunteer stuff with the Chicken dinner and the beer tent. But later on he had the beer tent and I had the pleasure of cleaning up 3 very very very dirty boys. Isaac and Noah sat in the sand at the park and just dumped it allllllllll over themselves.. wow was that a nightmare. Thankfully my Cousin's Fiance Rachel helped me with the switch of boys out of the tub and into clothes while I continued to clean the next son. Of course I had to dump the tub after each one because there was sand EVERYWHERE.










When it got dark we went to watch the fireworks. Unfortunately they moved the fireworks location this year so there were trees infront of the low firework show so we only got to see the stuff High in the sky. Nick closed the beer tent while I took the boys to my mom's for bed. Fun day.. The kids got a ton of Candy in the parade this year.

Sunday we headed over to Grandma and Grandpa Klauer's and kept Grandma Klauer entertained and then after Grandpa Klauer got off work we entertained him too. lol.



Other news Potty training has started for Noah. I couldn't take it any longer. His poor tushie gets tore up from poop and pee on it in a diaper even if it is on there only briefly. So we have started. He goes when we put him on but he hasn't really said that he needs to go or wants to go. But of course we are rewarding him with MandMs and loads of praise. And his big brother is such a big help. We have been rewarding Isaac 2x daily if he helps a lot with getting Noah to go to the potty. If Isaac has to go potty it is his job to take Noah by the hand and lead him to the potty and help him go and I also take Noah when I have to go so we are getting him in their a lot and it is most helpful if I am nursing Adam. Isaac loves to earn the bitesized candy bars and of course loves all the attention and praise. This has been amazingly helpful when it comes to him too he hasn't had hardly any accidents since we have been training Noah. The method seems to be working brilliantly so hopefully I can pass it down and have Noah help me with Adam when the time comes and Adam help me with the next if and when there is a next.

More other news I had more allergy testing done on my blood because I have agreed to Allergy Shots so they are trying to find al my allergens and make up my special blend of juice for my allergy shots. I have a 95% chance it will improve my reactions to allergens and a 50% chance it will help my eczema. Though I am crazy allergic to dust and dust mites I need to get special bedding covers for my bed and has been suggested to get rid of all carpet in my house. Not sure about that considering I just paid to have the basement carpeted. I guess I should have just had hardwood put down there too.. GRR..

We are planning a vacation for our 5 year anniversary but since I am nursing it won't be until November when I am done nursing Adam. So we are in the process of getting the place, the airfare in order since my mom said she would take all 3 of our boys for the week we are gone. We also need to get passports since it is a new rule for the Bahamas. It will be nice to celebrate our 1/2 a decade anniversary. Well this is long enough enjoy.
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