Easy Tomato Soup

After watching a cooking show, I was craving grilled cheese.The winner had melted the cheese to perfection.  Tomato soup is a perfect compliment to gooey cheese and toasted bread. Being on a budget I wanted to make a tomato soup that was delicious and already had ingredients in the pantry. After browsing several recipes, I decide to come up with one of my own.

Tomato Soup

• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 celery stalk finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat white flour
• 8 oz can of Tomato Sauce
• Can of Water
• Seasonings (I used a pinch of salt, pepper, sugar, basil, paprika, and garlic powder)

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and celery cook till onion is translucent. Add flour; stir to form a smooth paste. Gradually add tomato sauce and water, stirring constantly; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add seasonings. 

19 Weeks

At 19 weeks its pretty hard to hide the belly. Me and Jacob are doing more around the house. I believe we are both nesting. :) I am craving fruit especially of the tropical variety. The baby is now the size of a mango so mangoes are the mind and could be the reason for the cravings. I am grateful for the extra energy these days especially when hanging around a super active three old more often. 

 Raleigh wanted to be in the picture, too. How can I say "no" to that cute face?

 She is always talking about growing up and having a baby in her belly.

Oh snap! This is definitely an indication that this little miss needs a nap.

16 Weeks

 Jacob has been very good to me and baby. He makes sure we eat well and massages all my aches and pains away. He couldn't be more excited to have a little one.

Baby Paskett can hear now! Tiny ear bones are in place as of this week. This is Daddy Paskett talking to his little princess. I am laughing because in the process he is tickling me.

I have been craving sweet and sour candies, mangoes, and strawberries. Jessica brought me Zours to ease the sweet and sour craving and I went and loaded our fridge with yummy fruit. Jacob and I made fresh juice the other day and it was perfect. Fresh juice does not compare to anything bought at the store. 

My rings are barely fitting since my hands, feet, and face are already swelling. My mom tells me "Just wait!" whenever I tell her of this fact. 

15 Weeks

I had a specialist appointment and was surprised that they did an ultrasound at the consultation. I was lucky to find out the gender of our baby girl so early on in the pregnancy. My friend at Ashley Elaine Photography agreed to take my 15 week baby bump pictures. Jacob and I were so excited that we immediately narrowed down her name. 

Bird Watching

After the library, we went and walked around the duck pound. Watching birds has always been entertaining for me and I am glad that the boys enjoyed it, too! It was the perfect way to spend the afternoon.

If there is a puddle she'll find it...

We have been experiencing quite a bit of rain this week. Raleigh couldn't help but jump around in the puddles. I had to bribe her with hot chocolate for her to come inside out of the cold.

14 Weeks