Roasted Citrus-Herb Game Hen

This Might have looked a little silly and filled too much on the

top. You Take out the access herbs and such before you eat

it. I try to be a great wife to my husband and provide

yummy meals. I have to say I'm in love with Giada's Home

Cooking on the Food Network channel. With this Game Hen.

You can leave the top off so it can get a yummy crisp

feeling. I forgot to do so, that's why it looks so moist. Yet,

It was so yummy. I encourage all of you to try it at home.

IT'S SO GOOD!!!

ingredients

• 2 (1 1/2 to 2-pound) Cornish game hens
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 shallots, minced
• 2 tablespoons orange zest, from 2 medium oranges
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest, from about 3 lemons
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons Marsala wine or dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries or currants
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

Directions

Place an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Rinse the game hens and pat dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, shallots, orange zest, lemon zest, thyme, mint, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Rub 2 tablespoons of the zest mixture over the skins of the game hens. Place the remainder of the zest mixture under the skin and into the cavities of the hens. Using kitchen twine, truss the legs together. Place the hens in a shallow 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Add the chicken stock, Marsala wine, lemon juice, orange juice, and cranberries. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the leg juices run clear. Remove the game hens and set aside. Place the flour in a small saucepan. Whisk in the pan juices. Bring the juices to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Whisk in the butter and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

To serve, remove the kitchen twine and place the hens on 2 serving plates. Drizzle with the citrus-herb sauce.

Cook's Note: Reserve 1/4 cup of the citrus-herb sauce for the Crouton Salad.

1st Ultrasound

Our First Ultrasound. Was AMAZING! Hearing the babies

Heart beat was something that I would have never thought

would be a reality. I have always been told by so many doctors

that it just couldn't happen to be prepared for the worse.

That I would have many miscarriages.

BEING BLUNT!... For one they said it was because

of my not so normal periods over the years.

That magically cleared up after a few years. They Never

saw that one coming... The other OB said I had

celiac disease and to prepare for the worse with MANY

miscarriages. Then I had one doc say I had all the sign's of

Endometriosis YET she wasn't going to test to see if I have it,

because I haven't been with my husband for over a year.

KIND of ODD if you ask me. If I ever have a hunch on anything,

plus if you're 95% sure that is what it is... Then do a dang test.

I did mention about a Miscarriage I thought I had had. Yet

she said "I can't confirm that because I wasn't seeing you durning

that month". I couldn't go in because we didn't have

health insurance cards to get in, so I couldn't see a doctor then.

Plus that was just NOT normal for me. When I did the research

it sounded just like what I thought it was. I would never

request anyone to go see her at all.

I'm not going to be shy about what has happened in my life.

I feel like some people just stick with that one doctor

and just "deal" with what they are telling you.

No that isn't the case. If I didn't go out and find a

good doctor. I wouldn't have been diagnosed with

Celiac disease and I would have still been getting sick.

I know things happen for a reason as well... I will

repeat. If you are not getting the help that you NEED

find another doctor. I'm not kidding when I say that.

I would know. I've seen enough doctors to know

If they are just all talk, or if they really know what

they are talking about.

I'm VERY open, especially when it comes to health. I don't fell like

people are open to talking about much and it should be just

a hush, hush situation. I don't think that is the case.

I feel like doctors need to be more professional. People

need to be more open about things going on with their health.

TALK people! I know a lot of us can give advice about which

doctors are good. Or which doctors to stay away from.

I sure hope that our health care doesn't turn into canada's health

plan. I would be so lost. I believe we HAVE to have certain doctors

for different things, or we wont get the help we need. I know

mothers with kids with special disabilities wont get the special

help they need for their child. It just makes me sad.

I do believe...

One way or another Doc's need to know what they are talking about

and just act on it. I know when I found out I had Celiac Disease,

it was because I found one AMAZING Doctor. I told him about

everything that had ever happen to me. I don't think if I did

he wouldn't of had the hunch to do the test in the first place.

Sorry about the venting... It needed to be said.

The OBGYN I am seeing now is AMAZING. He actually knows

what he is talking about. I don't feel like I have to go threw so

many other doctors to get an answer.

OKAY now to the good stuff...

I have to mention that the ultra sound was something

that Kenton and I were both so excited about. I feel like

Kenton was like a Kid at Christmas. Just jumping up and down.

He was so filled with excitement. When the doc finally pulled up

the heart beat I was just at awe... I couldn't believe that there

was one. I was speechless! Kenton was so amused at the screen

he didn't say much. The doctor I think was expecting a huge reaction.

I believe I was just in Shock and the only thing I could say was

"Honey it's our baby's heart beat. Can you see the baby?"

He was still staring at the screen and in all smiles.

It was sure a moment I will never forget.

Below is a picture of our babies first picture.

It's amazing on what they can see in just 7 weeks.

Our baby is in the black circle in the middle. Our little

one is off to the right. Kind of like a little caterpillar

in it's cocoon. We couldn't see much. Yet it was still a shocker!

The doctor told us when we heard the heart beat "I'm sorry

but I have some bad news for you". Kenton and I stopped and I said

"What is that". He replied with "I only hear one heart beat, I'm

sorry no twins for you two". LOL! I was happy to hear that there

wasn't twins on the way. I don't think I could handle twins.

He added that it sounded healthy and everything looked

normal. He started to say that he didn't think I was as far

along as I thought I was. He was thinking 6 Weeks and 6 Days.

Then the baby came out from hiding and he measured again.

I was 7 Weeks and 4 days. I was excited to hear that we

will get to see more detail the next time we come in.

Because the baby's head will have formed and the

baby's bone structure will be in place. I have been

so excited learning what is going on with the little one.

I guess I was reading that if it's a boy it's already getting

testostron Yikes! Seems to young to be getting anything

like that.

After our adventure we went to test drive some "Family Cars"

Time to retire from our little Tiburon. It's been a fun car,

yet I'm not about to stick a car seat in that car. Just to get it in,

We have to go threw the hatch and buckle it in, threw the back.

I am not about to do that. Plus only having two doors seems a chore

enough. I know Kenton and I both want a Mazda 3 Hatchback.

Yet Kenton wants all the bells and whistles lol! He is a funny one.

After we caught up with Crystal and we went to Barbacoa. YUMMY!

It's been forever since i've had mexican food. I love that they had

a gluten free menu and that it was gluten free friendly. It is so hard

to eat anywhere. Especially eating out. Call me crazy, but I hate

it sometimes. It was so good to catch up with Crystal to see how

she is doing. Good to see that she was doing better.

I had missed all of those times we used to hang out and

we would get spicy foods. She would tell me I was a baby.

(Because I was, I couldn't even stand mild sauce). Now

I HAVE to have SPICY foods. If not... it's boring and it

doesn't have a taste. I'm so happy she showed me

to the other side of the spicy world. :0)

Nice thing about my pregnancy is I haven't been sick!

No nausea, No throwing up, No feeling completely ill.

The only thing I get is dizziness because I'm hungry for dinner.

I don't have a huge appetite for breakfast, so I drink an ensure.

Second I only get stomach pains when I want to go to sleep.

Other then that I don't really have much going on. OH but

I do get tired one day and the next I'm fine, then Tired the

next. Somedays I feel like I get Nothing accomplished. Blah!

Good thing I have a great husband that Helps out when he can.

I have been so truly blessed to have him in my life.

HONEY you are my everything. I have been so truly blessed

to have you for my husband.

In this video is our ultrasound of our little bundle of joy.

It was so cool to see it on my moms big screen TV.

You could see the hands swimming. It was AMAZING! I think

we watched this video at least 5 times. I loved watching it so close

to get a better look of the little embryo.

To push play on this video, its a little

tricky for some reason you need to move the mouse around to

find how to push play. I need to have Kenton play with this website

so it will be easier to watch videos. Just keep playing with it,

till you see the play symbol light up red. You usually

don't push play where the buttons are, Just a hint.

Or on some computers it works fine with no issues. Just try hitting the

button, if that doesn't work, try the other way that

I explained.

If it doesn't work or if it works... Let me know! Thanks!

I need to Vent!

You are probably wondering why in the world does Daisia

Have picture of chipped wall on her blogspot. I am also glad

my husband allowed me to blog about all of this.

Back a few months ago around in January 2010 sometime.

We had a roommate move in. I was alright with it, though I wanted

rules for this main reason. #1 rule was if you break it you buy it.

Lets just say Majority of the rules went right out the window.

I wont add the other rules on here... just because. I don't

want to disclose those rules that were broken.

First I must add that I have found not just these three chips in

the room from their furniture and who knows what.

There were Exactly 14 chips on the wall, from my knowledge.

Not counting the scuff marks

on odd places and low places and something that might be

chocolate and something else...

Kenton had texted and asked him very nicely if they would

buy some plaster for only three dinks in the wall that we had

spotted. He only texted back "I will talk to my wife about it".

I was so sad to see scuff marks in the hall way, in their room,

and even in the hall way towards the door. I was sad to see a dent

In the ceiling where I had just painted. Now I have have to patch and

repaint it.

Secondly Kenton asked them very nicely if they could clean their

bathroom, before they leave. He didn't Text Kenton back.

May I remind you it has only been lightly

cleaned by them a couple times and deep cleaned by me once.

Since they have lived here. I felt like it was their

bathroom and they needed to keep up with the "up keep".

For being renters and all..

....I did not post pictures of that bathroom, because it was

really gross.....

When they got to the house and gathered the last of their

stuff to move out. I asked if they got Kenton's text and

if they could clean, and I asked if they needed any cleaning

items? He Mentioned it was ok, and they had the stuff to clean

the bathroom, and that he got his text message.

Right before they walked out. our roommate placed

her key on the counter and said good bye I asked if they cleaned?

She replied with No and she had excuse after another excuse.

One excuse was she didn't have cleaning supplies. Then

she mentioned that Jon had cleaned the bathroom

two days ago. (which was just taking out the trash, from the bathroom)

I mentioned again we had cleaning supplies for them.

Second excuse was that she didn't have "her" vacuum. I replied with

"I have a vacuum you can use". She said she would come back and

clean it. Then never again came back, nor did she or husband ever respond to

Kenton's text messages the next day after.

So frustrating! I need to mention that the tub was black

and looked like it hadn't been clean this whole time they

have been living here. I then come to find the carpet is soiled

and there was candle wax on the carpet.

The picture Below is Dirt from them leaving the window open

all the time. This was all around the trim in this room.

So gross. I was so sad to see that they couldn't even vacuum it

up. I felt so disrespected and so hurt all at the same time.

I have no Idea what we did to these two, but it all came down

to, a dirty room with dents and dirt with filth.

That we have to now clean and fix up. I don't know how

"he" could have cleaned the bathroom already. The sink looks like

It hadn't been cleaned with spots and crap

in the sink and around it, on top of the toilet was nothing

but dirt and dust. The tub was a mess. I didn't want

to post those pictures, even though I had them. As

I mentioned above.

IN the long run... I have just decided I think it's going to

be a long time before I get the guts to EVER rent my

house out again. My friend had mentioned that it could

of been worse, for he has had to deal with it before.

He was in more of a mess then we are.

If we do ever have renters. There will be a deposit, for if this

kind of stuff if it ever comes around.

If you are wondering why I have an open vent on my blog.

It is a reminder on how many times I had caught this

open while their window was wide open. So sad to see

that every time we asked if the vent was closed. They

responded with "yes". When It was obviously open.

I don't like it when people lie straight to my face. Makes

me sad. Especially when I Know the true answer.

Sorry this is long. I just have been so sad and hurt over all

of this. I know another story that happened was with

our roommates in the kitchen. That seemed to occur every night.

How old are we children? How many times

do I have to say "Please clean up your dishes". I believe this

was an everyday text to these guys.

Secondly you all know I have Celiac Disease.

Have you ever heard of Cross contamination?

I have gotten sick countless times because of the

counters of my own house. I stopped eating so much

in my own kitchen. The smallest things would get me sick.

Say for instance they would make a sandwich earlier in the day.

They don't wipe down the counter and I would place

my food on the counter while making my own food, later

in the day. I would be so sick,

then come to find out, that I remembered that they

were making sandwiches earlier in the day. I would

be so sick by the end of the day.

Kenton and I would clean up dishes and wipe down

their pizza mess. Mention it was their and then

having them look at us like they had no idea what

they were talking about. I had brought this

up to their attention. I was kind of tired of the

attitude of them acting like they didn't know

what we were talking about. I finally had

to tell our roommates about how serious my

condition is. It is so bad I have Kenton

wash his face and brush his teeth after

eating gluten. Because I get sick if he kisses me,

and he didn't wash up. I was very nice

bringing it across to our roommates attention about

keeping things clean and knowing how serious my condition was.

He then went up the stairs and slammed the door. I was shacking

so badly that I started to cry and was wondering

why they just don't get it.

We would usually ask them to use the clorox wipes on

the counters. Yet that was a very hard task for them

to do....I have to mention that we are not a hotel.

We sure felt like we were running one though.

From buying extra dishwasher soap, garbage bags,

extra paper towel etc.

Someone mentioned

When I asked them "what should I do with all of this?"

He mentioned these two love birds were getting us

ready for kids. I do believe that if it is your own kids

it is a little different from renters. Even step kids

are treated with the same respect as your own kids.

I even know that when I was a nanny, I treated

them as my own kids, and I treated their house

as if it were my own house.

This is just different. Renters should be respectful.

I believe we've only had one decent renter.

He went over and beyond. Maybe we

should only rent to business men that

are also very clean from now on. (This goes for that

cute/sweet Andelyn who rented from us as well).

Treat our house with Love and Respect!

I promise you it will do the same from you

in return. Our house is a home, welcome

to friends and family. We plan to have many parties.

Filled with Love! I look forward to the day

when we can fill this house with more laughter,

sunshine, and lots of good memories...

With the people we love.

1st Month in a half

Can you see the glow on my face? I can! :0)

It is so weird still to know that I'm pregnant. There

are good days and there are bad days. The best

time is knowing there is a little one on it's way.

The other part that isn't so good is the side affects.

From feeling nauseous, dizzy, certain foods make me

feel like I'm going to throw up. They are over powering

sometimes to the point where I have to walk out of the room.

I have felt Not hungry to super hungry and my slight cravings

begin. It isn't that bad yet... besides the dizziness and nauseous that

I feel at some points. I do wonder why in the world should you

get to feel so bloated so early?

"Tenderness, Tenderness, Tenderness"...

is all I can say, without saying so much. lol!

I get to show a non bump! It's great to know there

is something going on in my belly.

I did some research. Some people have been

asking "How far along are you?" Today I'm

6 weeks and 4 days. 1st Trimester will end October 7th 2010.

I'm super excited. I hear I get to find out the babies sex on

October 7th. Kenton's Birthday is October 10th <

Happy Birthday present for Kenton. :0)

Second Trimester will end January 20, 2011.

I have 33 weeks and 3 days left to go.

I'm excited because I get to see my doctor on

Sept 7th 2010. It will be the first time I go in.

My doctor is Dr. Jed Naisbitt M.D.

Yes He is an M.D. I'm excited because he is going to do an

Ultrasound in 4D! Yes 4D... It's so exciting! When I told my

Mom that... She said "Do you get to smell the baby too?" No

Mom I wont be able to smell the baby, but I will share the

pictures with you guys for sure.

Well I'm starting to get sick and feel dizzy again. I should

probably get off the computer. I will keep you all update.

LOVES!

Kenton's group office Party

Here they are playing Tug-A-War. Can you see my hubby

in the green? He is amazing! They placed him right in the

front of all the action. Funny thing is most of them were

wearing cleats. lol! Shh! Don't tell. They said the Cleats

didn't really help that much. It did give them support for

their feet lol jk!

Team O.M.G. W.T.F. Which stands for

"OM Guys, Wow They're Furious" This is the

computer support team. They all work together. Only

one of them works in the security office. The second one

from the left.

After they won, they are showing that they are NUMBER ONE!

They looked like they were having so much fun out there.

Besides the rope burns majority of them got on their arms.

After the game we enjoyed visiting with Kenton's co-workers.

They were all congratulating us on me being pregnant. I guess

they all have a bet to see if it's a girl or a boy. Kenton mentioned

that no matter what if its a girl or a boy. I still get free food.

Because as Lisa would say "I'm having the baby, and I have to feed

for two now". They also said if it's twins we get to just keep the money

for the babies. lol! I hope it's not twins. I don't know what I would do

with myself. I feel like women who have twins and can make it

are my hero's.

This is our puppy Reilly. I bought him a cute shirt that says

"All Star" With a star on the back, because he is an all star.

He seems to love his shirt. After I give him a bath and I have

his shirt washed, he is almost excited to have his shirt back on.

He loves it! Reilly has been so good this last little while.

We are still trying to train him, I'm getting used to the fact that

he is still a puppy. I wasn't raised with a puppy. I'm not used to the

biting. Him chewing on anything he can get ahold of.

Good thing about Reilly is that he LOVES baths, just like Kassey.

Silly cat!!! Reilly has learned how to dance on his back legs

while standing. Reilly has also learned how to sit, stay, and come.

The cutest thing about our puppy is when I lay him on his back,

on his bed and place his blanket on top. He is so peaceful.

I love it when he plays on his back and looks so cute.

I love our puppy. Hopefully he will be great with our

baby and not be jealous. He is great with my nieces.

That's a good things right?

I'M PREGNANT!!!

Kenton and I have been ready to have kids since

we got married. Probably because we had a 7

month engagement. All Because I wanted a spring wedding!

After that long wait. We

decided to try, try and tried again.

After 4 Months. BOOM a baby popped.

We are so thrilled and excited for this new chapter

to begin in our life.

Our baby's due Date is April 21, 2011

I haven't seen a doctor yet...

but from our app that we down loaded on our iPhone

calculated and did the math. I love technology!

I think it is funny because April 10th

is When we got married. I guess we will be

sharing that month with our baby as well.

What a great 1st year anniversary present.

We have picked a name out if it is a girl "MaKenna Lynne"

I have always wanted a little girl named

MaKenna since I was in high school.

We wanted Lynne to take after her mother (me)

of course. We have picked out "Kayden" for a boy.

I always wanted Hayden, but since Kenton Knew a Hayden

in school and didn't like him much, we decided to stay away

from that name. Kenton always Wanted a son that was

kind of named after him, and he has always been fond

of the name Kayden. Never knew... So we might just stick with

those names for now. We don't have a middle name for the

boy yet. I don't even know if these names will stick.

Kenton and I did mention a middle name for Kayden,

wish is "Reilly". I'm kind of scared that the kid

will get teased because we named the dog Reilly,

before I even knew that I could get prego.

The poor kid will get teased, because they will

all think that he got his middle name off of his parents

first dog. Sadness!

I thought the day I found out was a very good day.

I went to the store bought shrimp and a pregnancy

stick. Then when I came home I took the test.

Gave Reilly a bath and then came back and looked and saw

that it was positive. Came down stairs smelled the Steak

Kenton was making for him and his co-works for lunch.

Then lost my apatite for anything. Nothing sounded good, nor

did the steak help. I was so sick! I didn't talk much when Kenton's

co-workers finally came over. I wasn't trying

to be rude and then just leave. I was wanting too though.

I was tired and wanted to go and rest.

By the time Kenton and his co-workers left I ran to

the store bought a cute pregnancy shirt that says

"Baby makes the belly go round". I asked Kenton to

come home a little early. He said yes! I rushed back home.

Put together a few signs. Wrote him a little note on the

garage door that said "Honey come upstairs, I have a

surprise for you". He came up and I slammed the door and

I ran to sit on the bed. I had my hands behind my back.

As he was looking at me funny and was wondering

what I had behind my back. I soon held up this

cute sign that said "I'm pregnant!" with the

Pregnancy stick. He attacked me with hugs and kisses.

Kenton was overjoyed with excitement!

I love him so much. Kenton is my rock and my

shied and now going to be the father of my

children. What more can a lady ask for?

We can't wait for our little bundle of Joy to

be a part of our little family.

We love you all!!!

JetBlue

Hey Everyone! I thought I would update all of you what is

going on with this job. I just got a call today, saying

that my 10 year background check has FINALLY

cleared. She let me know that training starts on

October 12th 2010

I have been filling out paper work since I believe as early

as February. You would think I would be happy that I

finally got the job. Well the only down fall is that

Kenton and I have planned to go to Mexico on

October 31st. Everything is already payed for.

Kenton's parents are also going with us. Seeing that

it was their idea and all. So they have everything payed

for as well on their side.

I would hate to bail out on them. Seeing that

We couldn't go on our honeymoon trip. Kenton

and I couldn't go on our disneyland trip. Due to

Kenton's new job and we couldn't get the time off

for it. So Kenton's parents went on our Honeymoon

trip and got to enjoy the stay, and decided to take over and pay for it.

Kenton and I would have gone, if we actually could

have gotten the time off.

Where the down fall really comes in on Jetblue Job, is

that the training is one whole month.

I can't miss one day during training, or

I could get fired. I can't really cancel our trip either.

Everything has been already planned and payed for. I feel like

I deserve this trip. Seeing that I didn't get a honeymoon trip

at all. I feel a little frustrated and overwhelmed yet again.

I wish something would go right. Maybe this is a SIGN, that I

just haven't been listening too for the past 5 months.

You would think I would have already had the job,

but NO! They have to wait until I'm going to be gone

to MEXICO!!!

People always say that I "give up to easily".

Seeing that I had no other choice when I was SICKER then

a dog durning that time and I had to FORCE myself and just give up.

I lost many job because I felt like I was on my death bed. Now that I'm

feeling 95% better. I don't have a job and I really have any reason

to be home. It just reminds me of my sick days of

of the past being home

24/7.

I will try to call in a little bit and see if they can "Magically"

Hold the job.(Yet again) I doubt it! They have been nice enough to wait this

long for that dang background check to clear. Yet I doubt

the lady that works at Jetblue will answer her phone.

(She never does). I will probably hear from her 1 1/2 months later.

That tends to be the routine her and I have. I call her right away

and she gets back with me in a month in a half later.

Any Idea's on what I should do??? I can't cancel my Trip.

Nor do I want to get rid of that Job.

Wish that lady would just answer the phone,

so we can talk and figure out a game plan.