Day 2: Hanni + Shots = nooo good.

Needless to say, judging by my title today was a long day and it isn't over until Hannah falls asleep.  which still hasn't happened.  *sigh*  I hurt for her.  I mean I know it's only vaccines that she has to have but it still makes her feel crappy and besides tylenol there isn't a thing I can do about it.  I can't even hold or rock her.  She is completely inconsolable. 

The Doctors visit was very interesting as well as exhausting.  Hannah is not gaining like she's supposed to which concerned me but she said it wasn't too much of a concern for HER so I guess I shouldn't worry about it.  She did say however that my daughter is way ahead development wise than most children her age.  Hannah loves to be the center of attention so you can bet she was showing off her new found ability to sit up without any help. 

Alex always picks the time when the Doctor comes in to start becoming clingy and whiney.  I wonder if it's A) he thinks she's going to poke, prod and shoot him up with drugs or B) he doesn't like that Hannah is being paid attention to and he isn't.  Either way his attitude completely changes.

At any rate, Hannah was looked at marveled at by the dr for her new "tricks" and then they shot her up with drugs.  She was completely ok until I guess the pain hit around 5:00p tonight.  And then it started.  I sure hope she feels better in the morning. 

On to last night's dinner.  Which I have pictures of YAAAAYYY!!

First at about 3:00p I started on the white chocolate magic bars which are HEAVENLY by the way:

Here is the recipe:
      *    1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups (12 oz. pkg.) white chocolate chips
• 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped nuts – macadamia, slivered almonds or walnuts work best

Heat your oven to 350°F (325 for glass pans).
Put the stick of butter into the pan, and put it in the oven while the oven is pre-heating.

Keep an eye on the butter, though mine is usually melted right about the time the oven reaches the desired temperature.   Remove from oven and have a spot where you can put the hot pan to work with.   Take extra care to not burn yourself.

Lightly smooth / press the graham cracker crumbs into the butter.  The back of a spoon works well for this.   Pour the can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the graham cracker crumbs.  This can be hard to spread if you plop it all into the center, so I slowly pour it out trying to cover the entire area so that I don’t have to spread it.


Now you will sprinkle the chocolate chips and nuts onto the sweetened condensed milk

I tend to save about 1/4 of each to put on after the coconut.    All that’s left is to add the coconut layer, and than sprinkle on the remainder of the chocolate chips and nuts.   You will than want to gently press the entire mixture down a bit, just a little pat, no need to smoosh it.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

And the result?   

So delicious trust me!!  Jon approved. 



After dessert I made dinner.  I know usually the reverse happens but I like to make sure things like the bars above are cooled enough where they aren't a gloopy mess when I try to cut them.  I'm sure you all understand. 

Here is the recipe for my spinach bleu cheese meatloaf "muffins"

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large muffin pan with cooking spray.  

Combine ground beef, blue cheese, onion, bread crumbs, spinach, eggs, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl until well blended. Divide meat mixture evenly into the prepared muffin pan. 

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees. 

The result?     

 The spread?

I know they don't LOOK too impressive but oh BOY were they good.  Jon didn't like them because he's not a big fan of bleu cheese but I loved them and they got Alex's overwhelming stamp of approval!    clean plate!!!

Alex however didn't like the cookie bars so he had pudding for dessert instead.  I thought i'd just throw this picture in for fun!


Love you guys!!!  Tomorrow night I will make another awesome new dish!  I'll write tomorrow morning with my plans!! hopefully.  Love to all!!!!  As my mother in law says. :)