Well, thanks to Amy I now think I have a new favorite soup. That is saying a LOT since this girl normally doesn’t like soup. It even got rave reviews from Jacey and had Bryan drooling from almost 800 miles away. Luckily for him, I took half the batch and froze it for when he comes home. I altered it just a slight bit, so my version is below. Click on Amy’s blog to see her version.

Creamy Black Bean Soup

1/2 large sweet yellow onion, diced
1 clove garlic, diced
1 tbs olive oil
3 can black beans, drained and rinsed (I use Bush’s Reduced Sodium version)
4 cups chicken broth
1 can Rotel (I used the Mexican version with lime and cilantro)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin

Saute onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 4-6 minutes until tender. Add beans, broth, Rotel, chili powder and cumin. Cover and bring to boil. Remove lid and reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Puree with hand blender (or regular blender).

We topped ours with avocado, colby-jack cheese and sour cream with chips on the side, but the possibilities are endless. I think you could take this same recipe, decrease the chicken broth and add corn after pureeing and have a really good dip. Hmm…

1. 14 more days till Bryan comes home.

2. One more allergy shot and I will FINALLY be at maintenance level. What was supposed to be only a 6 month journey to maintenance has turned into well over a year.

3. My new P&S camera. It rocks (and at this rate, I’ll never get the 3 inch thick layer of dust cleaned off my dSLR)!

4. Skype and unlimited mobile to mobile minutes. While it sucks for Bryan to be gone, at least we have plenty of communication opportunities.

5. Naps.

For Amy, by request.

No hating, it has been a long day, I look like crap and apparently can’t keep track of my days. I didn’t realize the error until after it was done and I wasn’t redoing 4 minutes. So deal ;p!

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I have never been an indecisive person…till recently, and over the most stupid things at that. I’d like to blame it on stress.

Sigh.

This time, it is an iPhone case.

Really, an iPhone case.

I want a customized one, but can’t make a decision on which image.

Anyone willing to cast a vote?

See below.

Choice 1

Choice 2

Choice 3

Choice 4

Choice 5

Choice 6

These are all pics I <3. Of course, Bryan no longer wears ABU’s but those are some of my fav pics of him. Decisions, decisions.

So, if you are willing to weigh in, please vote below :).

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1. 21 more days until Bryan comes home (and a day early at that)!

2. My fill seems to be settling down and loosening a bit, I think.

3. Naps.

4. A fabulous medical team.

5. The ability to walk through the entire Bx while I was waiting today and come out with nothing. Means all my needs are met and then some.