Chicken Nuggets

This little one:

has entered the realm of childhood where chicken nuggets are becoming one of his favorite things. If he doesn't get them once a week he gives me this look:

And since I can't resist that look (really, who can?), it becomes chicken nugget time:

I do not like all the bad things in chicken nuggets, nor the price you pay for them. Luckily I found chicken breast on sale, so it was time to make a big batch. I love having them ready to go in the freezer.

The unevenness is how you know they are homemade! And the paleness shows off the baking instead of frying. Someday I will master a golden brown in the oven.

Matthew decided to show (tease) Stitch with one. And he can't smile in the last one as his mouth is full of chicken nugget.

My job as a semi-healthy mom is done for now.

Fun Free Friday: Stone Zoo

Well, I wouldn't pay full price. But at library pass price, or free, the Stone Zoo was perfect for Matthew.

I was disappointed in the animal selection, but I've been spoiled by the Philadelphia Zoo, Hogle Zoo (SLC), and the San Diego Zoo. It was also disappointing that we were able to finish the Zoo in about 2 hours with the zoo super crowded, walking slow and making two laps.

Matthew was amused, as at this point his animal exposure was limited to the goats at Farmer Dave's and a few other various farm animals that I don't think he remembers.

This reindeer was mad about something. It kept running the pen in circles. The bears took turns coming to the window to pose for the kids. It was almost as though it was choreographed. The timber wolves were the highlight for me and Matthew. We found a hiding hole up a couple flights of stairs near the top view area. Most visitors didn't want to walk that far up, or pull a stroller up the stairs, so it was quiet. Which the timber wolves liked. They strode around for us, and occasionally gave off a howl.

Nick's Birthday Dinner

This year for his birthday, Nick wanted:

Asparagus, mashed potatoes, risotto, beef wellington and a German Chocolate Cake. I was happy to oblige.

The German Chocolate Cake didn't turn out quite perfect, but it was tasty anyway. And luckily for me the layers impressed Nick, so the falling apartness didn't matter.