Pictures Later...

A small recap on ending the decade. We spent a fun afternoon with Teren, the kids, Rebecca and her kids! Teren made us yummy salad, the kids played and we went to the park. (Pictures later-on my moms camera). We then went down to Grammy and Popi's where we had a yummy dinner and hung around until after 9 (New Years, East Coast Style). At home, Chris and I hung out on the couch for a while with all intentions on staying awake to ring in the New Year together...AND FELL ASLEEP!!! I woke up and 2am! New Year's Day my lucky hubby headed out early for the Rose Bowl game. He got to ride in a limo with his friends and everything. I was slightly jealous I didn't get to go and enjoy some football, huh Chris? So the kids and I stayed in our PJs almost all day, watched the rose parade and a movie and took down all the Christmas decorations. I was partly bummed to take down the decorations so early (I usually leave them until the ephiphany), but the trash was coming the next day so it was a perfect time to get the Tree out. I was also happy to get back to an organized house. I wrote on my 1o1 list that my Mom has always wanted to see the Rose Parade floats and that was something I wanted to do with her. Chris, the kids, my Dad and I all ventured yesterday morning to Pasadena. It was really spectacular to see all the floats. I can only imagine the work that was put into each of them. Of course, my camera is broke and I have been using my Moms. I left the camera at her house on New Years Eve but forgot to remind her to bring it. I was upset about going to an event like that without a camera, so Chris bought me a $10 fun-saver at one of the booths there. HaHa. I was a happy camper that I could get some pictures. I will take them to get developed this week. Hence, pictures later! I honestly thought January was going to be a very relaxed month, but when I was writing in my new calendar I realized I have so many things going on this month that it is going to fly by!

On a side note, I made a really yummy dinner tonight from the Weight Watchers cookbook that we thought was a keeper. I would like to share:

Chicken with Apples and Cider

Ingredients

• 4 (4 oz) skinless boneless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
• 1 tablespoon Packed dark brown sugar (I used Splenda brown sugar)
• 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
• 1 Medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
• 1/2 cup Apple cider
• 1/4 cup Cider vinegar
• 2 cups Hot cooked wide noodles

Preparation

1. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Saute the apple until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the brown sugar; cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 3-5 minutes longer. Transfer to plate.
2. On a sheet of wax paper, sprinkle the chicken with the cinnamon, salt, and pepper. In the skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Saute the chicken until browned, 4-5 minutes on each side. Transfer to another plate.
3. In the skillet, cook the onion, covered until tender, 6-8 minutes; stir in the cider and vinegar. Reduce the heat and simmer 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet; simmer, spooning the sauce over chicken, until chicken is cooked through and liquid is reduced by half 4-5 minutes.
4. Return the apples to the skillet; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Arrange the noodles on a platter; top the chicken mixture, pouring any remaining juices over chicken.

HAPPY 2010 ALL!!!