Just a hint of Spring

I think everyone in this geographical area got a much deserved taste of spring yesterday. Temperatures got up into the 60's and it was just so pleasant out. After another weekend of casual plans - here it is Monday, dreary and already chilly.

Friday night Chad and I met my good friend Keri and her long-distance beau for pizza and beer. We had a great time - how can you not have fun with friends, pizza and beer? YUM.

Saturday we caught Mason's basketball game and then grabbed some lunch w/ my brother and the crew.

Hallie made her way into our car and Mom and had decided to get pedicures with our gift certificates (Thank you, Valentine). Hallie of course wasn't missing this. We got there, and everyone else in Bowling Green had the same idea. So, after waiting for 30 minutes, we each got a chair and then basically waited for another 30 minutes. Hallie was a TROOPER. So much that she lucked up with the Princess Pedicure which cost Mimi $20...but the laughs - even the laughs today - were so worth it.


Mom and I then ventured to Nashville yesterday to browse some of the outdoor shops and go to Trader Joe's. LOVE. THAT. PLACE....Mom was needing some mother/daughter time and she got it! We had fun!

Came home to hubs and cooked a great meal and watched The Time Travelers Wife. A great night!! (maybe I can cross finishing that book off my list now?)

Chicken Pasta Bake 6 servings
1 pound penne pasta (I used organic, whole wheat....it was great) 2 pounds ricotta cheese 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 (12-ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk (I used 1 cup 1/2 and 1/2. Didn't realize I needed that). 1 egg 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained 1 (10-ounce) package or 2 cups cooked chunked chicken breast 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare penne pasta according to package directions; drain. Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, evaporated milk, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined. Stir in broccoli and cooked chicken; mix well. Add the penne and toss gently until well mixed; pour into baking dish and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes then remove foil and bake 5 more minutes.

Enjoy!

Exercise Update:
Friday - 20 or 30 minutes on treadmill. Can't remember
Saturday - a quick walk w/ Hallie and dogs
Sunday - shopping
Monday - woke up to walk...but just got in the guest room bed to watch the news. Yikes..I'm not doing very good.