#64, 84

64. Send niece and nephew three random packages just because 3/3 sent. I have to say I didn't send the last package in the mail, I gave it to my sister-in-law the last time I saw her. The package was clothes my niece and nephew!

84. Start a new family tradition. This is going to be our new family tradition but we are going to wait to start it until next Christmas. I got the idea from Better Homes and Gardens Magazine.

93. Go to a live show at a local theatre

My good friend Cassie and I went to see the Rocky Horror Show at the Old Globe Theatre last night. Normally the tickets are around $80 but I saw Groupon was having a deal on the tickets for $32 each!!

62. Decorate for Halloween

I decorated for Halloween today. I put up my Halloween wreath, a few yard decorations, candy corn lights, and I put out a few handmade pillows. I have lights that are in the shape of a 4 foot spider web but need some help putting them up so I will hopefully do that next weekend. I will also take pictures of the decorations next weekend and post them!

#2

2. Try 30 new recipes 30/30 complete 9/2/2011

Couscous salad with black beans, mushrooms and corn (from Everyday Food Magazine Issue July/August 2010)

This recipe was okay but just great. We decided that it needs more herbs and/or dressing.

30 more to go!!!

If you don't count any of the tasks that are currently in progress, I have 30 tasks to complete!!

Here is a list of recently completed tasks!!

24. Visit Gina & 73. Have a slumber party with just the girls. #24 & #73 go together because I went to see Gina earlier in August and we had a slumber party at her house!! Sorry no pictures ;)

29. Plan a random trip to see my parents. I went up to see my parents in the same trip I saw Gina.

Sarah and me

Gina and Kalman

Chris and Stephanie

41. Get a new roof.

80. Personal. Our first little one is due February 9, 2012!!

39. Fireplace (not quite complete yet). During our roof project we had them put in a gas line so we will have gas into the fireplace.

68. Buy a really fabulous pair of jeans. Yes I bought a great pair of Gap Maternity jeans and I LOVE THEM!!!

July 31 Update

30. Visit Grandma Hanson Completed 7/22/2011

65. Do something special for our Anniversary We went to San Luis Obispo for our fourth anniversary!

41. Get a new roof. The roof should be complete in the next two weeks!!

51. Make a quilt for our guest room. I purchased a pattern and the fabric for this quilt.

29. Plan a random trip to see my parents. I am going home visit my parents in August.

#15

15. Participate in a Half Marathon. Completed my first half marathon on Sunday June 5!!!

#31, 77, 87

31. Visit Grandma Barry Completed 5/29/2011. We went up to Grandma Barry's over Memorial Day weekend. We got to see Joe, Sierra, Paula, Brian, Drew, Noah, Craig, Nancy, Kevin, Karla and of course Grandma!

77. Go horseback riding. On Memorial Day my in-laws surprised me with an hour of horseback riding. I had tons of fun!!

87. Take pictures in a photobooth. Gina came down to visit for a few days and while we were in Balboa Park I saw a photobooth!

52 out of 101 completed!!!

I have completed 52 out of 101 things!!! That means I am over halfway there. I am really exciting and have a few more that I am completing in the next few weeks. Stay tuned!

#2 29/30

My cooking class inspired me. Last night I made chicken breasts with orange marsala sauce with glazed baby carrots with pistachio and Parmesan mashed potatoes.

#1 Take a cooking class

Last night I took my first cooking class. I attended the class with one my great friend Cassie. It was a hands on cooking class and I had a wonderful time. Theme of the class: Friday night dinner party

Menu: Parmesan Lace Bowls with Butter Lettuce Salad and Pine Nut Basil Vinaigrette

Cornish Game Hens with Orange Marsala Sauce

Dijon Cream Roasted Dutch Potatoes

Asparagus and Wild Mushroom Fricassee

Glazed Baby Carrots with Pistachio Nuts

Chocolate Soufflé Roll with Espresso Cream Filling. I forgot to take a picture of the dessert but it was good.

#91, 99

91. Write a love letter to Tyler

99. Write a letter to my future self

I was in a writing mood, so I wrote a love letter to Tyler and a letter to myself that I would like to read in five years!

Mother's Day Tea!

#3 Host a tea party

Menu

Cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches

3 teaspoons fresh dill

1 8oz container whipped cream cheese

1 English cucumber thinly sliced

2 slices wheat bread

2 slices white bread

Chicken salad sandwiches

1 1/2 cup cooked chicken, finely chopped

1/2 cup cashews, finely chopped

2 tablespoons scallion, finely sliced

6 tablespoons mayo

Salt and pepper to taste

Egg and watercress sandwiches

4 tablespoons mayo

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

5 hard boiled eggs

a handful of watercress

Zucchini and cheese mini quiches

2 large eggs

1/4 cup half and half

1/4 cup milk

1/16 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon white pepper

1/8 teaspoon sage

1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar

1/2 cup shredded fresh zucchini

1/2 pastry crust pie

Fruit

Strawberries

Oranges

Kiwi

Grapes

Summer berry tartlets

3 tablespoons ground almonds

3/4 cup all purpose flour

1 1/2 tablespoon sugar

3 tablespoons butter, chilled and diced

2 tablespoons water

1/3 cup crème fraiche

1 1/2 tablespoon lemon curd

1 1/2 cups summer berries

Crème fraiche

1 cup whipping cream

2 tablespoons buttermilk

Austrian tea cakes

purchased

Blueberries scones with lemon glaze

3 cups flour

1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons sugar

7 1/2 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 1/2 cups blueberries

3/4 cup lemon juice

3 cups confectioners sugar

1 1/2 tablespoon butter

April 22 update

71. Buy new makeup

#32, #47

32. Go camping 5 times Completed 3/21/2011. Our fifth camping trip was a family camping adventure with my in-laws, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, niece and nephew.


47. Scrapbook wedding Completed 3/11/2011. I finally finished our wedding. It ended up being two scrapbooks and am so glad that I can move on to other projects. I also finished my 3Day scrapbook!

11. Do a 5K. On Saturday March 5th I did my first 5K. It took me 37 minutes and 8 seconds. That's a little less than 12 minutes per mile!

#5, #86

5. Be a vegetarian for a month. I didn't eat meat during the month of February!


86. Kiss in the rain. Tyler and I kissed in the rain. No pictures! ;)

#37, #101

37. Finish baseboards. We officially have baseboards in our whole house!! I just have to do a few touch ups.


101. Take a photography class. On February 13 I took a photography class. I learned a lot and now my husband has to fight me for the camera ;) Here are just a few pictures I took during the safari part of the class.





#2. I made a few new recipes. Asparagus, leek and gruyere quiche http://www.pbs.org/everydayfood/recipes/asparagus_leek_gruyere_quiche.html



Veggie burgers and baked onion rings http://www.pbs.org/everydayfood/recipes/baked_onion_rings.html

Black bean and corn soup and scalloped potatoes and beans (both from Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book Bridal Edition)

Do you see a theme? Yes that is correct February will be my vegetarian month (#5).