Another year is coming to an end....

Christmas was amazing....busy but truly a blessed time for us! Jack and Lucy both had a blast at all of the family's gatherings and christmas happenings. Here are a few pictures of our events.

This year has been a great year indeed. We became a family of 4, I finished my master's degree, and Chad got a new job at Nestle! We are truly blessed! As we get ready to venture into the new year I am taking time to pause and reflect on what resolutions I really want to keep. I used to call them New Year's intentions because I didn't want to resolve anything. Talk about a lack of commitment! This year I want to make resolutions..... And actually keep them!!!! 

This year I am resolving to lose weight (minimum 10 lbs)! I still have some baby weight hanging around that goes away but wants to come back. It's time to kick it to the curb for good. I just want to feel healthier and look a little better as well. I also resolve to continue my journey as a Christian woman of faith - Bible studies and quiet time with God on a daily basis. I also want to continue my domestic diva journey of learning to cook like a master chef and keep my house continually more organized. :) 

As the cooking resolution I would like you to join me on my journey of cooking like a master chef and losing weight on this blog. I cooked one of my last amazingly non-healthy meals last night and it was well worth it. I made White Cheese Chicken Spinach lasagna....yum! This dish wasn't light on butter or cheese but that's what made it so amazing. So much for meals like that in the new year.... Maybe once In a blue moon. Here is a picture of the amazing dish....

Here is the recipe...

Ingredients
1 pound dry ziti pasta
1 onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
1 1/2 cups sour cream
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
1.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.

2.In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15 minutes.

3.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

4.Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted.