1. What time did you get up this morning?
7:45 a.m., which was wonderful, because yesterday Matthew was up until 4 a.m. with a sore throat and cough! I'm so glad we're on the mend!!
2. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Step Up 2: The Streets--I loved the dancing, even though the acting wasn't very good.
3. What is your favorite TV show?
Right now I am hooked on American Idol. I know, it sounds so cheesey. This is the first season I have ever followed, because now we have t.v. since we're at my in-laws. I even vote--pathetic, I know, but I'm okay with that!!
4. What do you usually have for breakfast?
1 egg, 1 piece of multi-grain bread, 1/2 of a Pacific Rose apples, and 17 grapes or 1/2 of a banana. I also drink 1/2 cup tomato juice and a glass of water.
5. What is your middle name?
Nicole
6. What food do you dislike?
This is a hard one. Allreds and McLeishs LOVE food! I guess I'm not into sushi, much to my husband's dismay.
7. What is your favorite CD at the moment?
I don't really have a favorite CD. However, I like Rascall Flatts, Colbie Callait, Carrie Underwood, and Taylor Swift.
8. What kind of car do you drive?
Right now I drive a green Ford Windstar. Thanks Mom & Dad for lending us a vehicle while Ryan is student teaching. It's been a lifesaver!
9. Favorite sandwich?
I love chicken salad on a croissant! Yum!! Love it! Love it!
11. Favorite item of clothing?
I love handbags! They're so fun!
12. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go?
Greece, Italy, & Spain are my dream cities! Someday . . .
13. What color is your bathroom?
Right now, I live with my in-laws, so I don't have my own bathroom. However, the bathroom I use is the Ralph Lauren room. It's blue and red, and tastefully decorated!
14. Favorite brand of clothing?
Before I got married, J. Crew was my absolute favorite stores. Five and a half years later, I still cannot afford to shop there. Reality check--whatever fits, looks good, and is economical is what I wear!
15. Where would you retire to?
Near my family, a temple, a big city, and God's creation (either the beach or the mountains).
16. What was your most memorable birthday?
When Ryan and I were dating, he took me to SLC for a night of eternal bliss! He put all of these signs up all over campus, decorated my room with tape and balloons. He gave me two very thoughtful gifts, and then we drove to SLC in a really nice car (he borrowed it from a friend). On the way down, he played a CD of songs he had burned for me. Then he took me to this yummy Italian restaurant of great food and music. After that, we headed to Temple Square for a surprise carriage ride, during which time it snowed and then stopped when the ride was over. He also told me he wanted to be the last one to celebrate my birthday with me and that he would take me inside the temple one day. Nine months later, we were sealed for all eternity!
17. Favorite sport to watch?
I love watching tennis, volleyball, and basketball.
21. Favorite saying?
"When life gets too great to stand, kneel.", "This too shall pass.", different poems and scriptures, and "I love you."
22. When is your birthday?
December 10th
23. Are you a morning person or night person?
Neither
25. Pets?
Two little boys and a husband--just kidding :D)
26. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us?
I think my family is over their sickness! We're going to play today!!!
27. What did you want to be when you were little?
Since third grade, I've wanted to be an OBGYN. Then I met my own when I was 13. That idea changed very quickly. I've also always wanted to be a mother.
28. What are you now?
"Honey", "Ker", "Yes, Sir.", "Mommy", "Mamia", "Bear Care", and many more.
29. What is your favorite candy?
Anything chocolate is always a hit with me. At Christmas time, I love almond rocha!!!
30. What is your favorite flower?
I love any type of flower. It depends on the occasion. However, I do think that peach-colored roses stand out, and sunflowers--they're so happy!
31. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to?
The weekends are always welcome around our home. It means time with Ryan and datenights. I love going on dates with my husband!
32. What church do you attend?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
33. What is your full name?
Keri Nicole Allred
34. What are you listening to right now?
I've been singing primary songs this morning to my boys.
35. What was the last thing you ate?
A delicious chocolate chip cookie, which Anneli taught me to make. They're wonderful!
36. Do you wish on stars?
Yessss
37. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
I'm not sure. I guess I've never thought about it.
38. How is the weather right now?
Beautiful sunshine and clear skies!!! Thank you Heavenly Father!
39. Last person you spoke to on the phone?
My mom. She's on her way to NC for a friend's wedding, and she's currently layovering in Atlanta. Hang in there.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Delicious Updates!!!
Thanks so much for the referral to allrecipes.com, D'Lonna! I used these two recipes for part of Ryan's Valentine's Day dinner tonight, and the meal was to die for!!! Each recipe has been rated 5/5 by over 1,000 people. Actually the fruit salsa was 5/5 by 1,348 people and the artichoke dip was rated 5/5 by 1,024 people. It's apparently not just me. Try it and enjoy!!! On the artichoke dip, I used an Alfredo sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. Also, we made a few substitutions on the fruit salsa. Instead of raspberries, we used blackberries, and we used raspberry preserves. It tasted amazing!!!!
Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
SUBMITTED BY: Ann Renzino Page PHOTO BY: Allrecipes "Easy to make, tasty fruit salsa and cinnamon tortilla chips. Great as an appetizer or a snack. Great for anytime!"
PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 45 Min
SERVINGS & SCALING
Original recipe yield: 10 servings
USMETRIC
INGREDIENTS
2 kiwis, peeled and diced
2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
8 ounces raspberries
1 pound strawberries
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
butter flavored cooking spray
2 cups cinnamon sugar
READ REVIEWS (1,348)
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, Golden Delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. Cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. Spray again with cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. Repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. Allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. Serve with chilled fruit mixture.
Artichoke & Spinach Dip Restaurant Style
Submitted by: TerraD Rated: 5 out of 5 by 1024 members
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 1 Hour 15 MinutesYields: 12 servings
"Alfredo sauce brings a rich, creamy twist to an old favorite. Serve this hot dip with bread sticks, chips or crackers."
INGREDIENTS:
4 cloves garlic
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (10 ounce) container Alfredo-style pasta sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
DIRECTIONS:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Place garlic in a small baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 20 to 30 minutes, until soft. Remove from heat. When cool enough to touch, squeeze softened garlic from skins.
3.In an 8x8 inch baking dish, spread the roasted garlic, spinach, artichoke hearts, Alfredo-style pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and cream cheese.
4.Cover and bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until cheeses are melted and bubbly. Serve warm.
Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
SUBMITTED BY: Ann Renzino Page PHOTO BY: Allrecipes "Easy to make, tasty fruit salsa and cinnamon tortilla chips. Great as an appetizer or a snack. Great for anytime!"
PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 45 Min
SERVINGS & SCALING
Original recipe yield: 10 servings
USMETRIC
INGREDIENTS
2 kiwis, peeled and diced
2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
8 ounces raspberries
1 pound strawberries
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
butter flavored cooking spray
2 cups cinnamon sugar
READ REVIEWS (1,348)
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, Golden Delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. Cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. Spray again with cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. Repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. Allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. Serve with chilled fruit mixture.
Artichoke & Spinach Dip Restaurant Style
Submitted by: TerraD Rated: 5 out of 5 by 1024 members
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 1 Hour 15 MinutesYields: 12 servings
"Alfredo sauce brings a rich, creamy twist to an old favorite. Serve this hot dip with bread sticks, chips or crackers."
INGREDIENTS:
4 cloves garlic
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (10 ounce) container Alfredo-style pasta sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
DIRECTIONS:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Place garlic in a small baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 20 to 30 minutes, until soft. Remove from heat. When cool enough to touch, squeeze softened garlic from skins.
3.In an 8x8 inch baking dish, spread the roasted garlic, spinach, artichoke hearts, Alfredo-style pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and cream cheese.
4.Cover and bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until cheeses are melted and bubbly. Serve warm.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Why Are Kids So Honest???
I am bug-eyed from lack of sleep, cold because my hair is wet because I had to take another shower because David puked all over me, and sore from working out. Not that I am wanting to complain, because I have a wonderful life. But I just feel drained--emotionally and physically.
We kept our four nephews this weekend, and it was a lot of fun. The boys are really sweet and have tons of energy. However, six boys under the age of eight was a little bit taxing on me. Plus, David has some type of flu bug and their baby has pneumonia or RSV or something of the like. The crazy thing though, is that after all of this, Ryan looked at me today and told me that he is just fine if we don't have anymore kids. I told him that this really changed my mind too, but I now want to have more children. I didn't expect this. I mean, have you felt like even though the trials and challenges are so great, that the joy is sweeter? Amidst all of the chaos of trying to meet so many needs, I really got lost in the work and love for the kids. It was a really sweet experience.
Oh, and a few other things happened as well. Tyler asked me if I was expecting another baby. No, Sweetheart, Aunt Keri just has a pouch. Also, we took all six kids to Matthew's first soccer practice. The expressions on some of the people's faces as we walked up were priceless!! We then explained the situation. A couple of the parents let out sighs of relief. I thought of the questions D'Lonna posted on her blog a while back. It was pretty hilarious!
We kept our four nephews this weekend, and it was a lot of fun. The boys are really sweet and have tons of energy. However, six boys under the age of eight was a little bit taxing on me. Plus, David has some type of flu bug and their baby has pneumonia or RSV or something of the like. The crazy thing though, is that after all of this, Ryan looked at me today and told me that he is just fine if we don't have anymore kids. I told him that this really changed my mind too, but I now want to have more children. I didn't expect this. I mean, have you felt like even though the trials and challenges are so great, that the joy is sweeter? Amidst all of the chaos of trying to meet so many needs, I really got lost in the work and love for the kids. It was a really sweet experience.
Oh, and a few other things happened as well. Tyler asked me if I was expecting another baby. No, Sweetheart, Aunt Keri just has a pouch. Also, we took all six kids to Matthew's first soccer practice. The expressions on some of the people's faces as we walked up were priceless!! We then explained the situation. A couple of the parents let out sighs of relief. I thought of the questions D'Lonna posted on her blog a while back. It was pretty hilarious!
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