Some belly photos, by popular request.
http://photos.dspencer.net/2012/BabyNumber3Belly-1/22179069_8J5Mwm#!i=1771106227&k=gqK8xvv
Corn and Cheddar Cheese Chowder (Anne Spencer)
Saute in 2 T butter or olive oil:
2 cloves garlic, chopped
medium onion, chopped
Add
4-5 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2″ dice, approximately.
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp sage
1 tsp cumin
Barely cover with water. Bring to boil, then simmer until the potatoes are tender.
Add 1 pck frozen corn (you can add straight from the freezer). Cook until corn is thawed.
In the meantime, prepare a cheese sauce:
4 T butter
1/3 cup flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6oz)
1/4 cup white wine
Make cream sauce with butter, flour and milk. Pour into potatoes and corn mixture.
Add cheese and wine, salt and pepper. Stir and heat. You can also add a bit of red pepper flakes.
This is also good with bacon (fry and then add at the end) or ham – added anytime.
Baby Number 3
We have some important news! Lindsay is expecting and due this Summer (July 15th). Everyone is very excited, especially Amelia and William. They both have their own ideas about names, gender, etc. (Will told Lindsay we should name the baby Lightning McQueen if its a boy.)
Here is a photo from the 20 week ultrasound. Thumbs up!
http://photos.dspencer.net/2012/Late-Winter-2012/21669652_Qjv7FX#!i=1728559478&k=svKQ5kF
Happy Valentine’s Day from our Sweethearts
http://photos.dspencer.net/2012/Chain-of-Rocks-Bridge-1/21241117_9MXgh6#!i=1690836094&k=3ZDrnZM&lb=1&s=A
Amelia has been working on a valentine for me since last night. This morning she told me that she made me three this year because she loves me 3%. I asked if she meant 300% and she said “no, I meant 30%”. I’ll take it. Will has not gotten into the spirit of the holiday like Amelia. He told me he wanted to skip his party at school today and stay home to drive his equipment, very typical. Happy Valentine’s Day!