Grilled Salmon

Vegetable Oil Spray
1 1/2 lb salmon filet (1-inch thick)
1 lime
1 TBSP mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. lemon pepper
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried dill weed

Preheat grill to high heat. Make a tray out of a double-length of heavy-duty foil, spray the entire inside of the foil liberally with cooking spray.
Play the salmon filet in the foil skin side down (we used filets that were already skinned). Squeeze lime juice over salmon. Spread top of salmon with the mayonnaise.
In a small bowl, mix together all of the dried spices. Spinkle with mixture evenly over the top of the salmon. Cook in a hot covered grill for 10 minutes per inch of thickness of the fish filet.
Garnish with lime slices.

Andy found this recipe from North to Alaska and Smokey Joe online. It really is fabulous!

My first skirt

I am in the process of coming up with a few new things for SnugglyBaby for spring. I have actually never sewn clothes before, just lots of applique. Here is my first skirt. I know it's a little heavy on the polka dots, but that was kind of the idea. Only little kids can get away with wearing something so fun!

I am working on designing a pattern for a dress next. Keep your fingers crossed!

2 more weeks

Desiree and Lou will welcome their little boy in approximately two weeks. I can't wait!!

Here is a little onesie I made for him...

I have a few new things, but haven't updated the website yet. I am going to try to get to that later this week. Check back soon.

Surprise!

Friday was Andy's brother Brian's 30th birthday. We met them out for dinner at the Brown Bottle. We told the waitress of our timeline and she did a great job spacing out appetizers, drinks, and dessert so that we were done just at the right time. Meghann had been doing lots of planning and had 50+ friends and family waiting at College Street Billiards around the corner. Somehow Brian had the idea that we should go grab a drink there after dinner so it couldn't have worked out better. He walked in to everyone yelling "surprise"!

It was a very fun night. Happy Birthday, Brian!

Wear Red Tomorrow!

The first Friday in February is National Wear Red Day to promote heart health awareness. This started about four years ago and it is amazing how many people wear red on this day each year. A friend of mine that works for the American Heart Association gave me the red dress symbol cookie cutter with a heart healthy sugar cookie recipe. So, here they are. My co-workers will get to frost them with red frosting tomorrow...only the ones that remember to wear red :)

Tagged

My friend Cheri tagged me a week or two ago and here I am catching up. The idea is that you are supposed to look at your sixth folder under "My Pictures" and then choose the sixth picture and write about it.

This picture was taken when we were in Cozumel. Each morning they would have dive instructors bring scuba equipment to the pool for people to try out. Andy is a certified diver, but here he was just having fun. This was also the first time that I have ever tried scuba diving. I tag

Annie

Sheba

Desi & Lou

Baby Weekend

I spent this past weekend back in Chicago for "Baby Weekend". This included painting Desiree's nursery, helping to fold and sort baby clothes, putting additional shelving in the closet, helping to host her baby shower, and then unpacking and putting away the fun shower gifts! Everyone that knows me knows my love for everything baby so this was such a fun weekend! It was strange leaving today knowing that the next time I am back Desiree will be in labor ready to have that baby! I cannot wait! And an update on the film that is being shot at our house...

They were here again this past Thursday through today staging and shooting. They will be here one more weekend, hence one more weekend getaway for us:). When we have more details of the finished project, we will be sure to share.