White Chicken Chili

The other weekend our church had a chili cookoff fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity. My entry was a white chicken chili. I received 2nd place by a very small margin. I should also mention that my in-laws "happened" to forget their donation/vote this year because they "happened" to be out of town....a likely excuse. ;o)

This recipe is super easy because you just add the ingredients in the crockpot and......"Set it and Forget it!!"


4 boneless chicken breasts (raw....diced into small pieces)
8 oz salsa (I use hot)
2 cans northern beans (w/ juice)
2 cans white corn (drained)
16 ounces pepperjack cheese (cubed)
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
salt to taste

Optional
cheddar cheese (for sprinkling)
bacon (for sprinkling)
sour cream (a dollop if you'd like)
green onion
tortilla chips

Directions
1. Add chicken, cheese, beans, corn, wine, and spices to crockpot and set on medium
2. Stir a few hours in to make evenly cook chicken
3. Fry up some bacon (the real stuff)
4. Wait 4-6 hours (total) and Enjoy Chili!

I like cheddar cheese and real bacon bits on mine....and eating it with tortilla chips....mmmm. This recipe can be thicker....most recipes call for only 8-10 oz cheese, but the extra makes it oh-so-much better!

9.5 Months - Side by Side

Stella is just over 10 months now. She is finally starting to walk. I'll post a video of her first steps later. Here is another side by side of the girls at almost exact ages - 9 1/2 months. I think if Stella had more hair, then they might look a little more like sisters. I just can't believe Stella is still bald....at least she has a nice shaped noggin.

Following Father's Footsteps

If any of you know my husband, he is an avid soccer fan. I usually prefer the word fanatic and sometimes freak (sorry Peter). He primarily follows Major League Soccer (MLS) and the English Premier League (EPL). Needless to say, he has made sure that our children will also become soccer fans so that he can take them to games. We had our first family MLS Chicago Fire soccer game back in June. We all had a blast and can't wait till next season.

The Chicago Fire had their first playoff game tonight and Peter let Fia stay up late to watch the beginning. He made it an occasion with jerseys, cheering, and even popcorn. I fear that he's already created a monster.

Sorry about the lighting in the video, our camera is very old. Its mostly the audio that I want you to hear.

Are They Really Sisters?

3 1/2 years ago, I was blessed to have my first girl Sofia NamHee. As I am adopted, she was the first person in my life who truly looked like me. She was a hefty 9 1/2 pounds and covered in hair...so much that she looked a little like a tiny gorilla.

9 1/2 months ago, I was blessed with my second girl Stella Patricia. She weighed in at only 8 pounds and well....looks completely different from my first. She was bald, has pale skin, and looks nothing like me.

Here are a few side by side pictures of comparative ages.

Just a few days old. They are wearing the same shirt!

5 months



9 1/2 Months