Let it Snow!

 This week has been a big week for us at the Byrd household. I bet not many of you know that this was Kenny's last week of being young. Yes ladies and gentlemen, he turns 25 or should I say a quarter of a century old this coming Tuesday. His gift came in the mail two days ago and seeing that we are both impatient he opened it as soon as he got home from work! He was totally surprised, which never happens because he is so sneaky! Here he is enjoying his new iPad. Please pay close attention to Nelly in both pictures. She hates the gift because it is just another obstacle she must deal with to get Kenny's full attention. More to come on Kenny's birthday. He has one more gift coming and has NO idea what it is! 

                                                      The birthday boy and little Nelly.

 Nelly really does sit right here when Ken is on the sofa. After a few minutes of being ignored, she starts sliding down to his shoulders and curling around his neck like a little snake. Hilarious.

Yesterday before we got 6 inches of snow, we took dinner to some friends, Ryan and Casey, who just had a sweet, healthy baby girl, Kylee. We took them some Poppyseed Chicken Casserole (as seen below) and some Mississippi Mud Brownies. Seeing that I want all the readers of this blog to live a long life without clogging their arteries I will tell you my mom's recipe for the poppyseed chicken. It is delicious, and warm, and just hits the spot. So please, you have to try it. 


go on to Wal-Mart and get you some:
4 cups cooked chopped chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 (16oz) container sour cream
1 1/2 c. shredded sharp cheese
3T poppy seeds
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
1/4 c. butter, melted


So easy...ready?
Preheat oven to 350. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl and stir. Spoon into a lightly greased 11x7" baking dish. Top with crushed crackers and drizzle with melted butter. Bake uncovered for 35-30 minutes or until bubbly. It serves six hungry bellies. 

yummy casserole

 crazy unhealthy brownies that are a layer of brownies then marsh mellows then chocolate sauce. I knew if I just went through all the craziness and pain of labor, the only thing that would meet my chocolate craving would be some serious chocolate. Casey says she liked them, so mission accomplished.

When we drove home from delivering the food it was snowing like crazy. Yes, Alexandria was a snow globe last night. All the schools and businesses were closed early and Kenny even got to come home early. We took Nelly out and played in the snow and had so much fun! We usually get out in the half inch of snow and play in Alabama. It was so fun here to be able to really play! 

 Poor Nelly, we took a picture of her going number two in the snow. Props to you Nelly, it was freezing cold. But don't focus on that, look at the winter wonderland around her!

A snow plow came through and shoveled snow so cars could drive, I have only seen snow like this in movies. 

Kenny took a quick picture on accident while trying to put the camera in his pocket, but I thought it was  cool and blog-worthy. A cross, thank you Jesus for the snow!

I don't know if you all knew this but I married the Outdoors Gear King. I mean everything outdoorsy, including but not limited to, Patagonia, Mountain Hardware, anything Mountain High, REI, from  carabiners, nalgeens, chacos,  to solomon shoes in every color, this is just what Kenny loves. I wish I could show you the North face bag full of camping equipment, backpacks, etc. under our bed. (NOt to mention the surfboards on our deck.) He is the best dressed guy in the world (and the people's choice for  Best Dressed of Ariton High School, Class of 2004). All this to say, here is Kenny in the picture above with his Arcteryx jacket and hat. And there I am in my new jacket; we've only been married a month and I already have something Arcteryx. Thank you to my mountain man husband :)

Nelly the snow dog!

                         The pool at our apartment was frozen too, what a wonderful day to lay out!

At the end of the day Nelly still runs the household. The snow wore her out and here she is all shweeeeeet and cuddled up, not wanting to take pictures, oh well!

That is all for now! Blessings to you in this chilly weather!