9 Months

My sweet Emmett,

"GO TO SLEEP EMMETT" is our current state.  You take naps like its your job but at night it has been a whole other story. All I have keep saying to myself is "this to shall pass." Besides that you are an awesome little boy to be around.  Emmett you had your first Thanksgiving and almost died 2 or 3 time! So you survived! I first gave you sweet potatoes that were too spicy (I was just not thinking I guess) and you started to choke and the other time you literally jumps out of your Dad's arms and almost face planted it on the tile floor. Thank goodness he has quick reflexes! Just before Thanksgiving time you decided you will only eat solid food with adult silverware. No more plastic spoons for you, you want to be like us! You also graduated up to a big boy carseat.  I'm pretty jealous, it feels like temperpedic inside of it! Emmett you are starting to wave hi and bye to mom and dad when we leave the house or put you to sleep, its soooo cute when you do! You also have a new found love for chatting. You do a lot of "Blah Blah Blah" but sometimes I swear you are saying "Habla Habla Habla" ahahha. I think you are going to be a soccer player just like your daddy.  You will walk round (with our help) and actually follow your soccer ball around and kick it! It seriously amazes me that you already do this! We went to Andrew's CFA ceremony this month in downtown San Diego. It was a surreal feeling actually having Andrew be done with all the studying and get his certificate. We are so proud of him! Emmett you are a crazy kid in the bath. You wont sit still, you just flop on your belly and swim, kick, and splash around its too cute! So I ordered an ornament for your First Christmas with a picture of you on it and you LOVE it! Emmett you will go over the christmas tree and smile soooo big and reach for the ornament (we think you like yourself! ha). You are still OBSESSED with Curious George.  I think we might have to have your first birthday party Curious George themed! You shake your head no all time, I don't know where you got that one from. When we play and you are crawling around you will all of a sudden stop and look back at me a strike your famous 'model pose' its pretty darn funny.

xoxo - Mom

Brown Butter Pasta with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

I often pin recipes on Pinterest, but rarely actually make them because I'm not sure if they will turn out or not.  But when I do I like to share!!!! Below is a fantastic pasta dish that literally tastes like fall. Sooooo delish!!!

Brown Butter Pasta with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups halved brussels sprouts
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces whole wheat pasta (we used DeLallo Organic Whole Wheat Fussili)
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the sweet potato, brussels sprouts, and red onion on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, brown the butter. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat and continue to cook, swirling occasionally, until butter turns golden brown, Skim foam from top, and remove from heat. Pour into a bowl to stop the cooking and set aside.
3. Bring a large pot of water to boil. When the water comes to a rolling boil, add a little salt, then add the pasta. Cook pasta to al dente, cooked through but still a little firm. When the pasta is done cooking, drain and put back in the pot.
4. Pour brown butter over the pasta and add the roasted vegetables. Heat over medium until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the pecans, dried cranberries, and feta cheese. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve.

ENJOY!