Why my house smells so good today...

I'm trying out a new crock pot recipe and it's been simmering for four and a half hours! It's called Irish Stew. It involves lamb ("Don't worry--I make lamb!"), onions, carrots, potatoes, thyme, tapioca, beef broth, pepper and salt. And it would include turnips, but I couldn't find any at the store. I can hardly wait to eat it tonight!!!! In case you don't know, St. Patrick's Day is a big event in the Riley household. We usually invite some friends over for corned beef and cabbage (I'm still not a fan of the cabbage, or the flatulence it produces, but I'm getting more used to it), boiled red-skin potatoes, and Irish soda bread with lots of ruckus pub music in the background! Although it's still a few weeks away, I am already getting hungry for all that good food. And how our house smells today heightens my anticipation even more!



Abbie turned 9 months this week! Here is a picture from a few weeks ago. I have entitled it, "Queen of Drool." Yes, she now has a grand total of 8 teeth. !