I am famous! I knew it!

Greetings earthlings! It's been a while. We have been sick, sick, and more sick. But I'm sure you'd love to read all about THAT. So I'll spare you...for now.

We've had a few exciting things happening in our family! Firstly, my grandparents came home last Friday from serving their second mission in Sydney! I am very proud of them and I'm so glad they made it home safe and sound. I can't imagine what it would be like to live two years of service, and then come back home and go back to a "regular" life. But I guess many people have done it. As a matter of fact, someday I hope to do it.

Also, drumroll please....Ava is potty trained! Yay! Well, she has been for a few weeks, but she is doing so well. She has not had one accident yet (not even at night) and hopefully that will continue. I feel pretty darn good about it. I mean, she's my first one after all, and I don't know who's more proud, her or me. And we will save loads on not buying two huge boxes of diapers anymore. I wish I could say Kael is potty trained also! But not quite yet.

Ok, so Andre and I have been watching Smallville, one of his favorite shows. I can't figure out if the show grows on me, or if I just hate it. But the reason I am famous is because in one of the shows, there is a picture in a frame at the Kent farm, and guess what? I HAVE THE SAME FRAME!! It is sitting on my dresser right now, with a very lovely picture in it. I know, I know, you'll all be so thrilled to be acquainted with me now.





And no, that is not Andre. That is Clark Kent.








Let me address some books. I have finished The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan, and it is honestly my favorite thing by him so far. I have read a sample from The Kane Chronicles and that was good also. I also read the first book in the 39 Clues series by him, and while I liked it, I liked his other work a bit more. I am just really starting to get into The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, which so far, is very enlightening. I have now started Charlie Bones, and it is very cute so far. More to come on that one.

Well our lease is up March 31st and we are looking at lots of places. I hate moving so much so I really hope that this time we will be able to stay put for a few years. We are definitely staying in this area, just a different home (or apartment, condo, shack, whatever).

Before I end this edition of Trochez Clan, I wanted to share a quick recipe. I got this from my aunt, whom I believe got it from another aunt. It's chicken tacos. All you do is get some boneless skinless chicken breast, and put it in a crockpot with a jar of your favorite salsa, and cook on low for 6 hours or whatever, or on high for 4, or just until it's done. You can shred it, but I like just cutting it into pieces when it's about halfway done. Then you just serve that with flour tortillas of your choice, and for taco toppings I usually use cilantro (A MUST!), sour cream, hot sauce, black beans, avocado, and I guess whatever else you'd like. Oh, and you can serve it with lime wedges. Can't go wrong! I am a huge fan of crockpot meals.

And my favorite new children's brand is: Vive La Fete. Of course, I can't really afford any of their things, but they are cute! Maybe for a photo shoot...hmmmm...

Anyway, g'day peeps!