Congratulations Aniston...

On Friday, Aniston's school held their annual Winter Princess Pageant. Our sweet little Annie-K got first runner up! Way to go Annie! Let that little light keep shining.

Chinese Pepper Steak...

This is one of my new favorite recipes!

Ingredients...

1.5 lb beef strips (thinly sliced round steaks, cut into strips)

1/2 bottle of oyster sauce (marinate meat)

1 green bell pepper, cut into thick slices

1 red bell pepper, cut into thick slices

1/2 onion, thickly sliced

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 1/2 cups beef broth

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions...

Place the marinated beef strips, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and sliced onion in an electric pressure cooker.

Sprinkle garlic powder, ground ginger, black pepper, and brown sugar over the beef and peppers.

Pour soy sauce over the beef and peppers.

In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry.

Pour the beef broth into the Instant Pot over the beef and vegetables.

Stir everything to combine.

Close the pressure cooker lid and set it to cook on high pressure for about 8-10 minutes.

Once the cooking time is complete, do a quick release of the pressure.

Open the lid carefully, and if the sauce needs thickening, turn on the sauté function and add the cornstarch slurry. Stir until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Serve the Chinese Pepper Steak over rice or noodles.

Oh happy day...

Oh my heart!

Looking back through these pictures brings back so many

sweet memories. My sweet little Kaylan is growing up on me.

Happy Birthday Kaylan!

It's for sure a special day for a special girl who is loved so much! 

She has always been my little sweetheart,

full of smiles, and the cutest giggles ever.

She went from a tiny little bundle of love,

to an amazing little lady.

She is growing up on me and its happening fast.

My sweet Kaylan,

This is your happy day and I hope that you

are enjoying every second of it. I hope that its filled with all of the

things that bring you joy. You will always be meme's sweet girl 

and I love you so very much! Stay sweet and keep on shining

that little light of yours. 

Love always, Meme

I love you sweet girl very much!