L Squared a Bachumentary

This is just a little funny movie my sister and I made the summer of 2009.  We had a blast, love you Linds.

It's My Birthday and I'll be fabulous if I want to!

 My 27th Birthday was this last Friday and I am not sure how I feel about getting older. I want to of course age gracefully just like my mother I can only hope that I inherit her beautiful skin. At this stage in my life my heart is full, I have a wonderful, precious daughter and a sweet, handsome, loving husband. I have everything I have ever wanted and I am so happy. This set reflects my girly side and my sophisticated side, a little frills and a little sparkle. Last but not least my favorite accessory that I am never without, my wedding ring. 

Pastel Comfort

Pastel Comfort by Mrs. Kearney featuring ankle length leggings

This set was inspired by my sister and daughter. They always wear the signature black legging. I believe that the goal is comfy chic :) So this is just that, a baby doll dress paired with leggings and flat boots, throw in a cashmere Alexander McQueen scarf for a cozy touch, a vintage Dolce purse and Voila! I can be comfy and fabulous.

Yoga Time

I am off to my Tuesday Morning Yoga Class with Sarah Carbone! I can't wait, I had to take a few weeks off because Leina was out of school, but now I am back and ready to rock!

Easy Peezy Chicken Strips

Ingredients


1 lb chicken tenderloin
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tbs season salt
1 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp pepper
1 egg
olive oil

Wisc egg in a medium sized bowl, place chicken in bowl and completely cover each piece with egg. Set aside.

In medium sized bowl mix together flour, salt, parsley and pepper.

In a large sauce pan generously fill with olive oil, not too much you do not want the chicken to be covered when you place it in the pan. Turn on med/high heat.

Take the egg covered chicken and put it into flour mixture one at a time, make sure it is completely covered. Place in pan. Cook each side for 5 - 7 minutes on each side. Enjoy!

Mom's Berry Crunch

 This recipe was a favorite of mine when I was growing up, my brothers and I would always beg my mom to make this delicious dessert dish! I have modified  the recipe a bit over the years, and honestly I don't even look at a recipe any more when I make it but I thought it would be good to write down so I can pass the recipe on for others to enjoy. Mom's Berry Crunch can be served hot right out of the oven or eaten the next day cold right out of the fridge for breakfast.

 Ingredients

For Crunch
1/2 stick of butter
1 cup flour
1 cup oats
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tbs baking powder

For Berries
1 16 oz bag of frozen berry medly
2 tbs instant vanilla pudding powder

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees

Pour berries into a large bowl and sprinkle vanilla pudding powder on top and mix together, set aside.

In a large sauce pan on med high heat melt butter, then add brown sugar then oats.  Then gradually add flour salt and baking powder. Brown in pan should take 5 - 7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Pour berry mixture into a 8 x 8" Baking dish.
Then pour crunch mixture evenly over the top of the berries.  Bake for 30-35 minutes until crunch is golden brown. Serve hot with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

My Love, My Light

Motherhood is a joy and a privilege. I became a mother at a very young age (20) so it is hard for me to even say I remember what it felt like to not know the love I have for my sweet daughter. Becoming Leina's   mommy really defined who I was as a person and changed me to be who I am today, I guess you could say that I grew up being a mom. Despite the circumstance of her conception (I was 19 and just broke up with her father and was home from college on Christmas break), I was so excited that I had this little life in side me.  I immediately felt this overwhelming sense of protectiveness over her, she was mine to protect, defend and nurture. I knew ever since I was little that I was supposed to be a mommy.  My baby sister was born when I was 7 1/2, and I remember everything that my mom would do, from feeding to changing I was right there and wanting to be a part of it.  So it was no surprise that when my daughter was born it felt so natural to know what to do.  Being a young mom, especially a young single mom, you don't start out knowing all the answers, does any parent really? But being at a young age you don't have many life experiences to pull from, motherhood becomes your life experience. Your child begins to teach you, patience, love, simplicity, and for me taking time to stop and smell the roses.  Pregnancy, childbirth, and all my motherhood memories up until this point are my warmest. I look forward to what all that lies ahead.  Leina, my precious, illuminant light, mommy loves you now until forever. <3