lone survivor, etc

we saw lone survivor tonight and it was INCREDIBLE. 

not the best movie to see when you're pregnant - i was crying, and had to charge out of the theater afterward to pee. but there were a ton of other women in the bathroom crying too. the joy of a military town. maybe there were that many tears across the rest of the country as people came out of theaters.

lance read the book and said they did a good job with the movie. a high compliment coming from him considering he goes on missions like that, and he is very critical of military movies. naturally it gave me even more respect for him and what he does … i can't even wrap my mind around it. he is strong, brave, just amazing.

i told him i want that movie to be playing while i give birth, because it would keep my mind off of it and their attitudes while they go through everything are just amazing.

mark wahlberg is pretty great, and so is taylor kitsch, (aka tim riggins from my favorite show on netflix - friday night lights.)

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speaking of netflix … watch this movie. if you've ever had a fleeting thought about going to sea world, you'll never want to go again after watching this.

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this is a delicious soup recipe if you're in need of something new and hearty.
and it is husband approved. which again says a lot, because normally soup would not be enough to fill him up, but this did the trick.

zuppa toscana
{via bento bloggy}

1 lb italian sausage
4 russet potatoes
1 large onion, chopped
8 slices bacon, chopped & cooked
4 cloves of garlic, minced
4 C chicken broth
2.5 C water
2-3 C kale, sliced into ribbons
1/2 C heavy cream
salt + pepper to taste

remove sausage from casings and brown in pan with olive oil. add onions and bacon. cut potatoes into quarter inch pieces and add potatoes, garlic, salt + pepper to pot with sausage, onions and bacon. pour in chicken and water and bring to boil. simmer on low for an hour, or until potatoes are tender. add spices if desired. add kale and cream, simmer and serve.

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and this is just funny ...