Thankful Thursday: Week Four

This is has to be absolutely one of my most favorite holidays. Its one filled with reflection and hearts filled with love and thankfulness. Each year I look forward to having a day spent with family form beginning to end and to just think that everyone else is out there doing the same thing is really something special. 

Over the past month I've expressed my thankfulness for the most important things in my life. Everything from my God, my Mom, Moses & Logan, and my family. Today I just want to take a minute to share my gratitude for a few other aspects of my life. 

I am thankful for my friends, each and everyone of them.These are friendships that I hold so dear to my heart and I can't imagine not having these people in my life. They understand me and they love me for me. They are friends who understand that I often forget to text you back and there are times when the busyness of life just gets the best of me but nonetheless we are there for one another.  I am so grateful that we are able to just pick up where we left off every time we see each other and that these friendships have been able to grow and we've each become more like family than just friends.They are the ones who know when somethings bothering me and they know exactly what to say to cheer me up. I love you guys and I appreciate each of you so much! Each of you are such blessing to me and I really can't say that enough! 

Then theres our home. Our home that we dreamed about since before we were married. A home that we prayed for, that we searched for, that we held our breath and took a chance on. This is a home that is filled with love, that we pray is filled with family and laughter and memories. We hope to raise logan in this home and to grow old here. God has truly blessed this house and we continuously pray for Gods hand to continue to be over this home and those who enter it. Its come such a long way from its pink carpet and seafoam green tile days. Like we always said our doors are open and we want you to feel welcomed and at home at our house. May it be strong and protective and cozy all at the same time.So we thank the Lord for the roof that we have over our family & pray for blessings to be over this home and those who enter it.  

Both Moe & I are so thankful for the jobs that we have. The fact that we have jobs is such a blessing.  Being a working mom isn't easy by any means but the fact that I am blessed with the opportunity to help provide for our family is something I am so proud to be able to this for our family. We both ask for Gods blessing over the companies we work for because they have both been so good to us.

I am thankful for the lessons learned this year, for the way I feel I have been able to grow personally, spiritually, as a mother, wife, sister and friend. It hasn't always been easy and I've made my share of mistakes and for those mistakes I'm sorry (if i haven't apologized). Ive realized I am far from perfect but because of that I know that God is still working on me & through him I am able to continue to change and become better. To be able to say that where I am today is not where I was yesterday or where i will be tomorrow, because tomorrow is a new day, a new blessing, and a new chance to make it a great day through Gods grace! 

I am so grateful for all the memories we've made this past year and all the fun that 2015 has been for us. Looking back we've been able to do so much and have so much fun with Logan, our families and our friends! It makes me realized how much God has truly blessed us and that even though there are battles we face and valleys we travel through there are so many more good things that have happened to us this year and for that I am content. I am confident that we have a God that is good and that when I look back on this year I see so many ways that his hand has been at work. I look back and I'm able to see how many moments of joy he's put in our our lives and our hearts whether it be outings with my boys or the births of new nieces and nephews, family bbq's, mini getaways, date nights, holidays spent with loved one or just simple quiet nights. This year has been good so good and I cannot wait to see where 2016 leads us. 

Today is a day to reflect and to be thankful for all the blessings in our lives, for our families, our friends and all the things that God has provided us with. Enjoy today and the time you have with family & remember that through it all God is good and He deserves our praises because all good things come from him. 

Happy Thanksgiving!!

With Love

Emily

Tasty Pumpkin Bread

Ok I'm obsessed with Buzzfeed's Tasty Page! I mean not only do their tutorials make me wanna jump up and make whatever it is they're making but their recipes are super easy and above all super TASTY!!

Since I'm not a baker at all...I just was never able to get it right....cakes would fall flat (literally deflate), chocolate would burn, cookies never come out chewy, brownies burnt, and well the only thing I was ever able to master was the "no bake" desserts. So when i started following the Tasty Feed I decided it was time to put my fears aside (something I've been doing a lot of lately) and give sweets another try. 

So far we're 3 for 3! 

With thanksgiving tomorrow I was excited to see a pumpkin bread posted on their feed this morning! Since moe orders a pumpkin loaf every time he's at Starbucks I thought this be perfect and if its a hit then I'll make it again. I watched the quick 30 second video and went out and picked up the ingredients it required a whopping TWO ingredients (cue in the skepticism): a box of spice cake and a can of pumpkin! got home mixed them together filled them in to a loaf pan and in the oven it went. An hour later and BAM pumpkin bread! I let it cool then frosted it with buttercream frosting and I kid you not I have to hide this thing because Moe would have ate all of it! IT WAS SO GOOD! I mean you can't go wrong, its quick, its easy, its perfect with a cup of coffee! 

So thank you Buzzfeed you've got me baking again! 

https://www.facebook.com/buzzfeedtasty/videos/1683370811915561/?theater

Ingredients: 

One Box of Spice Cake

One can of Pumpkin

How To:

Pre-Heat oven to 350 degrees

Mix Both ingredents well 

Bake for 55-60 minutes

Let cool and frost if you'd like 

Thankful Thursdays: Week Three

I am so thankful to have the family that I do. I was blessed to have grown up in a household with parents who loved us, who raised us to know right from wrong, they supported our dreams and did whatever they could to help us succeed. I am so grateful to know that I have them and I can honestly say that the older you get the closer you get to your parents, you realize that all those years that they didn't let you do whatever you wanted was actually to benefit you and not to hurt you. That when your mom tracks you down at the restaurant you're at with your friends to remind you that curfew is 1130 and not to be late (this was before cell phones) wasn't to embarrass you it was because she wanted to know that you made it home safe. I totally get it now, I understand the kind of worry a mother feels for her children and logans only 4, Lord give me strength for when he hits 16!! 

So thank you Mom for all those sleepless nights, for that mothers intuition that you have that like no others, for being the best mom ever! Then theres my dad, he is one of the hardest working men Ive ever known constantly making sure that his family is taken care of always wanting and trying to do whats best for his family. Always reminding us to be happy and that everything will be ok that God is good and not to worry because theres no reason to worry as long as we stay close to God and work hard everything will work its way out. I am so grateful for the lessons they've taught us over the years that will stay in our hearts AND minds forever! Especially the constant reminder from dad before we went anywhere to " ALWAYS DO THE RIGHT THING".

 I will never be able to repay them for all the sacrifices and will forever be appreciative of their constant hardwork and a  constant prayer we pray is for their health, that god protects them and blesses them. Not only are they amazing parents but when it comes to their roles as Bunu & Buni there is no arguing that they are the best! constantly excited to see logan, to play with him, spend time with him and spoil him the way only grandparents can. 

I think though what i am most grateful for when it comes to my parents is the way that they raised us. always to be faithful, close to God, to always make him our center in ever part of our lives. That there is never a reason to be upset or angry, so we should always have a smile on our faces, as dad would always say. God has been so good to us by blessing us with parents like ours and I will forever be thankful for them. 

Then theres my siblings. We may not be the most affectionate but we without a doubt love each other. although we are busy in our own ways I know that if I need them they will be there. I am so proud of who the adults they are becoming and how god is working through them, they are not only examples to me but to everyone around them. I know its hard to find time with the craziness of life to spend time with each other but I know they are my siblings no one else can be and because of this I love them in a way only an older sister can. And I know we don't say it ("I love you") enough but thats ok because I feel and sometimes thats all you need. So thank you robert and & Ang for being who you are, for teaching me lessons even when you don't realize you are, for being awesome to logan and we pray that god continues to bless you guys! Yes you can each expect to be hugged tight come next Thursday so get ready!  

Oh where do I begin with The Sopt Family! First and foremost I am Thankful for Mamma Ana  (Moes Mom). She is more than just a mother to her 19 children but she's a mom to everyone. She is such an example of a Godly woman, she is strong, she is faithful, she is in constant prayer for all her children and grandchildren, constantly putting her family first before her self. I am thankful to her and Moes dad Tata Sopt for raising Moe to be the man that he is. I am thankful for them accepting me into their family. 

God has truly blessed me with such great in-laws and I say this with the sincerest heart! Each and everyone of them all 17 sister-in-laws and 18 brother-in-laws. We are able to get together and enjoy ones company to be able to learn from one another, be there for one another and help one another. I mean there is never a time I can say we are bored when we get together. Our homes always filled with laughter, stories, memories made! They are more than just my in-laws they are my friends, some of my closest friends, they are my sisters and my brothers bonded together forever. 

I can't even begin to explain what a blessing it is for logan to be able to say that he has 60+ cousins. he is never alone! He is able to grow up with them and always have a friends near by! I love each and everyone of them as my own from the youngest baby Bella (born earlier this week) all the way to the oldest of the bunch Andrea. Logan is so proud to call each of you his cousins!! 

Gods truly blessed me with the gift of family through my in-laws and I can honestly say I 

love that I married into such an amazing family! 

So this week I am thankful for family. they are our foundation, our key support systems, the people who will always be there for us and love us no matter what. I am lucky to have such a big family to turn to when I need someone, that logan is able to have so many best friends (cousins), that Moe has this bond with his brothers that you wouldn't even imagine. The closeness that you have with you family is undesirable but it is powerful its a bond that can truly never be broken. I love you guys Cotans & Sopts forever and ever! 

 What I want to see for this coming year is to build more memories with my family because at the end of the day family is everything. 

Zuppa Toscana: As close to Olive Garden as you're gonna get

If you were to ask Moe what his favorite meal that I make would be his most definite answer would be: Zuppa Toscana. Yes the soup from Olive Garden. The man can literally eat a whole pot if no one were here to stop him. Thanks to Pinterest (greatest thing since well....anything) I was able to find a great base recipe for this yummy soup.

Now when it comes to soups I don't mind making them but I feel that they are best meant for fall and winter seasons when its chilly out and you just want to have something yummy and warm hit your belly and because of this I tend to not make many soups in the spring and summer months. Another reason is who really wants to be sitting over a hot stove making soup in 80/90 degree weather when the grill is calling you name. 

So come fall the soups recipes come out to play. 

This one in particular is a Sopt Family favorite and not just cause moses loves it so much. Its filled with all the rustic goodness you can imagine: Italian sausage, potatoes, garlic (lots of it i don't skimp), cream, kale, and well of course bacon (!).  Its hits your belly and your soul with warmth and goodness in a way where you can't say no to a second bowl.  

Ingredients:

1 lb of ground Italian sausage

5 russet potatoes sliced pretty thinly 

5-7 slices of bacon chopped up

1/2 a yellow onion chopped 

2 cups of kale

1 cup of heavy whipping cream

28oz of chicken stock

1 quart of water

3 cloves of garlic

red pepper flakes (its up to you on how much heat you want)

salt and pepper to taste

parmesan cheese top off soup

How To: 

• Cook your sausage in a large pan. Once cooked through talk it out of your plan and transfer onto a paper towl covered plate. 
• Cook your bacon pieces then transfer them onto a paper towel covered plate as well. 
• Chop up your onion and your garlic. Then throw them into a large pot with your potatoes, chicken broth and water and cook on medium heat until the potatoes are cooked though. 
• While the potatoes are cooking its time to prep your kale. Chop up your kale into bite size pieces. We love kale to i always tend to put in a but extra. 
• Once the potatoes are cooked through add the sausage, bacon, red pepper flakes and salt & pepper (to taste) and simmer for another 10 minutes while stirring occasionally. 
• By now the potatoes will start to break into even smaller pieces. This is where you want to lower the heat to low and stir in your heavy whipping cream and kale to the pot. 
• Let the soup heat through and then enjoy! 

Thankful Thursdays: Week Two

I've know Moses pretty much forever, but it wasn't till I was 15 that I really began to get to know him and I'm so glad that I did. I am so thankful to my 15 year old self for believing in finding love early and trusting that there's a reason why this boy gave me butterflies like never before. Knowing deep down in my gut that this was the man who would one day be my husband, he was going to be my forever, the person I couldn't imagine not spending every day of my life with. Was our love story easy of course not. Just like everyone else we had our ups and our downs, nights when I would turn to God and just pray that if this wasn't his will to not let myself fall deeper in love with this boy, but through every valley God protected us and our hearts, he kept us together and showed us that this was in his plan for us. His plan to have us walk through this life together with him as our center.

I am so thankful that we opened our hearts and trusted God and his plan for our lives. I honestly believe that he is my perfect match and he is that in so many ways. He understands me like no other, he supports me, he makes me laugh like no one else, he is honestly THE most patient person I have ever know and trust me when I say there are days when I wonder how he can be so patient with all my crazy moments. He loves me like no other, truly loves me. There are moments when I catch him just look at me the way he did when we were 15 & 17 that reminds me of those butterflies he gave me so many years ago, ladies this also shows that those butterflies do not disappear. 

He is also one of the most hardworking men I know. He wakes up daily at 5:30am to be at work by 6:30 and then he works a long 10 hour day for us (and that doesn't even include the countless overtime hours he puts in) all the while not once complaining or calling off or giving up. He sacrifices himself in so many ways and has never once left me worrying about anything. I could never thank him enough for his hard work and how he provides for his family and I thank god daily for keeping moe healthy, protecting him and blessing the company that he works with. 

Probably one of the things I'm most grateful for when it comes to my husband is what an amazing father he is to logan. He makes logan one of his top priorities doing everything he can to make sure that our son has the best childhood he can. He loves logan more than I'd ever be able to tell you and from the day we found out that we were expecting there was a joy that began to shine through him because he was going to be a dad. Moe is the definition of a great dad and I love him so much for being the type of parent that he is, he is there, he is present, and he would do anything for this little boy. He is proud to be Logans dad and I cannot wait to see how their bond grows. 

If you would have asked my 15 year old self where I would be at almost 30 she probably would have told you married and a mom and I'm so thankful that God heard my prayer and that those butterflies haven't gone away.

Then there's Logan. 

Where do I even begin...he is my greatest blessing hands down. 

I knew I wanted to always be a mom. So when starting to plan our family all I prayed for was a healthy baby. Soon after our journey to parenthood started we got news that we were expecting it was from that day that I became Logans mom and since that day I have only grown to love him more and more. There are literally days when I just want to go home and hug him and hold him and if it were up to me he would never grow up and he would stay my little boy forever. I would do anything for this child because he most definitely the definition of a blessing from God to us and I cannot say that enough.

The truth is even the doctors were surprised that we conceived as quickly as we did with Logan, they flat out told me it was very unlikely considering certain health hiccups. So to say that logan is a gift from God is the honest truth and because of this I will never ever take him for granted and I will always do what I can to make sure that he is happy, healthy, safe, and has the best life that he possibly can have. Each day I thank the lord for this little boy, I thank him for the chance to be his mom, for the opportunity to see him grow and teach him about God. I pray that God helps me be the best mom I can be. There has never been a day that has passed since he was in my belly that I  haven't laid my hand on him and prayed for gods protection and blessings over him and his future. 

He is funny, so funny, and I know that comes from his dad. He is sweet a his new thing now-a-days is to tell me he loves me and that he wishes me a good day after he gives me a big hug and kiss at the door. He is smart and witty and creative.  He is the exactly what you would think of when when you hear the word "BOY", obsessed with all things army, Star Wars, hunting, and cars. He is everything I could have imagined in a son and more. God knew exactly what to give me when he gave me Logan. 

Logan brings me a joy that I can't even begin to explain. A joy that sometimes brings me to tears because of how blessed I am to have him, to have been able to have carried him, to be able to call him my son. Through this little boy my heart is filled to the top, overflowing with the most beautiful emotions. I realize the road to parenthood isn't always easy and believe it or not if it were up to me I would have given logan 1,2,3 siblings by now but Gods plans aren't always what my plans are but because of this I am reminded to count my blessing and how to truly appreciate what I have been given and I will forever be thankful that I was blessed with the role of Logans Moms.

Fall Crafting : Paper Turkey

Fall is the perfect season for crafting, especially crafting for you littles ones. While at Target the other day I spotted the cutest little craft kit corner and so I decided why not pick one up and give it a try, cause lets be honest Logan would much rather run and play then sit and craft but this mamma was on a mission, we will craft this fall! 

So the kit we decided to try was a make your own paper turkey kit. It had everything you all neatly packaged and ready to go. Even all the pieces had adhesvie pre-placed all Logan had to do is put together his darling little turkey. So in the cart the kit went and off to explore the land of back aisle sales...

A few weeks pasted and here we are full swing into November on a chilly Wednesday with nothing much planned (this mamma got attacked by the sidewalk and rolled her ankle pretty nicely the day before). Today was the perfect day to pull out our little turkey kit. Skeptical that Logan would actually enjoy this I was just crossing my fingers that he wouldnt call it boring. Well I was surprised cause he actually didn't mind making his turkey. 

He even set up the packaging picture to be sure he was putting everything in the right place. With everything in its place and a turkey completed here was my 4 year old proudly putting his turkey on display on the fridge. 

So if you need something fun to do with with your little one or if your hosting thanksgiving and expecting a table full of kids this would be the perfect fun activity. So have fun and happy fall crafting! 

A Chocolate Bundt Cake You'll Never Forget

Have you ever had that one piece of cake in your life that you can never forget? Well I have and it was filled with chocolate, lots of yummy, sweet, heavenly chocolate. Now I'm not a baker at all...I leave the cakes and cupcakes to the pros but sometimes your just needing that slice of cake and don't feel like leaving home. This usually happens to me around 8pm. So this need for this chocolate cake hit me hard the other day. I remembered a recipe from way back when for this amazing chocolate cake filled with all sorts of secret ingredients that make it so much better than just normal box cake. 

Logans never been a kid who loves cake (he'd much rather eat the frosting alone) but when he saw this sucker get out of the oven his eyes literally lit up! When it finally cooled and it was time to get a slice he took his first bite and goes "Whoa Mommy!!! This is great!" and that was the best stamp of approval I could get! before bed he comes up to me and whispers a secret in my ear he says to me "mommy....when I get home tomorrow can i have more cake?" i told him of course he could then he says to me " ok but make sure Tati doesnt eat it all" and off to bed we went with promises for cake the next day. Silly kid. 

Now I'm totally one for semi homemade and there's nothing wrong with that! This cake is 

so easy and so good. All you need is a box of chocolate cake, chocolate pudding (!) and chocolate chips! So grab a glass of milk and get ready to dig in to one of the best chocolate cakes youll even indulge in!

Ingredients:

one box of chocolate cake mix

one box of instant chocolate pudding 

2 cups of sour cream 

3 eggs

1/3 cup of vegetable oil 

1/2 cup of water 

2 cups of semi sweet chocolate chips 

How To: 

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Grease and flour a 10 inch bundt pan ( i used PAM baking spray that already has flour in it!)

In a large mixing bowl mix together all ingredients: eggs, sour cream, box cake mix, pudding mix (dry in powder form), vegetable oil, water. Once everything is well mixed together fold in your chocolate chips. At this point your batter will be super thick but that's ok. 

Pour your mixture into your pan and bake for about 50 minutes. you'll know the cake is done when you poke the cakes center with a toothpick and the the pick comes out clean.

The most important part: LET THE CAKE COOL COMPLETELY. This takes about 15-20 minutes. Once its cooled take your cake and flip it over onto a plate. 

You can then sprinkle sugar on top, cover with frosting, ganache, or enjoy it as is! 

Thankful Thursday: Week One

I have so much to be thankful for its hard to find a place to start. Where I want to start is first with how thankful I am to have a God who loves me and calls me his own. His love is truly unconditional and beyond measure. Through his love I am forgiven and I am saved. I am thankful that he has given me the chance to see his glories everyday, I am so in awe over the daily reminders that he is with me, guiding me and never leaving my side. 

How great is it that we have a God who loves us even in our darkest moments, who chose to make the greatest sacrifice for me and you, so that we can have salvation spent with him. I have a God who hears prayers and blesses us in the most beautiful ways.

I am so grateful for the blessings he has given me and those which I am still praying for daily because its in those moments when those blessings come that his glory is shown, and I will continue to believe in my God for all my days, I will forever thank him and sing his praises because I have a God that is good, I have a God who loves me beyond compare and i have a God who is by my side.

 I am thankful that God has heard not only my prayers but everyones prayers for mom.She is home and doing well and theres really no place like home. I am so thankful for her and those words will never be enough. I love my mom. She is my best friend, my inspiration, my supporter, she is the most amazing mom I could have ever imagined being blessed with.

My mom is my best friend. She's the first person I call after work, the first person (after moe) that I want to share good news with. She reminds me that I am strong and through Gods help I can make it through every trial and because I have God on my side everything will always turn out ok, that there is nothing to fear. She inspires me to be better, stronger, and to be just trust Gods will. I am so grateful for all the sacrifices she made for us kids just so that we can have the amazing lives we had growing up. She's the greatest Buni in the world. Logan loves her beyond words, i can't even begin to explain to you how happy he gets to just hear that he's going to Bunis house let alone when he hears that he'll be sleeping over at Bunis! 

 Her strength is unbelievable even through the deepest valleys we've gone through she has remained strong. She has never once let her faith weaken. Even through a heart attack followed by even more complications and now with the diagnosis of cancer she is still praising God and completely trusting him during this time. She has always been such an example of what it means to truly have faith and trust God through everything. She's is brave, she is beautiful, she is strong, and she truly is a woman of God. I love her more than I can explain and I am so thankful to her have her be MY MOM. 

Yummy Italian Herb Gemelli

So whenever I come up with a dish that logan devours and it includes any veggie I love to share it! Here's one that includes broccoli which he loved from this past week. 

I love to try new pastas, different shapes, colors, sizes you name it ill try it! I've obviously had rotini before but never Gemelli ( a thinner spiral pasta) so i picked up a pack to try for dinner this week. Logan loved this pasta and Moe too! 

Then this dish also qualifies for my other favorite type of dish: dishes which uses minimal ingredients. Cause lets be honest we don't all have crazy ingredients laying around the house so we use what we have. This dish was also done in under 40 minutes which makes it great in my opinion for a weeknight after work meal. Also having a 4 year old eat all his broccoli....yea A+ in my book. So yea overall I'm pretty happy with this one! 

So here we go: 

ingredients:

Pasta

1tablespoon of olive oil

5 cloves of minced garlic (shamelessly admit I love garlic) 

2 tablespoons of italian seasoning 

2 cups of vegetable broth 

2 table spoons of corn starch 

1 head of broccoli 

1 package of Gemelli pasta

salt & pepper for taste 

1/4 cup of freshly chopped parsley 

1/2 cup of freshly grated asiago cheese 

Chicken

4 chicken cutlets 

Italian seasoning 

3 table spoons butter 

1 table spoon of olive oil

salt and pepper for taste 

How To: 

Pasta

First bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil add a bit of salt for taste and add pasta to pot and cook according to the box. 

While thats cooking in another deep skillet warm up olive oil over medium heat and add garlic. cook garlic until its fragrant (smells so good). 

Chop up the head of broccoli into little florets without the stems and add to skillet also add italian seasonings to the skillet mix and let cook over medium heat until broccoli is tender. 

Add 1 cup of vegetable broth and bring to a simmer then cook for another 5 minutes or so while stirring occasionally. 

Take the last 1 cup of vegetable broth and 2 table spoons of corn starch whisk it together well then add to the skillet and stir the whole mixture until its all well combined and the sauce thickens. 

Lastly add the cheese on top then mix all together. 

Serve with a bit more fresh cheese and parsley!

Chicken 

In a large skillet add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and melt butter. 

Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper

Simply cook each side until cooked through. 

Ta-Da done easy peasy!! 

Perfect for your next: Taco Tuesday!

If you haven't gotten a chance to read Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, you have to check it out! Such a fun book about dragons who LOVE tacos and the best way to make friends with dragons is to host a Taco Party but what ever you do don't serve salsa!! Such a silly book for kids especially those with wild imaginations. 

Logan loved the book so much that when I heard that Emerald City Theatre had turned the book into a play I just had to get us tickets!  Let me tell you this was the perfect outing last week since it was such a rainy yucky Wednesday  What made the trip even more fun was that our showing of Dragons Love Tacos was filled with a bunch of other kids Logans age on field trips! So being able to enjoy this fun show with other kids his age I think made the whole trip that much more fun. 

As for the show its self, I thought it was great and perfect for the younger crowds. If your worried about your kids not being able to stay focused this wasn't an issue at all for Logan. The whole hour went by so fast and probably because it was filled with lots of fun music, jokes, dancing, and that the cast was interacting with the audience throughout the play! We didn't want it to end, thats how much fun we were having!

If your nervous that the dragons may be to scary trust me when I say they're not, they're probably the friendliest dragons you'll meet! You'll meet a red dragon with wings, a yellow dragon who loves cheese, a white dragon who has cool spikes and blue dragon who's just a little bit shy. All four though have one thing in common they absolutely LOVE tacos! 

It was so great to hear all the kids giggle, talk to the dragons, and remember parts of the book that they read. It really was a way to see that when you do read stories to your kids they actually do remember and take in every bit of it which goes to show how important bed time stories and reading with your kiddos is so important and fun! I cannot wait to see what other plays come out next since this for sure will be an activity we want to do more often! Thank God for us living in city filled with these type of things for kids because well lets be honest during our 4 yucky months of winter one can only be stuck in the house for so long! 

Here's a link if you guys wanna check out the play which is running through January 3rd, 2016: 

http://www.emeraldcitytheatre.com/shows-and-tickets/2015-2016-season/dragons-love-tacos/

And of course the link for the book that started it all: 

http://www.amazon.com/Dragons-Love-Tacos-Adam-Rubin/dp/0803736800/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446414158&sr=1-1&keywords=dragons+love+tacos